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Fireworks in Delaware
Date Posted: June 26, 2024

DNREC Reminds Drive-On Surf Anglers Reservations are Required for Fourth of July Holiday
Date Posted: June 26, 2024

Black Bear in Newark Area Struck and Killed by Vehicle
Date Posted: June 26, 2024

DPH Cautions Public to Watch for Rabid Animals During Active Season
Date Posted: June 26, 2024

Former “Smackdown” defendant sentenced to 12 years for fentanyl charges
Date Posted: June 26, 2024

Safe Harbor for Financial Institutions Serving Legal Cannabis Businesses
Date Posted: June 26, 2024

Governor Carney’s Statement on Veto of House Bill 282
Date Posted: June 25, 2024

Deadline for Young Environmentalist Awards Nominations Extended to July 5
Date Posted: June 24, 2024

DNREC Invites Youngsters to Enjoy ‘Small Fry Adventures’ at Aquatic Resources Education Center
Date Posted: June 24, 2024

Two Men Arrested After Assaulting a Child and His Mother
Date Posted: June 23, 2024

With Delaware Under Severe Heat Watch for the Weekend, DPH Offers Tips to Vulnerable Populations at Risk
Date Posted: June 21, 2024

Governor Carney’s Statement on the Passage of the FY25 Budget and One-Time Supplemental
Date Posted: June 20, 2024

Delaware Tourism Office Announces Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund Awardees
Date Posted: June 20, 2024

Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations
Date Posted: June 20, 2024

DPH Partners with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to Provide Free Health Screenings, Cancer Prevention Education to Kent Co.
Date Posted: June 20, 2024

DOJ secures conviction in violent gun case
Date Posted: June 20, 2024

Electronic Speed Safety Program to begin in I-95/Route 896 Construction Zone
Date Posted: June 18, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner launched the Social Equity Eligibility Validation Application and DIA Map
Date Posted: June 18, 2024

Emergency Sirens Test on July 2
Date Posted: June 18, 2024

DPH Notifies of Rise in Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases in New Castle County
Date Posted: June 14, 2024

Jennings can fight for Nemours funding, appeals court rules
Date Posted: June 14, 2024

Governor Carney Signs House Bill 350
Date Posted: June 13, 2024

DNREC Revises Recreational Striped Bass Summer Slot Season Limit for Compliance With ASMFC Plan
Date Posted: June 13, 2024

Summer Safety
Date Posted: June 12, 2024

DNREC to Treat Two Downstate Public Ponds During June for Invasive Aquatic Weed Hydrilla
Date Posted: June 12, 2024

End of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier to Remain Closed for Structural Repairs
Date Posted: June 12, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings Reaches $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson and Johnson
Date Posted: June 11, 2024

Information Meetings To Highlight Energy Efficiency Programs
Date Posted: June 11, 2024

DNREC and Kent Conservation District Announce Fall Cover Crop Cost Share Sign-Up Period Through Aug. 30
Date Posted: June 10, 2024

Delaware Announces Option for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Bilingual Book Collection
Date Posted: June 10, 2024

Winners Announced in DNREC’s Haiku Poetry Contest
Date Posted: June 8, 2024

DelDOT, Georgetown Celebrate Completion of Park Avenue Phase 1 Project
Date Posted: June 7, 2024

Delaware 250 Grants for Museums, Heritage Groups, and Non-Profits – Summer 2024 Cycle
Date Posted: June 7, 2024

The Mezzanine Gallery to exhibit Don James’ “Beyond the Facade: Architectural Portraits”
Date Posted: June 7, 2024

DPH’s PANO Program Hosts Second Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference
Date Posted: June 6, 2024

Dagsboro Angler Wins Annual Youth Fishing Tournament Second Year in a Row
Date Posted: June 6, 2024

Middle and High School Students Honored in Digital Mapping Technology Contest
Date Posted: June 6, 2024

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: June 6, 2024

DNREC to Offer June 13 Lecture on Living Shorelines for Home and Property Owners
Date Posted: June 4, 2024

Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations
Date Posted: June 3, 2024

Delaware First to Focus on Healthier Start for New Moms with 12 Weeks of Free Diapers, Home-Delivered Meals
Date Posted: June 3, 2024

Gov. Carney, DSHA and Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County Join Forces to Promote Homeownership Month
Date Posted: June 3, 2024

Program to Help Foster Youth Pursue Higher Education Returns
Date Posted: June 3, 2024

Delaware Day of Action with REFORM Alliance Highlights Reentry Supports, System Change
Date Posted: May 31, 2024

Defendant faces lengthy prison sentence after child pornography convictions
Date Posted: May 31, 2024

Delaware 250 Announces Spring 2024 Grant Recipients
Date Posted: May 31, 2024

Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 18 years
Date Posted: May 30, 2024

Hall-Long, Community Leaders Celebrate 2024 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Honorees
Date Posted: May 30, 2024

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: May 30, 2024

Cold case cracked as prosecutors secure murder plea
Date Posted: May 28, 2024

Monetary Awards Program for Black Students Celebrates First Award Recipients
Date Posted: May 24, 2024

2024 Memorial Day Events
Date Posted: May 24, 2024

Explore Delaware Agriculture with a Delaware Grown Road Trip
Date Posted: May 24, 2024

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: May 24, 2024

Panel Discussion Marked 70 Years Since Brown v. Board of Education: Delaware’s Role in Desegregating Public Schools
Date Posted: May 24, 2024

Cape Henlopen Reclaims Girls Lacrosse State Championship
Date Posted: May 24, 2024

Delawareans Gear Up to Celebrate 529 Day
Date Posted: May 24, 2024

Hurricane Awareness Week: Prepare Now for Active Season
Date Posted: May 24, 2024

EDGE Competition Reaches Milestone – 100 Small Businesses Awarded Grants Since 2019
Date Posted: May 23, 2024

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Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police encourage public to ‘Wear Your Life Jacket to Work’ May 18

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announced today their support of “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day” on Friday, May 18. They join boating professionals and outdoor enthusiasts in promoting lifejackets always being worn as a safe boating practice, as well as heightening awareness of the different life jackets available, and showing their comfort and versatility by wearing them to work.

Drug-related arrests made on DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife-managed property by Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Kent County woman and man on May 12, for multiple criminal and drug-related charges at the Division of Fish & Wildlife-managed Coursey Pond near Frederica.

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Pennsylvania pair for multiple fishing violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, May 11, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Philadelphia man and woman May 9 for numerous fishing violations near Delaware City.

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: April 30- May 6

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, May 11, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between April 30- May 6 made 2,621 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters, and the general public, issuing 48 citations. Officers responded to 54 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.

DNREC to host Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission public hearing May 17 on proposed addendum to eel fisheries management plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 9, 2018

DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will host an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) public hearing on Draft Addendum V to the commission’s Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Eel at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 17 in DNREC’s Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.