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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Police partnership key to reopening historic pavilion at Redden State Forest

Delaware State Police | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Forest Service | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2018

A partnership with the Delaware State Police and the Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police is helping the Delaware Forest Service reopen its historic picnic pavilion at Redden State Forest that was closed in early 2017 due to persistent illegal activity. The parking lot and rest area – popular with hikers and horseback riders – now features bright lighting, 24-hour video surveillance, and regular patrols by both marked and undercover law enforcement personnel. Along with these enhanced security measures, new signage reminds visitors that the site is closed from dusk to dawn.




DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife asking public to report dumping, vandalism at Nanticoke Wildlife Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife needs help from the public to stop dumping and vandalism at the Robert L. Graham Nanticoke Wildlife Area near Laurel, notably at an unpaved crossroad connecting Phillips Landing Road with Sharptown Road.




DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s Brandywine Zoo to close on Tuesday, June 26, for fallen tree removal

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

The Brandywine Zoo will be closed on Tuesday, June 26, while a fallen tree is removed.




DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s “First Saturday in the First State” to feature patriotic traditions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Kent County | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park will explore Patriotic Traditions as its theme for its monthly “First Saturday in the First State” in July.




Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish June 26 meeting canceled

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 22, 2018

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 26 has been canceled.

The next scheduled meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, in DNREC’s R&R Building Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Police partnership key to reopening historic pavilion at Redden State Forest

Delaware State Police | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Forest Service | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2018

A partnership with the Delaware State Police and the Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police is helping the Delaware Forest Service reopen its historic picnic pavilion at Redden State Forest that was closed in early 2017 due to persistent illegal activity. The parking lot and rest area – popular with hikers and horseback riders – now features bright lighting, 24-hour video surveillance, and regular patrols by both marked and undercover law enforcement personnel. Along with these enhanced security measures, new signage reminds visitors that the site is closed from dusk to dawn.




DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife asking public to report dumping, vandalism at Nanticoke Wildlife Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife needs help from the public to stop dumping and vandalism at the Robert L. Graham Nanticoke Wildlife Area near Laurel, notably at an unpaved crossroad connecting Phillips Landing Road with Sharptown Road.




DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s Brandywine Zoo to close on Tuesday, June 26, for fallen tree removal

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

The Brandywine Zoo will be closed on Tuesday, June 26, while a fallen tree is removed.




DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s “First Saturday in the First State” to feature patriotic traditions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Kent County | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park will explore Patriotic Traditions as its theme for its monthly “First Saturday in the First State” in July.




Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish June 26 meeting canceled

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 22, 2018

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 26 has been canceled.

The next scheduled meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, in DNREC’s R&R Building Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.