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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


After downstate accident, Delaware hunters reminded to observe safe gun handling, hunting practices

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Following a recent incident in which a hunter accidentally shot himself in the foot with a muzzleloader before starting to deer hunt, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police and the Delaware Hunter Education Program remind hunters to observe safe gun handling and hunting practices before, during and after they have gone afield in pursuit of game animals.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 7, 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 Sept. 26-Oct. 2 made 1,226 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 24 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Officers responded to 39 complaints and issued 21 citations.



DNREC Division of Energy & Climate to launch revamped Clean Transportation Incentive Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 4, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate today announced an extension of its popular Clean Transportation Incentive Program in response to Delawareans’ rising demand for cleaner fuel and electric vehicles. The current program will expire Oct. 31. Changes to the program – including updated rebate amounts and modified requirements – will apply to cars and equipment purchased on or after Nov. 1, 2016.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 19-25

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 30, 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 Sept. 19-25 made 2,568 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 117 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.



Ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the newly-restored Sugar Bowl Pavilion in Wilmington’s Brandywine Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, September 30, 2016

Officials from DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Wilmington Parks invite the public to join in the grand opening of the newly restored Sugar Bowl Pavilion. The iconic architectural feature is located in Brandywine Park. The park is one of six that make up Wilmington State Parks, managed by Delaware State Parks.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

After downstate accident, Delaware hunters reminded to observe safe gun handling, hunting practices

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Following a recent incident in which a hunter accidentally shot himself in the foot with a muzzleloader before starting to deer hunt, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police and the Delaware Hunter Education Program remind hunters to observe safe gun handling and hunting practices before, during and after they have gone afield in pursuit of game animals.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 7, 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 Sept. 26-Oct. 2 made 1,226 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 24 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Officers responded to 39 complaints and issued 21 citations.



DNREC Division of Energy & Climate to launch revamped Clean Transportation Incentive Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 4, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate today announced an extension of its popular Clean Transportation Incentive Program in response to Delawareans’ rising demand for cleaner fuel and electric vehicles. The current program will expire Oct. 31. Changes to the program – including updated rebate amounts and modified requirements – will apply to cars and equipment purchased on or after Nov. 1, 2016.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 19-25

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 30, 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 Sept. 19-25 made 2,568 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 117 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.



Ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the newly-restored Sugar Bowl Pavilion in Wilmington’s Brandywine Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, September 30, 2016

Officials from DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Wilmington Parks invite the public to join in the grand opening of the newly restored Sugar Bowl Pavilion. The iconic architectural feature is located in Brandywine Park. The park is one of six that make up Wilmington State Parks, managed by Delaware State Parks.