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- Home - Welcome to PDE, the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary! We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people and nature for a healthy Delaware River and Bay.
- About Us - The Delaware Estuary is the region’s most important resource that covers portions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Our job at PDE, is to protect and enhance the Delaware Estuary.
- Delaware Estuary Program - The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary based in Wilmington, DE partners with the Delaware Estuary Program to coordinate and implement long-term plans for the Delaware Estuary Focus Area.
- Estuary Implementation Committee - Meet our wonderful representatives on the Estuary Implementation Committee. They host monthly meetings to plan and discuss the well being of the Delaware Estuary.
- STAC - STAC stands for the Science and Technical Advisory Committee. The STAC is made up of a diverse body of scientists who work together to enhance the health of the Delaware Estuary.
- Steering Committee - See the members of the Delaware Estuary’s steering committee, based in Wilmington, Delaware.
- About The Estuary - The Delaware Estuary is an enclosed area where the river meets the sea. Whether you live in Philadelphia, Hancock, New York, or in Delaware, the estuary provides drinking water, supports industry and food production and offers recreation for millions of people.
- Staff - Our staff at The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary bring awareness to the estuary, work together to establish engagement programs and dedicate their time to connect people, science, and nature for a health Delaware River and Bay.
- Board of Directors - Become apart of the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. We are seeking passionate leaders to help guide our work to protect and restore the Delaware Estuary.
- History - The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary has been working for 30 years to make the program what it is today, a unified group of scientists, educators, government agencies, nonprofits, and community members who care deeply about the Delaware River and Bay.
- News - Stay updated on what the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is up to. Visit our news page for updated articles.
- Careers - Become part of the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. Check out available career positions that are available.
- Delaware Estuary Program - The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary based in Wilmington, DE partners with the Delaware Estuary Program to coordinate and implement long-term plans for the Delaware Estuary Focus Area.
- Programs - Check out the different Science & Research and Engagement Programs with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.
- Science and Research - The Science & Research program with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary focuses on the wetlands, bivalve shellfish, bay-bottom habitat, and others.
- Freshwater Mussels - Freshwater Mussels are bivalve mollusks, think of oysters & clams. Unlike saltwater bivalves, freshwater mussels live in local streams and rivers provided many benefits to the natural ecosystem. They are a key component to the Delaware Estuary.
- Wetlands - The wetlands along the Delaware Estuary are crucial for its ecosystem, playing a role in keeping the natural and human communities healthy by provided habitat for fish, amphibians, shellfish, insects, birds, and many more species of wildlife.
- Living Shorelines - Living shorelines are engineered structures installed to control shoreline erosion while meeting a variety of ecological goals. The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary created the Delaware Estuary Living Shoreline Initiative to address the increased loss of tidal salt marshes.
- Shell Recycling Program - The Shell Recycling Program created by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
- Resilience - One of the Science & Research initiatives focuses on developing strategies for resilience to climate change, extreme weather, and sea level rise.
- Engagement Programs - Learn about our Community Engagement Programs that aim to build relationships and coalitions of community members as well as raising awareness for issues related to stormwater runoff.
- Community Engagement - Community Engagement at PDE focuses on building relationships with the public through programs focused on youth, families, students, and community members.
- Stormwater - As the leading form of water pollution, stormwater runoff is a danger to the DE Estuary. PDE offers programs to improve stormwater management.
- Coalition Building - PDE’s coalitions unite diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofits, corporations, utilities, academic institutions, and the public to address some of the region’s most pressing environmental challenges.
- Science and Research - The Science & Research program with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary focuses on the wetlands, bivalve shellfish, bay-bottom habitat, and others.
- Publications - View the publications, scientific reports, news, and plans produced by the Partnership for the DE Estuary.
- Annual Report - Download current and past annual reports highlighting the work, fundraising, and committee members of the Partnership for the DE Estuary.
- Strategic Plan - Review the five-year strategic plan for Partnership for the DE Estuary, which outlines our mission, vision, guiding principals, and core values as well as our long-term goals.
- CCMP - In 2019, the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Steering Committee and regional partners produced the Delaware Estuary’s revised Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan (CCMP).
- State of the Estuary Report - The 2023 State of the Estuary Report provides ratings based on research-based indicators reviewing land, animals, water, climate change, and restoration efforts.
- Estuary News - Find current and past issues of Estuary News, a quarterly publication of the Partnership for the DE Estuary.
- Technical Report for the The Delaware Estuary Basin - The Technical Report for the Delaware Estuary & Basin (TREB) reviews 70 key environmental indicators to inform the Delaware Estuary’s Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan.
- Events Calendar - Partnership for the Delaware Estuary hosts and participates in science and outreach events to help citizens learn more about the value of clean waters, healthy habitats, and strong communities.
- Experience the Estuary Celebration - PDE’s signature annual event brings together regional leaders, partners, and supporters committed to protecting and restoring the Delaware River and Bay.
- The Delaware River Festival - The Delaware River Festival connects Philadelphia residents with organizations from across the River in Camden, New Jersey for one grand event celebrating the Delaware waterfront.
- Christina River Watershed Cleanup - The Christina River Watershed Cleanup is a coordinated volunteer effort to clean up sites all over northern New Castle County, DE.
- Delaware Estuary Science Environmental Summit - The biennial Delaware Estuary Science and Environmental Summit is a science meeting that brings 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.
- Climate Resilience Hub - The William Penn Foundation provides lead support for The Water Table initiative and the Climate Resilience Hub, which offer meetings, events, and funding opportunities.
- Volunteer - Find volunteer opportunities like oyster shell bagging, watershed cleanups, storm drain marking, and the Schuylkill Scrub.
- Corporate Partnerships - Companies can make a gift, volunteer, support a program, or sponsor an event to make a measurable impact on the Delaware River and Bay.
- Donate - Understand the impact of your donation, view our shop, and make a difference today.
- Shop - Shop for an environmental license plate or order wholesale horseshoe crab plushies in support of the Partnership for the DE Estuary.
- Library - View and search the publication library to find meeting minutes, Estuary News, and reports from the Partnership for the DE Estuary.
- Contact - Find address and contact information for the Partnership for the DE Estuary, based in Wilmington, DE.
- Accessibility - Learn about our commitment to maintaining an accessible website.
