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!
2023 Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit
Save the Dates! Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2023
Get ready to pack your bags and head for Atlantic City for the 2023 Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit.
The 2023 biennial summit resumes its in-person format at a new venue at Harrah’s Resort.
Experience the Estuary Celebration
Save the Date to Experience the Estuary! Oct. 13, Vie in Philadelphia
Join PDE at the 2022 Experience the Estuary Celebration – our annual gala fundraiser! The evening will feature a cocktail hour, open bar, dinner, auction, and the famous 90-minute raw oyster bar featuring local Delaware Bay oysters.
Congratulations, Halo! The new 2022 Clean Water Spokesdog.
Congratulations, Halo!
Halo, a pit bull terrier mix, won this year’s Clean Water Spokesdog competition by getting the most likes on social media throughout the contest, which ran through the month of May. For the next year, she’ll be Water Woman’s sidekick and canine representative for clean water!
Read our New Strategic Plan
What does PDE have planned for clean waters, healthy habitats, and strong communities? What are its goals from now through 2026? Our 21-page strategic plan is now available for view.
Click here to learn more.
Read the Latest Estuary News
It’s all here in Estuary News!
Read about what loblolly pines in New Jersey can tell researchers about sea-level rise. Also, PDE’s plans for baby freshwater mussels are hatching. Click here to read the latest issue.
What is an Estuary?
What is an estuary?
People often ask us this question.
An estuary is where the river meets the sea.
Watch this video and learn more!
COVID-19 Updates
Stay Informed
As of April 7, 2020, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced the closure of all New Jersey county and state parks and forests until further notice in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
For information about what’s open, what’s closed, and what’s cancelled, please click here for our COVID-19 page.
2023 Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit
Save the Dates! Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2023
Get ready to pack your bags and head for Atlantic City for the 2023 Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit.
The 2023 biennial summit resumes its in-person format at a new venue at Harrah’s Resort.
Experience the Estuary Celebration
Save the Date to Experience the Estuary! Oct. 13, Vie in Philadelphia
Join PDE at the 2022 Experience the Estuary Celebration – our annual gala fundraiser! The evening will feature a cocktail hour, open bar, dinner, auction, and the famous 90-minute raw oyster bar featuring local Delaware Bay oysters.
Congratulations, Halo! The new 2022 Clean Water Spokesdog.
Congratulations, Halo!
Halo, a pit bull terrier mix, won this year’s Clean Water Spokesdog competition by getting the most likes on social media throughout the contest, which ran through the month of May. For the next year, she’ll be Water Woman’s sidekick and canine representative for clean water!
