DNREC Announces Leadership Changes
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Ritter, Cole and Boyle Named to Key Roles Secretary Greg Patterson today announced leadership appointments at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, naming three new officials to key roles to advance the Department’s mission and strengthen intergovernmental coordination and policy. Matthew Ritter has been named the director of DNREC Division of Parks […]
DNREC Nears Completion on First Part of Indian River Inlet Beach Nourishment Project
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 7, 2025
DNREC’s inaugural Field Trip Friday brought state and local leaders to the Indian River Inlet, where Secretary Greg Patterson highlighted progress on the beach nourishment project, which remains on schedule to strengthen coastal resilience before transitioning to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for its final phase.
Delaware Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Lottery Awards Record Number of Permits for Hunting State Wildlife Areas
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 3, 2025
DNREC’s 2025 lottery for State Wildlife Area Spring Turkey Season hunting permits held last month drew the largest applicant pool since the State’s first wild turkey lottery was held in 1991, with 544 permits – another record high number – available to hunters for the upcoming season.
YES! Summit Expands in 2025 as Governor, DNREC Officials Address Future Environmental Leaders
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Governor Matt Meyer will open the Youth Environmental Summit, sponsored by DNREC, on Feb. 28 at the Chase Center in Wilmington.
Governor’s Office Seeks Nominees for Delaware’s Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2025
The Office of Governor Matt Meyer is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s obligatory seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC). To be eligible for consideration as the Gov. Meyer’s nominee to the MAFMC seat by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), individuals must be Delaware residents and have relevant fisheries background, experience and the ability to serve as a council member, including travel to a number of fisheries management meetings annually.
