Natural Spaces and Resources
over 1.6 million children, families and adults
who have participated in our environmental
education programs, volunteered on our
preserves, supported clean water initiatives,
helped our sustainable farming operations,
and supported healthy ecosystems and
wildlife habitats.
Our commitment to advocacy inspired a
movement to engage our community in
environmental causes, and has led to the
conservation of some of the most important
natural areas in Delaware, including
Brandywine Creek State Park, Delaware River
Watershed, and the coastal areas of Delaware
with the passage of the Coastal Zone Act.
Furthering our commitment to water quality,
Delaware Nature Society launched the
“Clean Water: Delaware’s Clear Choice”
campaign in 2015 with generous funding
from the William Penn Foundation. This goal
of this statewide outreach campaign is to
secure additional Clean Water funding and
engage residents and decision makers in
these efforts. Many of Delaware’s waters
are polluted, limiting residents’ ability to swim
or fish and impacting drinking water. The
campaign continues to offer opportunities
for individuals to learn more about their local
waterways and water quality issues.
With all the accolades, none of these
accomplishments would be attainable without
the dedication of countless individuals who
have made our mission their own.
In the words of our Founding Board President,
Lynn Williams,
“Nature education starts
with acquaintance,
then understanding and
appreciation, and finally
a sense of responsibility
for nature’s world.”
We look forward to being a relevant
organization for another 50+ years,
demonstrating that awareness,
understanding, and action are our
best strategies to ensuring a healthier,
more sustainable Delaware.