Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker

Delaware News


  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 14-20

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 25, 2019

To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 14-20 made 2,040 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 45 citations.



DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces successful piping plover nesting season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2019

The data is in, and DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is reporting another successful nesting season for piping plovers in Delaware. For the second year in a row, Delaware established its all-time high number of recorded nesting piping plover pairs, with 19 pairs producing 52 fledglings.



Howell School Road near DNREC’s Lums Pond State Park Dog Park Area under construction October 21 – November 8

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has announced the closure of Howell School Road for paving, between Robert Peoples Boulevard and Red Lion Road, Bear, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, Oct. 21 through Nov. 8.



DNREC, City of Lewes to erect fencing at Lewes Beach primary dune beginning first week of November

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019

DNREC and the City of Lewes will begin erecting fencing along the bay side of the primary dune at Lewes Beach during the first week of November.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces annual fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek, an annual tradition since 2007 to provide anglers the opportunity to fish for trout in the fall and winter.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 14-20

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 25, 2019

To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 14-20 made 2,040 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 45 citations.



DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces successful piping plover nesting season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2019

The data is in, and DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is reporting another successful nesting season for piping plovers in Delaware. For the second year in a row, Delaware established its all-time high number of recorded nesting piping plover pairs, with 19 pairs producing 52 fledglings.



Howell School Road near DNREC’s Lums Pond State Park Dog Park Area under construction October 21 – November 8

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has announced the closure of Howell School Road for paving, between Robert Peoples Boulevard and Red Lion Road, Bear, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, Oct. 21 through Nov. 8.



DNREC, City of Lewes to erect fencing at Lewes Beach primary dune beginning first week of November

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019

DNREC and the City of Lewes will begin erecting fencing along the bay side of the primary dune at Lewes Beach during the first week of November.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces annual fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek, an annual tradition since 2007 to provide anglers the opportunity to fish for trout in the fall and winter.