Delaware Confirms State’s First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wild White-tailed Deer
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Delaware has confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, in a wild white-tailed deer in Sussex County, with a second deer testing presumptive positive. While there is no evidence that CWD infects humans, DNREC is taking action and asking hunters and residents to follow precautions to help slow the spread.
Delaware Century Farm Program adds three new families, celebrates First State’s agricultural heritage
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Three families with more than 100 years of history, cultivation and memories on their land were celebrated today at the Delaware Agricultural Museum with their induction into the Delaware Century Farm Program. The Delaware Century Farm Program was established in 1987 to honor farm families who have owned and farmed their land for at least […]
Delaware Forest Service Re-Launches Federal Firefighter Property Program to Support Local Fire Departments
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) Wildland Fire Program is proud to announce the launch of its Federal Firefighter Property (FFP) Program, a valuable equipment assistance initiative designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities for fire departments across Delaware. Through partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, surplus military […]
EPA, DDA, Renew Pledge to First State Farming, Environmental Health with Memorandum of Understanding
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) renewed their shared goals of well-managed sustainable farms that produce food for our communities and a clean environment for everyone to enjoy through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today. The MOU covers topics from communication and education to environmental stewardship, funding opportunities and regulatory programs. The […]
Controlled Burn to be Scheduled at Brandywine Creek State Park
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Parks and Recreation | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2026
A controlled burn is planned for Brandywine Creek State Park in March to help clear meadows to encourage the growth of native wildflowers and seasonal grasses and to create habitat for grassland birds and pollinators.
