Environmental

The Center was established by the  Delaware General Assembly as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit  organization in 1994. Its creation was the culmination of 20 years of  public participation and investigation into the decline of the water  quality of the Inland Bays and the remedies for their restoration. The  Center primarily serves the residents of the Inland Bays watershed,  though all who work in and visit the area benefit from the Center’s  work.

Since its creation, the Center has  led efforts to address the challenges facing the Inland Bays watershed  by developing and implementing a Comprehensive Conservation and  Management Plan (CCMP) focused on scientific inquiry into the health of  the Bays, improving water quality, restoring fish and wildlife habitats,  and educating the public and decision-makers about issues affecting the  watershed. Specific initiatives include participatory science, land  conservation and reforestation, living shorelines, youth education, and  more.

Our mission is connecting people and nature to create a healthy environment for all through education, conservation, and advocacy. 

The mission of the Nature Conservancy in Delaware is to "conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends" by applying science to protect and restore the state's natural resources. This includes creating a world where people and nature thrive, addressing climate change through policy and sustainable cities, and protecting unique biodiversity for future generations.

The Sussex Preservation Coalition collaborates with like-minded individuals and organizations to promote environmental awareness, sustainable practices, and balanced growth. We seek to protect natural habitats, ensure safe water supplies, and support responsible development while encouraging government transparency. 

We envision a Sussex County whose policies and practices make it a national model for sustainable healthy, ecologically diverse, climate-positive living for all communities.