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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Hearns Pond dam and boat ramp now closed for up to a year while replacement structures are built

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

The Hearns Pond dam and boat ramp, located north of Seaford, are now closed and will remain closed for up to one year while a replacement dam and ramp are built.




Deadline extended to June 30 to nominate a student for 2016 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

The deadline has been extended for nominations of deserving students for the 2016 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 6-12

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 17, 2016

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1772 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between June 6-12, including 244 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces results from 30th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

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

DNREC announces the winners of the 30th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament.




Renovations and new amenities transform Lums Pond State Park campground

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has added key infrastructural improvements and amenities to Lums Pond State Park, designed to draw new campers to the only campground in New Castle County.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Hearns Pond dam and boat ramp now closed for up to a year while replacement structures are built

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

The Hearns Pond dam and boat ramp, located north of Seaford, are now closed and will remain closed for up to one year while a replacement dam and ramp are built.




Deadline extended to June 30 to nominate a student for 2016 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

The deadline has been extended for nominations of deserving students for the 2016 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 6-12

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 17, 2016

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1772 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between June 6-12, including 244 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces results from 30th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

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

DNREC announces the winners of the 30th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament.




Renovations and new amenities transform Lums Pond State Park campground

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has added key infrastructural improvements and amenities to Lums Pond State Park, designed to draw new campers to the only campground in New Castle County.