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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Governor Will Nominate Experienced Environmental Leader to Cabinet Post

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Governor Jack Markell announced he will nominate Deputy Secretary David Small to be Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).




DNREC Secretary O’Mara Recruited to Lead National Wildlife Federation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Secretary Collin O’Mara will conclude a five and a half year tenure leading Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in July, after the completion of the Delaware General Assembly Session, when he will become President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).




Delaware ranked No. 4 among Bicycle Friendly States

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Kicking off National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its latest ranking of Bicycle Friendly States. In the seventh annual assessment, Delaware ranked No. 4 nationally, while placing No. 1 in the East and receiving 55.7 points out of 100.




Federal and state officials, conservation partners celebrate two $1M grants benefitting Delaware’s Bayshore and beyond

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2014

Among the lush fields and tidal marshland of Delaware’s Bayshore east of Dover, Delaware officials and conservation partners were joined by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Deputy Director Steve Guertin to celebrate the purchase, protection and conservation of the Vance Morris Tract – nearly 750 acres of key coastal Bayshore lands bordering the Ted Harvey Conservation Area.




Heels & Wheels: Delaware Walk & Bike Summit

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 21, 2014

For the first time ever, recreational trail users and active trail transportation commuters are gathering together for the Heels and Wheels Delaware Walk & Bike Summit 2014.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Governor Will Nominate Experienced Environmental Leader to Cabinet Post

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Governor Jack Markell announced he will nominate Deputy Secretary David Small to be Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).




DNREC Secretary O’Mara Recruited to Lead National Wildlife Federation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Secretary Collin O’Mara will conclude a five and a half year tenure leading Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in July, after the completion of the Delaware General Assembly Session, when he will become President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).




Delaware ranked No. 4 among Bicycle Friendly States

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Kicking off National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its latest ranking of Bicycle Friendly States. In the seventh annual assessment, Delaware ranked No. 4 nationally, while placing No. 1 in the East and receiving 55.7 points out of 100.




Federal and state officials, conservation partners celebrate two $1M grants benefitting Delaware’s Bayshore and beyond

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2014

Among the lush fields and tidal marshland of Delaware’s Bayshore east of Dover, Delaware officials and conservation partners were joined by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Deputy Director Steve Guertin to celebrate the purchase, protection and conservation of the Vance Morris Tract – nearly 750 acres of key coastal Bayshore lands bordering the Ted Harvey Conservation Area.




Heels & Wheels: Delaware Walk & Bike Summit

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 21, 2014

For the first time ever, recreational trail users and active trail transportation commuters are gathering together for the Heels and Wheels Delaware Walk & Bike Summit 2014.