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There were 1,392 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 459,697 in the last 365 days.

Division of Community Affairs Press Releases

1,054 Press Releases
  • Published on May 3, 2021 - 15:19 GMT

    Photographers and Nature Lovers Invited to Enter Aquatic Resources Education Center Photo Contest

    Photographers and nature lovers are invited by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to submit photographs for the first annual Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) nature photography contest. The contest is intended …

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  • Published on April 30, 2021 - 23:52 GMT

    Gov. Carney celebrates Arbor Day in Rehoboth Beach

    View high-resolution images from the 2021 Arbor Day Ceremony: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVt4ZHB Watch a video of the Arbor Day Ceremony at: https://vimeo.com/543833663 From left, DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin, Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse, Rehoboth Beach …

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  • Published on April 30, 2021 - 18:08 GMT

    Christina River Watershed Cleanup Extended to May 15

    To encourage northern Delaware volunteers to get outside and clean up, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in partnership with the Christina Conservancy has extended the month-long Christina River Watershed Cleanup …

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  • Published on April 30, 2021 - 15:30 GMT

    Delaware Recognizes Air Quality Awareness Week May 3 to 7

    Coincides with Onset of Ozone Season and Raised Risk of Unhealthy Air The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control joins national organizations to recognize Air Quality Awareness Week on May 3 to 7. The national theme for 2021 is …

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  • Published on April 29, 2021 - 20:31 GMT

    Delaware Envirothon Results Announced

    Wilmington Charter School Team C members are, top row: Darren Wu and Shriya Boyapati; middle row: Joanna Tan and Meghna Raj Annasagaram, and bottom: Amogh Baradwaj. Wilmington Charter School Team C Finishes First Charter School of Wilmington Team C is the …

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  • Published on April 29, 2021 - 20:31 GMT

    DNREC Issues Corrective Action Permit to Diamond State Port Corporation for Former Chemours Edgemoor Site

    The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a permit to the Diamond State Port Corporation (DSPC) to continue corrective actions at the former Chemours Edgemoor industrial facility in redeveloping it as a shipping …

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  • Published on April 28, 2021 - 15:46 GMT

    DuPont Nature Center to Reopen May 1

    Visitors will be welcomed at the DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve when it reopens for the season Saturday, May 1. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control facility will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday …

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  • Published on April 27, 2021 - 19:48 GMT

    DNREC Requires Allen Harim to Act on Environmental Concerns at Harbeson and Millsboro Poultry Plants

    Conciliation Order Resolves Prior Effluent Problems at Harbeson Facility The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced the signing of a conciliation order today with Allen Harim Foods, LLC that requires the company to …

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  • Published on April 23, 2021 - 22:18 GMT

    The Delaware Bayshore Byway National Scenic Byway Designation Sign Unveiling

    As part of this week’s Earth Day celebration, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Tourism Office, Delaware Greenways, and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are excited to announce …

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  • Published on April 23, 2021 - 22:18 GMT

    DelDOT Highlights Ongoing Litter Cleanup Efforts

    In the ongoing effort to “Keep DE Litter Free” the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to dedicate resources to cleaning up our roads. To date in 2021, nearly 16,000 bags of trash have been collected, and last year, cleanup efforts …

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  • Published on April 22, 2021 - 21:02 GMT

    Students Win Contest for Earth Day Videos

    Governor John Carney joined DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today to recognize the student winners from throughout the state who won this year’s Earth Day video contest hosted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The …

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  • Published on April 22, 2021 - 18:11 GMT

    DNREC Opens New Killens Pond State Park Boardwalk

    Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin led the ribbon-cutting ceremony today for the new DNREC Killens Pond State Park boardwalk near Felton. Pictured, left to right, are: State Representative Charles Postles; Louise Warfield, Friends of …

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  • Published on April 20, 2021 - 19:53 GMT

    Renovated Wagamons Pond Boat Ramp Officially Open

    Participating in the ribbon cutting for the new DNREC Wagamons Pond boat ramp were (left to right) State Senator Ernesto Lopez, State Representative Steve Smyk, DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David Saveikis, Milton Mayor Ted Kanakos, DNREC …

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  • Published on April 16, 2021 - 18:29 GMT

    Champion Crowned in 2021 Junior Solar Sprint

    Solar Sprint Winner Aarushi Nayak Middle School Students Compete in Virtual Event A Middletown home school student earned the title of 2021 Junior Solar Sprint champion in a virtual competition held Friday. Each year, the Delaware Department of Natural …

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  • Published on April 16, 2021 - 01:22 GMT

    DNREC to Have One Ton of Plastic Bags Made into Benches

    In honor of Earth Month, Gov. John Carney joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn Garvin on April 15 to tour the facility where Delaware State Parks will have 15 benches made from excess plastic bags. In 2020, the …

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  • Published on April 14, 2021 - 12:41 GMT

    Most DNREC Boat Registration Services Available Online

    Registration Office to Open for Limited Services by Appointment Only As boating season gets underway, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds boaters that most boat registration services are online and accessible from …

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  • Published on April 13, 2021 - 19:26 GMT

    Volunteers Needed to Participate in Christina River Watershed Cleanup in April

    In recognition of Earth Day, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control joins the Christina Conservancy to encourage northern Delaware residents to get outside and safely clean up their communities. The Christina River Watershed …

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  • Published on April 13, 2021 - 03:01 GMT

    Test Your Climate Change Knowledge

    Do You Know How Delaware Is Impacted? The impacts of climate change are being felt around the world, but the effects look different depending on where you are. Test your knowledge of climate change’s impacts in Delaware by taking a quick, interactive quiz …

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  • Published on April 10, 2021 - 00:16 GMT

    DNREC to Issue Surf Fishing Permit Vouchers April 14

    In response to the eighth modification to the COVID-19 emergency order, issued by Gov. John Carney on March 29, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will issue up to 1,000 additional one-year surf fishing permits for 2021 …

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  • Published on April 8, 2021 - 19:30 GMT

    DNREC Launches New Logo

    The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today unveiled a new logo. The new logo builds on the Department’s history of commitment to responsible use and protection of the natural environment. “The new look is inspired by our …

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