DNREC Seeking Community Water Project Proposals for Water Quality Improvement Grant Program
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 31, 2026
DNREC is encouraging Delaware nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 30.
Delaware State Beach Patrol Helps Earn National Award for Third Year for Sussex County Team
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Delaware State Beach Patrol helped the Sussex County Lifesaving Association win its third national title from the U.S. Lifesaving Association at the annual competition in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
2026-27 Delaware Hunting Season to Open Sept. 1 for Deer, Canada Goose and Dove
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Several Delaware hunting seasons will open on Tuesday, Sept. 1, marking the start of the state’s overall 2026-27 hunting season. Chief among them is archery deer season, resident Canada goose season and the traditional Delaware dove opener in sunflower fields across the state.
Newark Man Arrested on Multiple Firearm-Related Felony Charges
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP) State Parks Unit officers arrested a 21-year-old Newark man on multiple felony charges after finding him with a loaded, illegally modified handgun in White Clay Creek State Park.
The Point at Cape Henlopen Oceanside Beach Reopens Sept. 1 to Anglers and Beachgoers
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The Point at Cape Henlopen will reopen oceanside Sept. 1 after a successful beach-nesting bird breeding season. The bayside beach at the Point will reopen Oct. 1 after a successful breeding season and annual bird migration.
