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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC Emergency Response Working to Control Oil Spill That Washed Ashore at Broadkill Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control responded this afternoon to reports of an oil spill estimated at five barrels or about 215 gallons of oil from an unknown source that washed ashore at Broadkill Beach. DNREC’s Emergency Response Team was working into the evening to survey impacts and plan a cleanup of the spill.




Delaware Waterfowl and Trout Stamp Art Winners Announced

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2020

The annual stamp art competition drew 21 entries for the 2021/22 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and 18 entries for the 2021 Trout Stamp.




Nature, Science, and Fun Featured in Outdoor Delaware Magazine – Now Online

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2020

The new Outdoor Delaware online magazine, launched today, is the go-to guide to enjoy and learn about animals, nature, science, adventure, conservation and many other topics.




Additional Delaware Hunting Seasons Open in October

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Additional Delaware hunting seasons open in October, including snow goose, duck, other migratory birds and deer firearm seasons.




DuPont Nature Center Closing for Winter

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve will close for the winter starting Thursday, Oct. 1, with a scheduled reopening Saturday, April 3, 2021 for the busy spring and summer seasons.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC Emergency Response Working to Control Oil Spill That Washed Ashore at Broadkill Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control responded this afternoon to reports of an oil spill estimated at five barrels or about 215 gallons of oil from an unknown source that washed ashore at Broadkill Beach. DNREC’s Emergency Response Team was working into the evening to survey impacts and plan a cleanup of the spill.




Delaware Waterfowl and Trout Stamp Art Winners Announced

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2020

The annual stamp art competition drew 21 entries for the 2021/22 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and 18 entries for the 2021 Trout Stamp.




Nature, Science, and Fun Featured in Outdoor Delaware Magazine – Now Online

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2020

The new Outdoor Delaware online magazine, launched today, is the go-to guide to enjoy and learn about animals, nature, science, adventure, conservation and many other topics.




Additional Delaware Hunting Seasons Open in October

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Additional Delaware hunting seasons open in October, including snow goose, duck, other migratory birds and deer firearm seasons.




DuPont Nature Center Closing for Winter

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve will close for the winter starting Thursday, Oct. 1, with a scheduled reopening Saturday, April 3, 2021 for the busy spring and summer seasons.