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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Tuesday, July 31 in Dover to discuss deer seasons and Sunday deer hunting opportunities on public lands (Updated)

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, July 27, 2018

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will convene for a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, in the DNREC Auditorium, in Dover.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 16-22

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, July 27, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 2,989 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public between July 16-22, issuing 32 citations.




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 | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | 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.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Tuesday, July 31 in Dover to discuss deer seasons and Sunday deer hunting opportunities on public lands (Updated)

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, July 27, 2018

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will convene for a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, in the DNREC Auditorium, in Dover.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 16-22

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, July 27, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 2,989 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public between July 16-22, issuing 32 citations.




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 | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | 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.