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Delaware Office of Highway Safety Increases DUI Patrols Ahead of the Super Bowl Weekend

News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Beginning February 9 and continuing through March 19, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is teaming up with local and State Police to increase high visibility DUI Patrols ahead of the Super Bowl Weekend and through St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This enforcement campaign aims to put a stop to impaired drivers on Delaware roadways and remind football fans everywhere that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.




AG Jennings Announces Leadership Changes At The DOJ

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday that A.J. Roop will serve as the DOJ’s next Chief of Staff. A seven-year veteran of the DOJ, Roop has served as State Prosecutor throughout AG Jennings’ term, leading the DOJ’s largest Division, maintaining the Department’s high conviction rate in gun cases, and guiding the Criminal Division through a […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 3, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days. Visit Governor Carney’s website to view the Public Health Emergency extension.




DNREC, DDA Celebrate World Wetlands Day with Agreement to Manage, Protect Delaware’s Unique Wetland Communities

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Department of Agriculture (DDA) Forest Service are to celebrate World Wetlands Day today, Thursday, Feb. 2, by signing a cooperative agreement to manage and protect unique wetland communities that occur on state-owned forest, park and wildlife lands.




Delaware State Parks Visitation Exceeds 8 Million for 2022

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2023

 The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation has seen a record number of park visitors for eight years in a row. Delaware State Parks’ growing popularity set another attendance record in 2022 by surpassing the 8 million visitors mark, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. While other state park systems […]







  Category: News

Delaware Office of Highway Safety Increases DUI Patrols Ahead of the Super Bowl Weekend

News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Beginning February 9 and continuing through March 19, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is teaming up with local and State Police to increase high visibility DUI Patrols ahead of the Super Bowl Weekend and through St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This enforcement campaign aims to put a stop to impaired drivers on Delaware roadways and remind football fans everywhere that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.




AG Jennings Announces Leadership Changes At The DOJ

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday that A.J. Roop will serve as the DOJ’s next Chief of Staff. A seven-year veteran of the DOJ, Roop has served as State Prosecutor throughout AG Jennings’ term, leading the DOJ’s largest Division, maintaining the Department’s high conviction rate in gun cases, and guiding the Criminal Division through a […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 3, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days. Visit Governor Carney’s website to view the Public Health Emergency extension.




DNREC, DDA Celebrate World Wetlands Day with Agreement to Manage, Protect Delaware’s Unique Wetland Communities

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Department of Agriculture (DDA) Forest Service are to celebrate World Wetlands Day today, Thursday, Feb. 2, by signing a cooperative agreement to manage and protect unique wetland communities that occur on state-owned forest, park and wildlife lands.




Delaware State Parks Visitation Exceeds 8 Million for 2022

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2023

 The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation has seen a record number of park visitors for eight years in a row. Delaware State Parks’ growing popularity set another attendance record in 2022 by surpassing the 8 million visitors mark, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. While other state park systems […]