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Black Bear in Newark Area Struck and Killed by Vehicle

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Delaware Natural Resources Police reports black bear was struck and killed by a vehicle in Newark, with DNREC biologists to conduct an examination of the bear.




DPH Cautions Public to Watch for Rabid Animals During Active Season

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

DOVER, DEL. (June 26, 2024) – With the weather warming up, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges the public to take precautions to avoid exposure to rabies and to be on the lookout for rabid animals during this active season. Rabies is endemic in Delaware, meaning it occurs regularly within the state’s wildlife populations. […]




Safe Harbor for Financial Institutions Serving Legal Cannabis Businesses

Featured Posts | Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

As Delaware readies for the upcoming launch of the state’s legal adult-use cannabis industry, state lawmakers approved legislation, proposed by State Treasurer Colleen Davis, providing protections for banks and other financial institutions that serve licensed marijuana businesses. Although marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, Delaware has joined many other states in legalizing it for […]




Deadline for Young Environmentalist Awards Nominations Extended to July 5

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Featured Posts | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 24, 2024

DNREC has extended the nomination deadline for its 2024 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. The new deadline is set for 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 5, giving the public an additional week to recognize outstanding young environmentalists in Delaware.




DNREC Invites Youngsters to Enjoy ‘Small Fry Adventures’ at Aquatic Resources Education Center

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife | Featured Posts | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 24, 2024

DNREC encourages families with children 4 to 7 to enjoy exciting “Small Fry Adventures,” a free program about tidal salt marsh and the critters that live there, being held this summer at the Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna.







  Category: Featured Posts

Black Bear in Newark Area Struck and Killed by Vehicle

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Delaware Natural Resources Police reports black bear was struck and killed by a vehicle in Newark, with DNREC biologists to conduct an examination of the bear.




DPH Cautions Public to Watch for Rabid Animals During Active Season

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

DOVER, DEL. (June 26, 2024) – With the weather warming up, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges the public to take precautions to avoid exposure to rabies and to be on the lookout for rabid animals during this active season. Rabies is endemic in Delaware, meaning it occurs regularly within the state’s wildlife populations. […]




Safe Harbor for Financial Institutions Serving Legal Cannabis Businesses

Featured Posts | Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

As Delaware readies for the upcoming launch of the state’s legal adult-use cannabis industry, state lawmakers approved legislation, proposed by State Treasurer Colleen Davis, providing protections for banks and other financial institutions that serve licensed marijuana businesses. Although marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, Delaware has joined many other states in legalizing it for […]




Deadline for Young Environmentalist Awards Nominations Extended to July 5

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Featured Posts | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 24, 2024

DNREC has extended the nomination deadline for its 2024 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. The new deadline is set for 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 5, giving the public an additional week to recognize outstanding young environmentalists in Delaware.




DNREC Invites Youngsters to Enjoy ‘Small Fry Adventures’ at Aquatic Resources Education Center

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife | Featured Posts | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 24, 2024

DNREC encourages families with children 4 to 7 to enjoy exciting “Small Fry Adventures,” a free program about tidal salt marsh and the critters that live there, being held this summer at the Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna.