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  Archives:  June 2016

Governor’s Weekly Message: Ensuring the Rights and Safety of All Delawareans and Americans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 17, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell remembers the victims of the shooting in Orlando and recognizes we have more work to do to ensure the freedom, dignity and safety of all people.




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces results from 30th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2016

DNREC announces the winners of the 30th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament.




Renovations and new amenities transform Lums Pond State Park campground

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has added key infrastructural improvements and amenities to Lums Pond State Park, designed to draw new campers to the only campground in New Castle County.




DNREC Division of Energy & Climate announces public workshops June 22 and 23 about relaunch of state’s Energy Efficiency Investment Fund

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate has announced public workshops focused on the relaunch of the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF) grant program, which supports eligible energy efficiency projects in the commercial, industrial and non-profit sectors.




Beehives set up at Blackbird Forest Education Center

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2016

State officials hope a new addition at the Blackbird Forest Education Center in Townsend will become a “hive of activity” as its occupants get “busy as bees” teaching visitors about the natural environment, the valuable role bees play in crop pollination and honey production, and how forests and flowering tree species can contribute to bee health and well-being.

“Trees for Bees” is the theme of the 10th “National Pollinator Week” (June 20-26, 2016). The 2016 theme highlights the many natural benefits that flowering native tree species such as tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), black willow (Salix nigra), northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa), flowering dogwood (Cornus florida), and maples (Acer spp.) can offer to foraging bees.






  Archives:  June 2016

Governor’s Weekly Message: Ensuring the Rights and Safety of All Delawareans and Americans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 17, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell remembers the victims of the shooting in Orlando and recognizes we have more work to do to ensure the freedom, dignity and safety of all people.




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces results from 30th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2016

DNREC announces the winners of the 30th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament.




Renovations and new amenities transform Lums Pond State Park campground

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has added key infrastructural improvements and amenities to Lums Pond State Park, designed to draw new campers to the only campground in New Castle County.




DNREC Division of Energy & Climate announces public workshops June 22 and 23 about relaunch of state’s Energy Efficiency Investment Fund

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate has announced public workshops focused on the relaunch of the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF) grant program, which supports eligible energy efficiency projects in the commercial, industrial and non-profit sectors.




Beehives set up at Blackbird Forest Education Center

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2016

State officials hope a new addition at the Blackbird Forest Education Center in Townsend will become a “hive of activity” as its occupants get “busy as bees” teaching visitors about the natural environment, the valuable role bees play in crop pollination and honey production, and how forests and flowering tree species can contribute to bee health and well-being.

“Trees for Bees” is the theme of the 10th “National Pollinator Week” (June 20-26, 2016). The 2016 theme highlights the many natural benefits that flowering native tree species such as tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), black willow (Salix nigra), northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa), flowering dogwood (Cornus florida), and maples (Acer spp.) can offer to foraging bees.