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| Nov 3, 2026 | Delaware Residents Invited to Share PFAS Concerns at Nov. 18 Virtual Listening Session | State Agencies Seek Community Input on Efforts to Address PFAS Contamination and Protect Public Health
Delaware residents are invited to share their concerns, experiences and recommendations about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) ... |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Delaware Residents Invited to Share PFAS Concerns at Nov. 18 Virtual Listening Session | State Agencies Seek Community Input on Efforts to Address PFAS Contamination and Protect Public Health
Delaware residents are invited to share their concerns, experiences and recommendations about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) ... |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Piping Plovers Enjoy Nesting Success With Slight Numbers Dip; Least Terns Get Big Bump from DNREC Protection | Piping plovers forage on a Delaware beach in 2026. The federally-listed threatened species enjoyed increased nesting success
at Cape Henlopen State Park though plover pairs were down slightly statewide /Delaware DNREC photo: Chris Bennett
2... |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Delaware Natural Resources Police Gathering Toys for Tots Donations for Local Families | DNRP will continue its tradition this year of collecting unwrapped, new toys for families in need in Delaware/Delaware DNREC photo Bring Unwrapped Toys to One of Three Locations
The Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP) are collecting do... |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Delaware Drivers Urged to Watch for Deer | Take extra precautions as deer are travelling farther and can find themselves in the roadways in their pursuit of a mate (Stock image / Adobe)
Shorter Days Mean More Deer are on the Move
Delaware drivers are spending more of their morning a... |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Delaware Drivers Urged to Watch for Deer | Take extra precautions as deer are travelling farther and can find themselves in the roadways in their pursuit of a mate (Stock image / Adobe)
Shorter Days Mean More Deer are on the Move
Delaware drivers are spending more of their morning a... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | DNREC Coastal Cleanup Volunteers Removed 21,000 Pieces of Trash from Delaware Beaches | Thanks to the volunteers, like the ones shown here at Cape Henlopen State Park, trash removed from the shorelines and waterways were unable to be carried farther into the coastal environment /Delaware DNREC Photo
Annual Cleanup Took Place A... |
| Oct 5, 2026 | DNREC Coastal Cleanup Volunteers Removed 21,000 Pieces of Trash from Delaware Beaches | Thanks to the volunteers, like the ones shown here at Cape Henlopen State Park, trash removed from the shorelines and waterways were unable to be carried farther into the coastal environment /Delaware DNREC Photo
Annual Cleanup Took Place A... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | DNREC Updates Hunting Regulations on Direct Supervision for Hunters 16 to 20 Years of Age | Delaware Supreme Court Overturns Lower Court Ruling on Firearm
Ownership for 18- to 20-Year-olds While Another Regulation
Impacts Direct Supervision for 16- and 17-Year-old Hunters
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Contr... |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Blackbird Creek Fall Festival Set for October 17 | Annual Event Features Food and Craft Vendors, Music and More
Family fun, food and entertainment await visitors to the 18th annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival Saturday, October 17.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environme... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Take the Ultimate Delaware Fall Road Trip | Pumpkin decorating is just one of the fun activities available during festivals at
Delaware State Parks this fall. /DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo
Join Delaware State Parks for Fall Events Throughout the 17 Parks
This fall, vi... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Delaware Confirms Third Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer | DNREC Community Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16 to Provide Update on State’s
CWD Response and Explain Temporary Emergency Deer Hunting Regulations
Delaware has confirmed a third case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer in ce... |
| Sep 10, 2026 | DNREC to Hold Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease Temporary Regulations Affecting Deer Sept. 16 | Virtual Attendance Option Made Available for CWD Update; Public Comments Can be Made in Person or Virtually
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a community meeting regarding Chronic Wasting Disea... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | DNREC to Co-Host Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Meeting on Menhaden Management Plan | An Atlantic menhaden, for which a reduction in commercial catch has been proposed as an addendum to the Atlantic
States Marine Fisheries Commission’s management plan for the species /Delaware DNREC graphic: Duane Raver Jr.
