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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation to hold Thursday, April 19 open house in Lewes to review Cape Henlopen State Park Trail Concept Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will host a public open house April 19 to review the Cape Henlopen State Park Trail Concept Plan. The open house will be held 4-7 p.m., Thursday, April 19, at the DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Services facility, 901 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958.




Two of DNREC’s Delaware State Parks Announce Closures

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, April 9, 2018

Delaware State Parks has announced closures of facilities at Cape Henlopen State Park and at Holts Landing State Park.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 26-April 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, April 6, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between March 26-April 1 made 1,244 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, issuing 14 citations. Officers responded to 33 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




DNREC seeks Delaware students who make a difference in the environment for 2018 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Thursday, April 5, 2018

DNREC encourages teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders, and others to nominate students for the 2018 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. Nominations must be based on actions or projects which have taken place between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.




Governor Carney Urges U.S. EPA to Reconsider Rollback of Vehicle Emission Standards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Rollback is detrimental to Delaware’s environment, economy and public health, Governor says WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider the agency’s planned revision of Light Duty Vehicle Standards for auto emissions because of adverse environmental, economic and health impacts for Delaware. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt […]







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation to hold Thursday, April 19 open house in Lewes to review Cape Henlopen State Park Trail Concept Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will host a public open house April 19 to review the Cape Henlopen State Park Trail Concept Plan. The open house will be held 4-7 p.m., Thursday, April 19, at the DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Services facility, 901 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958.




Two of DNREC’s Delaware State Parks Announce Closures

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, April 9, 2018

Delaware State Parks has announced closures of facilities at Cape Henlopen State Park and at Holts Landing State Park.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 26-April 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, April 6, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between March 26-April 1 made 1,244 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, issuing 14 citations. Officers responded to 33 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




DNREC seeks Delaware students who make a difference in the environment for 2018 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Thursday, April 5, 2018

DNREC encourages teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders, and others to nominate students for the 2018 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. Nominations must be based on actions or projects which have taken place between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.




Governor Carney Urges U.S. EPA to Reconsider Rollback of Vehicle Emission Standards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Rollback is detrimental to Delaware’s environment, economy and public health, Governor says WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider the agency’s planned revision of Light Duty Vehicle Standards for auto emissions because of adverse environmental, economic and health impacts for Delaware. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt […]