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!
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.
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.
Read the Latest Estuary News
It’s all here in Estuary News!
PDE’s Mussels for Clean Water Initiative (MuCWI) aims to increase freshwater mussel numbers to make the waters of the Delaware Estuary cleaner. Plus, read about a Seabin, a method of predicting flood-prone areas in lower Delaware, and revitilizing urban water areas.
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!
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.
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.
Read the Latest Estuary News
It’s all here in Estuary News!
PDE’s Mussels for Clean Water Initiative (MuCWI) aims to increase freshwater mussel numbers to make the waters of the Delaware Estuary cleaner. Plus, read about a Seabin, a method of predicting flood-prone areas in lower Delaware, and revitilizing urban water areas.
