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Delaware State Parks Hunting Permits Now on Sale

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that special hunting permits for Delaware State Parks can now be conveniently purchased wherever hunting licenses are sold in the state. The special permits are available online at Digital DNREC, at DNREC’s main campus in the Richardson and Robbins Building in Dover, and at more than 40 licensing agents statewide. The special permits, which cost $10 for residents and non-residents can now be purchased when buying a Delaware hunting license. These park permits will no longer be available for sale at Delaware State Parks offices.




2024 State Assessment Results Show Pandemic Recovery Continuing

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024

New statewide student assessment results reinforce students’ continued need for help to recover from pandemic school building closures.




First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney to Launch Reading Tour, Host Story Times at Delaware Libraries

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Wednesday joined Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian of Delaware, Casey Family Programs, literacy and early education advocates, and students to launch a Reading Tour. This Reading Tour will highlight the importance of literacy and encourage children and families to take advantage of the […]




DNREC Prioritizes Equity in Community Environmental Project Fund Grants, Launches New Mapping Tool

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

DNREC announced today the 2025 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) grants will have a focus on equity. This change comes after the CEPF grant process was revamped to better address community needs and strengthen partnerships.




Carney Administration Prioritizes Farmland Preservation, Preserving Highest Number of Farms

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced the 28th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation, preserving 40 farms and 2,262 acres of farmland. With this announcement, the Carney administration has preserved 403 farms, the highest number in the program’s history.







  Category: Newsroom

Delaware State Parks Hunting Permits Now on Sale

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that special hunting permits for Delaware State Parks can now be conveniently purchased wherever hunting licenses are sold in the state. The special permits are available online at Digital DNREC, at DNREC’s main campus in the Richardson and Robbins Building in Dover, and at more than 40 licensing agents statewide. The special permits, which cost $10 for residents and non-residents can now be purchased when buying a Delaware hunting license. These park permits will no longer be available for sale at Delaware State Parks offices.




2024 State Assessment Results Show Pandemic Recovery Continuing

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024

New statewide student assessment results reinforce students’ continued need for help to recover from pandemic school building closures.




First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney to Launch Reading Tour, Host Story Times at Delaware Libraries

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Wednesday joined Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian of Delaware, Casey Family Programs, literacy and early education advocates, and students to launch a Reading Tour. This Reading Tour will highlight the importance of literacy and encourage children and families to take advantage of the […]




DNREC Prioritizes Equity in Community Environmental Project Fund Grants, Launches New Mapping Tool

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

DNREC announced today the 2025 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) grants will have a focus on equity. This change comes after the CEPF grant process was revamped to better address community needs and strengthen partnerships.




Carney Administration Prioritizes Farmland Preservation, Preserving Highest Number of Farms

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced the 28th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation, preserving 40 farms and 2,262 acres of farmland. With this announcement, the Carney administration has preserved 403 farms, the highest number in the program’s history.