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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Governor Carney joins DNREC Secretary Garvin in presenting DNREC Awards at Delaware State Fair ceremony

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2018

HARRINGTON – Today at the Delaware State Fair, Governor John Carney and Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin honored 31 Delawareans and groups of all ages for their environmental leadership, innovation and dedication. “This afternoon, we recognized a broad cross section of Delawareans who contribute to the conservation of our natural resources and the stewardship of our environment,” said Secretary Garvin. “We congratulate these volunteers, organizers, photographers, and anglers – conservationists and environmentalists all – for their work that brought us here today, and look forward to their future contributions.”



Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area closed for emergency repairs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2018

A portion of the Mike Castle Trail east of the Biddles Point trailhead on the C&D Canal Conservation Area has been closed effective immediately due to a large sinkhole opening along the trail as a result of the recent heavy rains.



DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s First Saturday invites visitors to explore science

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2018

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park will feature “Science Exploration” as the theme August 4 for the First State Heritage Park’s monthly “First Saturday in the First State,” with a variety of free events and activities.



Fifth Annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta, co-sponsored by DNREC’s Reclaim Our River program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2018

The fifth annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta will cast off Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park, 26 North Market Street, Blades, DE 19973. Sign-in and registration begin at 11 a.m., with judging of boats’ appearances at noon, and races starting at 12:30 p.m.



DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to hold Aug. 1 open house on roads and trails for White Clay Creek State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, July 23, 2018

The third of four open houses to gather public input on creating a master plan for the future of White Clay Creek State Park in Newark will be held 4-7 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 1, at Deerfield, in Newark.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Governor Carney joins DNREC Secretary Garvin in presenting DNREC Awards at Delaware State Fair ceremony

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2018

HARRINGTON – Today at the Delaware State Fair, Governor John Carney and Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin honored 31 Delawareans and groups of all ages for their environmental leadership, innovation and dedication. “This afternoon, we recognized a broad cross section of Delawareans who contribute to the conservation of our natural resources and the stewardship of our environment,” said Secretary Garvin. “We congratulate these volunteers, organizers, photographers, and anglers – conservationists and environmentalists all – for their work that brought us here today, and look forward to their future contributions.”



Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area closed for emergency repairs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2018

A portion of the Mike Castle Trail east of the Biddles Point trailhead on the C&D Canal Conservation Area has been closed effective immediately due to a large sinkhole opening along the trail as a result of the recent heavy rains.



DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s First Saturday invites visitors to explore science

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2018

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park will feature “Science Exploration” as the theme August 4 for the First State Heritage Park’s monthly “First Saturday in the First State,” with a variety of free events and activities.



Fifth Annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta, co-sponsored by DNREC’s Reclaim Our River program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2018

The fifth annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta will cast off Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park, 26 North Market Street, Blades, DE 19973. Sign-in and registration begin at 11 a.m., with judging of boats’ appearances at noon, and races starting at 12:30 p.m.



DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to hold Aug. 1 open house on roads and trails for White Clay Creek State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, July 23, 2018

The third of four open houses to gather public input on creating a master plan for the future of White Clay Creek State Park in Newark will be held 4-7 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 1, at Deerfield, in Newark.