DNREC Expects to Complete Channel Marking Projects for Major Boating Waters Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section expects to complete a channel marker installation project and maintenance activities on five major boating waters in Delaware’s Inland Bays ahead of the Memorial Day weekend so Delaware boaters can enjoy the traditional start of their season.
DNREC Releases 2026-2030 Delaware Wetland Program Plan
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2026
DNREC has released a five-year Delaware Wetland Program Plan as a guide for identifying wetland research, education, management and conservation needs within the state – the plan outlines a vision to achieve an increase in wetland acreage and improve wetland conditions to support the wealth of services and functions wetlands provide.
DNREC-Sponsored Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale to be Held on Saturday, May 2
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Delaware DNREC and the Center for the Inland Bays host the Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale, a family-friendly and free admission event at James Farm Ecological Preserve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 2.
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.
