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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Motorists Urged to Watch Out for Deer Crossing Roadways

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021

Late October through November is prime time for increased white-tailed deer activity in Delaware, leading up to their peak mating season in mid-November. With more deer crossing roadways in the shorter days ahead, especially after the Nov. 7 change from daylight saving time back to Eastern Standard Time, motorists are urged to be on high alert to avoid collisions with these large animals.




Residents of Small Sussex Community Advised Not to Drink Water During Evaluation of Contaminant Near Advisory Level

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Saturday, October 23, 2021

DOVER (OCT. 23, 2021) – Out of an abundance of caution, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising residents of the Bethany Crest community near Millville to use bottled water for drinking and cooking while their water system is evaluated for a concentration of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that is near or at […]




Bancroft Bridge In Need of Substantial Repairs or Replacement After Damage From Flood

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021

The Bancroft Bridge in Alapocas Run State Park sustained extensive damage from flooding during the remnant of Hurricane Ida and will need to be substantially repaired or possibly replaced, meaning it will be closed indefinitely.




Piping Plovers Experience Poor Nest Productivity Year in Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2021

Beach-nesting piping plovers experienced poor nest productivity on their breeding grounds in Delaware during 2021, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today in summarizing the rare shorebird species’ nesting success within the state.




Trout Stocked in White Clay Creek to Provide Fall Fishing Opportunities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Rainbow trout were stocked in White Clay Creek today to provide anglers the opportunity to fish for trout in the fall and winter, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Motorists Urged to Watch Out for Deer Crossing Roadways

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021

Late October through November is prime time for increased white-tailed deer activity in Delaware, leading up to their peak mating season in mid-November. With more deer crossing roadways in the shorter days ahead, especially after the Nov. 7 change from daylight saving time back to Eastern Standard Time, motorists are urged to be on high alert to avoid collisions with these large animals.




Residents of Small Sussex Community Advised Not to Drink Water During Evaluation of Contaminant Near Advisory Level

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Saturday, October 23, 2021

DOVER (OCT. 23, 2021) – Out of an abundance of caution, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising residents of the Bethany Crest community near Millville to use bottled water for drinking and cooking while their water system is evaluated for a concentration of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that is near or at […]




Bancroft Bridge In Need of Substantial Repairs or Replacement After Damage From Flood

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021

The Bancroft Bridge in Alapocas Run State Park sustained extensive damage from flooding during the remnant of Hurricane Ida and will need to be substantially repaired or possibly replaced, meaning it will be closed indefinitely.




Piping Plovers Experience Poor Nest Productivity Year in Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2021

Beach-nesting piping plovers experienced poor nest productivity on their breeding grounds in Delaware during 2021, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today in summarizing the rare shorebird species’ nesting success within the state.




Trout Stocked in White Clay Creek to Provide Fall Fishing Opportunities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Rainbow trout were stocked in White Clay Creek today to provide anglers the opportunity to fish for trout in the fall and winter, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced.