An American shad. The upcoming Tidal Finfisheries Council meeting will offer an update on a potential shad hatchery on the Brandywine River /Delaware DNREC graphic: Duane Raver, Jr. Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will hold a hybrid …
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold its annual auction of low-digit surf fishing plates starting Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 9 a.m., at usgovbid.com. The online auction benefits Delaware State Parks. Between Nov. 25 …
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has launched a new public survey to gather feedback from Delaware residents about local air quality. The brief online survey asks residents to share their views on the quality …
A new statewide survey from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) finds that while many Delawareans are still learning about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” a …
Nov. 6 Webinar and ‘Virtual Office Hours’ Will Help Community Groups Apply The Delaware Departments of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are launching a new grant opportunity to support community …
Fall is the perfect time to get out in the great outdoors for camping in Delaware State Parks. Photo by Delaware State Parks Delaware offers many opportunities for overnight stays in the great outdoors — including sleeping under the stars in tents or yurts …
A rainbow trout. About 1,000 pounds of the species were stocked into White Clay Creek by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife to provide anglers with opportunity for fishing through the fall and winter. /Delaware DNREC graphic: Duane Raver, Jr. Trout …
Anyone from beginning farmers and aquaculture growers to longtime agriculture or aquaculture leaders can find topics of interest, key tips for project management and a wealth of general agricultural/aquacultural and business information at the University …
Listening Sessions Set Oct. 28 and 29 to Discuss Next 10 Years of State’s Conservation Strategy The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold two listening sessions this month to garner public input as the DNREC Division of Fish …
A spot fish. Delaware has established a possession limit of 50 spot to comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Management Plan to restore the species stock to sustainable levels /Delaware DNREC graphic: Duane Raver Jr. Delaware in …
Delaware drivers should have heightened roadway awareness as the days shorten and the deer mating season nears /Delaware DNREC graphic Shorter Days and the Approaching Mating Season Mean More Deer Are on the Move, Particularly in the Predawn and at Dusk …
Trash large and small was removed from sites such as Big Stone Beach in Kent County, shown above. /Delaware DNREC: Errol Ebanks Tires, Bottles and More, Now Properly Disposed of Thanks to the Efforts of Coastal Cleanup Volunteers Volunteers across …
Staff at Cape Henlopen State Park dress as favorite storybook characters for the Children’s Fantasy Trail from Oct. 24-26. DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control offers a wide variety of …
Tree Limbs, Brush and Branches Are Burnable Material; Setting Fire to Leaves, Grass, Trash, Tires, Plastic, Mattresses and Furniture Forbidden The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds Delawareans that open burning of …
A 2025 Delaware piping plover fledgling, nicknamed Phantom, on the beach next to a ruddy turnstone. /Delaware DNREC photo: Liz Turner Beach-nesting piping plovers – a federally-listed threatened species and Delaware state-listed endangered species – …
DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation invites residents and visitors to enjoy an exciting and accessible way to take in spectacular fall foliage or the star-studded woods and meadows at Delaware State Parks on an old-fashioned wagon ride. The popular fall …
Coastal state beaches, including Cape Henlopen, Gordons Pond, Deauville Beach, Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island, had to close 94 times during the 2025 summer season after they reached capacity, one of the many challenges facing Delaware State Parks. …
Tree Giveaways Also Planned for This Fall Nine applicants will receive a combined $173,000 in funding from the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) to plant 12,055 trees in the spring of 2026. TEDI, which works with Delaware conservation partners, …
A striped bass. Graphic: Duane Raver Jr. for Delaware DNREC The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold a hybrid public hearing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18 to gather public input on Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 to …
The Monarch butterfly is one of the diminishing species that helps to pollinate crops and gardens worldwide. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is sharing tips to save pollinators ¬ – the bats, insects, birds and other animals …
