Beach Patrol Helps Earn National Title for Second Year
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Delaware State Beach Patrol helped bring home the national title for the Sussex County Lifesaving Association, with three men and three women among the top five scorers by gender, after a summer of dramatic rescues, medical emergencies and jellyfish.
New DNREC Survey: Most Delawareans Say Climate Change is a Serious Threat to Future Generations
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 25, 2025
A majority of Delawareans are concerned about climate change, believe it poses a serious threat to their communities and to future generations and think that more action is necessary to combat the issue.
Out-of-State Winners Chosen in Delaware Waterfowl and Trout Stamp Art Competitions
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 22, 2025
Gerald Putt of Boiling Springs, Pa. and Charles Wurst of Fort Wayne, Ind., have claimed blue ribbons in Delaware’s Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp art contests, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Mr. Putt’s painting of a Northern Shoveler will be featured on the 2026/27 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp. A painting of a brown trout by Wurst was awarded first place and will grace the 2026 Delaware Trout Stamp.
Delawareans Encouraged to Participate in Community Engagement Sessions for Climate Action Plan Update
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Delawareans are encouraged to share their suggestions and provide feedback on the next version of the state’s Climate Action Plan during community engagement sessions planned in each county in September.
Gov. Meyer Lifts Delaware Drought Watch After 10 Months
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 18, 2025
Acting on guidance from the State’s Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC) and the Governor’s Drought Response Committee, Governor Matt Meyer today lifted Delaware’s drought watch almost 10 months after it went into effect due to prolonged drought conditions brought on by low precipitation levels throughout the state in 2024.
