Celebrate the restoration of the historic Brandywine River and the return of the American Shad with a family-friendly 5k on May 20th at 9am. Hosted by Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) and over a dozen environmental organizations, we’re kicking off…

Celebrate the restoration of the historic Brandywine River and the return of the American Shad with a family-friendly 5k and Festival on Saturday, May 20th from 10am to 3pm. ShadFest is hosted by Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) and over…

Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) announced, that they have kicked-off a crowdfunding campaign to raise $50,000 to restore the Brandywine River. American Shad were once among the most popular fish in America. Also known as “America’s Founding Fish,” they helped…

Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) is pleased to announce the hiring of well-known community leader, Jenn Parrish, as the nonprofit’s Program Manager. Jenn is known for her public service as the Founder and Executive Director of Delaware Angels Inc., and…

Delaware Senator Tom Carper (L) and BRRT Executive Director Jim Shanahan (R) at the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund Grant Announcement The Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Shanahan to the position of Executive…

Pictured here left to right: Hunter Lott, Jim Shanahan, Jerry Kauffman, Rick Stuckey (Board Members) Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) today announced that they have been awarded a grant of $500,000 by The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). The…

Brandywine Shad 2020 announces a name change to Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT). The new name is more reflective of the broader long-range benefits accompanying the return of American Shad to the Brandywine River including improving water quality and providing…

Celebrate the return of American Shad to the Brandywine River at the 2nd Annual Brandywine Shadfest! Hosted by Brandywine River Restoration Trust and over a dozen environmental organizations. The family-friendly event will kick off with the ShadRun 5k and will…