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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Opening of trails along C&D Canal celebrated by Delaware, Maryland officials

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

The grand opening of recreational trails along the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal was celebrated by Delaware and Maryland officials who included Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Col. Michael Bliss, USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan, DNREC Secretary David Small, DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Delaware State Senator Nicole Poore, Delaware City Mayor Stanley Green and Chesapeake City Mayor Dean Geracimos. They were joined by other officials, scores of trails partners and enthusiasts, and special guest, former Delaware Governor and Congressman Michael N. Castle.



DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate offers winter energy-saving checklist with activities for families

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

Beat cabin fever over the long holiday weekend and throughout the winter by participating in the Division of Energy & Climate’s Snuggle up and Save Winter Energy-Saving Checklist.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 2-8

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 2-8 made 1026 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 31 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 34 citations.



State of Delaware releases 2016 progress report on climate change and steps forward

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

The State of Delaware this week released Climate Action in Delaware: 2016 Progress Report, highlighting the state’s progress toward meeting the challenges of climate change and outlining steps forward, DNREC announced today.



Jan. 31 deadline approaching for DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual hunting photo contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

DOVER – The Jan. 31 deadline is fast approaching to enter your best outdoor photography in the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual Delaware Hunting Photo Contest. The winning photo will be featured on the cover or inside of the 2017/2018 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide. A judging panel comprised of DNREC staff will […]






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Opening of trails along C&D Canal celebrated by Delaware, Maryland officials

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

The grand opening of recreational trails along the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal was celebrated by Delaware and Maryland officials who included Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Col. Michael Bliss, USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan, DNREC Secretary David Small, DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Delaware State Senator Nicole Poore, Delaware City Mayor Stanley Green and Chesapeake City Mayor Dean Geracimos. They were joined by other officials, scores of trails partners and enthusiasts, and special guest, former Delaware Governor and Congressman Michael N. Castle.



DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate offers winter energy-saving checklist with activities for families

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

Beat cabin fever over the long holiday weekend and throughout the winter by participating in the Division of Energy & Climate’s Snuggle up and Save Winter Energy-Saving Checklist.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 2-8

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 2-8 made 1026 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 31 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 34 citations.



State of Delaware releases 2016 progress report on climate change and steps forward

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

The State of Delaware this week released Climate Action in Delaware: 2016 Progress Report, highlighting the state’s progress toward meeting the challenges of climate change and outlining steps forward, DNREC announced today.



Jan. 31 deadline approaching for DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual hunting photo contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

DOVER – The Jan. 31 deadline is fast approaching to enter your best outdoor photography in the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual Delaware Hunting Photo Contest. The winning photo will be featured on the cover or inside of the 2017/2018 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide. A judging panel comprised of DNREC staff will […]