Discussion of Pea Patch Island Watershed This watershed covers the lower end of the Delaware River north and east of the C and D Canal. One of the “water” watersheds in Delaware and sometimes called Lower Delaware River, the main feature…
Water Inundation in Back Creek Watershed, Delaware (2002-2017)
Discussion of Back Creek Watershed This watershed covers the western half of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in Delaware. This watershed is artificially created for the movement of maritime traffic from the Chesapeake Bay to Delaware Bay. Riprap lines the edges of…
Water Inundation in C and D Canal Watershed, Delaware (2002-2017)
Discussion of C and D Canal Watershed The C and D Canal watershed covers the eastern half of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in Delaware, plus some shoreline of the Delaware River near Delaware City and marsh north of…
Water Inundation in Dragon Run Watershed, Delaware (2002-2017)
Discussion of Dragon Run Watershed This watershed covers the main stem, plus some Delaware River shoreline. All tidal areas are active industrial as the shipping terminal for the Delaware City Refinery. It is located between Red Lion Creek and the C…
Water Inundation in Red Lion Creek Watershed, Delaware (2002-2017)
Discussion of Red Lion Creek Watershed Red Lion Creek watershed covers the main stem of Red Lion Creek, plus some shoreline and industrial canals along the Delaware River. Most of the watershed is old or active industrial and not in…