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Delaware Estuary

Science & Environmental Summit

 

Since 2005, the goal of the biennial Delaware Estuary Science and Environmental Summit has been to bring together scientists, managers, restoration practitioners, and educators from different sectors to share the latest scientific information, network, and make ecological linkages that promote a better understanding of the watershed.  The format is that of a conventional scientific meeting with abstracts, presentations and Q&A. While the focus is on the watershed of the Delaware River and Bay, presentations are welcome from other areas if they help to inform our understanding of this system.

NOW ACCEPTING ABSTRACTS!

Have a poster or talk that you would like to present at the Summit? Abstract submission is now open. The deadline is Friday, October 30th.

Click here to submit your abstract!

The 2027 Summit

The 2027 Delaware Estuary Science and Environmental Summit will be held February 23-24 at the Clayton Conference Center at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. The theme will be Rooted in Science, Growing with Innovation. We look forward to welcoming scientists, practitioners, and community members for this exciting event!

 

Abstracts:

Abstract submission is open now through Friday, October 30th.

Click here to submit your abstract.

 

Registration:

Registration will open in the fall. Initial rates are listed below (rates will increase closer to the event).

1 Day: $250

2 Day: $450

Student 1 Day: $100

Student 2 Day: $200

 

Lodging:

A small block of rooms is available at a discounted rate at the SpringHill Suites Newark Downtown – less than a 10 minute drive from the conference center. Room block reservations can be made here, and must be done by January 23, 2027.

There is also a Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware right next to the Clayton Conference Center. (There is no room block rate available here.)

 

 

More information about the 2027 Summit will be posted as is it available.

 

Interested in sponsoring the Summit?

Click here to view sponsorship opportunities, or email Haley for more information.

Funding support provided by:

Proceedings

Since 2005, PDE has hosted the summit on a biennial basis. Proceedings from prior events can be found in our document library and questions can be addressed to either LeeAnn Haaf, Director of Estuary Science, or Haley Burns, DELEP Program Manager.

View Proceedings

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