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  Archives:  June 2018

Police partnership key to reopening historic pavilion at Redden State Forest

Delaware State Police | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Forest Service | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2018

A partnership with the Delaware State Police and the Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police is helping the Delaware Forest Service reopen its historic picnic pavilion at Redden State Forest that was closed in early 2017 due to persistent illegal activity. The parking lot and rest area – popular with hikers and horseback riders – now features bright lighting, 24-hour video surveillance, and regular patrols by both marked and undercover law enforcement personnel. Along with these enhanced security measures, new signage reminds visitors that the site is closed from dusk to dawn.



DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife asking public to report dumping, vandalism at Nanticoke Wildlife Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife needs help from the public to stop dumping and vandalism at the Robert L. Graham Nanticoke Wildlife Area near Laurel, notably at an unpaved crossroad connecting Phillips Landing Road with Sharptown Road.



DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s Brandywine Zoo to close on Tuesday, June 26, for fallen tree removal

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

The Brandywine Zoo will be closed on Tuesday, June 26, while a fallen tree is removed.



Delaware One of Eight States Chosen by the National Governors Association to Participate in Health Care Data Initiative

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – In support of a movement to transform how health care is delivered and paid for in the state, Delaware was one of eight states chosen to participate in a National Governors Association initiative to harness data systems to inform health policymaking. Joining Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Vermont and Washington, Delaware’s team […]



DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s “First Saturday in the First State” to feature patriotic traditions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Kent County | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park will explore Patriotic Traditions as its theme for its monthly “First Saturday in the First State” in July.





  Archives:  June 2018

Police partnership key to reopening historic pavilion at Redden State Forest

Delaware State Police | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Forest Service | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2018

A partnership with the Delaware State Police and the Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police is helping the Delaware Forest Service reopen its historic picnic pavilion at Redden State Forest that was closed in early 2017 due to persistent illegal activity. The parking lot and rest area – popular with hikers and horseback riders – now features bright lighting, 24-hour video surveillance, and regular patrols by both marked and undercover law enforcement personnel. Along with these enhanced security measures, new signage reminds visitors that the site is closed from dusk to dawn.



DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife asking public to report dumping, vandalism at Nanticoke Wildlife Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife needs help from the public to stop dumping and vandalism at the Robert L. Graham Nanticoke Wildlife Area near Laurel, notably at an unpaved crossroad connecting Phillips Landing Road with Sharptown Road.



DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s Brandywine Zoo to close on Tuesday, June 26, for fallen tree removal

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

The Brandywine Zoo will be closed on Tuesday, June 26, while a fallen tree is removed.



Delaware One of Eight States Chosen by the National Governors Association to Participate in Health Care Data Initiative

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – In support of a movement to transform how health care is delivered and paid for in the state, Delaware was one of eight states chosen to participate in a National Governors Association initiative to harness data systems to inform health policymaking. Joining Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Vermont and Washington, Delaware’s team […]



DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s “First Saturday in the First State” to feature patriotic traditions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Kent County | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park will explore Patriotic Traditions as its theme for its monthly “First Saturday in the First State” in July.