With Waterfowl Seasons Reopening After Recent Virus Detection, DNREC Urges Safe Handling of Harvested Wild Birds
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
As Delaware’s waterfowl hunting season reopens this week, DNREC reminds hunters that safe handling of harvested wild birds is imperative following the recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a sick snow goose found Dec. 8 in eastern Kent County.
DNREC Adds New Leaders to Delaware State Parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, December 15, 2025
Five key leaders were promoted to new positions in Delaware State Parks, including Inland Ponds Regional Administrator Jayce Madden, Northern Regional Administrator Pat Thompson, Superintendent Chris Pauley at Delaware Seashore State Park, Superintendent Lindsey Goebel at Trap Pond State Park and Curator/Registrar Amy Haddock at the Brandywine Zoo.
DNREC Demands Delaware City Refinery Install New Fenceline Air Sensors After Volatile Compound Release
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 12, 2025
DNREC has issued an order demanding the Delaware City Refining Company (DCRC) quickly install fenceline sensors at the Delaware City refinery after the facility revealed that a recent release of butane and related volatile organic compounds was significantly more extensive than initially reported.
Snow Goose Tests Presumptive Positive for Avian Influenza; Delaware Poultry Producers Encouraged to Take Precautions
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
DNREC reports a presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza in a sick snow goose collected Dec. 8 in eastern Kent County and urges anyone who finds sick or dead wild birds — especially geese and ducks — to report the location and avoid handling the birds.
Big Chill Wins National Recognition for Public-Private Partnership
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Big Chill Beach Club was presented the President’s Award for Corporate Partnership by the National Association of State Park Directors for its contributions to Delaware State Parks and surrounding communities.
