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 …
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will address the horseshoe crab fishery management plan Tuesday, Oct. 28 in Dewey Beach when Delaware hosts the annual ASMFC annual meeting for the first time since 2008. /Delaware DNREC graphic With member …
Members of the Delaware General Assembly, Sussex County Council, Delmarva Veteran Builders, GWWO and DNREC Secretary Gregory Patterson and the Division of Parks and Recreation celebrate the start of the Cypress Splash Zone at Trap Pond State Park. Photo by …
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 …
Attendees from the 2025 Delaware Wetlands conference enjoyed presentations, breakout sessions, networking sessions and more. /Delaware DNREC: Errol Ebanks Biennial Event to be Held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington The Department of …
DNREC is launching new online dashboards, including the septic permit information display above, that will enable users to check the status of permit applications, view their place in the review queue and retrieve issued permit documents /Delaware DNREC …
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 …
Hunters Under Age 18 Must Have Adult Supervision Under State Code The Superior Court for the State of Delaware has determined that Delaware’s constitutional right to keep and bear arms extends to all Delawareans aged 18 or older – eliminating a provision …
The piping plover is an endangered species that nests on the beach of the Point in Cape Henlopen State Park. /DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reopen a stretch of …
Last year’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman event held at Killen’s Pond State Park, offered a variety of courses such as foraging, archery and fishing along with the opportunity for participants to enhance skills that encourage enjoyment of outdoor activities. …
CLAYTON, Del. (Aug. 27, 2025) — The Delaware Forest Service’s Wildland Fire Crew is planning a controlled burn just west of Clayton beginning this evening in response to a fire involving approximately 200 hay bales. A controlled burn of the hay is …
Delaware is closing in on the start of early hunting seasons to include archery deer and resident Canada geese (Sept. 1), while later next month, waterfowlers will enjoy pursuing their quarry during the September teal season in the state’s “teal zone” / …
DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson and Delaware Ducks Unlimited (DU) chapter members presented the winning paintings blue ribbons. From left to right, Danielle Lester, DU; Sec. Patterson; Carrie Lingo, DU; DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Director Pat Emory …
Informational Meetings Planned in Each County in September Delawareans are encouraged to share their suggestions and provide feedback on the next version of the state’s Climate Action Plan during community engagement sessions planned in each county in …
