State’s First 2025 Detection of West Nile Virus Found in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 15, 2025
West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware for the first time for 2025 in sentinel chickens that help DNREC monitor the state for mosquito-borne illnesses. The DNREC Mosquito Control Section detected WNV at three different sentinel chicken flock locations in New Castle County sampled Aug. 11 and confirmed virus-positive two days later by the Division of Public Health laboratory
Kent County Levy Court Announces Agreement with DNREC to Improve Wastewater Infrastructure and Protect Water Quality
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025
DNREC and the Kent County Levy Court have signed a Conciliation Order by Consent that resolves past wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer overflow violations and requires the County to enhance wastewater infrastructure, improve operational reliability and safeguard Delaware’s waterways.
DNREC, USFWS and Tri-State Bird Rescue Collaborate to Rehab Adult Piping Plover
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
“Nomad,” an adult piping plover that had spent much of his migratory life on Delaware beaches, went further inland for rehabilitation recently at Tri-State Bird Rescue in Newark after sustaining an injury at Fowlers Beach on Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Through the efforts of DNREC, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Tri-State, Nomad made his way back to a healthy beach-nesting lifestyle upon his release in July at The Point on Cape Henlopen.
Volunteers Sought for 38th Delaware Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 13
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2025
Volunteer registration is now open for the 38th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, set for Saturday, Sept. 13, at more than 45 sites statewide. Hosted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, this popular annual event invites volunteers to help maintain the state’s beaches and waterways from 9 a.m. to noon.
DNREC Opens Applications for 2026 Community Environmental Project Fund Grants Through Aug. 31
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025
The DNREC Environmental Justice Office announced today it is accepting grant applications for the 2026 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) through Aug. 31, 2025. Proposed environmental and recreation projects can range from $5,000 to $50,000, and any community or non-profit 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, and preference is given in the CEPF grant selection process to projects in communities within 2 miles of an environmental violation.
