All Three Delaware Counties, Particularly Sussex, Currently Show Significant Precipitation Deficits as Summer Nears Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch due to precipitation levels experiencing a steep and steady decline throughout the …
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced the opening of the new Killens Pond Waterpark main pool that expands space and features for visitors, enhances visibility for lifeguards and provides more efficient filtration …
New exclosure fencing (top photo) will help deter predators and offer protection for least terns nesting on The Point at Cape Henlopen. /DNREC photo montage-Liz Turner-Jessica McNulty Least terns, a bird historically found each summer along many of …
Shorebirds of different species gather on Delaware Bay beaches during spring migration /Photo: Rob Robinson for Delaware DNREC Shorebird Enthusiasts and Beachgoers Advised to ‘Share The ‘Shore’ Giving the Beloved Little Birds a Wide Berth Each May, …
Revised recreational fishing regulations for bluefish give anglers a larger daily possession limit. /Delaware DNREC graphic: Duane Raver Jr. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has revised Delaware’s fishing regulations for …
The DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section has installed channel markers in five Inland Bays waterways while removing off station markers from a sixth inland bay channel /Delaware DNREC photos The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental …
DNREC Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program staff collect wetlands data for the 2026-2030 Delaware Wetland Program Plan as a guide for identifying wetland research, education, management and conservation needs within the state /Delaware DNREC photo …
The Mount Pleasant School House at Bellevue State Park was one of the first public schools in Delaware. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Part of New Investments in the Park The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control held …
The DNREC Office of Communications received multiple honors from the Delaware Press Association. From left are Lisa Moy, Alyssa Imprescia, Josh Kincade, Errol Ebanks, Michael Globetti, Nikki Lavoie, Paige Kubalak, Serenity Fleming, Lee Peters and Christy …
The popular 3R’s Beach at Delaware Seashore State Park is one of five drive-on beaches that require surf fishing reservations in summer, while DNREC suspended reservations for seven other drive-on beaches in 2025. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and …
Students from across Delaware gathered at Legislative Hall on Friday, May 1, 2026, to participate in the Students’ Mock 2nd Continental Congress, an immersive educational program held as part of Delaware’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the …
Great fun and outdoors aquatic education await Delaware families in the summer ahead presented by DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center, from fishing to marsh exploration to seining the wonders of Delaware Bay. /Delaware DNREC photo Slate of Free …
DNREC is advising the public about planned Delaware City refinery repairs that could temporarily increase sulfur dioxide emissions. /DNREC photo Delaware City Refining Company (DCRC) has notified the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and …
Anglers of all ages can fish for free the weekend of June 6 and 7 in Delaware waters as the State and DNREC celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week June 6 through 14 /Delaware DNREC photo Anglers Can Fish in the First State Without a License in …
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will hold the first community meeting about the recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware’s white-tailed deer at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 at the Baldcypress Nature …
Trash and construction debris illegally dumped along Interstate 495 in Wilmington. Wilmington resident arrested following a Delaware Natural Resources Police investigation into repeated dumping in the area./ DelDOT photo Delaware Natural Resources Police …
A black sea bass. As of May 1, DNREC’s revised recreational fishing state regulations for the species apply whether an angler is fishing in state or federal waters. /Delaware DNREC graphic: Duane Raver Jr. NOAA Fisheries Action Binds Anglers to State …
Open burning of yard waste is banned through Sept. 30 during Ozone Season/Delaware DNREC graphic Sign Up to Receive Air Quality Alerts During Ozone Season The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds residents and visitors to …
A DNREC Tick Program staff member surveys for ticks in a wooded area of northern New Castle County. Nineteen tick species have been identified in the state, the most prominent the black-legged tick, the lone star tick and the American dog tick, all known …
Celebration Included Historic Marker Dedication and 5K Run A historic marker was dedicated by the Delaware Public Archives at Fort Delaware for its role in protecting the coast from the Civil War to World War II. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and …
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