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  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation


DNREC to Have One Ton of Plastic Bags Made into Benches

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 15, 2021

In honor of Earth Month, Gov. John Carney joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn Garvin on April 15 to tour the facility where Delaware State Parks will have 15 benches made from excess plastic bags. In 2020, the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation converted its plastic carry-in carry-out bags at […]




DNREC to Issue Surf Fishing Permit Vouchers April 14

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 9, 2021

In response to the eighth modification to the COVID-19 emergency order, issued by Gov. John Carney on March 29, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will issue up to 1,000 additional one-year surf fishing permits for 2021, with a special voucher distribution Wednesday, April 14. Those who wish to purchase one of […]




DNREC to Issue 1,000 Additional Surf-Fishing Permits

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 29, 2021

Special Off-Peak Permit Pilot Program to Cast Off in Late May In response to the eighth modification to the COVID-19 emergency order, issued by Gov. John Carney on March 29, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will issue up to 1,000 additional one-year Surf-Fishing Permits for 2021. Those who wish to purchase […]




DNREC Reminds Public That The Point at Cape Henlopen is Closed for 2021 Beach Nesting Season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 5, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds the public that The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, is now closed. Since 1993, The Point has closed annually each March for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds, including red knot, piping […]




Delaware Surf-Fishing Permits are Sold Out After Reaching Annual Cap

Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today it has reached its cap of 17,000 Delaware Surf-Fishing Permits issued for the calendar year. With the Surf-Fishing Permit cap figure attained, no more surf tag permits will be issued until December. The cap was reached early this year after unprecedented winter sales. The […]







  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation

DNREC to Have One Ton of Plastic Bags Made into Benches

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 15, 2021

In honor of Earth Month, Gov. John Carney joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn Garvin on April 15 to tour the facility where Delaware State Parks will have 15 benches made from excess plastic bags. In 2020, the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation converted its plastic carry-in carry-out bags at […]




DNREC to Issue Surf Fishing Permit Vouchers April 14

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 9, 2021

In response to the eighth modification to the COVID-19 emergency order, issued by Gov. John Carney on March 29, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will issue up to 1,000 additional one-year surf fishing permits for 2021, with a special voucher distribution Wednesday, April 14. Those who wish to purchase one of […]




DNREC to Issue 1,000 Additional Surf-Fishing Permits

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 29, 2021

Special Off-Peak Permit Pilot Program to Cast Off in Late May In response to the eighth modification to the COVID-19 emergency order, issued by Gov. John Carney on March 29, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will issue up to 1,000 additional one-year Surf-Fishing Permits for 2021. Those who wish to purchase […]




DNREC Reminds Public That The Point at Cape Henlopen is Closed for 2021 Beach Nesting Season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 5, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds the public that The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, is now closed. Since 1993, The Point has closed annually each March for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds, including red knot, piping […]




Delaware Surf-Fishing Permits are Sold Out After Reaching Annual Cap

Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today it has reached its cap of 17,000 Delaware Surf-Fishing Permits issued for the calendar year. With the Surf-Fishing Permit cap figure attained, no more surf tag permits will be issued until December. The cap was reached early this year after unprecedented winter sales. The […]