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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2022

DNREC wants the public to be aware that the best thing to do when encountering young wildlife of any species is to leave the animals alone




DNREC Names Two to Leadership Roles

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced changes today to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s leadership structure, selecting Steven Smailer as new director of DNREC’s Division of Water and naming Kim Siegel as chief of staff within DNREC’s Office of the Secretary.




With Delaware Bay Beach Nourishment Projects Complete, DNREC Now Works Toward Restoring Atlantic Coastline

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022

Having recently completed beach nourishment projects in five Delaware Bay beach communities, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today begins the next phase of restoring parts of Delaware’s coastline, including the beaches that experienced widespread erosion and damage from a May nor’easter.




Concord Pond to Be Treated for Invasive Aquatic Weed Hydrilla

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2022

With inland water temperatures rising and aquatic plants emerging, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will treat Concord Pond near Seaford beginning May 16 for the nuisance aquatic weed hydrilla.




DNREC To Update Vehicle Emission Testing Requirements

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today virtual workshops will be held by DNREC’s Division of Air Quality on Wednesday, May 25 to discuss updates to Delaware’s Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program for new on-road vehicles.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2022

DNREC wants the public to be aware that the best thing to do when encountering young wildlife of any species is to leave the animals alone




DNREC Names Two to Leadership Roles

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced changes today to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s leadership structure, selecting Steven Smailer as new director of DNREC’s Division of Water and naming Kim Siegel as chief of staff within DNREC’s Office of the Secretary.




With Delaware Bay Beach Nourishment Projects Complete, DNREC Now Works Toward Restoring Atlantic Coastline

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022

Having recently completed beach nourishment projects in five Delaware Bay beach communities, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today begins the next phase of restoring parts of Delaware’s coastline, including the beaches that experienced widespread erosion and damage from a May nor’easter.




Concord Pond to Be Treated for Invasive Aquatic Weed Hydrilla

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2022

With inland water temperatures rising and aquatic plants emerging, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will treat Concord Pond near Seaford beginning May 16 for the nuisance aquatic weed hydrilla.




DNREC To Update Vehicle Emission Testing Requirements

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today virtual workshops will be held by DNREC’s Division of Air Quality on Wednesday, May 25 to discuss updates to Delaware’s Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program for new on-road vehicles.