Beach Patrol Helps Earn National Title for Second Year
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Delaware State Beach Patrol helped bring home the national title for the Sussex County Lifesaving Association, with three men and three women among the top five scorers by gender, after a summer of dramatic rescues, medical emergencies and jellyfish.
Governor Meyer Signs Public Health Bills
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 25, 2025
WILMINGTON— Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed 11 bills improving public health across Delaware. Joined by legislators at the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington, Gov. Meyer and state leaders made it clear that these bills were necessary to improve health equity, support families, and protect healthcare workers in every community. “Delawareans deserve an affordable healthcare […]
New DNREC Survey: Most Delawareans Say Climate Change is a Serious Threat to Future Generations
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 25, 2025
A majority of Delawareans are concerned about climate change, believe it poses a serious threat to their communities and to future generations and think that more action is necessary to combat the issue.
Out-of-State Winners Chosen in Delaware Waterfowl and Trout Stamp Art Competitions
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 22, 2025
Gerald Putt of Boiling Springs, Pa. and Charles Wurst of Fort Wayne, Ind., have claimed blue ribbons in Delaware’s Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp art contests, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Mr. Putt’s painting of a Northern Shoveler will be featured on the 2026/27 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp. A painting of a brown trout by Wurst was awarded first place and will grace the 2026 Delaware Trout Stamp.
Governor Meyer Appoints New Board Members to Delaware Prosperity Partnership
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2025
WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced thirteen new appointments to the Delaware Prosperity Partnership Board following its August 18th quarterly meeting, during which new amendments were introduced and passed unanimously to expand the board’s membership to thirty-five and allow the Governor to appoint a designee to serve as co-chair in his place. In doing so, […]
