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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) envisions a Delaware that offers a healthy environment where people embrace a commitment to the protection, enhancement and enjoyment of the environment in their daily lives; where Delawareans’ stewardship of natural resources ensures the sustainability of these resources for the appreciation and enjoyment of future generations; and where people recognize that a healthy environment and a strong economy support one another.

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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 20, 2026	Delaware State Parks Plants 75,000 Trees to Honor 75th Anniversary	DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson joins staff and partners in planting the 75,000th tree in Delaware State Parks at Trap Pond State Park as part of A Tree for Every Delawarean. / DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Liberty Trees Pay Homage ...
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 14, 2026	Free Private Well Water Testing Available for Delawareans	Residents who rely on private wells for drinking water can request free testing for PFAS and other contaminants through a statewide program offered by DNREC and DHSS. /DNREC Photo Statewide Program Includes Testing for PFAS Delawareans who ...
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 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 25, 2026	Newark Man Arrested on Multiple Firearm-Related Felony Charges	Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP) State Parks Unit officers arrested a 21-year-old Newark man on multiple felony charges after finding him with a loaded, illegally modified handgun in White Clay Creek State Park. At about 12:10 p.m. ...
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 19, 2026	Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve to Host Research and Stewardship Symposium	Presentations Will Showcase Reserve’s Mission While Celebrating National Estuaries Week In celebration of National Estuaries Week (Sept. 19 to 27), the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) will hold a two-day Research and St...
Aug 18, 2026	Latest DNREC Artificial Reef Addition Is 180-Foot Retired Oil Field Supply Ship Turned Commercial Fishing Vessel	Calcasieu Pass sailing with the Atlantic menhaden fleet and, right, when DNREC reefed the ship /Delaware DNREC photos Calcasieu Pass Sunk on Del-Jersey-Land Reef to Create More Marine Habitat, Angling and Dive Opportunities The Department o...
Aug 17, 2026	DNREC Adopts Emergency Deer Hunting Regulations to Try to Limit Spread of CWD	Regulatory Changes Will Expand Deer Sampling Efforts Within State and Establish a Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone With the initial discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware confirmed earlier this year, and the start of ...
Aug 13, 2026	DNREC Closes Seaford Fishing Pier Based on Unsafe Structural Findings	Citing unsafe structural findings, DNREC closed the Seaford fishing pier to anglers and public access /Delaware DNREC photo Boat Ramp and Parking Lot to Remain Open While Pier’s Fate is Determined The Department of Natural Resources and Env...
Aug 11, 2026	DNREC to Close Griffith Lake Boat Ramp in Milford Aug. 17 For Duration of Dam Spillway Reconstruction Project	DNREC’s Griffith Lake boat ramp will close Aug. 17 for an extended period while the DNREC Dam Safety Program reconstructs the spillway at the lake (above). Anglers have other options in the area for launching their boats /Delaware DNREC pho...
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 27, 2026	Red Knot Numbers Increase on Delaware’s Bayshore During Spring Migration	Shorebirds of several different species – most prominent among them a group of red knots – gather on Delaware Bay beaches during the spring migration stopover at Mispillion Harbor /Delaware DNREC photo: Rob Robinson Restored Mispillion Harb...
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 29, 2026	2026/27 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide Now Available	Now available throughout the state and online from DNREC, the 2026-27 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide highlights revised regulations and the season dates for hunting wild game /Guide cover photo by April Doyle New Rules Include Sunday H...
Jun 24, 2026	DNREC Asks Public to Report Sightings of Wild Turkeys During Annual Survey	A wild turkey hen with her poults. DNREC asks Delawareans’ help in recording and reporting turkey sightings during the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s annual wild turkey productivity survey July 1 through Aug. 31. /US Fish & Wildlife Se...
Jun 19, 2026	DNREC Opens New Delaware Environmental Laboratory in Smyrna	DNREC opened the new Delaware Environmental Laboratory near Smyrna today with a ceremonial ribbon cutting for a facility that features scientific analysis of emerging contaminants such as PFAS, water quality testing and early detection in D...
Jun 18, 2026	DNREC Opens New Delaware Environmental Laboratory in Smyrna	DNREC opened the new Delaware Environmental Laboratory near Smyrna today with a ceremonial ribbon cutting for a state-of-the-art facility that features scientific analysis of emerging contaminants such as PFAS, water quality testing and ear...