Draft Addendum Co... |
| Aug 31, 2026 | DNREC Seeking Community Water Project Proposals for Water Quality Improvement Grant Program | The Center for the Inland Bays was awarded a Community Water Quality Improvement Grant for the Pasture Point oyster reef located at
the James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View and Indian River Bay. The project was completed in 2025. /D... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Beach Patrol Helps Earn National Award for Third Year for Sussex County Team | The Delaware State Beach Patrol celebrates a third national championship as part of the Sussex County Lifesaving Team. /Delaware DNREC photo
For the third year in a row, the Sussex County Lifesaving Association won the national championship... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 2026-27 Delaware Hunting Season to Open Sept. 1 for Deer, Canada Goose and Dove | Delaware hunters can take advantage of a larger daily bag limit during resident Canada goose season starting Sept. 1 /Delaware DNREC photo
Regulatory Changes to be Implemented for Upcoming Season
Include Legalized Sunday Hunting for All Gam... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | The Point at Cape Henlopen Oceanside Beach Reopens Sept. 1 to Anglers and Beachgoers | The least tern protection project at The Point on Cape Henlopen resulted in about 150 nests this season. /Delaware DNREC photos
Successful Season Sees Boost in Numbers for Least Terns
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environ... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | DNREC Breaks Ground on Discovery Center for White Clay Creek State Park | The new Discovery Center at White Clay Creek State Park, expected to be completed by DNREC in 2028, will include
educational programming, exhibits, classrooms, a new parking lot, restrooms and staff offices. /Delaware DNREC illustration
The... |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Blue Ribbons Awarded to Winners of Delaware Waterfowl and Trout Stamp Art Competitions | The winning artwork by George Bradford (trout stamp contest) and Jonathan Milo (waterfowl contest) will be featured on next season’s
stamps, which raise funds for waterfowl conservation efforts and supporting trout stocking across the state... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | DNREC Announces Year’s First Detection of West Nile Virus from Sentinel Chickens | No Human Cases of WNV Reported in 2026 in State; Equine Owners Urged to Vaccinate Their Animals
West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware for the first time in 2026 in the sentinel chickens that help the Department of Natural Reso... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | DNREC to Accept Applications for 2027 Community Environmental Project Fund Grants Starting Aug. 1 | Cornerstone West CDC was a past recipient of a CEPF project grant from DNREC to improve recreational
green space in Wilmington’s west side – the grant, awarded through the DNREC Office of
Environmental Justice, led to the renovation of thre... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | DNREC to Accept Applications for 2027 Community Environmental Project Fund Grants Starting Aug. 1 | Cornerstone West CDC was a past recipient of a CEPF project grant from DNREC to improve recreational
green space in Wilmington’s west side – the grant, awarded through the DNREC Office of
Environmental Justice, led to the renovation of thre... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 2026 DNREC Photo Contest Winners Unveiled | Winners of the second DNREC Photo Contest were announced during Governor’s Day (July 30) at the Delaware State Fair. Left to right as shown above are contest winners and the categories for which they were cited: Vicente Pineda, People Enjoy... |
| Jul 29, 2026 | DNREC to Host Introduction to Living Shorelines Training on Sept. 22 and 23 | Participants in a two-day Introduction to Living Shorelines training event (Sept. 22 and 23)
offered by DNREC will make field trips to existing projects/Delaware DNREC photo
Registration Now Open for In-person Event
The Department of Natura... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | DNREC Introduces Paddle Quest as Statewide Summer Kayak, Paddleboat and Canoe Challenge | Self-service kayak rentals are available on the bayside of Delaware Seashore State Park and include a kayak, paddle and life vest. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation.
Paddle your way through Delaware’s scenic waterways, earn pr... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Brandywine Zoo Adds Year-round Mixed Species Exhibit | The new Hidden Falls exhibit at Brandywine Zoo will include common squirrel monkeys, a prehensile-tail porcupine, Patagonian mara, green iguana and red-footed tortoises. /Delaware DNREC photo.
