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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation extends deadline for Fenwick Island State Park Improvements Survey

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 10, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has extended the Fenwick Island State Park Proposed Improvements Survey deadline to Jan. 15, 2020.




DNREC preparing for upcoming dredging of Massey’s Ditch

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 10, 2019

DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section is preparing for the upcoming dredging of a vital channel for Delaware boaters, Massey’s Ditch.




Source Water Protection Subcommittee to meet Dec. 12 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Date Posted: Monday, December 9, 2019

The Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) Subcommittee of the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program will meet from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Dec. 12




DNREC reopens wooded areas of Alapocas Run State Park without further sighting of black bear seen earlier in park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2019

WILMINGTON – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has re-opened Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington, which was closed Dec. 5 due to the sighting of a black bear in the park that has been reportedly moving around northern New Castle County this week. After the park’s temporary closure, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, with the assistance of Delaware State Police’s aviation unit, conducted aerial searches of the Alapocas Run State Park and surrounding areas using infrared radar technology but did not detect the bear. Fish & Wildlife and State Parks Natural Resources Police officers also placed trail cameras overnight and conducted extensive patrols by foot throughout the park without further sightings.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 25 – Dec. 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2019

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 made 1,172 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation extends deadline for Fenwick Island State Park Improvements Survey

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 10, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has extended the Fenwick Island State Park Proposed Improvements Survey deadline to Jan. 15, 2020.




DNREC preparing for upcoming dredging of Massey’s Ditch

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 10, 2019

DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section is preparing for the upcoming dredging of a vital channel for Delaware boaters, Massey’s Ditch.




Source Water Protection Subcommittee to meet Dec. 12 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Date Posted: Monday, December 9, 2019

The Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) Subcommittee of the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program will meet from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Dec. 12




DNREC reopens wooded areas of Alapocas Run State Park without further sighting of black bear seen earlier in park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2019

WILMINGTON – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has re-opened Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington, which was closed Dec. 5 due to the sighting of a black bear in the park that has been reportedly moving around northern New Castle County this week. After the park’s temporary closure, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, with the assistance of Delaware State Police’s aviation unit, conducted aerial searches of the Alapocas Run State Park and surrounding areas using infrared radar technology but did not detect the bear. Fish & Wildlife and State Parks Natural Resources Police officers also placed trail cameras overnight and conducted extensive patrols by foot throughout the park without further sightings.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 25 – Dec. 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2019

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 made 1,172 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public.