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Our Mission and Vision

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Our Mission

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, host of the Delaware Estuary Program, leads science-based and collaborative efforts to improve the tidal Delaware River and Bay, which spans Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Photo Credit: Jodi Brown

Our Vision

We envision everyone working together for healthy water, thriving fish and wildlife, and abundant recreational activities in and around the tidal Delaware River and Bay to support people, communities, and a robust economy.

Photo Credit: Mike Shanahan of The Nature

Our Values

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary works to restore the health of the Delaware River and Bay—an environment on which millions of people, wildlife, and plants depend. With an emphasis on science and collaboration, and a focus on the entire Estuary, we are uniquely positioned to develop and implement programs that are improving the Estuary environment to levels not seen in many decades. Working with and through the Partnership, concerned individuals, businesses, and governments can amplify their impact on protecting a natural resource at the center of our region’s quality of life.

 

Photo Credit: Kim Cahill

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The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting people, science, and nature for a healthy Delaware River and Bay. The Delaware Estuary is the region's most important cultural, economic, and recreational resource. Animals and people need a healthy Estuary for drinking water, industry, food and fun. You can sign up to receive our newsletter and be the first to know about fun events and volunteer opportunities!

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    Wilmington, DE 19801
    800-445-4935 or 302-655-4990

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