Delawareans Can Buy Composters Online at a Discount Through April 3 Via DNREC Promotion
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 10, 2025
DNREC is promoting an online discount sale of compost bins through April 3, offering composters, rain barrels and conservation accessories to Delawareans at reduced prices.
Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
DNREC reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2025 entrance fees will be in effect starting Saturday, March 1 through Nov. 30. Daily state park entrance fees for vehicles registered in Delaware are $4 at inland parks and $5 at ocean parks. Fees for out-of-state vehicles are $8 at inland parks and $10 at ocean parks. Annual passes are also available as a convenient and cost-effective alternative to daily fees.
Ingrams Pond Boat Ramp to Close for Construction of New Ramp, Courtesy Dock and Parking Lot Expansion
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 17, 2025
DNREC announced that the Ingrams Pond Boat Ramp near Millsboro will be closed as of Monday, Feb. 24 for construction of a new ramp to include a courtesy dock and an expanded ramp parking lot.
Spring Pond Trout Season to Open With Youth-Only Day March 1, Followed by Regular Downstate Opener March 2
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
DNREC announced Delaware’s 2025 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16-only at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, followed by the opening of the regular downstate trout season for all anglers a half-hour before sunrise on Sunday, March 2.
Delaware Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Lottery Awards Record Number of Permits for Hunting State Wildlife Areas
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 3, 2025
DNREC’s 2025 lottery for State Wildlife Area Spring Turkey Season hunting permits held last month drew the largest applicant pool since the State’s first wild turkey lottery was held in 1991, with 544 permits – another record high number – available to hunters for the upcoming season.
