Event Features Hands-on Activities, Food, Hayrides and More Make plans now to attend the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve’s (DNERR) annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival. The festival, which is celebrating its 15th year, includes tractor-pulled …
Attendees Can Share Ideas, Suggestions The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will hold a series of community engagement sessions in late October to gather input on updating the …
Giveaways, Activities, Education Materials Featured in Oct. 6 Event Fifteen programs spanning seven divisions within the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are scheduled to participate in the University of Delaware’s annual …
Red Clay Creek/DNREC photo [versión en español] [vèsyon kreyòl ayisyen] Department Secretary Highlights Need for Public Awareness The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control released findings today from DNREC’s comprehensive study on …
Grant Awards to Range from $25,000-$75,000; Deadline for Submissions in Competitive Process is Oct. 30 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages nonprofit groups, conservation districts, community organizations and …
The Aug. 18, 2024 breach at the Indian River inlet north side beach bordering Route 1 northbound; the breach was the second at that location in the last six months. /DelDOT photo Planned Dredging and Replenishment Project Aims to Provide More Protection …
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced today that after two breaches this year and recent near-breaches of coastal dunes just north of the Indian River Inlet, the state Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will add additional metal sheets and …
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney joined Senator Stephanie Hansen, other members of the General Assembly and advocates on Thursday, September 5, to sign a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support clean energy …
BOW instructors and participants in a recent managed deer hunt. /DNREC photo. DNREC’s Three-Day Weekend Event Expected to Sell Out Quickly, With Registration Deadline Sept. 18 Killens Pond State Park in Kent County will be host site for the 2024 Becoming …
Delaware Natural Resources Police identified a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run incident involving a golf cart at Deerfield Golf Club, part of White Clay Creek State Park. At approximately 2:20 p.m. on Aug. 29, state park officers responded to …
This rendering shows what the replacement Bancroft Bridge will look like once it opens in early 2025. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that A-Del Construction of Newark has been awarded the contract for the …
Trevor Price contributed to another strong deer harvest in Delaware by taking his first buck during the 2023-’24 season. Photo by Lee Shane. Numerous Changes to Regulations Include Sunday Gamebirds Hunting; Newly-Updated State Wildlife Area Maps Will Aid …
Permits to hunt in Delaware State Parks may now be purchased online and at more than 40 licensing agents statewide. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that special hunting permits for Delaware State Parks …
Cornerstone West Community Development Corporation received a CEPF grant from DNREC to improve recreational green space in Wilmington’s west side – leading to the renovation of three playgrounds. /DNREC photo Applications Open through Sept. 16 for Six $ …
The first cohort from DNREC’s summer internship program were feted by DNREC leadership at a recognition event last month. Celebrating the program and the 17 DNREC interns, who work in full-time positions that span the Department’s eight divisions, were …
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District has signed a design agreement with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) for the Delaware Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BUDM) for the Delaware …
Visitors Invited to Browse Displays, Ask Questions Delawareans will have an opportunity to learn about strategies incorporated into the latest State Energy Plan update at public information meetings planned this month in each county. The Department of …
DNREC opened a new boat ramp at Records Pond near Laurel today with the facility featuring expanded parking including expanded vehicle and boat trailering spaces, and consistent water depth for launching boats. The old ramp at Records Pond is now to become …
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 2024 in sentinel chickens that help the Department of Natural Resources and …
DNREC’s Young Environmentalists for 2024 were recognized today at Governor’s Day at the Delaware State Fair by Gov. John Carney. Left to right, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin; Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, Young Environmentalist honorees Charli Rose Evans …
