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In Memoriam: General Colin L. Powell
Date Posted: October 18, 2021

Three Residents Indicted for Insurance Fraud by Grand Jury
Date Posted: October 18, 2021

Governor Carney, DHSS Formalize Vaccine or Testing Requirement for Educators
Date Posted: October 18, 2021

Delaware State University Project Seeks Input on DNREC Outreach
Date Posted: October 18, 2021

Delaware Natural Resources Police Investigate Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries at Abessinio Stadium
Date Posted: October 16, 2021

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Oct. 15, 2021: COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Declining
Date Posted: October 15, 2021

Use Caution with Unfamiliar Wild Animals: Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies After Attacking Feral Cat
Date Posted: October 15, 2021

DATE Celebrates the Launch of the State’s First Impaired Driving Simulator Program
Date Posted: October 14, 2021

Delaware’s Division of Developmental Disabilities Services Announces Easterseals as New Provider for Self-Directed Care
Date Posted: October 14, 2021

DNREC Announces the 2022 Delaware Wetlands Conference
Date Posted: October 14, 2021

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Date Posted: October 13, 2021

Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations
Date Posted: October 13, 2021

2021 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Winners Announced
Date Posted: October 13, 2021

Governor Carney Announces Workforce Support for Hospitals, Long-Term Care, and 24/7 State Facilities
Date Posted: October 13, 2021

Delaware Public Archives Dedicates Equal Suffrage Study Club Historical Marker
Date Posted: October 13, 2021

DHSS Announces Direct Support Professional Recruitment and Retention Bonuses
Date Posted: October 12, 2021

‘William Penn Day’ in New Castle on Oct. 23, 2021
Date Posted: October 12, 2021

Governor Carney Announces Department of Education (DOE) Nomination
Date Posted: October 12, 2021

Brandywine’s Jahsha Tabron named 2022 Delaware Teacher of the Year
Date Posted: October 11, 2021

Grand Jury indicts State Auditor for Abuse of Office
Date Posted: October 11, 2021

Delaware’s Cancer Mortality Rates Continue To Decrease; Public Health Releases Latest Cancer Report
Date Posted: October 11, 2021

Retired Director of GACEC Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Date Posted: October 10, 2021

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Oct 8, 2021: Cumulative COVID-19 Death Count Nears 2,000
Date Posted: October 8, 2021

DPH Announces Second Human Case of West Nile Virus and First Case Detected in a Horse for 2021
Date Posted: October 8, 2021

Statement from Treasurer Davis on Senate Vote to Increase of Debt Ceiling
Date Posted: October 7, 2021

Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: October 7, 2021

Delaware Announces Community Investment Recovery Fund for Delaware Nonprofits
Date Posted: October 7, 2021

Blackbird Creek Reserve Hosts Fall Festival
Date Posted: October 7, 2021

Governor Carney Announces Funding for New Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill
Date Posted: October 6, 2021

Delaware Public Archives Dedicates Women’s Suffrage Historical Marker
Date Posted: October 6, 2021

Governor Carney Announces Leadership Change at Delaware Department of Education (DOE)
Date Posted: October 6, 2021

Unemployment Insurance Policy Regarding Employer Vaccine Mandates
Date Posted: October 6, 2021

Join the ‘Race to End COVID’ Event at Dover International Speedway
Date Posted: October 5, 2021

Smokey Bear in Dover for Fire Prevention Week
Date Posted: October 5, 2021

DART First State Receives Grant to Expand Electric Bus Fleet
Date Posted: October 5, 2021

Governor Carney, Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announce $50M American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Investment in Jobs Training
Date Posted: October 5, 2021

DPH Announces The Start of Flu Season: Vaccine Is Best Line of Defense For Delawareans 6 months and older
Date Posted: October 4, 2021

$26.4M American Rescue Plan Investment in Wilmington Housing
Date Posted: October 4, 2021

Secretary of State Jeff Bullock Wishes Delawareans A Happy Italian American Heritage Month
Date Posted: October 4, 2021

Emergency Sirens To Be Tested October 5
Date Posted: October 4, 2021

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Oct. 1, 2021: Positive Cases and Hospitalizations Stabilize
Date Posted: October 4, 2021

National Firefighters Memorial Service
Date Posted: October 3, 2021

Margaret Rose Henry Bridge Project Finalist for National Award
Date Posted: October 1, 2021

Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations
Date Posted: October 1, 2021

In Memoriam: Second Lieutenant George M. Johnson
Date Posted: October 1, 2021

Statement from AG Jennings On Conviction of Michael Hastings
Date Posted: September 30, 2021

DNREC Issues Two Authorizations to Diamond State Port Corporation for New Shipping Container Facility
Date Posted: September 30, 2021

Additional Delaware Hunting Seasons Opening in October
Date Posted: September 30, 2021

2022 Delaware Teacher of the Year to be named Oct. 11
Date Posted: September 30, 2021

Renovated Garrisons Lake Boat Ramp Officially Open
Date Posted: September 29, 2021

DPH Oral Health Program, AAP Delaware Chapter Promote Early Literacy, Dental Care Through Book Program
Date Posted: September 29, 2021

Delaware Public Archives Dedicates Women’s Suffrage Parade Marker
Date Posted: September 29, 2021

