Delaware Releases Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern and First PFAS Implementation Plan
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Delaware DNREC, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health within the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS-DPH) and the Department of Agriculture (DDA) today announced the release of the 2026 Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and the 2026 PFAS Implementation Plan. Together, the two documents establish a coordinated, science-based approach to identifying, assessing and reducing risks from a broad class of chemicals that threaten Delaware’s environment, drinking water, food supply and public health.
Turkey Hunting Season to Offer an Extra Day; Season Opens April 4 and 5 with Youth and Non-ambulatory Hunts
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Delaware’s upcoming spring turkey hunting season will run from April 10 through May 11 this year, with a special two-day youth and non-ambulatory hunt Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 starting the season, DNREC announced. Hunters who have a permit for Segment D will get an additional day (Sunday, May 11) to hunt this season following a recent regulatory change to turkey season dates.
H.B. du Pont Middle School Students Crowned 2026 Solar Racer Champions
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Monday, March 30, 2026
A team of students from Henry B. du Pont in Hockessin win first place in the 2026 Solar Racer event held on the campus of University of Delaware in Newark.
Take A Kid Fishing! Program Returns for Special Spring Break Dates
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 30, 2026
DNREC will offer youth fishing opportunities in each county in early April commemorating and celebrating Earth Month. The angling outings are to be put on by educators from DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center through the Take A Kid Fishing! program. One youth fishing event will be offered in each county during the first full week of April to coincide with many schools’ annual spring break.
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 15th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition Winners
Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware State Housing Authority | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Correction | Department of Education | Department of Finance | Department of Human Resources | Department of Justice | Department of Labor | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Department of State | Department of Technology and Information | Department of Transportation | Division of Revenue | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2026
Celebrating Employee Creativity and Encouraging Connection and Innovation Statewide, Del. (March 24, 2026) – Every day, Delawareans rely on state employees – people who maintain public spaces, support families, protect public health, manage resources, and keep essential services moving. The Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition offers a different way to meet the public workforce: […]
