Division of Community Affairs Press Releases

• Published on February 3, 2023 - 00:31 GMT

  

  DNREC, DDA Celebrate World Wetlands Day with Agreement to Manage, Protect Delaware’s Unique Wetland Communities

  DNREC and the Department of Agriculture celebrated World Wetlands Day by signing a cooperative agreement to manage and protect unique wetland communities that occur on state-owned forest, park and wildlife lands, such as depicted above at Blackbird State …

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• Published on February 2, 2023 - 15:04 GMT

  

  Delaware State Parks Visitation Exceeds 8 Million for 2022

   The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation has seen a record number of park visitors for eight years in a row. Delaware State Parks’ growing popularity set another attendance record in 2022 by surpassing the 8 million visitors mark, the Delaware …

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• Published on February 1, 2023 - 21:06 GMT

  

  DNREC Appoints Dr. Katera Moore as State’s First Environmental Justice Coordinator

  Dr. Katera Moore has been appointed DNREC’s – and the State of Delaware’s – first environmental justice coordinator. DNREC photo   New Webpage Builds on Commitment to Serve All Delawareans Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today announced a new appointment to the …

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• Published on January 31, 2023 - 18:49 GMT

  

  Hunting and Trapping Opportunities Still Available In February as 2022/23 Season Draws to a Close

  The Snow Goose Conservation Order permits liberal harvest methods to help reduce the large snow goose population that is damaging the species’ Arctic nesting grounds, as well as wetlands and agricultural lands on migration routes and overwintering areas, …

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• Published on January 25, 2023 - 22:23 GMT

  

  DNREC Funds New Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations

  EV Drivers Can Look Forward to More Fast Charging Options Electric vehicle drivers will have more opportunities to charge up along Delaware roads with the installation of 14 new DC Fast Charging stations funded by the Department of Natural Resources and …

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• Published on January 23, 2023 - 16:20 GMT

  

  DNREC Relaunches Living Shoreline Cost Share Program

  The Lewes Ball Field Living Shoreline Project was designed to reduce marsh erosion caused by boat wakes in the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, and the project area has successfully regained marsh and elevation. DNREC photo.   More Assistance in Defraying Project …

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• Published on January 20, 2023 - 17:52 GMT

  

  Delmarva Fox Squirrel Recovery and Species Restoration in Delaware Continued During 2022

  Once a federally-listed endangered species, the Delmarva fox squirrel now populates five sites in Delaware as it continues to rebound through DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife efforts. /Photo courtesy of Sandra and George Wiley   Translocations to Three …

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• Published on January 17, 2023 - 18:24 GMT

  

  Piping Plovers in Delaware Experience Modest Nesting Success in 2022

  Piping plovers – a federally-listed threatened species and state-listed endangered species – experienced modest success in producing fledglings such as the chick shown above at Cape Henlopen State Park with a parent plover. Photo by Shelagh Lynch   Beach- …

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• Published on January 10, 2023 - 21:18 GMT

  

  DNREC Issues Notice of Violation to Owner of Pine Haven Campground Community for Ongoing Wastewater Issues

  After a month-long investigation into reports of illegal wastewater discharge within the Pine Haven Campground Community located near Lincoln in Sussex County, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today issued a Notice of …

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• Published on January 6, 2023 - 01:04 GMT

  

  DNREC Shuts Down Polly Drummond Yard Waste Site Following a Second Suspicious Ground Fire in a Week

  The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that a second ground fire of unknown origin at the Polly Drummond yard waste site within a week’s time has caused DNREC to shut the northern New Castle County site until …

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• Published on December 28, 2022 - 14:33 GMT

  

  Additional Delaware Deer Hunting Seasons Open in January, As Numerous Other Hunting and Trapping Seasons Continue

  White-tailed deer. USFW photo.   Coyote Harvest Reporting Required by DNREC Within Next Business Day Additional firearm deer hunting seasons opening in January and the continuing archery deer hunting seasons provide the last chance for hunters to harvest …

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• Published on December 22, 2022 - 17:58 GMT

  

  Records Pond Fishing Pier Closed for Public Safety

  The Records Pond fishing pier in Laurel – now closed for public safety but to reopen upon completion of the new Records Pond boat ramp construction project to be managed by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife/DNREC photo   Pier to Reopen Upon …

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• Published on December 15, 2022 - 23:39 GMT

  Delaware Natural Resources Police and DNREC Give Santa’s Sled a Jump-start on Toys for Tots Campaign

  Delaware Natural Resources Police officers and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin (third from right) were joined by special guest Santa Claus at the Delaware Seashore State Park office to box up toys donated by the public and DNREC employees to the US Marine …

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• Published on December 13, 2022 - 15:24 GMT

  

  DNREC Set to Begin White Creek Dredging Project

  DNREC is soon to begin a $4.685 million priority dredging project for White Creek (pictured above) and the Assawoman Canal to make both waterways in Sussex County more navigable. /DNREC photo   Beneficial Reuse Sediment from Dredging Will Help Restore …

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• Published on December 6, 2022 - 16:57 GMT

  

  Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to Hold Public Hearing In Delaware Dec. 15 on Striped Bass Management Plan

  The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold a public hearing Dec. 15 in Delaware relating to the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fishery Management Plan /DNREC graphic: Duane Raver   Proposal Would Enable Transfer of Commercial Ocean Harvest …

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• Published on December 5, 2022 - 23:55 GMT

  

  DNREC, LaVida Hospitality Will Not Proceed With Cape Henlopen State Park Restaurant Proposal

   DNREC announced a restaurant proposal for Cape Henlopen State Park will not proceed, and that additional visitor surveys and site reviews will be conducted prior to future RFPs for visitor enhancements to the park’s main beach area.   The Delaware …

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• Published on November 29, 2022 - 14:30 GMT

  

  Tree Planting Projects Receive Grant Funding

  Governor Carney puts toil into his Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative during a tree planting event at Fork Branch Nature Preserve in Kent County. DNREC Photo.   Tree For Every Delawarean Initiative Announces Conservation Partnership’s Latest Award …

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• Published on November 28, 2022 - 14:30 GMT

  

  December Seasons Set to Open for Hunting and Trapping Include Special Antlerless Deer, Waterfowl and Furbearers

  Delaware’s December hunting seasons set to open include ducks and Canada geese, with trapping season for furbearers such as muskrat and mink also to begin across the state. /DNREC photo   Successful Hunters Encouraged to Donate Harvested Deer to DNREC’s …

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• Published on November 22, 2022 - 19:33 GMT

  

  Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf Fishing Permits to go on Sale Nov. 29

   Starting Tuesday, Nov. 29, DNREC’s Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passes and permits may also be purchased online.   The Delaware …

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• Published on November 21, 2022 - 20:55 GMT

  

  DNREC to Host Public Meeting Dec. 5 on Proposed Restaurant for Cape Henlopen State Park

  The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a public meeting to solicit feedback on the potential of a new restaurant at Cape Henlopen State Park Monday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen High School …

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