DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center to Offer ‘Life in the Bay’ Youth Seining Program
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 19, 2025
DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna has an outdoors family recreational treat on tap with the return of the popular summer seining program “Life in the Bay.” The program is geared toward children age 6 and older but also is beckoning adults who want to learn more about the fish species and other aquatic creatures that inhabit the Delaware Bay.
DNREC Reminds Anglers Reservations Are Required for Drive-On Surf Fishing Beaches Weekends and Holidays
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 16, 2025
DNREC reminds anglers wanting to try their luck at any of the seven Delaware State Parks’ multi-use beaches that surf fishing reservations are required during summer weekends and holidays. Reservations can be starting at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 20.
DOJ shuts down infamous “Animal House” property
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has shut down a property in Hartly, Delaware nicknamed “The Animal House” due to its reputation for criminal activity. The action follows an investigation into a stream of complaints ranging from illegal bonfires that introduced toxic fumes into the air, to the harboring of fugitives and drive by shootings. The property […]
Division of Visually Impaired Provides Sensitivity Training to Wilmington PD
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division for the Visually Impaired | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2025
WILMINGTON — The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI) partnered with the Wilmington Police Department to provide visual impairment sensitivity training to 60 officers on May 6 and 13 at police headquarters. The training was led by DVI-certified orientation and mobility therapist Heather Dougherty, with support from therapists […]
DNREC Announces New Superintendents at Four Delaware State Parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2025
DNREC has announced three new superintendents at Delaware State Parks: Robert Brokus at Bellevue and Fox Point State Parks in northern New Castle County; Kathleen Crane at Killens Pond State Park near Felton; and Mathew Smith at Brandywine Creek State Park just outside Wilmington.
