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DRBC Staff Share Delaware River Basin Fun Facts with PA Coast Day Attendees

Did you know that Pennsylvania has a coast? Visitors to the (PDE) 15th Annual at Penn's Landing this past weekend learned that yes, Pennsylvania does indeed have a coast, and Philadelphia's Delaware River waterfront is an important part!

DRBC staff again had a booth at Coast Day and talked with attendees about the commission and about and , two interesting and unique creatures that call the Delaware River Basin home. Staff relayed fun facts about the watershed and also shared stories about the and about how the Delaware River played a role in why Philadelphians call their sandwiches .

PA Coast Day celebrates Philadelphia's connection to the tidal Delaware River. In this urban region, the river is a vital natural resource and important for commerce and trade. It is a source of drinking water and also a means of recreation. Coast Day attendees were able to learn about all of this through interactive, educational exhibits, water-related kids' activities and crafts, guided boat tours, pedal boating and kayaking, and more. And, best of all, everything was offered for free, thanks to the event's host (PDE) and various sponsors.

Despite the day's heat and humidity, DRBC staff thoroughly enjoyed participating in this annual event that focuses attention on the estuarine environment around Philadelphia.

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The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary's (PDE) welcome table at Coast Day. PDE is the main organizer of this annual event. Photo by DRBC.DRBC's table set-up at Coast Day. Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Donna Woolf uses our large watershed map to point out interesting locations in the Delaware River Basin to Coast Day attendees. Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Kate Schmidt talks with Coast Day attendees. Photo by DRBC.Coast Day is held at Penn's Landing, on the bank of the Delaware River. The river and Ben Franklin Bridge are in the far background! Photo by DRBC.
DRBC's Donna Woolf explains how the Delaware River Basin is connected to baseball. Hint: the story is a bit "muddy"! Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Kate Schmidt talks with Coast Day attendees. Photo by DRBC.Face painting was one of the many free activities at Coast Day. We think they look great! Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Donna Woolf talks with a Coast Day attendee about Delaware River Basin geography. Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Kate Schmidt talks with Coast Day attendees. Photo by DRBC.