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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


State’s shellfish aquaculture program takes major step forward with new approval process for limited areas of cultivation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Water | Date Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has adopted a process for abbreviated review and approval of shellfish aquaculture leases by DNREC’s Division of Water following a comprehensive review conducted by the Division of Fish & Wildlife on a significantly-reduced number of acres than allowed for under state regulation, while also limiting operations in Little Assawoman Bay approved under the process to growing only hard clams.



2017 Division of Fish & Wildlife calendar available now, newly featuring sunrise/sunset times and hunting/fishing seasons

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is pleased to announce that its full-color 2017 calendar is available now, just in time for the New Year. Each month of the calendar depicts seasonal photographs of the division’s public wildlife and fishing areas and education facilities. New features in this year’s annual calendar include daily sunrise and sunset times and 2017 hunting and fishing season dates, as well as the usual monthly seasonal outdoor activity reminders and a convenient Division of Fish & Wildlife contact directory.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 5 – Dec. 11

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2016

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 Dec. 5-Dec. 11 made 2,432 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 99 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, resulting in the issuance of 266 citations.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife seeking great shots of Delaware hunters for 2016/17 photo contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2016

There’s still time to take that great hunting photograph while afield and enter the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s 2016/17 Delaware Hunting Photo Contest, with the Jan. 31, 2017 contest deadline a few weeks away.



Delaware State Parks launches Corporate Pass Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation is initiating the Corporate Pass Program to offer participating businesses discounted annual passes for employees and other benefits. The Corporate Pass Program gives employers a way to promote health and wellness in the workplace, while providing employees with a benefit they can feel good about.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

State’s shellfish aquaculture program takes major step forward with new approval process for limited areas of cultivation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Water | Date Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has adopted a process for abbreviated review and approval of shellfish aquaculture leases by DNREC’s Division of Water following a comprehensive review conducted by the Division of Fish & Wildlife on a significantly-reduced number of acres than allowed for under state regulation, while also limiting operations in Little Assawoman Bay approved under the process to growing only hard clams.



2017 Division of Fish & Wildlife calendar available now, newly featuring sunrise/sunset times and hunting/fishing seasons

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is pleased to announce that its full-color 2017 calendar is available now, just in time for the New Year. Each month of the calendar depicts seasonal photographs of the division’s public wildlife and fishing areas and education facilities. New features in this year’s annual calendar include daily sunrise and sunset times and 2017 hunting and fishing season dates, as well as the usual monthly seasonal outdoor activity reminders and a convenient Division of Fish & Wildlife contact directory.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 5 – Dec. 11

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2016

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 Dec. 5-Dec. 11 made 2,432 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 99 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, resulting in the issuance of 266 citations.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife seeking great shots of Delaware hunters for 2016/17 photo contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2016

There’s still time to take that great hunting photograph while afield and enter the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s 2016/17 Delaware Hunting Photo Contest, with the Jan. 31, 2017 contest deadline a few weeks away.



Delaware State Parks launches Corporate Pass Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation is initiating the Corporate Pass Program to offer participating businesses discounted annual passes for employees and other benefits. The Corporate Pass Program gives employers a way to promote health and wellness in the workplace, while providing employees with a benefit they can feel good about.