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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Delaware Brownfield Conference, Hosted by DNREC, to be Held Aug. 20 in Wilmington

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Environmental professionals, developers, municipal leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders are invited to register now for the Delaware Brownfield Conference on Thursday, Aug. 20. Early bird pricing ends June 30.




Gabriel Alfaro Reels in 10.1 Pounds of Fish to Win 40th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 8, 2026

Today, DNREC announced the Youth Fishing Tournament winners in all three counties, as well as this year’s overall champion, Gabriel Alfaro.




Governor Meyer Declares Statewide Drought Watch

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC).




DNREC Debuts New Larger Pool at Killens Pond Waterpark

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 22, 2026

Enjoy summer at the new, larger pool at the Killens Pond Waterpark with new spray features and lily pads or take a ride down one of four 54-foot slides.




Delaware Takes New Approach to Improve Breeding Success for Endangered Beach-Nesting Least Terns

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Least terns, a beach-nesting bird species historically found each summer along many of Delaware’s bay and Atlantic Ocean beaches, have faltered in recent years into their current listing as state-endangered – leading DNREC to take a new approach for giving the distinctive birds a lift into a better future







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Delaware Brownfield Conference, Hosted by DNREC, to be Held Aug. 20 in Wilmington

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Environmental professionals, developers, municipal leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders are invited to register now for the Delaware Brownfield Conference on Thursday, Aug. 20. Early bird pricing ends June 30.




Gabriel Alfaro Reels in 10.1 Pounds of Fish to Win 40th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 8, 2026

Today, DNREC announced the Youth Fishing Tournament winners in all three counties, as well as this year’s overall champion, Gabriel Alfaro.




Governor Meyer Declares Statewide Drought Watch

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC).




DNREC Debuts New Larger Pool at Killens Pond Waterpark

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 22, 2026

Enjoy summer at the new, larger pool at the Killens Pond Waterpark with new spray features and lily pads or take a ride down one of four 54-foot slides.




Delaware Takes New Approach to Improve Breeding Success for Endangered Beach-Nesting Least Terns

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Least terns, a beach-nesting bird species historically found each summer along many of Delaware’s bay and Atlantic Ocean beaches, have faltered in recent years into their current listing as state-endangered – leading DNREC to take a new approach for giving the distinctive birds a lift into a better future