DNREC Asks Public to Report Sightings of Wild Turkeys During Annual Survey
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
DNREC is counting on Delawareans to help with the state’s annual productivity survey for wild turkeys July 1 through Aug. 31. Volunteers assist the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife by recording and reporting information on the continuing distribution and reproductive success of the state’s turkey population.
Delaware State Parks Kicks Off Virtual 5K Fundraiser to Celebrate 75th Anniversary
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 22, 2026
Delaware State Parks unveiled a Virtual 5K Fundraiser for its 75th Anniversary which encourages participants to walk, run or roll on trails in state parks through Dec. 1.
DNREC Opens New Delaware Environmental Laboratory in Smyrna
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2026
DNREC today opened the new Delaware Environmental Laboratory near Smyrna, a state-of-the-art facility to test water quality, chemical contaminants including per- and poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and to conduct molecular and microbiology. DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson was joined for a ceremonial ribbon cutting by representatives of the state’s congressional delegation, state legislators, former DNREC cabinet secretaries and organizations that depend on the environmental lab for scientific analysis.
DNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers Due to Significantly Increased Reports of Deer Damage
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
In response to increased complaints from Delaware farmers about significant crop damage and anticipated losses from deer, DNREC has expanded its deer damage assistance programs this year and is now offering expedited, direct enrollment in the Extreme Deer Damage Assistance Program.
TEDI Surpasses 500,000 Trees Planted
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The state’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) has surpassed 500,000 plantings toward a goal of reaching 1 million by 2030 and has opened the application period for groups and organizations seeking funding for spring 2027 projects.
