Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 17, 2021
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds well-meaning residents that usually the best thing you can do when encountering young wildlife of any species is to leave the animals alone.
Delaware State Parks Named a Finalist in National Competition for Excellence
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Delaware’s state parks abound with offerings for visitors, along with history and beautiful views like the World War II-era fire control towers along Delaware’s Atlantic coast. /DNREC Photo Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announce today that its Division of Parks and Recreation has been named a finalist for the American Academy for Park […]
Photographers and Nature Lovers Invited to Enter Aquatic Resources Education Center Photo Contest
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, May 3, 2021
Photographers and nature lovers are invited by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to submit photographs for the first annual Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) nature photography contest.
Gov. Carney celebrates Arbor Day in Rehoboth Beach
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Forest Service | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Sussex County | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Friday, April 30, 2021
Governor John C. Carney, Jr. proclaimed Arbor Day in Delaware at a ceremony at Rehoboth Elementary School attended by 5th-grade students and staff, members of the General Assembly, and city and state officials. The event recognized Mayor Stan Mills and the City of Rehoboth Beach for its 30th year as a Tree City USA. Governor Carney also honored student winners in the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day School Poster Contest. Two new oak trees were planted on the school campus for the event.
Christina River Watershed Cleanup Extended to May 15
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Friday, April 30, 2021
To encourage northern Delaware volunteers to get outside and clean up, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in partnership with the Christina Conservancy has extended the month-long Christina River Watershed Cleanup campaign an extra two weeks through Saturday, May 15.
