DNREC to Accept Applications for 2027 Community Environmental Project Fund Grants Starting Aug. 1
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 31, 2026
The DNREC Environmental Justice Office will accept applications for the 2027 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) grants from Aug. 1 to 31. Proposed environmental and recreation projects can range from $5,000 to $50,000, and any community or nonprofit organization is eligible to apply for a CEPF grant. CEPF is funded by penalties assessed by DNREC for violations of the state’s environmental laws and regulations, including violations of air, water or hazardous material permits.
2026 DNREC Photo Contest Winners Unveiled
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Winners of the 2026 DNREC Photo Contest gathered at the Delaware State Fair today to be honored by Governor Matt Meyer and the DNREC Secretary, Greg Patterson.
DNREC to Host Introduction to Living Shorelines Training on Sept. 22 and 23
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
DNREC will host a two-day training event Tuesday Sept. 22 and Wednesday Sept. 23 for anyone interested in an introduction to the development process and components of living shorelines in Delaware. Presented in conjunction with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee, the in-person training event will be held at the DNREC Field Office on Pilottown Road in Lewes.
DNREC Introduces Paddle Quest as Statewide Summer Kayak, Paddleboat and Canoe Challenge
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Delaware State Parks unveiled new ways to explore the state’s waterways with a Paddle Quest challenge and self-service and traditional kayak and paddleboard rentals.
Red Knot Numbers Increase on Delaware’s Bayshore During Spring Migration
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 27, 2026
Red knot numbers along Delaware’s Bayshore increased this spring after several seasons of decline, and the birds stayed longer than recent years and gained weight at or above expected rates.
