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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Governor’s 2019 Agricultural and Urban Conservation Award winners honored today

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village was the setting for today’s annual Governor’s Agricultural and Urban Conservation Awards.




New video series on DNREC YouTube Channel shows how to repurpose common recyclable plastic items for new uses

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Monday, April 29, 2019

Got any empty plastic containers waiting to be recycled? A new series of quick, fun videos show you some clever ways to reuse and repurpose these items.




DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation acquires two properties expanding Auburn Valley State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced that it has acquired 86 acres of land in Yorklyn to expand the recently-created Auburn Valley State Park.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: April 15-21

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2019

DOVER – 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 April 15-21 made 2,569 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 23 citations. Officers responded to 55 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. A Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.




DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin joins schoolchildren to celebrate Arbor Day at Bellevue State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2019

DNREC Secretary Garvin joined schoolchildren and members of the Friends of Bellevue State Park in planting a tree to celebrate Arbor Day at the park.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Governor’s 2019 Agricultural and Urban Conservation Award winners honored today

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village was the setting for today’s annual Governor’s Agricultural and Urban Conservation Awards.




New video series on DNREC YouTube Channel shows how to repurpose common recyclable plastic items for new uses

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Monday, April 29, 2019

Got any empty plastic containers waiting to be recycled? A new series of quick, fun videos show you some clever ways to reuse and repurpose these items.




DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation acquires two properties expanding Auburn Valley State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced that it has acquired 86 acres of land in Yorklyn to expand the recently-created Auburn Valley State Park.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: April 15-21

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2019

DOVER – 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 April 15-21 made 2,569 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 23 citations. Officers responded to 55 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. A Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.




DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin joins schoolchildren to celebrate Arbor Day at Bellevue State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2019

DNREC Secretary Garvin joined schoolchildren and members of the Friends of Bellevue State Park in planting a tree to celebrate Arbor Day at the park.