DNREC Introduces Paddle Quest as Statewide Summer Kayak, Paddleboat and Canoe Challenge
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Delaware State Parks unveiled new ways to explore the state’s waterways with a Paddle Quest challenge and self-service and traditional kayak and paddleboard rentals.
Red Knot Numbers Increase on Delaware’s Bayshore During Spring Migration
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 27, 2026
Red knot numbers along Delaware’s Bayshore increased this spring after several seasons of decline, and the birds stayed longer than recent years and gained weight at or above expected rates.
Brandywine Zoo Adds Year-round Mixed Species Exhibit
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Hidden Falls at Brandywine Zoo will feature indoor and outdoor exhibit space for five species in danger of losing their habitats in the wild.
Governor Meyer Signs Bipartisan Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov GOVERNOR MEYER SIGNS BIPARTISAN FRESHWATER WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today signed Senate Bill 9, establishing Delaware’s first comprehensive state program to protect freshwater wetlands now while creating a clearer and more predictable permitting process for landowners, farmers, and […]
DNREC Seeks Volunteers for 2026 Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 20, 2026
Volunteer registration is now open for the 39th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, set for Saturday, Sept. 19, at more than 40 sites statewide.
