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. …
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 …
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” / …
Uses Lessons Learned from Tough Year at the Beach After a summer of dramatic rescues, medical emergencies and jellyfish, the Delaware State Beach Patrol (DSBP) helped bring home a national championship for the second year in a row for the Sussex County …
Residents Think State Should Do More A majority of Delawareans are concerned about climate and believe it poses a serious threat to their communities and future generations, according to a new statewide survey by the Department of Natural Resources and …
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 …
Spring-Summer Rainfall Recharges State’s Water Supply and Reservoirs Acting on guidance from the State’s Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC) and the Governor’s Drought Response Committee, Governor Matt Meyer today lifted Delaware’s drought watch …
No Human Cases of WNV Reported to Date in State; Equine Owners Urged to Vaccinate Their Animals West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware for the first time for 2025 in sentinel chickens that help the Department of Natural Resources and …
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Kent County Levy Court have signed a Conciliation Order by Consent that resolves past wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer overflow violations and requires the County …
“Nomad,” an adult piping plover that had spent much of his migratory life on Delaware beaches, went further inland for rehabilitation recently at Tri-State Bird Rescue in Newark after sustaining an injury at Fowler Beach on Prime Hook National Wildlife …
Volunteer at a previous Coastal Cleanup smiling and holding up trash collected off of the beach./DNREC Photo Registration Open at 45+ Sites for State’s Premier Volunteer Event Volunteer registration is now open for the 38th annual Delaware Coastal …
Fund Returns Penalties from Environmental Violations to Local Community Projects The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Environmental Justice Office announced today it is accepting grant applications for the 2026 Community …