$2.5 Million Project Funded by Public and Priva... |
| Jul 20, 2026 | DNREC Seeks Volunteers for 2026 Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19 | Join other volunteers Sept. 19 in helping to beautify the state by removing trash from Delaware’s shorelines and waterways/Delaware DNREC photo
Registration Now Open for Volunteering at More Than 40 Sites Statewide
Volunteer registration is... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | DNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers Due to Significantly Increased Reports of Deer Damage | Officials from DNREC and DDA inspect deer-damaged corn during a recent farm visit in Sussex County. /Delaware DNREC photo
In response to increased complaints from Delaware farmers about significant crop damage and anticipated losses from de... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | DNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers Due to Significantly Increased Reports of Deer Damage | Officials from DNREC and DDA inspect deer-damaged corn during a recent farm visit in Sussex County. /Delaware DNREC photo
In response to increased complaints from Delaware farmers about significant crop damage and anticipated losses from de... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | DNREC Indian River Dredging Project Near Millsboro to Improve Boater Navigation, Restore Tidal Wetlands | Low tide on the Indian River navigation channel near Millsboro. Two DNREC projects are under way to make the channel more navigable and restore a nearby marsh via beneficial reuse of the dredged material. Both projects will continue through... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Delaware Brownfield Conference, Hosted by DNREC, to be Held Aug. 20 in Wilmington | When successfully remediated and redeveloped, brownfields are placed back into productive use, like the UD STAR Campus building depicted here occupying the site of a former automotive assembly plant /Delaware DNREC photo
Early-bird Registra... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | DNREC Indian River Dredging Project Near Millsboro to Improve Boater Navigation, Restore Tidal Wetlands | Low tide on the Indian River navigation channel near Millsboro. Two DNREC projects are under way to make the channel more navigable and restore a nearby marsh via beneficial reuse of the dredged material. Both projects will continue through... |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Delaware Brownfield Conference, Hosted by DNREC, to be Held Aug. 20 in Wilmington | When successfully remediated and redeveloped, brownfields are placed back into productive use, like the UD STAR Campus building depicted here occupying the site of a former automotive assembly plant /Delaware DNREC photo
Early-bird Registra... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Gabriel Alfaro Reels in 10.1 Pounds of Fish to Win 40th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament | State Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament winner Gabriel Alfaro, center, proudly displays his trophy, joined by Natural Resources Police Fish and Wildlife Unit Seasonal Officer Case Dempsey and Officer Jenna McDermott /Delaware DNREC photo
Th... |
| May 22, 2026 | DNREC Debuts New Larger Pool at Killens Pond Waterpark | The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced the opening of the new Killens Pond Waterpark main pool that expands space and features for visitors, enhances visibility for lifeguards and provides more effi... |
| May 21, 2026 | Delaware Takes New Approach to Improve Breeding Success for Endangered Beach-Nesting Least Terns | New exclosure fencing (top photo) will help deter predators and offer protection for least terns nesting on The Point
at Cape Henlopen. /DNREC photo montage-Liz Turner-Jessica McNulty
Least terns, a bird historically found each summer along... |
| May 21, 2026 | Spring Stopover Puts Delaware at Center of Annual Shorebird Migration Phenomenon | Shorebirds of different species gather on Delaware Bay beaches during spring migration /Photo: Rob Robinson for Delaware DNREC
Shorebird Enthusiasts and Beachgoers Advised to ‘Share
The ‘Shore’ Giving the Beloved Little Birds a Wide Berth
E... |
| May 19, 2026 | DNREC Expects to Complete Channel Marking Projects for Major Boating Waters Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend | The DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section has installed channel markers in five Inland Bays waterways while removing off station markers from a sixth inland bay channel /Delaware DNREC photos
The Department of Natural Resources an... |
| May 18, 2026 | DNREC Releases 2026-2030 Delaware Wetland Program Plan | DNREC Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program staff collect wetlands data for the 2026-2030 Delaware Wetland Program Plan as a guide for identifying wetland research, education, management and conservation needs within the state /Delaware... |
| May 15, 2026 | Historic School House Opens at Bellevue State Park | The Mount Pleasant School House at Bellevue State Park was one of the first public schools in Delaware. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation
Part of New Investments in the Park
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmenta... |
| May 13, 2026 | Required Reservations for Five Most Popular Drive-on Surf Fishing Beaches Begin May 23 | The popular 3R’s Beach at Delaware Seashore State Park is one of five drive-on beaches that require surf fishing reservations in summer,
while DNREC suspended reservations for seven other drive-on beaches in 2025. Photo by DNREC Division of... |
| May 7, 2026 | DNREC Shares Information on Delaware City Refining Repair Work and Air Monitoring | DNREC is advising the public about planned Delaware City refinery repairs that could temporarily increase sulfur dioxide emissions. /DNREC photo
Delaware City Refining Company (DCRC) has notified the Delaware Department of Natural Resources... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | DNREC Reminds Residents and Visitors That Delaware’s Annual Open Burning Ban Begins May 1 | Open burning of yard waste is banned through Sept. 30 during Ozone Season/Delaware DNREC graphic
