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DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beach-nesting Season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Friday, March 1. Since 1993, The Point has closed annually for most of the spring and summer for the benefit of threatened and endangered beach-nesters and migratory shorebirds, including piping plovers, American oystercatchers, least terns, red knots and other species.




AG Jennings Announces Appeal Of Superior Court Voting Ruling, Vows Support For Constitutional Amendment

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Department of Justice will move to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling curtailing voting rights, and will support legislative efforts to pass constitutional amendments expanding and enshrining voting rights.




Controlled Burn at Brandywine Creek State Park Aims to Boost Native Wildlife and Plant Growth

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Parks and Recreation | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is working with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to execute a controlled burn at Brandywine Creek State Park in February or March. This prescribed burn will help manage nearly 30 acres of meadowland near the park’s nature center.




Four-Legged Assistant Helps Change Lives Canine Companions Facility Dog Joins Delaware State Fire Commission

News | State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2024

Motivation and support come in many forms, including a cold nose and a warm heart.  Delaware State Fire Commission welcomed its newest staff member, Canine Companions Facility Dog, Ajax.  Ajax will assist handler Frank Fioravaniti during his work assisting first responders.   Facility Dog Ajax is deployed into the field to assist in lowering tension […]




DNREC to Close Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp in Sussex County Temporarily for Expansion and Paving of Parking Lot

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2024

DNREC announced the March 6 closure of the Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp near Bethany Beach for a construction project to enlarge and pave the boat ramp’s gravel parking lot, with the project’s completion anticipated by April 14, dependent on weather.







  Category: News

DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beach-nesting Season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Friday, March 1. Since 1993, The Point has closed annually for most of the spring and summer for the benefit of threatened and endangered beach-nesters and migratory shorebirds, including piping plovers, American oystercatchers, least terns, red knots and other species.




AG Jennings Announces Appeal Of Superior Court Voting Ruling, Vows Support For Constitutional Amendment

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Department of Justice will move to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling curtailing voting rights, and will support legislative efforts to pass constitutional amendments expanding and enshrining voting rights.




Controlled Burn at Brandywine Creek State Park Aims to Boost Native Wildlife and Plant Growth

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Parks and Recreation | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is working with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to execute a controlled burn at Brandywine Creek State Park in February or March. This prescribed burn will help manage nearly 30 acres of meadowland near the park’s nature center.




Four-Legged Assistant Helps Change Lives Canine Companions Facility Dog Joins Delaware State Fire Commission

News | State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2024

Motivation and support come in many forms, including a cold nose and a warm heart.  Delaware State Fire Commission welcomed its newest staff member, Canine Companions Facility Dog, Ajax.  Ajax will assist handler Frank Fioravaniti during his work assisting first responders.   Facility Dog Ajax is deployed into the field to assist in lowering tension […]




DNREC to Close Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp in Sussex County Temporarily for Expansion and Paving of Parking Lot

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2024

DNREC announced the March 6 closure of the Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp near Bethany Beach for a construction project to enlarge and pave the boat ramp’s gravel parking lot, with the project’s completion anticipated by April 14, dependent on weather.