| River | County | Reach | Length (miles) | Description | Potential Classification | ORVs | Watershed (HUC Code 8) | Year Listed/ Updated | Other State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appoquinimink River | New Castle | Headwaters to mouth at Delaware River | 15 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Augustine Creek | New Castle | Headwaters to mouth at Delaware River | 5 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Baker Mill Branch | Sussex | Black Savannah Ditch to Concord Pond | 2 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Blackbird Creek | New Castle | Headwaters to mouth at Delaware River | 17 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Broad Creek | Sussex | Confluence with James Branch to confluence with the Nanticoke River, excluding Reconrds Pond | 7 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Broadkill River | Sussex | Milton to mouth at Delaware Bay | 13 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Cedar Creek | Sussex | Milton to mouth at Delaware Bay | 16 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Cedar Swamp | New Castle | Headwaters to confluence with the Delaware River | 4 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Cow Marsh Creek | Kent | Northeast of Petersburg to confluence with Choptank River | 7 | Botanic-(76% of the segment is an extensive undeveloped freshwater river swamp in a predominantly agricultural region.) Archeologic-(Within corridor is the site of a buried forest estimated at 9,000 to 10,000 years of age which is believed to be the earliest appearance of Pleistocene oak forest in this region.) Historic-(Willow Grove, in the vicinity of Greensboro is on the National Register of Historic Places.) | Historic, Other | Upper Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Deep Creek | Sussex | Headwaters to confluence with Nanticoke near Route 13 excluding Concord Pond | 13 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Duck Creek | New Castle, Kent | Duck Creek Pond to confluence with Smyrna River | 4 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Duck Creek | Kent | Woodland Beach Area to confluence with Leipsic River | 14 | Historic-(3 National Historic Register sites in Leipsic.) Wild-(Almost totally undeveloped section of tidal marsh in a predominantly agricultural area. National Wildlife Refuge proposed Wilderness area.) Botanic-(63% of the segment flows through ecologically significant tidal wetlands which are significant contributors to the Delaware Gay estuarine system and possess excellent examples of northern cordgrass prairie.) Wildlife- (A nationally recognized sanctuary for migratory waterfowl, birds of prey, and passerine species.) | Historic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Gravelly Branch | Sussex | Headwaters in Redden State Forest to confluence with Nanticoke River | 14 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Green Creek | Kent | Confluence with Boat Gut to confluence with Simons River | 5 | Historic-(3 National Historic Register sites in Leipsic.) Wild-(Almost totally undeveloped section of tidal marsh in a predominantly agricultural area. National Wildlife Refuge proposed Wilderness area.) Botanic-(63% of the segment flows through ecologically significant tidal wetlands which are significant contributors to the Delaware Gay estuarine system and possess excellent examples of northern cordgrass prairie.) Wildlife- (A nationally recognized sanctuary for migratory waterfowl, birds of prey, and passerine species.) | Historic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Gum Branch | Sussex | Rye Hole to confluence with Nanticoke River | 3 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Herring Branch | Kent | Headwaters above Rte. 9 to confluence with the Simons River | 4 | Historic-(3 National Historic Register sites in Leipsic.) Wild-(Almost totally undeveloped section of tidal marsh in a predominantly agricultural area. National Wildlife Refuge proposed Wilderness area.) Botanic-(63% of the segment flows through ecologically significant tidal wetlands which are significant contributors to the Delaware Gay estuarine system and possess excellent examples of northern cordgrass prairie.) Wildlife- (A nationally recognized sanctuary for migratory waterfowl, birds of prey, and passerine species.) | Historic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Hitch Pond Branch | Sussex | Trap Pond to confluence with James Branch | 2 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| James Branch | Sussex | Trussum Pond to confluence with Broad Creek | 3 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Layton-Vaughn Ditch | Sussex | Route 9 to confluence with McColleys Branch | 5 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Leipsic River | Kent | DuPont Blvd. to Delaware Bay | 14 | Historic-(3 National Historic Register sites in Leipsic.) Wild-(Almost totally undeveloped section of tidal marsh in a predominantly agricultural area. National Wildlife Refuge proposed Wilderness area.) Botanic-(63% of the segment flows through ecologically significant tidal wetlands which are significant contributors to the Delaware Gay estuarine system and possess excellent examples of northern cordgrass prairie.) Wildlife- (A nationally recognized sanctuary for migratory waterfowl, birds of prey, and passerine species.) | Historic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Little River | Kent | Dover to confluence with the Delaware Bay | 8 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Mahon River | Kent | Confluence with Old Womans Gut to confluence with the Delaware Bay | 2 | Historic-(3 National Historic Register sites in Leipsic.) Wild-(Almost totally undeveloped section of tidal marsh in a predominantly agricultural area. National Wildlife Refuge proposed Wilderness area.) Botanic-(63% of the segment flows through ecologically significant tidal wetlands which are significant contributors to the Delaware Gay estuarine system and possess excellent examples of northern cordgrass prairie.) Wildlife- (A nationally recognized sanctuary for migratory waterfowl, birds of prey, and passerine species.) | Historic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| McColleys Branch | Sussex | Confluence with New Ditch to confluence with Deep Creek | 2 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Mifflin Ditch | Sussex | Headwaters in Redden State Forest to confluence with Deep Creek | 6 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Mispillion River | Sussex | Silver Lake in Milford to mouth at Delaware Bay. | 11 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Muddy Branch | Kent | Headwaters above DE Rte. 9. and SR 1 to confluence with Green Creek | 7 | Historic-(3 National Historic Register sites in Leipsic.) Wild-(Almost totally undeveloped section of tidal marsh in a predominantly agricultural area. National Wildlife Refuge proposed Wilderness area.) Botanic-(63% of the segment flows through ecologically significant tidal wetlands which are significant contributors to the Delaware Gay estuarine system and possess excellent examples of northern cordgrass prairie.) Wildlife- (A nationally recognized sanctuary for migratory waterfowl, birds of prey, and passerine species.) | Historic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Murderkill River | Kent | Coursey Pond to Delaware Bay | 14 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| New Ditch | Sussex | Route 9 to confluence with McColleys Branch | 2 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Old Womans Gut | Kent | Confluence with Herring Branch to confluence with Mahon River | 2 | Historic-(3 National Historic Register sites in Leipsic.) Wild-(Almost totally undeveloped section of tidal marsh in a predominantly agricultural area. National Wildlife Refuge proposed Wilderness area.) Botanic-(63% of the segment flows through ecologically significant tidal wetlands which are significant contributors to the Delaware Gay estuarine system and possess excellent examples of northern cordgrass prairie.) Wildlife- (A nationally recognized sanctuary for migratory waterfowl, birds of prey, and passerine species.) | Historic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Rum Bridge Branch | Sussex | Headwaters to confluence with Deep Creek | 3 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Simons River | Kent | Confluence with Green Creek to Delaware Bay | 2 | Historic-(3 National Historic Register sites in Leipsic.) Wild-(Almost totally undeveloped section of tidal marsh in a predominantly agricultural area. National Wildlife Refuge proposed Wilderness area.) Botanic-(63% of the segment flows through ecologically significant tidal wetlands which are significant contributors to the Delaware Gay estuarine system and possess excellent examples of northern cordgrass prairie.) Wildlife- (A nationally recognized sanctuary for migratory waterfowl, birds of prey, and passerine species.) | Historic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Smyrna River | New Castle, Kent | Confluence with Duck Creek to Mouth at Delaware River | 7 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| St. Georges Creek | New Castle | Thousand Acre Marsh to confluence with the Delaware River | 2 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| St. Jones River | Kent | Route 13 Bridge in Dover to mouth at Delaware Bay | 11 | General-(The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in an estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct sub-areas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northwest.) Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Historic-(Segments include numerous National Historic Register Sites.) Wild-(System includes almost totally undeveloped river segments, dominated by tidal marsh, in a largely agricultural area.) Recreation-(System is accessible to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, Del., Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a sparsely developed high order tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Delaware | 1982 | ||
| Toms Dam Branch | Sussex | Headwaters to confluence with Gum Branch | 8 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Tubbs Branch | Sussex | Headwaters at Graham Branch and Cool Branch confluence to confluence with Deep Creek | 1 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 | ||
| Tyndall Branch | Sussex | Fleetwood Pond to confluence with Deep Creek | 1 | Archeologic-(Rare site which contains features of primarily Late Woodland Period occupation. (A.D. 900 to 1600)) Botanic-(Rare and endangered Box Huckleberry Shrub, which is possibly the oldest living plant present.) Historic-(Segment includes a river-related National Historic Register district at Bethel, a ship building and trading community. Also the site of the invention of the traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel.) Botanic -(Segment includes one of the few remaining remnants of Cypress Gum forests in this region.) | Historic, Other | Lower Chesapeake | 1982 |
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