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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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2025 Shad Fest

An annual celebration of the Brandywine River and return of the American Shad, presented by the Brandywine River Restoration Trust. Join in for a day of environmental advocacy, stewardship, fun and festivities.

The day will feature:

  • Food & adult beverage vendors
  • Sustainable arts & crafts vendors
  • Fishing lessons & games for kids
  • Face/body painting
  • Music & fun

Wanna learn to fish?

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Photo of 2025 Shad Fest

2025 Shad Fest

An annual celebration of the Brandywine River and return of the American Shad, presented by the Brandywine River Restoration Trust. Join in for a day of environmental advocacy, stewardship, fun and festivities.

The day will feature:

  • Food & adult beverage vendors
  • Sustainable arts & crafts vendors
  • Fishing lessons & games for kids
  • Face/body painting
  • Music & fun

Wanna learn to fish?

Read More

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2025 Delaware River Festival

Save the Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and Wiggins Park in Camden

FREE family fun at the Delaware River!
Join us at Penn’s Landing in Philly and Wiggins Park in Camden for a fantastic day of games, sights, activities, and more from 10 a.m.

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We’re Hiring!

PDE is looking for an Estuary Science Coordinator to assist with ongoing estuary research, monitoring, field support, R statistical analysis, and laboratory/GIS-related activities.

Job Functions
• Assist with diverse science and restoration tasks and projects.

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Chester River Festival

Celebrate the Delaware River and the Chester Community

Held just steps away from the banks of the Delaware River, Chester River Fest is another way to bring the community out to recognize the source of drinking water for millions in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.

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Open Streets Wilmington Events, April 26 to Sept. 13

Join the party!

PDE and other partners are working with Open Streets Wilmington to bring you some special Saturdays from spring to fall.

These events close streets to all motor traffic, creating space for people of all ages and abilities to get outside and play!

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Read the Latest Estuary News

In this issue…

 

A recent scientific study highlights the benefits of added time and researchers on a project.

Plus! PDE held the 20th anniversary Delaware Estuary Science and Environmental Summit in Wilmington, bald eagles and ospreys are off of New Jersey’s Threatened and Endangered Species list, and a pollinator garden in Salem, New Jersey is helping youth to learn the value of plant care.

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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.

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Photo of 2025 Shad Fest

2025 Shad Fest

An annual celebration of the Brandywine River and return of the American Shad, presented by the Brandywine River Restoration Trust. Join in for a day of environmental advocacy, stewardship, fun and festivities.

The day will feature:

  • Food & adult beverage vendors
  • Sustainable arts & crafts vendors
  • Fishing lessons & games for kids
  • Face/body painting
  • Music & fun

Wanna learn to fish?

Read More

Events
Photo of 2025 Delaware River Festival

2025 Delaware River Festival

Save the Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and Wiggins Park in Camden

FREE family fun at the Delaware River!
Join us at Penn’s Landing in Philly and Wiggins Park in Camden for a fantastic day of games, sights, activities, and more from 10 a.m.

Read More

Events
Photo of We’re Hiring!

We’re Hiring!

PDE is looking for an Estuary Science Coordinator to assist with ongoing estuary research, monitoring, field support, R statistical analysis, and laboratory/GIS-related activities.

Job Functions
• Assist with diverse science and restoration tasks and projects.

Read More

News
Photo of Chester River Festival

Chester River Festival

Celebrate the Delaware River and the Chester Community

Held just steps away from the banks of the Delaware River, Chester River Fest is another way to bring the community out to recognize the source of drinking water for millions in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.

Read More

Events
Photo of Open Streets Wilmington Events, April 26 to Sept. 13

Open Streets Wilmington Events, April 26 to Sept. 13

Join the party!

PDE and other partners are working with Open Streets Wilmington to bring you some special Saturdays from spring to fall.

These events close streets to all motor traffic, creating space for people of all ages and abilities to get outside and play!

Read More

Events
Photo of Read the Latest Estuary News

Read the Latest Estuary News

In this issue…

 

A recent scientific study highlights the benefits of added time and researchers on a project.

Plus! PDE held the 20th anniversary Delaware Estuary Science and Environmental Summit in Wilmington, bald eagles and ospreys are off of New Jersey’s Threatened and Endangered Species list, and a pollinator garden in Salem, New Jersey is helping youth to learn the value of plant care.

Read More

News
Photo of 2023 State of the Estuary Report

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.

Read More

News
Photo of 2025 Shad Fest

2025 Shad Fest

An annual celebration of the Brandywine River and return of the American Shad, presented by the Brandywine River Restoration Trust. Join in for a day of environmental advocacy, stewardship, fun and festivities.

The day will feature:

  • Food & adult beverage vendors
  • Sustainable arts & crafts vendors
  • Fishing lessons & games for kids
  • Face/body painting
  • Music & fun

Wanna learn to fish?

Read More

Events
Photo of 2025 Delaware River Festival

2025 Delaware River Festival

Save the Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and Wiggins Park in Camden

FREE family fun at the Delaware River!
Join us at Penn’s Landing in Philly and Wiggins Park in Camden for a fantastic day of games, sights, activities, and more from 10 a.m.

Read More

Events
Photo of We’re Hiring!

We’re Hiring!

PDE is looking for an Estuary Science Coordinator to assist with ongoing estuary research, monitoring, field support, R statistical analysis, and laboratory/GIS-related activities.

Job Functions
• Assist with diverse science and restoration tasks and projects.

Read More

News
Photo of Chester River Festival

Chester River Festival

Celebrate the Delaware River and the Chester Community

Held just steps away from the banks of the Delaware River, Chester River Fest is another way to bring the community out to recognize the source of drinking water for millions in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.

Read More

Events
Photo of Open Streets Wilmington Events, April 26 to Sept. 13

Open Streets Wilmington Events, April 26 to Sept. 13

Join the party!

PDE and other partners are working with Open Streets Wilmington to bring you some special Saturdays from spring to fall.

These events close streets to all motor traffic, creating space for people of all ages and abilities to get outside and play!

Read More

Events
Photo of Read the Latest Estuary News

Read the Latest Estuary News

In this issue…

 

A recent scientific study highlights the benefits of added time and researchers on a project.

Plus! PDE held the 20th anniversary Delaware Estuary Science and Environmental Summit in Wilmington, bald eagles and ospreys are off of New Jersey’s Threatened and Endangered Species list, and a pollinator garden in Salem, New Jersey is helping youth to learn the value of plant care.

Read More

News
Photo of 2023 State of the Estuary Report

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.

Read More

News
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Photo of 2025 Shad Fest

2025 Shad Fest

An annual celebration of the Brandywine River and return of the American Shad, presented by the Brandywine River Restoration Trust. Join in for a day of environmental advocacy, stewardship, fun and festivities.

The day will feature:

  • Food & adult beverage vendors
  • Sustainable arts & crafts vendors
  • Fishing lessons & games for kids
  • Face/body painting
  • Music & fun

Wanna learn to fish?

Read More

Events
Photo of 2025 Delaware River Festival

2025 Delaware River Festival

Save the Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and Wiggins Park in Camden

FREE family fun at the Delaware River!
Join us at Penn’s Landing in Philly and Wiggins Park in Camden for a fantastic day of games, sights, activities, and more from 10 a.m.

Read More

Events
Photo of We’re Hiring!

We’re Hiring!

PDE is looking for an Estuary Science Coordinator to assist with ongoing estuary research, monitoring, field support, R statistical analysis, and laboratory/GIS-related activities.

Job Functions
• Assist with diverse science and restoration tasks and projects.

Read More

News
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