Since 1994, the Center for the Inland Bays has worked with our numerous partners to fulfill our mission: to preserve, protect, and restore Delaware’s Inland Bays and their watershed. This September, we’re inviting you to join us in celebrating our progress and ensuring another successful 25 years! Don’t miss this legendary evening of fun and fundraising! Tickets On Sale August 23! Click here to learn more! »
Get your paddles ready for the first annual Race to Benefit the Bays! The Town of Dewey Beach, in partnership with East of Maui and Dogfish Head, invites you to celebrate the locals’ summer and national estuaries week while supporting a good cause! All proceeds benefit the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. Click here to learn more! »
In this issue: Terrapins on the Move, Implementing the James Farm Master Plan, A River at Risk, Don't Chuck Your Shucks, A Board Member Field Guide...and more!
 
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Education, and boardwalks, and restrooms - oh my! We're raising money for Phase 2 of the James Farm Master Plan that will address more of the educational and capacity needs of the Preserve. But we need YOUR HELP to make it all happen!
 
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Welcome to Delaware’s Inland Bays

The Rehoboth, Indian River, and Little Assawoman Bays lie just behind a narrow spit of land in sight of the Atlantic Ocean. Our mission is to preserve, protect and restore Delaware’s Inland Bays and their watershed.

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It's fall in #delaware!
And it's a beautiful day for our volunteer appreciation and award party.
A couple of outstanding volunteers will be receiving these handmade #horseshoecrab bottle openers by #matthewhalloriginals which are perfect for opening some #dogfishhead #pumpkinale!

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Saying good morning from the northside Indian River Inlet with a sunrise and some peeps. (Peeps = little sandpipers, in birder speak).

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Our staff spent much of last week at the Hyatt Place in Dewey Beach while hosting a conference. High water is seen here lapping at the new boardwalk and deck and in the background at the neighboring Rusty Rudder.

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Wow.

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Some big surf on Bethany Beach this morning! Flood advisory in effect till noon.

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Coastal storms and sea level rise have a number of impacts on our communities and waterways. Tidal floods scour pollution from low-lying lands bringing it back to waterways as the tide recedes. Wastewater, roads, urban areas, erosion, and trash all contribute. We all need to adapt to more frequent flooding by keeping homes and wastes away from the waters we all share.