Delaware Survey Reveals Opportunities to Increase Awareness of PFAS
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 6, 2025
A new statewide survey from DNREC finds that while many Delawareans are still learning about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” a meaningful share of residents are aware of the issue and taking steps to reduce exposure.
DHSS, DNREC to Announce PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grants
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
DHSS and DNREC are launching a new grant opportunity to support community outreach and awareness about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), with the grant program funded through DHSS with Delaware PFAS Settlement Funds.
Enjoy Camping in Delaware State Parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 31, 2025
Fall is a great time for camping in Delaware State Parks, with options that include sites for tents, yurts, RVs or beach cottages and homes.
Delaware Natural Resources Police Gathering Toys for Tots Donations
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 27, 2025
Ahead of the giving season holidays, Delaware Natural Resources Police are again collecting donated toys for families in need this year in all three counties beginning Wednesday, Oct. 29. Donations of new and unwrapped toys will be distributed as gifts to children in communities statewide through the local branch of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
DNREC Reopens Bancroft Bridge, an Important Connector for Wilmington
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 24, 2025
The Bancroft Bridge, which links residents and visitors to Alapocas Run State Park, the Delaware Greenway system, and other historic, cultural and recreational opportunities in Wilmington, reopened after being closed since September 2021 due to remnants of Hurricane Ida.
