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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Limited Open Burning of Brush, Branches and Limbs Allowed in Delaware Until May 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Community Affairs | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2023

DNREC reminds the public open burning of materials such as tree limbs, brush and branches is allowed until May 1 – when the state’s annual open burning ban takes effect and continues through Sept. 30.




DNREC to Present Living Shoreline Webinar on The Elizabeth River (Va.) Project April 26

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 17, 2023

The Elizabeth River Project and living shorelines in urban Virginia is the topic of a free webinar to be presented at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, by DNREC, in partnership with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.




Mud Mill Pond Boat Ramp Closure Extended Into July

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 14, 2023

The Mud Mill Pond boat ramp and adjacent ramp parking lot near Marydel in Kent County will remain closed into July due to construction activities.




Celebrate Earth Day with ‘Marsh Madness’ Salt Marsh Tours at DNREC Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2023

DNREC invites the public to celebrate Earth Day 2023 by touring a tidal salt marsh and discovering one of the most amazing ecosystems on earth.




Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol to Host Tryouts April 16 and 30, and May 7

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 6, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s new Beach Patrol Capt. Bailey Noel is actively recruiting lifeguards for the summer 2023 season. Tryouts will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Sundays, April 16 and 30, and May 7, at the Sussex Family YMCA in Rehoboth Beach. Lifeguards are sought for Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island state parks.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Limited Open Burning of Brush, Branches and Limbs Allowed in Delaware Until May 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Community Affairs | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2023

DNREC reminds the public open burning of materials such as tree limbs, brush and branches is allowed until May 1 – when the state’s annual open burning ban takes effect and continues through Sept. 30.




DNREC to Present Living Shoreline Webinar on The Elizabeth River (Va.) Project April 26

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 17, 2023

The Elizabeth River Project and living shorelines in urban Virginia is the topic of a free webinar to be presented at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, by DNREC, in partnership with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.




Mud Mill Pond Boat Ramp Closure Extended Into July

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 14, 2023

The Mud Mill Pond boat ramp and adjacent ramp parking lot near Marydel in Kent County will remain closed into July due to construction activities.




Celebrate Earth Day with ‘Marsh Madness’ Salt Marsh Tours at DNREC Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2023

DNREC invites the public to celebrate Earth Day 2023 by touring a tidal salt marsh and discovering one of the most amazing ecosystems on earth.




Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol to Host Tryouts April 16 and 30, and May 7

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 6, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s new Beach Patrol Capt. Bailey Noel is actively recruiting lifeguards for the summer 2023 season. Tryouts will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Sundays, April 16 and 30, and May 7, at the Sussex Family YMCA in Rehoboth Beach. Lifeguards are sought for Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island state parks.