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!
Get Your Tickets Now to Experience the Estuary!
Save the Date!
Thursday, October 12, 2023
5:00 to 8:30 pm
Switch House by Cescaphe
Philadelphia, PA
Join PDE at the 2023 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 River Bay oysters.
2022 Annual Report
Read about what we did in 2022 for Clean Waters, Healthy Habitats, and Strong Communities, with help from supporters like you. Click HERE to learn more.
Read the 2022 TREB
PDE Releases 2022 Technical Report for the Delaware Estuary and Basin
Estuary and Basin maintains a “fair” health grade from 2017
The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) recently unveiled its 2022 Technical Report for the Delaware Estuary and Basin (TREB).
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!
Get Your Tickets Now to Experience the Estuary!
Save the Date!
Thursday, October 12, 2023
5:00 to 8:30 pm
Switch House by Cescaphe
Philadelphia, PA
Join PDE at the 2023 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 River Bay oysters.
2022 Annual Report
Read about what we did in 2022 for Clean Waters, Healthy Habitats, and Strong Communities, with help from supporters like you. Click HERE to learn more.