Sign Up to Receive Air Quality Alerts During Ozone Season
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds residents and v... |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Fort Delaware Debuts Fort Fest for 75th Anniversary | Celebration Included Historic Marker Dedication and 5K Run
A historic marker was dedicated by the Delaware Public Archives at Fort Delaware for its role in protecting the coast from the Civil War to World War II. Photo by DNREC Division of ... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Odessa High School FFA and Agriscience Team Wins 2026 Delaware Envirothon Championship Second Year in a Row | Winner of the 2026 Delaware Envirothon for the second year in a row is the Odessa High School FFA and Agriscience Team. Team members
are, left to right, Nate Sutton, Faith Downs, Luke Brown, Zachary Binnie and Keith Schmid School /Delaware ... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Odessa High School FFA and Agriscience Team Wins 2026 Delaware Envirothon Championship Second Year in a Row | Winner of the 2026 Delaware Envirothon for the second year in a row is the Odessa High School FFA and Agriscience Team. Team members
are, left to right, Nate Sutton, Faith Downs, Luke Brown, Zachary Binnie and Keith Schmid School /Delaware ... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Celebrate 2026 Earth Day with Hikes and Volunteer Events at Delaware State Parks | The public is invited to help spruce up state parks at Earth Day events in April. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation
Delawareans are invited to celebrate Earth Day with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings and other programs at park... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Celebrate 2026 Earth Day with Hikes and Volunteer Events at Delaware State Parks | The public is invited to help spruce up state parks at Earth Day events in April. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation
Delawareans are invited to celebrate Earth Day with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings and other programs at park... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | DNREC-Sponsored Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale to be Held on Saturday, May 2 | Families can choose native plants for the landscape, learn about environmental topics and “touch-a-boat” at Water Family Fest
/Delaware DNREC photo
Annual Community Event to be Held at James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View
The Delawa... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | DNREC to Hold Training at Cape Henlopen for Volunteer Beach-nesting Bird Monitors Saturday, May 2 | State conservation efforts need help from volunteer bird monitors to protect threatened and endangered species like the piping plovers/Delaware DNREC photo
Annual Effort Helps Protect Delaware’s Endangered and Threatened Coastal Birds
The D... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | DNREC Announces Two New Superintendents for Delaware State Parks | Two new superintendents appointed at Delaware State Parks include Sean Cain at Cape Henlopen and Jackie Kook at Alapocas/Wilmington state parks. DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmen... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Delaware’s 2025 Wildlife Action Plan Gets U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Approval | Three Delaware species ranked as Tier 1 Species of Greatest Conservation Need in the 2025 Delaware Wildlife Action Plan clockwise from left:
Purple Pitcher Plant, Hooded Warbler and Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly. /Delaware DNREC and US Fi... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | DNREC to Conduct Statewide Assessment of Wastewater Infrastructure in Manufactured Home Communities | DNREC has begun assessing wastewater and drinking water infrastructure in the state’s manufactured home communities /Delaware DNREC photo
Project Will Help Identify Problems and Needed
Resources to Improve Aging or Failing Systems
The Depar... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Volunteers Sought to Join DNREC in Cleaning Up Concord Pond near Seaford for Earth Month | Volunteers can make a big impact on the Deep Creek watershed by cleaning up areas that filter into it, such as Concord Pond near Seaford /Delaware DNREC photo
As part of an Earth Month celebration, the Department of Natural Resources and En... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Turkey Hunting Season to Offer an Extra Day; Season Opens April 4 and 5 with Youth and Non-ambulatory Hunts | Brixi, a young turkey hunter, with her first Delaware gobbler harvested during a recent season /Delaware DNREC photo by Lauryn Downes
Youth Hunt Expanded to Include Ages 15 and Under; DNREC
Again Reminds Hunters to Register All Harvested Tu... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Take A Kid Fishing! Program Returns for Special Spring Break Dates | A young angler and parent enjoying a day on the water made better by catching a nice fish. DNREC will put on three outings affiliated with the Take A Kid Fishing! program in early April in conjunction with its annual Earth Month Celebration... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | H.B. du Pont Middle School Students Crowned 2026 Solar Racer Champions | (From left to right): Arjun Nathan, Jialong Liu and Alexander Martian from H.B. du Pont Middle School earned first place in the annual Solar Racer competition Monday. /Delaware DNREC photo Middle School Students Build, Race Solar Vehicles
A... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section Set to Spray Woodland Pool Habitats | A helicopter contracted by the DNREC Mosquito Control Section sprays for woodland pool larval
mosquitoes in early spring to limit emergence of adult mosquitoes later in the spring /DNREC photo
