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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Three broods of piping plover chicks spotted foraging on the Point at Cape Henlopen

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2016

Three broods of piping plover chicks are now foraging on the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, two on the bayside and one inside the dunes.




Delaware promoting Operation Dry Water June 24-26 to prevent boating under the influence and help save lives on the water

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

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announced Delaware’s active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education campaign aimed at preventing alcohol and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities, over the June 24-26 weekend.




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.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Three broods of piping plover chicks spotted foraging on the Point at Cape Henlopen

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2016

Three broods of piping plover chicks are now foraging on the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, two on the bayside and one inside the dunes.




Delaware promoting Operation Dry Water June 24-26 to prevent boating under the influence and help save lives on the water

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

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announced Delaware’s active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education campaign aimed at preventing alcohol and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities, over the June 24-26 weekend.




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.