Clear into the Future




	IMPORTANCE OF THE RIVER History of the River History of Hagley The River's Uses About the Estuary The Impact of the River on Commerce THE WORKING RIVER Interview with the People Working on the River History of Delaware Ports Delaware River Cargo Map of Delaware River Ports How Do Ports Function THE LIVING RIVER The Species in and Around the River Challenges Facing our Estuary Community About the Clean Water Act National Estuary Programs How Can I Help Delaware Costal Conditions About Watersheds

The River’s Uses

Every day, the Delaware River serves us in a unique, valuable, and often overlooked way. Many of the goods we import from overseas are transported up the Delaware River and into our docks. The river is also home to dozens of rare species of mammals, fish, birds and amphibians. The Estuary, a unique habitat created by the river, provides our homes and businesses with a buffer zone that protects us from the full effects of storms and flooding. Also the Estuary naturally filters pollutants from the river, improving the quality of our water.

What is the Delaware River’s daily impact on our lives?

• Its estuary protects our homes from floodwaters

• Many jobs in fishing, science, and transportation are dependant upon the river

• Its rare and unique species of birds, plants, fish, and mammals keep the delicate balance of the estuary in tact.

• The river provides thousands of people with recreation and aesthetic beauty

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