Public invited to vote online through June 9 for best artwork in DNREC-sponsored rain barrel contests
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017
The public’s art appreciation is sought in voting for favorite entries now online in the 2017 artistic rain barrel contest sponsored by DNREC’s Watershed Assessment and Management Section within the Division of Watershed Stewardship.
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 22-28
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017
Natural Resources Police officers made 3,335 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 620 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks between May 22-28.
Progress on revitalization of former NVF site in Yorklyn to be showcased during Yorklyn Day festival
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017
Revitalization milestones will be on display from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 4, during the first Yorklyn Day festival at the former NVF manufacturing site in Yorklyn. The event will highlight site remediation – including toxics removal and flood mitigation – along with new trails and amenities, and plans for continued redevelopment.
DNREC seeks Delaware students who make a difference in the environment for 2017 Young Environmentalist Awards
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Thursday, June 1, 2017
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is encouraging teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders and others whom a youth’s efforts might have impressed to nominate these students for the 2017 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.
Anglers invited to fish for free in Delaware waters June 3 and 4
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017
To celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, June 3-11, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife invites you to fish, crab and clam in any Delaware waters by offering free fishing days on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4. On these two days, anyone, out-of-staters included, may fish the state’s waters without a fishing license.
