DNREC Expands Paid Summer Internship Program for College Students and Recent Graduates
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Community Affairs | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
DNREC is again offering full-time, paid internships for college students and recent graduates. The internship program enters its third year with expanded opportunities in several areas. Up to 20 interns in various roles will be hired for positions that touch an array of environmental livelihoods, including: environmental finance, engineering and compliance, marketing communications, environmental research and education, community and volunteer engagement, water quality research and regulations, strategic planning, government administration, and data science and statistics.
DNREC Reminds Public: Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 23, 2026
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds residents and visitors not to sled or snowboard on coastal dunes to help protect wildlife habitat.
DNREC Closes Indian River Bay to Clamming and Mussels
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026
DNREC has temporarily closed Indian River Bay to clamming, mussel harvest and shellfish aquaculture as a public health precaution due to an ongoing sewage release, while Rehoboth Bay aquaculture oysters and the harvest of crabs, conch and finfish remain unaffected.
Delaware State Parks Holds Day of Service for 75th Anniversary
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Delaware State Parks is seeking volunteers to assist with the 75th Anniversary Day of Service to help clean up parks before the new season.
DuPont Nature Center to Showcase Environmental Art Throughout Season
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The DuPont Nature Center invites artists of all ages and abilities to submit original artwork for its inaugural Environmental Art Showcase beginning April 1.