UD and DEMA Partner to Support Long-Term Recovery
Date Posted: September 29, 2021

October Is Delaware Cyber Security Awareness Month
Date Posted: September 29, 2021

Sept. 28, 2021: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: September 28, 2021

Governor Carney Announces Vaccine or Testing Requirement for Educators
Date Posted: September 28, 2021

DNREC Seeks Entries for Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest
Date Posted: September 28, 2021

The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Art Imitates My Life and Inspires Young Artists” by Theresa Angela Taylor
Date Posted: September 27, 2021

Medicare Assistance Bureau Shares Resources in Advance of Open Enrollment
Date Posted: September 27, 2021

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Sept 24, 2021: Positive Cases and Hospitalizations Decline Slightly
Date Posted: September 24, 2021

DPH Advises Vaccine Providers to Offer Pfizer Booster to Eligible Delawareans
Date Posted: September 24, 2021

Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp Art Winners Announced
Date Posted: September 24, 2021

Increased West Nile Virus Activity Occurring in Delaware
Date Posted: September 24, 2021

Historical Affairs programs in October 2021
Date Posted: September 23, 2021

“Saluting Branches” – Arborist Day of Service
Date Posted: September 23, 2021

AG Jennings sues Monsanto for PCB contamination
Date Posted: September 23, 2021

Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia mensuales el 29 de septiembre para todos los hogares de SNAP, TANF elegible
Date Posted: September 23, 2021

Del. to Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits Sept. 29 to All SNAP Households, Eligible TANF, General Assistance Households
Date Posted: September 23, 2021

Delaware Department of Labor Hosts Job Fairs Throughout September Attracting Hundreds of Job Seekers
Date Posted: September 22, 2021

DCRPT convicts former Dewey Beach police officer for 2019 assault
Date Posted: September 22, 2021

Disability Awareness Month Poster Contest CANCELLED for 2021
Date Posted: September 22, 2021

Department of State Announces Ownership Transfer of the Kirk and Short Building to the Biggs Museum of American Art
Date Posted: September 21, 2021

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Sept 17, 2021: Hospitalizations and Case Numbers Continue Concerning Trend Upward
Date Posted: September 17, 2021

Governor Carney Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration after Flooding Caused by Tropical Depression Ida
Date Posted: September 17, 2021

Governor Carney Signs Three Environmental Bills
Date Posted: September 17, 2021

Port Mahon Fishing Pier to Close for Emergency Repairs
Date Posted: September 17, 2021

Governor Carney Announces Leadership Change at Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR)
Date Posted: September 17, 2021

College Savings Highlighted in Work of Office of the State Treasurer
Date Posted: September 17, 2021

DNREC Parks Director Earns National Award
Date Posted: September 17, 2021

Federal Assistance Available for New Castle County Small Businesses Economically Impacted by Hurricane Ida
Date Posted: September 16, 2021

Keeping Kids Safe: The Delaware Office of Highway Safety Promotes National Child Passenger Safety Week
Date Posted: September 16, 2021

National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Date Posted: September 16, 2021

Gov. Carney, Lt. Gov. Hall-Long, Sen. Carper, Rep. Blunt Rochester Announce $110M Universal Broadband Investment
Date Posted: September 16, 2021

Five-year Discount Trend Shows It’s A Great Time To Preserve Delaware Farmland
Date Posted: September 16, 2021

Stray Cat in New Castle Tests Positive for Rabies
Date Posted: September 16, 2021

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DNREC Announces Killens Pond State Park Water Park to Open Saturday

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 10, 2020

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Safety Measures, Including Limited Capacity and Hours, in Effect Until Further Notice

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reopen the Killens Pond State Park Water Park on Saturday, July 11, with measures in effect to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Water Park will limit its hours and offer two sessions per day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and will be closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. Visitor capacity at the water park will be reduced to 30%. Guests must reserve a session online prior to visiting the water park. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the park.

As part of our continued commitment to help our community in preventing the spread of COVID-19, the following protocols and procedures will also be in effect until further notice:

Masks or other cloth face coverings are required for entry into the water park, while in line, in concession areas and restrooms, and when social distancing of at least 6 feet between those of other households cannot be maintained.
Face coverings may be removed once on the pool deck, but must continue to be worn when social distancing is not possible.
Face coverings are not required while in the water. Any face coverings visitors choose to wear while in the water must be made of swimsuit-type material (man-made fibers). Standard face coverings made from cotton may make it difficult to breathe when wet.
Guests must continue to social distance when in the water.
Bathrooms and slide handrails will be sanitized every hour, and all other touch points will be sanitized between sessions.
All other COVID-19-related rules, regulations and recommendations from the Division of Public Health apply.
All other Water Park rules and regulations apply.

Water park entrance fees are $6 for those under 48 inches and $8 for those 48 inches and taller. Entry is free for children ages 2 and younger. The water park features attractions for all ages and abilities, including a main pool, baby pool, slides, fountains and a variety of other fun water features.

About DNREC

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities, and educates Delawareans about the environment. The Division of Parks and Recreation oversees more than 26,000 acres in 17 state parks and the Brandywine Zoo. For more information, visit the website and connect with DNREC on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

Media Contacts: Shauna McVey, shauna.mcvey@delaware.gov or Michael Globetti, michael.globetti@delaware.gov.

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