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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC and Kent Conservation District Offer Grants for Septic Tank Pump Outs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 9, 2023

DNREC and Kent Conservation District announce grants are available for homeowners in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Kent County who wish to have their residential septic tanks pumped out for routine maintenance.




First 2023 Delaware Evidence of West Nile Virus Detected in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 8, 2023

West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware the first time for 2023 in a sentinel chicken, DNREC announced today.




DNREC’s Brandywine Zoo Welcomes Baby Pudu

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 4, 2023

 Clover, a southern pudu brought to the Brandywine Zoo as part of an AZA Species Survival Plan, recently gave birth to a male baby pudu.




Millsboro Wastewater Spill Closes Indian River Bay to Recreational Bivalve Shellfish Harvest Through Aug. 24

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has declared an emergency closure for recreational clamming and mussel harvest in Indian River Bay until Aug. 24.




Young Environmentalists, Youth Anglers Honored at Delaware State Fair

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 27, 2023

Three Delaware students from schools across the state were recognized with Young Environmentalists of the Year Awards.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC and Kent Conservation District Offer Grants for Septic Tank Pump Outs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 9, 2023

DNREC and Kent Conservation District announce grants are available for homeowners in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Kent County who wish to have their residential septic tanks pumped out for routine maintenance.




First 2023 Delaware Evidence of West Nile Virus Detected in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 8, 2023

West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware the first time for 2023 in a sentinel chicken, DNREC announced today.




DNREC’s Brandywine Zoo Welcomes Baby Pudu

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 4, 2023

 Clover, a southern pudu brought to the Brandywine Zoo as part of an AZA Species Survival Plan, recently gave birth to a male baby pudu.




Millsboro Wastewater Spill Closes Indian River Bay to Recreational Bivalve Shellfish Harvest Through Aug. 24

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has declared an emergency closure for recreational clamming and mussel harvest in Indian River Bay until Aug. 24.




Young Environmentalists, Youth Anglers Honored at Delaware State Fair

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 27, 2023

Three Delaware students from schools across the state were recognized with Young Environmentalists of the Year Awards.