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Brandywine River Restoration Trust is dedicated to the restoration of the historic Brandywine River.
BRRT celebrates NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY and the Lenape people who thrived on the banks of the Brandywine centuries before settlers built dams that prevented migratory fish like Shad and Sturgeon from spawning upriver. Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware Chief Dennis White Otter Coker planted this Shadbush in Brandywine Park where it will bloom every spring signifying the return of American Shad. ... See MoreSee Less
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Al Roker and daughter Courtney extolling the virtues of walking along Brandywine Creek Greenway while in City of Wilmington, Delaware to publicize their new cookbook! Thanks Al ! #RestoreTheBrandywine #TheTodayShow #NBC ... See MoreSee Less
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Salmon have returned to the 257 mile long Klamath River for the first time in over 100 years just two months after the largest dam removal project in history! With your help American Shad are beginning to return to the Brandywine River after 300 years! Watch this amazing video of these magnificent creatures. And mark your calendars for the 5th Annual ShadFest on May 18, 2025 ! ... See MoreSee Less
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Aubrey Plaza fondly remembers swimming in the Brandywine! Along with many other Wilmington treasures.
“At the bottom of the Monkey Hill is Brandywine Creek, a gentle waterway. “We used to swim in it. Rope swings from trees,” Ms. Plaza recalled. “All the kinds of things you read in a book.”
It can happen again. #RestoreTheBrandywine
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Aubrey Plaza’s Wilmington
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The acerbic star of “The White Lotus” and “My Old Ass” is enthusiastic about her often-overshadowed Delaware hometown, which she calls a “magical little gem.”0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Brandywine Juvenile Shad Class of 2024 jumping with joy on their way to the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Godspeed and see you in 2028! ... See MoreSee Less
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Signs of success!
An awesome sight!
When was the video taken and where is this stetch at? Down closer to where it has more tidal influence?
“Rivers are the arteries of our planet; they are lifelines in the truest sense.” -Mark Angelo 🌎 #CelebrateRivers #WorldRiversDay ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you know that the majority of the #DelawareEstuary’s 6 million people live in 1 of the region’s 3 biggest cities—Philadelphia, Camden, and Wilmington? #EstuariesWeek ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s #WorldWaterMonitoringDay! Here at the Brandywine River Restoration Trust, we have tested the water quality of the Brandywine River to make sure it’s safe for recreational activities! It’s important to monitor our waters to ensure they are safe for consumption and recreational activities. #WorldWaterMonitoringDay #4states1source ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you Daymon Warren for attending this year's ShadFest and for putting together your wonderful video! We hope to see you again next spring on May 18!
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Nice video! Not unexpectedly, I am very glad to see the section on the shad's ecological importance. To clarify for the readers, this guy from Harpers Ferry, WV is there because 1) I led a successful shad restoration on the Potomac River and have good background and first-hand expertise , 2) I support and want to help the Brandywine efforts to open up spawning habitat and restore its shad population., and 3) my ancestor John Cummins lived in Smyrna and several hundred years ago was one of the early mill owners who installed Dam #1 on the Brandywine, so I have a bit of ancestral "ecologic debt" to repay. BTW, his father, Daniel Cummins, was one of the signers of Delaware's ratification of the U.S. Constitution. I have robust Delaware family roots, centuries worth. My Dad was in the US Air Force from WWII to 1965 so we moved around a good bit as I grew up. The Brandywine River Shad Restoration lets me explore my Delaware roots first hand.
Congratulations to the Brandywine Shad Class of 2024 as they begin their perilous journey to the deep waters of the Atlantic ocean. God willing, we will see you again in 2028. If not, we thank you for nourishing thousands of others, especially our beloved striped bass.
The hundreds of juveniles in this video are giving an excellent demonstration of their unique twitching behavior as they jump 2-3x their height over and over again. Who knows why? ... See MoreSee Less
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So they do this every four years like the Olympics ?🤦♂️
We are working hard in Chester County to allow them to come further up the White Clay Creek by removing old mill dams. 👍👍
They’ll be eaten by the catfish, bass and other creditors that took over while they were gone
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Tomorrow is National Wildlife Day! In honor of #NationalWildlifeDay, we’re celebrating our favorite Brandywine River residents, including the Osprey and American Shad.
How can you celebrate #NationalWildlifeDay? We recommend partnering with local animal sanctuaries to host events, attending educational events at local zoos like the Brandywine Zoo and libraries, and promoting conservation organizations on social media. #DelRiverWatershed #nationalwildlifeweek
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Environmental health and human health are intertwined. Both are important to a flourishing community and city. To celebrate our beautiful park, spread awareness, and serve our community, we hosted a mobile food pantry with the Food Bank of Delaware, @Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer , Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha, and City Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver in recognition of National Eat Outside Day, held on August 31. Thank you to everyone who volunteered time and support, including the City of Wilmington, Delaware, our wonderful BRRT volunteers, Food Bank of Delaware volunteers, community members, family, and our event coordinator Jenn Parrish.
We could not think of a better way to spend the afternoon and give back to the community and to our team in recognition #NationalEatOutsideDay!
Photo credit: We would like to express gratitude to the Delaware House Majority Caucus, the office of the Lt. Governor, and the office of the New Castle County Executive for sharing their event photos with us.
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