Annual Spring Campaign Targets Year’s First Mos... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Delaware Flood Awareness Week March 16 to 20 | Flood waters in the streets of Wilmington after a storm./DEMA photo
Highlights Include Governor’s Proclamation, Webinar
In conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Delaware Emergency Man... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Controlled Burn to be Scheduled at Brandywine Creek State Park | DNREC and the Delaware Department of Agriculture will conduct a controlled burn at Brandywine Creek State Park to encourage the growth of native wildflowers and grasses and create nesting habitats for grassland birds and pollinators./ DNREC... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Registration Now Open for DNREC-Sponsored Christina River Watershed Cleanup | Volunteers use teamwork to remove trash from a boat after it was collected during an earlier Christina River Watershed Cleanup. /DNREC photo
State’s Second Largest Cleanup Effort Seeking Volunteers
Volunteers are invited to participate in a... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Upstate Trout Season to Open in New Castle County Streams with Youth-Only Day Set for April 4 | A rainbow trout. Hundreds of these fish will be stocked upstate in Delaware’s designated trout streams ahead of the season-opening dates
Saturday, April 4 (for young anglers) and Sunday, April 5, the traditional upstate trout season opener.... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | DNREC Announces 2025-‘26 Deer Harvest Totals, Launches New Interactive Game Harvest Dashboard | Delaware deer hunters and others interested in the state’s white-tailed deer herd will be keen to use the new interactive game harvest
dashboard which will provide data on deer and the state’s other leading game animal, the wild turkey /USF... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Amid Hints of Spring, DNREC Reminds Delawareans of Yard Waste Options, Including Beneficial Reuse | DNREC’s Polly Drummond Hill yard waste site in Newark will reopen March 14 for Saturdays and Sundays only as a drop-off option for northern New Castle County residents, and will remain open on weekends through the fall. /DNREC photo
With sp... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | DNREC Now Soliciting Community Water Quality Improvement Grant Project Proposals | A floating wetlands project in South Bethany was awarded a Community Water Quality Improvement Grant /DNREC photo.
Grant Awards Are $25,000-$75,000 for Upcoming Cycle, With Deadline for Submissions April 29
The Delaware Department of Natura... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | DNREC to Resume Sand Bypass Operations At Indian River Inlet After Signing Contract With First State Crane Service | Piping and other equipment for DNREC’s Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System are being deployed this month, with the system expected to resume pumping sand over the next few weeks to renourish the northside beach and dune at the inlet and h... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | DNREC Closes The Point at Cape Henlopen March 1 to Protect Nesting, Migrating Birds | DNREC will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park in spring and summer to protect nesting species, like the piping plover. DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Cont... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | DHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27 | Grants Supported by Delaware’s PFAS Settlement Funds Are Focused on Underserved Communities
The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have reopened a grant ... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Fee Season to Begin March 1, Kicking off Year-Long 75th Anniversary Celebration at Delaware State Parks | An annual pass is a cost-effective way to access 17 Delaware State Parks for 75th Anniversary celebrations. DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the award-winning Delaware State Parks system, the... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | DNREC Reopens Indian River Bay to Clamming and Shellfish Harvesting After Millsboro Sewage Release | The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today reopened the Indian River Bay to clamming and shellfish harvest after a mandatory 21-day closure that followed a Jan. 15 wastewater release from the town of Millsb... |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Spring Turkey Season Lottery Attracts Record Number of Applicants for Hunting State Wildlife Areas | Delaware’s spring turkey season has become increasingly popular among hunters – last year’s record harvest of 801 gobblers
led to an all-time high for turkey hunting permit applications on state wildlife areas /US Fish and Wildlife Service ... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding | The South Wilmington Wetlands Park (shown above in 2020) was designed to create a stormwater management facility and remediate and
restore 22 acres of wetlands along the Christina River in the South Wilmington area. /Delaware DNREC photo
Vi... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | DNREC Awards Record Improvement Grants for Local Parks | The town of Laurel received an ORPT grant in 2020 to help build a nature-themed playground in Tidewater Park. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control awarded 18 matching ... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Second Annual DNREC Photo Contest Opens Jan. 15 | Winners from the inaugural 2025 DNREC photo contest focused their work on showing Delaware’s natural beauty /Delaware DNREC graphic
Photographers of All Ages and Skill Levels Welcome to Enter
The second annual Delaware photo contest sponsor... |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Delaware announces presumptive positive avian influenza case in Kent County commercial flock | DOVER — The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today that preliminary testing of a commercial broiler flock in Kent County has returned presumptive positive for H5 HPAI (avian influenza).
