Estuary News, Newsletter of the Partnership of the Delaware Estuary: A National Estuary Program, Vol. 17, No. 1, Fall 2006

Estuary News is published quarterly by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, a private, nonprofit organization established in 1996. The Partnership leads collaborative and creative efforts to protect and enhance the Delaware Estuary and its tributaries for current and future generations. It is the home of the Delaware Estuary Program (DELEP), one of 28 national estuary programs. This Fall 2006 newsletter focuses on: Partnership for the Delaware Estuary's 10-year anniversary; Delaware Bay among the most productive ecosystems; a conceptual framework to capture the essence of the Delaware Estuary; how to minimize our ecological footprint; the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) is reborn; teachers resources; and upcoming events.Vol. 17, No. 1, Fall 2006Estuary News is published quarterly by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, Inc., under an assistance agreement (CE-993985-05-0) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).Purpose: To provide an open, informative dialogue on issues related to the Delaware Estuary Program