DNREC Shares Information on Delaware City Refining Repair Work and Air Monitoring
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2026
DNREC is advising the public about planned Delaware City refinery repairs that could increase sulfur dioxide emissions for about four weeks. Public air monitoring data, notifications and other resources are available to help the public track environmental releases and air quality.
DNREC Reminds Residents and Visitors That Delaware’s Annual Open Burning Ban Begins May 1
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Delaware’s annual open burning ban takes effect Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sept. 30 to help protect air quality during ozone season. During the statewide ban, most outdoor burning is not allowed. Cooking fires, recreational campfires and ceremonial bonfires are still permitted year-round when they use firewood, charcoal, propane, or natural gas.
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.
DNREC Expands Paid Summer Internship Program for College Students and Recent Graduates
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Community Affairs | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
DNREC is again offering full-time, paid internships for college students and recent graduates. The internship program enters its third year with expanded opportunities in several areas. Up to 20 interns in various roles will be hired for positions that touch an array of environmental livelihoods, including: environmental finance, engineering and compliance, marketing communications, environmental research and education, community and volunteer engagement, water quality research and regulations, strategic planning, government administration, and data science and statistics.
More DNREC Permits Go Digital
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2025
DNREC is continuing its effort to modernize environmental permitting. The DNREC Division of Air Quality has begun certain air permit applications online through Digital DNREC (ePermitting).
