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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Dagsboro Angler Wins Annual Youth Fishing Tournament Second Year in a Row

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024

More than 300 youth anglers turned out on a perfect early summer day June 1 to cast their lines in the 38th annual Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Delaware Natural Resources Police at Ingrams Pond in Sussex County, Akridge Scout Reservation in Kent County, and Lums Pond in New Castle County.




DNREC to Offer June 13 Lecture on Living Shorelines for Home and Property Owners

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

DNREC will present a free lecture Thursday, June 13 to introduce property owners to living shorelines in Delaware, a type of green infrastructure using natural materials. The hour-long lecture hosted by the South Coastal Library in Bethany Beach is presented by the DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship in conjunction with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.




DNREC to Host Public Information Session in Lewes June 5 for Proposed Offshore Wind Project

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Offshore wind developer US Wind, Inc. has submitted multiple permit applications to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control for its wind energy project offshore of Maryland. To inform the public and engage Delawareans in the regulatory process, DNREC will host a public information session on Wednesday, June 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Beacon Middle School, 19483 John J. Williams Highway, Lewes, Del.




Public Encouraged to Avoid the Urge to ‘Rescue’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024

Wildlife watchers in Delaware this time of year are apt to happen upon young animals, particularly deer fawns, that appear to have been left alone, even abandoned in their natural environment – and “So tiny, so helpless…so cute!”, they look very much like they need rescuing by a kind public hand or two. Almost always, that’s not the case – rather, these young’uns are waiting for a parent’s return from foraging or from a nearby vantage of keeping a close eye on them. Thus, DNREC’s reminder: If you find them alone, leave them alone.




DNREC-Sponsored Poetry Contest Seeks Entries Focused on ‘What I Love About the Ocean’

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

In celebration of National Ocean Month coming up in June, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in partnership with libraries in each county, is conducting a haiku poetry contest.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Dagsboro Angler Wins Annual Youth Fishing Tournament Second Year in a Row

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024

More than 300 youth anglers turned out on a perfect early summer day June 1 to cast their lines in the 38th annual Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Delaware Natural Resources Police at Ingrams Pond in Sussex County, Akridge Scout Reservation in Kent County, and Lums Pond in New Castle County.




DNREC to Offer June 13 Lecture on Living Shorelines for Home and Property Owners

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

DNREC will present a free lecture Thursday, June 13 to introduce property owners to living shorelines in Delaware, a type of green infrastructure using natural materials. The hour-long lecture hosted by the South Coastal Library in Bethany Beach is presented by the DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship in conjunction with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.




DNREC to Host Public Information Session in Lewes June 5 for Proposed Offshore Wind Project

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Offshore wind developer US Wind, Inc. has submitted multiple permit applications to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control for its wind energy project offshore of Maryland. To inform the public and engage Delawareans in the regulatory process, DNREC will host a public information session on Wednesday, June 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Beacon Middle School, 19483 John J. Williams Highway, Lewes, Del.




Public Encouraged to Avoid the Urge to ‘Rescue’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024

Wildlife watchers in Delaware this time of year are apt to happen upon young animals, particularly deer fawns, that appear to have been left alone, even abandoned in their natural environment – and “So tiny, so helpless…so cute!”, they look very much like they need rescuing by a kind public hand or two. Almost always, that’s not the case – rather, these young’uns are waiting for a parent’s return from foraging or from a nearby vantage of keeping a close eye on them. Thus, DNREC’s reminder: If you find them alone, leave them alone.




DNREC-Sponsored Poetry Contest Seeks Entries Focused on ‘What I Love About the Ocean’

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

In celebration of National Ocean Month coming up in June, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in partnership with libraries in each county, is conducting a haiku poetry contest.