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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Delaware Wetlands Conference Returns in 2024 – Registration Now Open

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 2, 2023

Registration is now open for the 10th Delaware Wetlands Conference to be held Feb. 6 and 7, 2024 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.




Delaware Natural Resources Police Kick Off Holiday Toy Drive

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The Delaware Natural Resources Police will begin collecting toys on Friday, Nov. 3. for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.




Increasing Energy Efficiency Reduces Costs to Homeowners

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy | News | Office of the Secretary | Date Posted: Monday, October 30, 2023

Oct. 30 is National Weatherization Day, with Gov. John Carney also proclaiming the date as Weatherization Day in Delaware. While all homeowners can benefit from a more energy-efficient home, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps lower income families who might not otherwise be able to afford needed improvements.




Scotton Landing Boat Ramp to Close for Reconstruction

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 30, 2023

The Scotton Landing boat ramp and fishing pier on the St. Jones River will be closed starting Nov. 7 while DNREC reconstructs the facility with a new ramp and courtesy expected to be in use spring 2024.




Impoundment Dike Repairs Likely to Mean Partial Closures of Little Creek Wildlife Area During Early Waterfowl Season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2023

DNREC announced that partial closures of the Little Creek Wildlife Area east of Dover are a likely occurrence as emergency repairs are made to the breached exterior dike at the area’s West Impoundment.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Delaware Wetlands Conference Returns in 2024 – Registration Now Open

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 2, 2023

Registration is now open for the 10th Delaware Wetlands Conference to be held Feb. 6 and 7, 2024 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.




Delaware Natural Resources Police Kick Off Holiday Toy Drive

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The Delaware Natural Resources Police will begin collecting toys on Friday, Nov. 3. for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.




Increasing Energy Efficiency Reduces Costs to Homeowners

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy | News | Office of the Secretary | Date Posted: Monday, October 30, 2023

Oct. 30 is National Weatherization Day, with Gov. John Carney also proclaiming the date as Weatherization Day in Delaware. While all homeowners can benefit from a more energy-efficient home, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps lower income families who might not otherwise be able to afford needed improvements.




Scotton Landing Boat Ramp to Close for Reconstruction

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 30, 2023

The Scotton Landing boat ramp and fishing pier on the St. Jones River will be closed starting Nov. 7 while DNREC reconstructs the facility with a new ramp and courtesy expected to be in use spring 2024.




Impoundment Dike Repairs Likely to Mean Partial Closures of Little Creek Wildlife Area During Early Waterfowl Season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2023

DNREC announced that partial closures of the Little Creek Wildlife Area east of Dover are a likely occurrence as emergency repairs are made to the breached exterior dike at the area’s West Impoundment.