DNREC Sets New Recreational Possession Limit for Spot Fish
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
DNREC has established a daily recreational possession limit of 50 for spot fish to keep Delaware in compliance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Fishery Management Plan for Spot.
Delaware Drivers Urged to Take Extra Caution Now to Avoid Deer Collisions
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 6, 2025
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Delaware State Police (DSP) urge motorists to start safe driving habits now, before deer activity peaks later this fall.
Registration for the 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference is Now Open
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has opened registration for the 11th Delaware Wetlands Conference. The large, professional event will be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Wed., Jan. 28, 2026, in Wilmington.
DNREC Launches New Online Tracking Tool Enabling Easier Access to Permit Information
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Featured Video | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
DNREC now offers homeowners, contractors and the public an easier way to access information about several environmental permits. New interactive dashboards from the DNREC Division of Water will enable users to check the status of applications, view their place in the review queue and retrieve issued permit documents.
Volunteers Remove Over 5,000 Pounds of Trash from Delaware Beaches
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 29, 2025
Volunteers across Delaware joined together on Sept. 13 for the 38th annual Coastal Cleanup organized by DNREC. Individuals, families and community groups came out to more than 45 sites – from Fenwick Island to Battery Park – and removed 5,121 pounds of trash from shorelines, wetland and waterways. More than 950 volunteers of all ages signed up for the three-hour event.