State officials have quarantined the affec... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Delaware State Parks Kick Off 75th Anniversary Year with First Day Hikes | To kick off its 75th Anniversary celebration, Delaware State Parks is offering a healthy start with First Day Hikes across the state. First Day Hikes are a nationwide initiative through America’s State Parks that began back in 2012.
“Delawa... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Give Your Holiday Tree a Second Life at TreeCycle Jan. 10 | Holiday trees, with the adornments removed, take on a great second life as mulch and wood chips /Delaware DNREC photo
DNREC Encourages Delawareans to Choose Additional Eco-Friendly Tree Disposal and Organic Reuse Options
The Department of N... |
| Dec 21, 2025 | More DNREC Permits Go Digital | Natural Minor air construction permits and amendments are moving online Dec. 21 through Digital DNREC (ePermitting)/DNREC photo
Some Air Permits Move Online as Part of Reform Effort
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environme... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Enjoy Camping in Delaware State Parks | Fall is the perfect time to get out in the great outdoors for camping in Delaware State Parks. Photo by Delaware State Parks
Delaware offers many opportunities for overnight stays in the great outdoors — including sleeping under the stars i... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Delaware Natural Resources Police Gathering Toys for Tots Donations | Delaware Natural Resources Police Toys for Tots campaign begins Wednesday, Oct. 29 with collection boxes located throughout
the state, including all Delaware State Parks offices, for donating new and unwrapped toys /Delaware DNREC photo
All... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | DNREC Reopens Bancroft Bridge, an Important Connector for Wilmington | The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to reopen the Bancroft Bridge, a critical connector between residential areas, Alapocas Run State Park and the Northern Delaware G... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | DNREC Breaks Ground on Trap Pond Splash Park | Members of the Delaware General Assembly, Sussex County Council, Delmarva Veteran Builders, GWWO and DNREC Secretary Gregory Patterson and the Division of Parks and Recreation celebrate the start of the Cypress Splash Zone at Trap Pond Stat... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | DNREC Sets New Recreational Possession Limit for Spot Fish | A spot fish. Delaware has established a possession limit of 50 spot to comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s
Management Plan to restore the species stock to sustainable levels /Delaware DNREC graphic: Duane Raver Jr.... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Delaware Drivers Urged to Take Extra Caution Now to Avoid Deer Collisions | Delaware drivers should have heightened roadway awareness as the days shorten and the deer mating season nears /Delaware DNREC graphic
Shorter Days and the Approaching Mating Season Mean More
Deer Are on the Move, Particularly in the Predaw... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Autumn Rolls in with Diverse Programs at Delaware State Parks | Staff at Cape Henlopen State Park dress as favorite storybook characters for the Children’s Fantasy Trail from Oct. 24-26. DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control offers a w... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Journey into Fall with a Delaware State Parks Wagon Ride | DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation invites residents and visitors to enjoy an exciting and accessible way to take in spectacular fall foliage or the star-studded woods and meadows at Delaware State Parks on an old-fashioned wagon ride.
... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Rising Costs and Record Demand Are Basis for Discussion of Possible Fee Changes for Delaware State Parks | 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... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | DNREC Issues Notice of Violation to Refinery for May 25 to June 11 Unpermitted Emissions | 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... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | ASMFC to Hold Hybrid Hearing in Delaware Sept. 18 on Striped Bass Management Plan | 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 Ame... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | DNREC Hosts Parks for Pollinators with Projects to Save Crops and Gardens | 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 ... |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Court Ruling Eliminates ‘Direct Supervision’ Provision in State Law Affecting Delaware Hunters Ages 18 to 21 | 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 – eliminati... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | The Point at Cape Henlopen Opens Aug. 30 | 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 ... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Delaware to Open Several Hunting Seasons in September, Including Archery Deer, Resident Canada Goose, and Teal | 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 ... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Beach Patrol Helps Earn National Title for Second Year | 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 S... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | New DNREC Survey: Most Delawareans Say Climate Change is a Serious Threat to Future Generations | 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 R... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Out-of-State Winners Chosen in Delaware Waterfowl and Trout Stamp Art Competitions | 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 Di... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Gov. Meyer Lifts Delaware Drought Watch After 10 Months | 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 dro... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Kent County Levy Court Announces Agreement with DNREC to Improve Wastewater Infrastructure and Protect Water Quality | 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 req... |
