Registration for the 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference is Now Open
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has opened registration for the 11th Delaware Wetlands Conference. The large, professional event will be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Wed., Jan. 28, 2026, in Wilmington.
DNREC Accepting Community Water Quality Improvement Project Grant Proposals
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 25, 2025
DNREC encourages nonprofit groups, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds of up to $75,000 from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program.
DNREC Releases Updated Marsh Migration Model
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
A new DNREC a mapping study models and predicts the most suitable areas for Delaware’s tidal wetlands to migrate as the state experiences sea level rise as an impact of climate change. Marsh migration is the movement of tidal wetlands from their current habitat, away from rising sea levels toward higher and drier ground, to avoid being drowned.
DNREC to Begin Sand Bypass Testing July 14
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 11, 2025
Beach visitors at Delaware Seashore State Park must stay clear of designated areas around the Indian River Inlet starting Monday, July 14, as testing of the sand bypass system begins. Entering these active work zones during pumping operations is dangerous and strictly prohibited.
DNREC Soliciting Project Proposals for Surface Water Matching Planning Grants
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
DNREC is soliciting proposals from Delaware county and municipal governments, conservation districts, and estuary programs to receive matching grants for their surface water project planning. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025.
