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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC now accepting grant proposals for Delaware Chesapeake Bay watershed implementation projects

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting project proposals from state agencies, county and municipal governments, conservation districts, community organizations, homeowner organizations and not-for-profit organizations representing local government for water quality improvement projects within Delaware’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Milford woman on multiple drug charges

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Milford woman Sunday on multiple drug-related charges at the Division of Fish & Wildlife-managed Coursey Pond Fishing Area near Felton.



DNREC dedicates new playground at Trap Pond State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

DNREC officials today unveiled a new playground at Trap Pond State Park during a dedication ceremony also attended by state Senator Bryant Richardson, state Representative Timothy Dukes, Trap Pond Partners President Chase Cline, and a host of other local officials.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 3-9

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 14, 2018

DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept. 3-9 made 1,886 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 42 citations. Officers responded to 50 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.



Delaware Conservation Districts sponsor annual conservation poster contest, themed ‘Watersheds: Our Water, Our Home’

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Friday, September 14, 2018

DOVER – The Kent, New Castle, and Sussex Conservation Districts are now accepting entries for the districts’ annual conservation poster contest from K-12 students in public, charter, private, and home schools. Posters will be judged on the 2018 theme, “Watersheds: Our Water, Our Home,” in the following grade categories: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. First, second and third place winners in each category will receive a cash prize of $50, $25 and $15, respectively. State-level winning posters also will receive a cash award from the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts (DACD).






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC now accepting grant proposals for Delaware Chesapeake Bay watershed implementation projects

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting project proposals from state agencies, county and municipal governments, conservation districts, community organizations, homeowner organizations and not-for-profit organizations representing local government for water quality improvement projects within Delaware’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Milford woman on multiple drug charges

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Milford woman Sunday on multiple drug-related charges at the Division of Fish & Wildlife-managed Coursey Pond Fishing Area near Felton.



DNREC dedicates new playground at Trap Pond State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

DNREC officials today unveiled a new playground at Trap Pond State Park during a dedication ceremony also attended by state Senator Bryant Richardson, state Representative Timothy Dukes, Trap Pond Partners President Chase Cline, and a host of other local officials.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 3-9

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 14, 2018

DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept. 3-9 made 1,886 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 42 citations. Officers responded to 50 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.



Delaware Conservation Districts sponsor annual conservation poster contest, themed ‘Watersheds: Our Water, Our Home’

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Friday, September 14, 2018

DOVER – The Kent, New Castle, and Sussex Conservation Districts are now accepting entries for the districts’ annual conservation poster contest from K-12 students in public, charter, private, and home schools. Posters will be judged on the 2018 theme, “Watersheds: Our Water, Our Home,” in the following grade categories: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. First, second and third place winners in each category will receive a cash prize of $50, $25 and $15, respectively. State-level winning posters also will receive a cash award from the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts (DACD).