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!
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 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.
Storm Drain Marking with Green Philly and PDE
4:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 9
Join Green Philly and PDE to mark storm drains and keep our waterways clean and clear!
Click HERE to Register
Time to Vote in Our Art Contest!
Visit the web page with all 20 amazing pieces of local art in our 2025 Delaware Trash Into Treasure art contest. A link to the voting form is on the main web page.
Vote by April 13 for your top three faves!Read More
2025 Christina River Watershed Cleanup, April 12
Sign up now!
This is a great community service opportunity for individuals, families, and groups of all kinds. Do some good for the community and the environment.
There are 14 sites to choose (including PDE’s cleanup site at Vandever Avenue in Wilmington).
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.
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 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.
Storm Drain Marking with Green Philly and PDE
4:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 9
Join Green Philly and PDE to mark storm drains and keep our waterways clean and clear!
Click HERE to Register
