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Published on December 2, 2019 - 20:17 GMT

DNREC cuts ribbon for renovated Millsboro Pond boating and fishing access area, managed by Division of Fish & Wildlife

(Cutting the ribbon at DNREC’s newly-renovated boat ramp in Millsboro are, left to right: State Representative Ruth Briggs King; DNREC Division of F&W Project Manager Jeremy Ashe; State Representative Richard Collins; State Senator Gerald Hocker; …

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Published on December 2, 2019 - 14:58 GMT

DNREC seeking public comment on proposed fees for coastal zone conversion permits

DOVER – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will be accepting public comments on proposed fees for coastal zone conversion permits required under the Coastal Zone Act from Monday, Dec. 2 through close of business Tuesday …

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Published on November 28, 2019 - 13:35 GMT

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation Low-Digit Surf-Fishing Tag Auction starts Black Friday

Dover — DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will auction Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tags starting Black Friday, Nov. 29 at www.usgovbid.com. Between Nov. 29 and Dec. 11, bidders will have the option to bid on 10 tags, including tags 36, 63, 125 and 225 …

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Published on November 27, 2019 - 22:25 GMT

DNREC’s Natural Resources Police team up with U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, Cpl. Andrew Manning of Delaware State Parks Natural Resources Police, and 6-year-old zoo visitor Huxley Young prepare to add presents to the Toys for Tots donation box at the Brandywine Zoo in Wilmington. Secretary Garvin …

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Published on November 27, 2019 - 16:00 GMT

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 18-24

Reminder for the week: Happy Thanksgiving hunting reminders DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and …

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Published on November 26, 2019 - 21:22 GMT

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting and trapping seasons opening in December

Multiple opening waterfowl hunting seasons run into January DOVER – Numerous Delaware hunting and trapping seasons open in December, including multiple waterfowl seasons that extend into or through January, coinciding with the influx of a variety of …

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Published on November 22, 2019 - 21:05 GMT

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 11-17

Reminder for the week: Required hunter education in Delaware DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and …

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Published on November 22, 2019 - 17:18 GMT

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police make arrests for hunting and trespassing on closed DelDOT properties

DelDOT’s created wetlands are closed to public access including hunting as are many other state lands. DOVER – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers this week concluded multiple trespassing to hunt investigations, resulting in two …

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Published on November 21, 2019 - 21:03 GMT

Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Nov. 26 in Dover

DOVER – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. For more information, including the meeting agenda, visit the Delaware Public Meeting …

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Published on November 21, 2019 - 16:38 GMT

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife 2020 calendar now available

The 2020 DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife calendar DOVER – The DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s 2020 full-color outdoors calendar is now available. Each month of the calendar features seasonal photos of the division’s scenic wildlife and …

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Published on November 19, 2019 - 19:48 GMT

Sussex Conservation District offers free workshop on stormwater pond maintenance Dec. 5 in Lewes

GEORGETOWN – Sussex County property owners who want to learn more about stormwater pond maintenance are invited to attend free workshops being offered Thursday, Dec. 5, by the Sussex Conservation District at the DNREC Lewes Conference Room located at 901 …

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Published on November 19, 2019 - 16:27 GMT

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Harrington man for weapons possession by a person prohibited

DOVER – A DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigation ended on Nov. 17 with the arrest of a Harrington man for multiple charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Charles M. Bright Jr. Charles M. Bright Jr., 58, was …

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Published on November 19, 2019 - 14:14 GMT

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters that Sportsmen Against Hunger program accepts donated deer

Butcher shops and self-serve coolers available to accept donated deer to help feed those in need DOVER – During the current peak of the 2019/2020 deer hunting season, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters that its Sportsmen Against Hunger …

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Published on November 15, 2019 - 19:15 GMT

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 4-10

(K-9 Roscoe by Officer Josh Hudson) Reminder for the week: Most hunters must wear hunter orange during firearms deer seasons DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve …

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Published on November 15, 2019 - 18:45 GMT

DNREC announces release of preliminary data from USGS unconfined aquifer water quality study

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Water today announced the release of preliminary data from the ongoing United States Geological Survey (USGS) unconfined aquifer water quality study in Delaware. The USGS …

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Published on November 15, 2019 - 16:32 GMT

DNREC awards recycling grants as Delaware celebrates Nov. 15 as America Recycles Day

DOVER – As Delawareans go to their recycling carts and compost containers to celebrate America Recycles Day, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today announced almost $400,000 in recycling grants from …

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Published on November 15, 2019 - 12:55 GMT

DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to offer free admission to Delaware’s state parks & Brandywine Zoo on Black Friday

DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, and Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), invite the public to #OptOutside this Black Friday by visiting Delaware State Parks. This year, visitors can enjoy free entry to state parks on Black Friday, Nov. …

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Published on November 14, 2019 - 21:50 GMT

On eve of Delaware’s shotgun deer hunting season, a reminder from DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police:

Certain state lands – particularly DelDOT’s created wetlands – are closed to public access, including hunting DOVER – DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police remind the public that certain state-owned lands are closed to public access – …

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Published on November 14, 2019 - 16:56 GMT

Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Nov. 20 in Dover

DOVER – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. The agenda includes discussion of recreational and commercial fishery options to comply with the …

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Published on November 13, 2019 - 16:14 GMT

DNREC announces that Croda, Inc. can resume ethylene oxide production at company’s Atlas Point facility

Approval granted for operation of Croda’s EO plant after company fulfills Delaware accidental release prevention requirements DOVER – Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today that the Department …

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