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  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation


DNREC Announces Leadership Changes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Ritter, Cole and Boyle Named to Key Roles Secretary Greg Patterson today announced leadership appointments at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, naming three new officials to key roles to advance the Department’s mission and strengthen intergovernmental coordination and policy. Matthew Ritter has been named the director of DNREC Division of Parks […]




DNREC Nears Completion on First Part of Indian River Inlet Beach Nourishment Project

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 7, 2025

DNREC’s inaugural Field Trip Friday brought state and local leaders to the Indian River Inlet, where Secretary Greg Patterson highlighted progress on the beach nourishment project, which remains on schedule to strengthen coastal resilience before transitioning to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for its final phase.




DNREC Reminds Public: Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 2, 2025

With winter weather ahead, including snow in the immediate forecast, DNREC reminds residents and visitors that sledding, snowboarding and other recreational activities are not allowed on Delaware’s sand dunes.




DNREC Provides Update on Indian River Inlet North Side Emergency Dredging and Beach Nourishment Project

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, December 23, 2024

DNREC announced significant progress has been made by the emergency dredging and beach nourishment project underway at the north side of the Indian River Inlet.




Presidential Daughter Ashley Biden, Gov. Carney, DNREC Secretary Garvin Rededicate Renovated Biden Environmental Center

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2024

Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, along with President Joe Biden’s daughter Ashley and other dignitaries today rededicated the newly-renovated Biden Environmental Center at Cape Henlopen State Park.







  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation

DNREC Announces Leadership Changes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Ritter, Cole and Boyle Named to Key Roles Secretary Greg Patterson today announced leadership appointments at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, naming three new officials to key roles to advance the Department’s mission and strengthen intergovernmental coordination and policy. Matthew Ritter has been named the director of DNREC Division of Parks […]




DNREC Nears Completion on First Part of Indian River Inlet Beach Nourishment Project

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 7, 2025

DNREC’s inaugural Field Trip Friday brought state and local leaders to the Indian River Inlet, where Secretary Greg Patterson highlighted progress on the beach nourishment project, which remains on schedule to strengthen coastal resilience before transitioning to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for its final phase.




DNREC Reminds Public: Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 2, 2025

With winter weather ahead, including snow in the immediate forecast, DNREC reminds residents and visitors that sledding, snowboarding and other recreational activities are not allowed on Delaware’s sand dunes.




DNREC Provides Update on Indian River Inlet North Side Emergency Dredging and Beach Nourishment Project

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, December 23, 2024

DNREC announced significant progress has been made by the emergency dredging and beach nourishment project underway at the north side of the Indian River Inlet.




Presidential Daughter Ashley Biden, Gov. Carney, DNREC Secretary Garvin Rededicate Renovated Biden Environmental Center

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2024

Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, along with President Joe Biden’s daughter Ashley and other dignitaries today rededicated the newly-renovated Biden Environmental Center at Cape Henlopen State Park.