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!
We’re Looking for Contractors
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is looking for qualified contractors serving the Exton, PA area to replace existing paved surfaces with porous paving, retrofit two stormwater basins, and install two new rain gardens.
To submit a bid, visit: bit.ly/ExtonRainGarden.
Read the Latest Estuary News
In this issue…
The Christina River is set to get its first living shoreline near the dock of Delaware’s official tall ship, the Kalmar Nyckel.
Plus, PDE plans to break ground on a freshwater mussel hatchery in 2025, PDE holds spring Environmental Justice Gathering, and Wilmington residents show off their newfound gardening skills.
Dive Into Our Freshwater Mussel Story Map!
What are freshwater mussels?
Freshwater mussels are bivalve mollusks just like oysters, clams, and saltwater mussels. But how are these mussels different from saltwater mussels?
Want to learn more? Explore our freshwater mussels page and our new story map!
Experience the Estuary Celebration
Tickets are on sale now!
Join us! Wednesday, October 9
5:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Vie by Cescaphe, Philadelphia.
We hope you can join us for our 2024 Experience the Estuary Celebration, returning this year to Vie in Philadelphia.
Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit
Feb. 11-12, 2025
Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, DE
Submit an abstract by clicking here.
The next Delaware Estuary Science and Environmental Summit will take place Feb. 11-12, 2025. For the first time, we’re holding the biennial Summit to the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware.
Delaware River Festival, Sept. 28
Save the Date for the 2024 Delaware River Festival!
Stay tuned for more information by checking the official event website.Read More
2023 State of the Estuary Report
Our 2023 State of the Estuary Report is hot off the press! The Delaware Estuary and Watershed has maintained a “fair” rating since 2012. Find out what determined this rating by visiting the report HERE.
We’re Looking for Volunteers!
Are you handy with carpentry? Do you enjoy volunteer work?
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary has a need for a carpenter who would like to volunteer for a project.
For more information, visit our Volunteer page.
We’re Looking for Contractors
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is looking for qualified contractors serving the Exton, PA area to replace existing paved surfaces with porous paving, retrofit two stormwater basins, and install two new rain gardens.
To submit a bid, visit: bit.ly/ExtonRainGarden.
Read the Latest Estuary News
In this issue…
The Christina River is set to get its first living shoreline near the dock of Delaware’s official tall ship, the Kalmar Nyckel.
Plus, PDE plans to break ground on a freshwater mussel hatchery in 2025, PDE holds spring Environmental Justice Gathering, and Wilmington residents show off their newfound gardening skills.
Dive Into Our Freshwater Mussel Story Map!
What are freshwater mussels?
Freshwater mussels are bivalve mollusks just like oysters, clams, and saltwater mussels. But how are these mussels different from saltwater mussels?
Want to learn more? Explore our freshwater mussels page and our new story map!
