DNREC Soliciting Project Proposals for Surface Water Matching Planning Grants
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
DNREC is soliciting proposals from Delaware county and municipal governments, conservation districts, and estuary programs to receive matching grants for their surface water project planning. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025.
DNREC Drops Surf Fishing Reservations for 7 of 12 Drive-on Beaches
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 7, 2025
DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreations announced changes to its surf fishing reservation system, eliminating the need for reservations to fish at several drive-on, multi-use beaches on weekends and holidays.
First State TSA students earn national honors, showcase CTE success at 2025 conference
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 7, 2025
Delaware’s Technology Student Association (TSA) delegation proudly represented the First State at the 2025 National TSA Conference last week in Nashville, Tennessee. This year, 160 students from 17 Delaware schools competed alongside nearly 10,000 students from the U.S. and abroad in more than 65 events spanning biotechnology, cybersecurity, engineering, and emerging technologies. Through TSA, students apply classroom learning to real-world challenges, developing skills that prepare them for college and in-demand careers. Their achievements reflect the Delaware Department of Education’s support of hands-on learning, industry-recognized credentials, and early postsecondary opportunities.
Office of Supplier Diversity Announces Statewide Bonding Pilot Program for Small and Diverse Contractors
Small Business | Date Posted: Monday, July 7, 2025
The Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) proudly announces the launch of a Statewide Bonding Pilot Program – a targeted initiative designed to support small and diverse contractors in securing the bonding capacity needed to grow and compete for larger construction opportunities.
Swim Advisory for Rehoboth Avenue Beach Lifted on July 4 by DNREC
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 4, 2025
DNREC this afternoon lifted a swim advisory for Rehoboth Avenue beach after the State’s Recreational Water Program conducted a resampling of the beach for enterococcus fecal indicator bacteria on Thursday, July 3 and results found levels of enterococcus fecal indicator bacteria for Rehoboth Avenue beach to be below the standard for recreational activities.