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 16, 2026	TEDI Surpasses 500,000 Trees Planted	TEDI – the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative – recently surpassed the 500,000 trees planted mark or halfway to the goal of having one million trees planted in Delaware between 2020 and 2030. /Delaware DNREC photo Proposals Sought For Fun...
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...
Jun 4, 2026	Governor Meyer Declares Statewide Drought Watch	All Three Delaware Counties, Particularly Sussex, Currently Show Significant Precipitation Deficits as Summer Nears Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch due to precipitation levels experiencing a steep and steady decline...
Jun 3, 2026	Governor Meyer Declares Statewide Drought Watch	All Three Delaware Counties, Particularly Sussex, Currently Show Significant Precipitation Deficits as Summer Nears Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch due to precipitation levels experiencing a steep and steady decline...
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 20, 2026	Delaware Revises Recreational Regs for Bluefish to Give Anglers Higher Daily Possession Limit	Revised recreational fishing regulations for bluefish give anglers a larger daily possession limit. /Delaware DNREC graphic: Duane Raver Jr. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has revised Delaware’s fishing regula...
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 14, 2026	DNREC Communications Team Earns Multiple First-Place Awards from Delaware Press Association	The DNREC Office of Communications received multiple honors from the Delaware Press Association. From left are Lisa Moy, Alyssa Imprescia, Josh Kincade, Errol Ebanks, Michael Globetti, Nikki Lavoie, Paige Kubalak, Serenity Fleming, Lee Pete...
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...
May 7, 2026	DNREC Announces June 6 and 7 Will be Free Fishing Days in Delaware Waters	Anglers of all ages can fish for free the weekend of June 6 and 7 in Delaware waters as the State and DNREC celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week June 6 through 14 /Delaware DNREC photo Anglers Can Fish in the First State Without a Li...
May 4, 2026	DNREC to Hold First Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease in State’s Deer Herd May 13 in Laurel	The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will hold the first community meeting about the recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware’s white-tailed deer at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 at the Baldc...
Apr 30, 2026	Wilmington Resident Arrested for Multiple Incidents of Illegal Dumping of Trash and Construction Materials	Trash and construction debris illegally dumped along Interstate 495 in Wilmington. Wilmington resident arrested following a Delaware Natural Resources Police investigation into repeated dumping in the area./ DelDOT photo Delaware Natural Re...
Apr 30, 2026	Wilmington Resident Arrested for Multiple Incidents of Illegal Dumping of Trash and Construction Materials	Trash and construction debris illegally dumped along Interstate 495 in Wilmington. A Wilmington resident was arrested following a Delaware Natural Resources Police investigation into repeated dumping in the area./ DelDOT photo Delaware Natu...
Apr 30, 2026	UPDATE: Delaware’s Revised Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations Apply in Both State and Federal Waters	A black sea bass. As of May 1, DNREC’s revised recreational fishing state regulations for the species apply whether an angler is fishing in state or federal waters. /Delaware DNREC graphic: Duane Raver Jr. NOAA Fisheries Action Binds Angler...
Apr 27, 2026	DNREC, DPH Call for Heightened Tick Awareness in Delaware	A DNREC Tick Program staff member surveys for ticks in a wooded area of northern New Castle County. Nineteen tick species have been identified in the state, the most prominent the black-legged tick, the lone star tick and the American dog t...
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 21, 2026	Delaware Confirms State’s First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wild White-tailed Deer	[versión en español] [vèsyon kreyòl ayisyen] Delaware has confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, in a wild white-tailed deer. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced the...
Apr 20, 2026	DNREC Revises 2026-2027 Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations for Compliance With Fishery Management Plan	A black sea bass. Revised recreational fishing state regulations allow for a season opening May 1 /Delaware DNREC graphic: Duane Raver Jr. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is revising recreational fishi...
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 31, 2026	Delaware Releases Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern and First PFAS Implementation Plan	Delaware addresses a priority: DNREC and partnering agencies sample potable water for PFAS in the water supply /Delaware DNREC photo Multi-Agency Plan Builds on Decade of PFAS Action, Commits Delaware to Science-Based, Coordinated Protectio...
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 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 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 10, 2026	Massive fire breaks out aboard scrap metal barge on Delaware Bay	Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — A massive fire broke out Tuesday morning on a barge carrying huge piles of scrap metal on the Delaware Bay and was still burning by the evening. The U.S. Coast Guard respond...
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 ...
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 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...

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