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.
Explore the First State with the Delaware Estuary Explorers Program
Explore the natural beauty of the First State this summer. While you’re at it, snap a picture, upload it to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, and include the hashtag #DelawareEstuaryExplorers in your post. Each post is an entry to win one of the following cool prizes.Read More
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!
PDE has extended its oyster shell recycling program into Philadelphia. How will this help the environment? Plus, Earth Day 2022, the timing involved with freshwater mussel propagation, and more. 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!
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.
Explore the First State with the Delaware Estuary Explorers Program
Explore the natural beauty of the First State this summer. While you’re at it, snap a picture, upload it to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, and include the hashtag #DelawareEstuaryExplorers in your post. Each post is an entry to win one of the following cool prizes.Read More
