DNREC Announces Two New Superintendents for Delaware State Parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control named two new superintendents at Delaware State Parks, including Sean Cain at Cape Henlopen State Park and Jackie Kook at Alapocas/Wilmington State Parks.
Delaware’s 2025 Wildlife Action Plan Gets U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Approval
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
DNREC announced today that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has given formal approval to Delaware’s 2025 Wildlife Action Plan (DEWAP) for guiding conservation efforts for the state’s wildlife and their habitats through 2035.
DNREC to Conduct Statewide Assessment of Wastewater Infrastructure in Manufactured Home Communities
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
DNREC has begun a statewide assessment of wastewater and drinking water infrastructure conditions in Delaware’s manufactured home communities (MHCs), aiming to assist them with wastewater and water challenges that have arisen through no fault of residents. Many MHCs are located in underserved communities with systems believed to be outdated, poorly maintained or in various stages of disrepair.
Volunteers Sought to Join DNREC in Cleaning Up Concord Pond near Seaford for Earth Month
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, April 6, 2026
As part of an Earth Month celebration, DNREC is seeking volunteers to join this year’s cleanup event at Concord Pond, a popular fishing and boating destination near Seaford. Volunteers are asked to pre-register for the event to be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 11.
Delaware Releases Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern and First PFAS Implementation Plan
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Delaware DNREC, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health within the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS-DPH) and the Department of Agriculture (DDA) today announced the release of the 2026 Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and the 2026 PFAS Implementation Plan. Together, the two documents establish a coordinated, science-based approach to identifying, assessing and reducing risks from a broad class of chemicals that threaten Delaware’s environment, drinking water, food supply and public health.
