DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Details Changes Made to Regs, Including New Requirements for Hunters Under 21 Years of Age The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the 2025/26 Delaware Hunting and Trapping …
The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation won two Communicator Awards from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts for its redesigned website and trading card series. /DNREC graphic Recognized by Industry Leaders for Marketing and Communications …
Live Comment Option to Feature at July 2 Forum, Which Follows Department’s Mandatory Hearings This Week in Each County In accordance with 29 Delaware Code, Section 10407, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is conducting a review …
The General Assembly, Governor Matt Meyer and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will fund new community air monitoring around the Delaware City refinery. Funding just added to the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Bond Bill at …
Recent Unpermitted Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Still Under Investigation The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Delaware City Refining Company for a 10-hour emissions …
June marks the beginning of peak tick season in Delaware. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) remind Delawareans to take proactive steps to protect themselves, their …
The American Kestrel, among the smallest raptors in the world and North America’s smallest falcon, is one of the more prominent Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) in Delaware. The Northern long-eared bat (below) is another of the state’s SCGN …
Public Urged to Limit Outdoor Activity and Take Precautions The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has alerted the public that today is an Air Quality Action Day of Code Red for particulate matter in New Castle …
Kohen Marvel of Smyrna, age 9, accepts congratulations and the championship trophy for the 2025 Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament from Delaware Natural Resources Police Sgt. Shane Sapp, left, and Sr. Cpl. Thomas Passwaters of the DNRP Fish and Wildlife …
Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative Seeks Applications Organizations seeking grant funding for Spring 2026 tree planting projects as part of the state’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) have until July 21 to submit their application. Grant …
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife has upgraded the Ingrams Pond boat ramp near Millsboro with a new ramp, courtesy dock and expanded amenities including boat trailer parking and additional spaces /DNREC photo The Delaware Department of Natural …
Comprehensive Review Will Determine if Department Regulations Not Amended During the Last Four Years Should be Modified or Eliminated The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in compliance with 29 Delaware Code, Section 10407 …
The Delaware Department Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has been monitoring the ongoing incident at the Delaware City Refinery as a result of equipment failure first reported on May 26. There are two DNREC tools available to the public …
Kyle Magdziuk, a wildlife biologist with DNREC conservation partner Tall Timbers, bagged his gobbler this season on public land, at Taber State Forest near Harrington managed by the Delaware Forest Service /DNREC photo Two of Delaware’s most popular and …
DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center to offer four summer events from the “Life in the Bay” youth seining program /DNREC photo Free Outdoor Adventure Program at Woodland Beach Has Four Outings Scheduled Throughout Summer The Delaware Department of …
Surf fishing reservations for summer weekends and holidays at DNREC’s drive-on beaches can be made starting Tuesday, May 20 at 11 a.m. /DNREC photo Reservations for Surf Fishing Drive-On Beaches Go Into Effect Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day Weekend The …
New superintendents announced by DNREC for Delaware State Parks are (left to right) Kathleen Crane, Killens Pond State Park; Robert Brokus, Bellevue and Fox Point State Parks; and Mathew Smith, Brandywine Creek State Park. /DNREC photos The Delaware …
Three Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) in Delaware , clockwise from top: A Wood Turtle, a Delmarva Fox Squirrel and one of more than 300 plant species proposed for SGCN listing in the updated 2025 Delaware Wildlife Action Plan, Seabeach …
A happy angler shows off a prized catfish catch at the 2024 Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament sponsored by the Delaware Natural Resources Police and the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. The upcoming 39th annual youth fishing tournament – set for …
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds the public that Delaware’s Ozone Season and open burning ban take effect May 1 and continue through Sept. 30. The statewide ban restricts most but not all outdoor burning in Delaware. …
