A wild turkey hen with her poults. DNREC asks Delawareans’ help in recording and reporting turkey sightings during the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s annual wild turkey productivity survey July 1 through Aug. 31. /US Fish & Wildlife Service photo 40 …
As part of the 75th anniversary celebration of Delaware State Parks, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control unveiled the Parks for Everyone 5K Fundraiser, where people can run, walk or roll at a time and state park of their …
DNREC opened the new Delaware Environmental Laboratory near Smyrna today with a ceremonial ribbon cutting for a state-of-the-art facility that features scientific analysis of emerging contaminants such as PFAS, water quality testing and early detection in …
Officials from DNREC and DDA inspect deer-damaged corn during a recent farm visit in Sussex County. /Delaware DNREC photo In response to increased complaints from Delaware farmers about significant crop damage and anticipated losses from deer, the …
TEDI – the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative – recently surpassed the 500,000 trees planted mark or halfway to the goal of having one million trees planted in Delaware between 2020 and 2030. /Delaware DNREC photo Proposals Sought For Funding Spring …
Low tide on the Indian River navigation channel near Millsboro. Two DNREC projects are under way to make the channel more navigable and restore a nearby marsh via beneficial reuse of the dredged material. Both projects will continue through March 2027. / …
When successfully remediated and redeveloped, brownfields are placed back into productive use, like the UD STAR Campus building depicted here occupying the site of a former automotive assembly plant /Delaware DNREC photo Early-bird Registration for …
State Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament winner Gabriel Alfaro, center, proudly displays his trophy, joined by Natural Resources Police Fish and Wildlife Unit Seasonal Officer Case Dempsey and Officer Jenna McDermott /Delaware DNREC photo The Delaware Youth …
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 …
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