DNREC, DPH Call for Heightened Tick Awareness in Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 2026
As Delawareans spend more time outdoors this spring and summer, DNREC and the Division of Public Health are reminding residents to take simple steps to avoid tick bites and reduce the risk of tick-borne illness. Of particular concern with ticks now active year-round in the state are the blacklegged tick, lone star tick and American dog tick.
Fort Delaware Debuts Fort Fest for 75th Anniversary
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control launched Fort Fest on April 25-26, including the dedication of a historic marker and an inaugural 5K run around Pea Patch Island.
Odessa High School FFA and Agriscience Team Wins 2026 Delaware Envirothon Championship Second Year in a Row
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Odessa High School celebrated earning first place for the second straight year in the 2026 Delaware Envirothon Championship today, held at Sussex Academy. Held for a milestone 30 years in the First State, Envirothon is an education competition sponsored by the DNREC, open to high school students statewide.
40th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament Set for Saturday, June 6
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Families are invited to bring their kids out to try casting a line for a big fish in three of the First State’s freshwater public ponds when the Delaware Natural Resources Police hosts its 40th annual Youth Fishing Tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 6 Blockhouse Pond in Sussex County, the Akridge Scout Reservation Pond in Kent County and Lums Pond in New Castle County.
Delaware Confirms State’s First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wild White-tailed Deer
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Delaware has confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, in a wild white-tailed deer in Sussex County, with a second deer testing presumptive positive. While there is no evidence that CWD infects humans, DNREC is taking action and asking hunters and residents to follow precautions to help slow the spread.
