Estuary Earning International Acclaim

By Jennifer Adkins, Executive Director, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary

Whether you’re a fisherman, sailing enthusiast, or tourist, the

Delaware Estuary is the place to be. The New York Times recently identified Philadelphia as one of “52 Places to Go in 2015”, ranking it third, just after Milan (Italy) and Cuba, and just before Yellowstone National Park. It cites the

Delaware River Waterfront and many of its features as key elements that transformed the city into an “urban outdoor oasis.” In 2014, the Delaware River and Bay hosted fishing and sailing tournaments that drew internationally acclaimed experts, press, and thousands of fans to our region, and the American Birding Association brought its national headquarters here to Delaware City.

This issue of Estuary News highlights the growing popularity of our region among outdoor enthusiasts of many types, and the importance of having waterways that are accessible to people as well as fish and wildlife. High-profile outdoor events like the ones mentioned here (and many others) help support our economy continued page 2

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