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!
Enter the 2025 Delaware Trash Into Treasure Art Contest
Calling Delaware Artists! From now until Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, you can enter our art contest that conveys the importance of keeping litter out of our waterways.
Read the Latest Estuary News
In this issue…
Learn about our summer day camps with Cab Calloway School Fund’s SMArt Summer Camp. Plus, 16 years of wetland monitoring with the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Wetland Assessemnt (MACWA) program. Also, PDE opened a new outdoor classroom in Wilmington with the City of Wilmington, Delaware.
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!
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.
Enter the 2025 Delaware Trash Into Treasure Art Contest
Calling Delaware Artists! From now until Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, you can enter our art contest that conveys the importance of keeping litter out of our waterways.
Read the Latest Estuary News
In this issue…
Learn about our summer day camps with Cab Calloway School Fund’s SMArt Summer Camp. Plus, 16 years of wetland monitoring with the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Wetland Assessemnt (MACWA) program. Also, PDE opened a new outdoor classroom in Wilmington with the City of Wilmington, Delaware.
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!