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  Archives:  January 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation encourages the public to ‘Plan for Vacation Day’ today

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Have you planned your vacation yet? DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation encourages you to mark Tuesday, Jan. 29, on your calendars, to join “National Plan for Vacation Day,” reminding Delawareans and out-of-state visitors to beat the crowds and plan their park visits at the start of the year.



DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation to close part of Cape Henlopen State Park for a managed deer hunt on Jan. 24

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2019

DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that a section of Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed to accommodate a managed deer hunt taking place Thursday, Jan. 24. The park’s main entrance will be closed for the DNREC-managed hunt, meaning bay and ocean beaches north of Herring Point cannot be accessed by park visitors during this hunt. The Gordons Pond area and lands on the west side of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal will be open as usual.



DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation receives land parcel donation adding wetlands to Fork Branch Nature Preserve in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Kent County Conservancy, announced today that it has secured two wetland parcels formerly owned by the McClements family of Dover, to become part of the Fork Branch Nature Preserve.



Two Separate Murders From 2017 Send Two Defendants to Prison

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019

A 2017 murder in Wilmington has led to a 25-year prison sentence for an Elsmere man. Tariq Taylor, 26, pled guilty in August 2018 to Murder Second Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old […]



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 7-13

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 7-13 made 1,567 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 23 citations. Officers responded to 53 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.





  Archives:  January 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation encourages the public to ‘Plan for Vacation Day’ today

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Have you planned your vacation yet? DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation encourages you to mark Tuesday, Jan. 29, on your calendars, to join “National Plan for Vacation Day,” reminding Delawareans and out-of-state visitors to beat the crowds and plan their park visits at the start of the year.



DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation to close part of Cape Henlopen State Park for a managed deer hunt on Jan. 24

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2019

DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that a section of Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed to accommodate a managed deer hunt taking place Thursday, Jan. 24. The park’s main entrance will be closed for the DNREC-managed hunt, meaning bay and ocean beaches north of Herring Point cannot be accessed by park visitors during this hunt. The Gordons Pond area and lands on the west side of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal will be open as usual.



DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation receives land parcel donation adding wetlands to Fork Branch Nature Preserve in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Kent County Conservancy, announced today that it has secured two wetland parcels formerly owned by the McClements family of Dover, to become part of the Fork Branch Nature Preserve.



Two Separate Murders From 2017 Send Two Defendants to Prison

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019

A 2017 murder in Wilmington has led to a 25-year prison sentence for an Elsmere man. Tariq Taylor, 26, pled guilty in August 2018 to Murder Second Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old […]



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 7-13

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 7-13 made 1,567 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 23 citations. Officers responded to 53 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.