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Students ‘Make A Splash’ for the Environment

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2022

More than 370 students from five elementary schools participated in the annual “Make a Splash” festival Wednesday, an event that educates students on the diversity of estuary life and the importance of Delaware’s water resources.




Celebrate Earth Day with Marsh Madness Salt Marsh Tours at the Aquatic Resources Education Center

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control invites the public to celebrate Earth Day 2022 by visiting a tidal salt marsh, one of the most amazing ecosystems on earth.




DMV on the Go Now Open

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2022

This alternative to brick-and-mortar DMV locations allows customers who may not be able to travel to traditional DMV locations to complete necessary DMV services right in their neighborhood.




Welch Elementary Named Delaware’s First Purple Star School

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Major George S. Welch Elementary School in the Caesar Rodney School District is Delaware’s first Purple Star School, recognized for its commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children.




Allen Frear Elementary Student Wins Arbor Day Poster Contest

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Lilly Bartlett, a fifth-grader from Allen Frear Elementary School in Camden, is the overall winner of the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day School Poster Contest. This year’s competition attracted almost 9,500 entries from more than 75 schools. The theme – “Trees Are Terrific…for Today and Tomorrow!” – highlights the long-lasting impact of planting a tree and the many benefits it provides for the future. Since 1872, Arbor Day has been observed as a special day to plant trees and celebrate their many benefits!  2022 marks the 150th anniversary of the first Arbor Day in Nebraska. The complete gallery of winners is at de.gov/arbordaypostercontest







  Category: News

Students ‘Make A Splash’ for the Environment

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2022

More than 370 students from five elementary schools participated in the annual “Make a Splash” festival Wednesday, an event that educates students on the diversity of estuary life and the importance of Delaware’s water resources.




Celebrate Earth Day with Marsh Madness Salt Marsh Tours at the Aquatic Resources Education Center

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control invites the public to celebrate Earth Day 2022 by visiting a tidal salt marsh, one of the most amazing ecosystems on earth.




DMV on the Go Now Open

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2022

This alternative to brick-and-mortar DMV locations allows customers who may not be able to travel to traditional DMV locations to complete necessary DMV services right in their neighborhood.




Welch Elementary Named Delaware’s First Purple Star School

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Major George S. Welch Elementary School in the Caesar Rodney School District is Delaware’s first Purple Star School, recognized for its commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children.




Allen Frear Elementary Student Wins Arbor Day Poster Contest

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Lilly Bartlett, a fifth-grader from Allen Frear Elementary School in Camden, is the overall winner of the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day School Poster Contest. This year’s competition attracted almost 9,500 entries from more than 75 schools. The theme – “Trees Are Terrific…for Today and Tomorrow!” – highlights the long-lasting impact of planting a tree and the many benefits it provides for the future. Since 1872, Arbor Day has been observed as a special day to plant trees and celebrate their many benefits!  2022 marks the 150th anniversary of the first Arbor Day in Nebraska. The complete gallery of winners is at de.gov/arbordaypostercontest