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DNREC’s State Parks, Zoo Waive Entry Fees on Black Friday

Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 23, 2020

#OptOutside Movement Draws Thousands Outdoors Each Year The public is invited to enjoy free entry to Delaware’s state parks and zoo Friday, Nov. 27. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has waived state park and zoo entry fees annually on Black Friday for as part of a the #OptOutside movement. More than 7,000 […]




DNREC Opens Brandywine Zoo Madagascar Exhibit

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control cut the ribbon on its new Madagascar exhibit Nov. 19, and officially welcomed its new tortoise and lemur inhabitants.




Unified Command For Oil Incident Along Delaware, Maryland Beaches Suspends Cleanup Operations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Friday, November 13, 2020

After sustained cleanup operations for last month’s oil spill in Delaware Bay spearheaded by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the U.S. Coast Guard under a unified command, Delaware’s beaches have all been declared substantially “cleared.”




DNREC Issues Croda NOV for Air Quality Permit Violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Croda, Inc. for air emission and equipment violations associated with the operation of the ethylene oxide (EO) plant at Croda’s Cherry Lane Facility near New Castle.




DNREC to Break Ground on Killens Pond Elevated Walkway

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2020

Access to Boat Launch, Fishing to be Restricted During Construction The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will soon break ground on construction of an elevated walkway at Killens Pond State Park that will provide a safer trail connection along the pond’s eastern edge. The elevated pathway will also provide visitors more appealing views […]







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC’s State Parks, Zoo Waive Entry Fees on Black Friday

Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 23, 2020

#OptOutside Movement Draws Thousands Outdoors Each Year The public is invited to enjoy free entry to Delaware’s state parks and zoo Friday, Nov. 27. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has waived state park and zoo entry fees annually on Black Friday for as part of a the #OptOutside movement. More than 7,000 […]




DNREC Opens Brandywine Zoo Madagascar Exhibit

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control cut the ribbon on its new Madagascar exhibit Nov. 19, and officially welcomed its new tortoise and lemur inhabitants.




Unified Command For Oil Incident Along Delaware, Maryland Beaches Suspends Cleanup Operations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Friday, November 13, 2020

After sustained cleanup operations for last month’s oil spill in Delaware Bay spearheaded by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the U.S. Coast Guard under a unified command, Delaware’s beaches have all been declared substantially “cleared.”




DNREC Issues Croda NOV for Air Quality Permit Violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Croda, Inc. for air emission and equipment violations associated with the operation of the ethylene oxide (EO) plant at Croda’s Cherry Lane Facility near New Castle.




DNREC to Break Ground on Killens Pond Elevated Walkway

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2020

Access to Boat Launch, Fishing to be Restricted During Construction The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will soon break ground on construction of an elevated walkway at Killens Pond State Park that will provide a safer trail connection along the pond’s eastern edge. The elevated pathway will also provide visitors more appealing views […]