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Published on December 10, 2025 - 01:19 GMT

Snow Goose Tests Presumptive Positive for Avian Influenza; Delaware Poultry Producers Encouraged to Take Precautions

Hunters and Anyone Encountering Dead or Sick Wild Birds, Especially Geese and Ducks, Are Advised to Report Location to State Authorities The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced today that laboratory testing …

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Published on December 9, 2025 - 14:22 GMT

Big Chill Wins National Recognition for Public-Private Partnership

DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson presents a national corporate partnership award to Big Chill Manager Becca Anderson in recognition of the company’s work with Delaware State Parks and the community. Photo by Delaware State Parks The Big Chill Beach Club at …

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Published on December 3, 2025 - 14:01 GMT

DNREC Awards Nearly $350,000 in Community Environmental Grant Funding for 2026

Ten Delaware projects will receive a total of $348,777 in 2026 through the Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF), administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. By state law (7 Del. Code §6042), DNREC withholds a …

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Published on November 26, 2025 - 15:26 GMT

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to Meet Dec. 3

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 …

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Published on November 24, 2025 - 16:08 GMT

Low-Digit Surf Fishing Plates Auction Starts Nov. 25

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 …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 15:37 GMT

DNREC Launches Statewide Survey to Gather Community Feedback on Air Quality

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 …

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Published on November 5, 2025 - 15:03 GMT

DHSS, DNREC to Announce PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grants

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 …

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Published on October 24, 2025 - 12:02 GMT

DNREC Reopens Bancroft Bridge, an Important Connector for Wilmington

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to reopen the Bancroft Bridge, a critical connector between residential areas, Alapocas Run State Park and the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail in …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 13:38 GMT

Delaware to Host Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Annual Meeting Oct. 27-30 in Dewey Beach

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 …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

University of Delaware’s Cooperative Extension’s new online Fact Sheet assists agriculture, aquaculture communities

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 …

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Published on October 14, 2025 - 17:23 GMT

Public Input Sought for DNREC’s 2025 Delaware Wildlife Action Plan

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 …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 17:25 GMT

DNREC Sets New Recreational Possession Limit for Spot 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 …

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Published on October 6, 2025 - 12:55 GMT

Delaware Drivers Urged to Take Extra Caution Now to Avoid Deer Collisions

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 …

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Published on October 1, 2025 - 14:10 GMT

Registration for the 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference is Now Open

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 …

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Published on September 30, 2025 - 15:50 GMT

DNREC Launches New Online Tracking Tool Enabling Easier Access to Permit Information

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 …

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Published on September 29, 2025 - 12:33 GMT

Volunteers Remove Over 5,000 Pounds of Trash from Delaware Beaches

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 …

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Published on September 24, 2025 - 17:11 GMT

Autumn Rolls in with Diverse Programs at Delaware State Parks

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 …

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Published on September 23, 2025 - 12:39 GMT

Limited Open Burning in Delaware Resumes Oct. 1 With End of Ozone Season

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 …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 13:36 GMT

Rising Costs and Record Demand Are Basis for Discussion of Possible Fee Changes for Delaware State Parks

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. …

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Published on September 10, 2025 - 18:35 GMT

DNREC Issues Notice of Violation to Refinery for May 25 to June 11 Unpermitted Emissions

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Delaware City Refining Company (DCRC) for unpermitted emissions from DCRC’s Fluid Coking Unit that occurred between May 25 and June …

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