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Brandywine River Restoration Trust is dedicated to the restoration of the historic Brandywine River.
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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Our fluffy friends like Sam love playing at Brandywine Park! Bring your dog along for the fun next time you visit! #nationaldogday #DelRiverWatershed ... See MoreSee Less
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Don’t forget to scoop the poop to keep our waterways (and parks) clean!
Did you know that food supplied to George Washington's 12,000 troops at Valley Forge in the spring of 1778 from the annual migration of American Shad helped to stave off starvation and enable the army to continue their quest for independence? Learn more about America's Founding Fish - and why BRRT is helping to bring them back to the historic Brandywine River for the first time in nearry 300 years. Thank you Princeton Hydro for this excellent article!! ... See MoreSee Less
Exploring the Enigmatic World of American Shad - PRINCETON HYDRO
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Within the intricate network of aquatic ecosystems, the American shad stands as a captivating enigma. This intrigue was recently explored in a webinar hosted by The Watershed Institute titled “The M...1 CommentComment on Facebook
Nice article! I add this interesting pictorial tidbit to it.
This #NationalEatOutsideDay, we're celebrating by partnering with the Food Bank of Delaware and Delaware leaders. If you reside in the Wilmington area and would like food assistance register at bit.ly/BRRT_FBD.
What: National Eat Outside Day Mobile Food Pantry in partnership with the Food Bank of DE
When: August 27
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Brandywine Park,
1080 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19806
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They might 🐝small, but their contribution to those living on earth is larger than you may think. Did you know that without pollinators like the bee, we would lose ONE THIRD of our food source? This is why we must do our best to protect these tiny crucial creatures. This #WorldHoneyBeeDay you can do your part by planting native plants like the beebalm (Monarda fistulosa) or creating an entire pollinator garden.
Find out more on pollinator gardens and native plants here:
dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/.../planting-a.../
Learn about the importance of bees here?
www.pthomeandgarden.com/5-ways-bees-are-important-to-the-environment/
🌸🐝 We hope you have a BEE-u-tiful day! 🐝🌸
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Yesterday we wrapped up this year’s fishing camp, Kids Fish the Brandywine. Our 3 day camp was a huge success! Fifty-five campers participated in fun and interactive stations like knot tying, fish printing on t-shirts, a native species print activity with Delaware Sea Grant, and Lenape storytelling with Friends of Lenape. Our campers even became scientists for a day with the City of Wilmington, Delaware’s Alison Quimby. Most excitingly, 8 campers, including two Boys and Girls Club staff members caught their very first fish! We concluded camp with a certificate ceremony and yummy treats.
Thank you to the Clarence Fraim Boys and Girls Club, Delaware DNREC, Delaware Sea Grant, the City of Wilmington, and Friends of Lenape for partnering on this program! A special thank you to Trader Joe's and Giant for sponsoring snacks and to our wonderful volunteers including fishing instructors, Mark Parrish, Ed Fahnbulleh, and the White Clay Fly Fishers. A very special thank you to our Program Manager, Jenn Parrish, and our Executive Director, Jim Shanahan for making Kids Fish the Brandywine possible!
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Well done everyone! 👏👏👏
August is Water Quality Month! Did you know that only 1% of freshwater is accessible and 14.2 million people rely on the Delaware River for clean drinking water - even people right here in Delaware? #WaterQualityMonth is the perfect time to find out where your water comes from and how to protect it.
Here are a few things you can do during #nationalwaterqualitymonth :
* Organize stream cleanups
* Plant trees to prevent erosion
* Adopt a beach through DNREC's Adopt-a-Beach Program
* Reduce/eliminate the use of fertilizers & pesticides
* Pick up pet waste
* Lanscape with native plant species
* Remove invasive plants
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If only our politicians felt that way. Somehow since the "Clean Water Act" was signed, every Delaware River Beach is littered with medical waste, thousands of gallons of oil and chemicals have been spilled, and the below building continues to pollute and kill shad in the Brandywine (very few shad migrated here this year vs other years). No arrests, no fines, no consequences. The "Clean Water Act" hasn't achieved a single thing. $50M was supposedly spent.
We had a wonderful time with Green Jobs interns in Brandywine Park! The program offered fishing, a walking tour of damns along the Brandywine River, fish seining, and a lot of river exploration. Thank you so much to our partnering organizations, Brandywine Conservancy and the White Clay Fly Fishers. ... See MoreSee Less
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Way to go, BRRT!
Environmental health and human health are intertwined. Both are important to a flourishing community and city. To celebrate our beautiful Brandywine Park, spread awareness, and serve our community, the Brandywine River Restoration Trust is excited to host our second annual National Eat Outside Day Mobile Food Pantry in partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware and Delaware leaders! If you reside in the Wilmington area and would like food assistance register at bit.ly/BRRT_FBD.
What: National Eat Outside Day Mobile Food Pantry in partnership with the Food Bank of DE
When: August 27
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Brandywine Park,
1080 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19806
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@followers Just a friendly reminder to sign up to volunteer for this event or to register for food assistance . 🍞🍎🥕 Send an email to Jenn@BRRT.org for more info.