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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC to Have One Ton of Plastic Bags Made into Benches

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 15, 2021

In honor of Earth Month, Gov. John Carney joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn Garvin on April 15 to tour the facility where Delaware State Parks will have 15 benches made from excess plastic bags. In 2020, the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation converted its plastic carry-in carry-out bags at […]




Most DNREC Boat Registration Services Available Online

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 14, 2021

As boating season gets underway, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds boaters that most boat registration services are online and accessible from the DNREC website.




Volunteers Needed to Participate in Christina River Watershed Cleanup in April

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 13, 2021

In recognition of Earth Day, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control joins the Christina Conservancy to encourage northern Delaware residents to get outside and safely clean up their communities. The Christina River Watershed Cleanup campaign is mobilizing volunteers throughout April to pick up trash in their own neighborhoods, on beaches and along waterways within northern New Castle County, from Brandywine Hundred south through Glasgow and Bear.




Test Your Climate Change Knowledge

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 12, 2021

The impacts of climate change are being felt around the world, but the effects look different depending on where you are.

Test your knowledge of climate change’s impacts in Delaware by taking a quick, interactive quiz developed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) as a way to recognize and celebrate Earth Day 2021.




DNREC to Issue Surf Fishing Permit Vouchers April 14

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 9, 2021

In response to the eighth modification to the COVID-19 emergency order, issued by Gov. John Carney on March 29, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will issue up to 1,000 additional one-year surf fishing permits for 2021, with a special voucher distribution Wednesday, April 14. Those who wish to purchase one of […]







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC to Have One Ton of Plastic Bags Made into Benches

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 15, 2021

In honor of Earth Month, Gov. John Carney joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn Garvin on April 15 to tour the facility where Delaware State Parks will have 15 benches made from excess plastic bags. In 2020, the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation converted its plastic carry-in carry-out bags at […]




Most DNREC Boat Registration Services Available Online

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 14, 2021

As boating season gets underway, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds boaters that most boat registration services are online and accessible from the DNREC website.




Volunteers Needed to Participate in Christina River Watershed Cleanup in April

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 13, 2021

In recognition of Earth Day, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control joins the Christina Conservancy to encourage northern Delaware residents to get outside and safely clean up their communities. The Christina River Watershed Cleanup campaign is mobilizing volunteers throughout April to pick up trash in their own neighborhoods, on beaches and along waterways within northern New Castle County, from Brandywine Hundred south through Glasgow and Bear.




Test Your Climate Change Knowledge

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 12, 2021

The impacts of climate change are being felt around the world, but the effects look different depending on where you are.

Test your knowledge of climate change’s impacts in Delaware by taking a quick, interactive quiz developed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) as a way to recognize and celebrate Earth Day 2021.




DNREC to Issue Surf Fishing Permit Vouchers April 14

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 9, 2021

In response to the eighth modification to the COVID-19 emergency order, issued by Gov. John Carney on March 29, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will issue up to 1,000 additional one-year surf fishing permits for 2021, with a special voucher distribution Wednesday, April 14. Those who wish to purchase one of […]