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

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How Can I Help

A little change in common behavior can make a big difference in the health of this delicate ecosystem. Here are a few of the ways people can improve the conditions of the Delaware River.

• Avoid pouring hazardous wastes into sewers and drains
• As you fish, remember to respect the fragility of the ecosystem by following “catch and release” practices
•Protect the habitat of the Estuary’s marine life. Dispose of litter properly
•Join an established beach cleanup or organize your own
•Garden and landscape with plants that are native to the area, reducing the need for over-watering and harmful fertilizers

If we don’t do what we can to protect our estuary...

•	Thousands of unique fish, birds, mammals, and plants would cease to exist
•	We would lose the valuable scientific knowledge to be gained from the river
•	Trade ships would lose a valuable route of importing and exporting goods.
•	Many jobs dependent upon the river would be lost
•	Future generations would lose the enjoyment and beauty we currently get from the river