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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Delaware Taps Fund to Replace Diesel-Guzzling School Buses

Department of Education | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, December 14, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has awarded $177,674 to The Warehouse, a teen-led co-working space and after-school center in Wilmington, to replace its diesel bus with an all-electric, zero emissions vehicle and purchase charging equipment.




DNREC to Temporarily Close Delaware State Parks Nature Centers Starting Dec. 14

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will close all nature centers within Delaware State Parks starting Monday, Dec. 14 through Jan. 11, 2021, to limit the spread of COVID-19.




Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf-Fishing Permits on Sale Dec. 16

Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the sale of 2021 Delaware State Parks Annual Passes and Surf-Fishing Permits will begin Wednesday, Dec. 16. This year, the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation instituted several upgrades that will allow for more efficient fulfillment of passes and permits. Annual Passes Annual […]




DNREC Soliciting Grant Applications for Projects to Improve Water Quality in Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2020

Delawareans – along with government agencies and non-profit organizations throughout the state – can help support Delaware’s continuing quest for clean water by taking advantage of an annual grant opportunity administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and funded through the federal Clean Water Act. Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source grant funding for Delaware of $425,000 was recently announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with additional funds expected to be released to the state in 2021.




DNREC’s Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Extended Six Months

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Delawareans looking to help fight climate change and reduce their carbon footprint can receive rebates for new electric vehicle and charging station purchases through DNREC’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program, which has been extended through June 30, 2021.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Delaware Taps Fund to Replace Diesel-Guzzling School Buses

Department of Education | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, December 14, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has awarded $177,674 to The Warehouse, a teen-led co-working space and after-school center in Wilmington, to replace its diesel bus with an all-electric, zero emissions vehicle and purchase charging equipment.




DNREC to Temporarily Close Delaware State Parks Nature Centers Starting Dec. 14

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will close all nature centers within Delaware State Parks starting Monday, Dec. 14 through Jan. 11, 2021, to limit the spread of COVID-19.




Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf-Fishing Permits on Sale Dec. 16

Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the sale of 2021 Delaware State Parks Annual Passes and Surf-Fishing Permits will begin Wednesday, Dec. 16. This year, the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation instituted several upgrades that will allow for more efficient fulfillment of passes and permits. Annual Passes Annual […]




DNREC Soliciting Grant Applications for Projects to Improve Water Quality in Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2020

Delawareans – along with government agencies and non-profit organizations throughout the state – can help support Delaware’s continuing quest for clean water by taking advantage of an annual grant opportunity administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and funded through the federal Clean Water Act. Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source grant funding for Delaware of $425,000 was recently announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with additional funds expected to be released to the state in 2021.




DNREC’s Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Extended Six Months

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Delawareans looking to help fight climate change and reduce their carbon footprint can receive rebates for new electric vehicle and charging station purchases through DNREC’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program, which has been extended through June 30, 2021.