Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area temporarily closed for repairs and to reroute damaged portion
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that, effective immediately, an approximately 150-yard portion of the Michael Castle Trail on the C&D Canal Conservation Area has been closed in order to repair and reroute a portion of the trail that is failing and experiencing structural damage. The closed section begins about 200 yards east of the Biddle Point trailhead.
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police assist in search for missing windsurfer who was found safe on shore
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 11, 2019
DEWEY BEACH – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers responded to a report from Dewey Beach seasonal police officers of an overdue windsurfer who went missing on Rehoboth Bay Thursday evening after embarking from Towers Road Bayside in Dewey Beach. The uninjured missing male windsurfer was located at 7:45 a.m. today at Bay City off Long Neck, and was subsequently transported to his vehicle by Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers. The windsurfer, who was outfitted with required safety equipment including a lifejacket and whistle, indicated to Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police that the sail disconnected from his board and could not be reset, and that his whistle was unheard while he was on the water, resulting in him floating for about six hours from his starting location to Bay City, where he was able to safely reach shore.
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 30-Oct. 6
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 11, 2019
DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept. 30-Oct. 6 made 1,603 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Youth Academies graduate 59 students
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 11, 2019
This year’s DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Youth Academy program was a huge success, with 59 students completing the academies’ curriculum the past summer. Now in its fourth year, the popular program is geared to students ages 12 to 15 with an interest in natural resources and law enforcement, with a focus on acquiring or enhancing boating, fishing, and hunting skills.
DNREC-sponsored 12th annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival to celebrate Delaware natural treasures Oct. 19
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Blackbird Creek Reserve will be holding their 12th Annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 19 on the Delaware Bayshore Byway.
