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.
Amid Hints of Spring, DNREC Reminds Delawareans of Yard Waste Options, Including Beneficial Reuse
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
As springtime approaches and lawn and garden cleanup begins, DNREC reminds Delaware residents that yard waste is banned from the state’s landfills. But there’s a more encouraging reminder when it comes to yard waste – when mulched or composted, it can become outstanding organic material that enhances beautification efforts for better lawns and gardens.
DHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
DHSS/Division of Public Health and DNREC are reopening a grant opportunity for community outreach and awareness about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), with a focus on underserved communities and historically industrial areas or areas impacted by PFAS contamination. Grant applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. EDT March 27. The outreach and awareness grant is funded through DHSS with Delaware PFAS Settlement Funds.
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.
Give Your Holiday Tree a Second Life at TreeCycle Jan. 10
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
DNREC is sponsoring the Delaware Center for Horticulture’s TreeCycle event again in 2026. TreeCycle, where holiday trees are turned into mulch and wood chips, is a family-friendly recycling event to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10.
