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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Nominate a Young Environmentalist for DNREC Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2024

DNREC is calling for nominations for its 2024 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. The awards program recognizes Delaware students who have shown a commitment to environmental advocacy and conservation efforts. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, June 28, 2024.




Delaware Expands Electric Vehicle Rebates to Include Used Models Starting May 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Starting May 1, Delaware will expand its Clean Transportation Incentive Program to include rebates for used plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles.




DNREC Reopens Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp After Parking Lot Expansion

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 29, 2024

After extensive renovation and upgrading, DNREC has reopened the Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp within the Assawoman Wildlife Area near Bethany Beach.




DNREC, Center for Inland Bays to Partner on ‘Water Family Fest’ and Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2024

DNREC and the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) are partnering again to host Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale at James Farm Ecological Preserve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 4. James Farm is located at 30048 Cedar Neck Road, Ocean View, Del. Since 2019, Water Family Fest highlights the work done by DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship and CIB toward benefiting Delaware’s natural resources and environment – including managing and monitoring wetlands, improving water quality, and overseeing, protecting and enhancing recreational shorelines.




Charter School of Wilmington Wins 2024 Delaware Envirothon Championship

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Charter School of Wilmington Team A won the 2024 Delaware Envirothon at Abbotts Mill Nature Center in Milford, the school’s 22nd win in the event’s 28-year history, an unbroken winning streak in the Envirothon competition since 2002, the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts announced.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Nominate a Young Environmentalist for DNREC Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2024

DNREC is calling for nominations for its 2024 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. The awards program recognizes Delaware students who have shown a commitment to environmental advocacy and conservation efforts. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, June 28, 2024.




Delaware Expands Electric Vehicle Rebates to Include Used Models Starting May 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Starting May 1, Delaware will expand its Clean Transportation Incentive Program to include rebates for used plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles.




DNREC Reopens Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp After Parking Lot Expansion

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 29, 2024

After extensive renovation and upgrading, DNREC has reopened the Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp within the Assawoman Wildlife Area near Bethany Beach.




DNREC, Center for Inland Bays to Partner on ‘Water Family Fest’ and Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2024

DNREC and the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) are partnering again to host Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale at James Farm Ecological Preserve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 4. James Farm is located at 30048 Cedar Neck Road, Ocean View, Del. Since 2019, Water Family Fest highlights the work done by DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship and CIB toward benefiting Delaware’s natural resources and environment – including managing and monitoring wetlands, improving water quality, and overseeing, protecting and enhancing recreational shorelines.




Charter School of Wilmington Wins 2024 Delaware Envirothon Championship

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Charter School of Wilmington Team A won the 2024 Delaware Envirothon at Abbotts Mill Nature Center in Milford, the school’s 22nd win in the event’s 28-year history, an unbroken winning streak in the Envirothon competition since 2002, the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts announced.