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Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

DNREC reminds the public that it’s best when encountering young wildlife of any species to leave the animals alone.




Millsboro PD Officer Indicted For Drug Tampering 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023

Defendant faces multiple felonies after stealing drug evidence  The Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust has indicted a Millsboro police sergeant and evidence custodian after an investigation revealed that he tampered with and used drugs stored in the Department’s evidence locker.   Matthew Dufour, 34, faces ten charges—including multiple felonies such […]




Governor Carney Releases Statement on Senator Carper’s Retirement

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday released the following statement after U.S. Senator Tom Carper announced he will retire from the U.S. Senate when his term ends in 2025:   “Senator Carper is an institution in our state – and a servant leader who has always put the interests of Delaware families first. He has […]




Rabies Exposure Risk Increases As Community Cats & Wildlife Species Known to Transmit Virus Become More Active Outdoors

News | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023

During spring and summer, rabies, which is occasionally found in community cats and wildlife, is more likely to be transmitted to humans and pets due to our increase in outdoor activities. To avoid exposure to rabies, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) advises residents to take the proper precautions.  Rabies is endemic in Delaware, meaning it occurs regularly within the […]




Downstate Public Ponds to be Treated for Invasive Aquatic Weed Hydrilla

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023

DNREC will begin treating certain downstate public ponds for the foreign invasive aquatic weed hydrilla starting May 29, weather permitting.







  Category: News

Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

DNREC reminds the public that it’s best when encountering young wildlife of any species to leave the animals alone.




Millsboro PD Officer Indicted For Drug Tampering 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023

Defendant faces multiple felonies after stealing drug evidence  The Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust has indicted a Millsboro police sergeant and evidence custodian after an investigation revealed that he tampered with and used drugs stored in the Department’s evidence locker.   Matthew Dufour, 34, faces ten charges—including multiple felonies such […]




Governor Carney Releases Statement on Senator Carper’s Retirement

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday released the following statement after U.S. Senator Tom Carper announced he will retire from the U.S. Senate when his term ends in 2025:   “Senator Carper is an institution in our state – and a servant leader who has always put the interests of Delaware families first. He has […]




Rabies Exposure Risk Increases As Community Cats & Wildlife Species Known to Transmit Virus Become More Active Outdoors

News | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023

During spring and summer, rabies, which is occasionally found in community cats and wildlife, is more likely to be transmitted to humans and pets due to our increase in outdoor activities. To avoid exposure to rabies, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) advises residents to take the proper precautions.  Rabies is endemic in Delaware, meaning it occurs regularly within the […]




Downstate Public Ponds to be Treated for Invasive Aquatic Weed Hydrilla

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023

DNREC will begin treating certain downstate public ponds for the foreign invasive aquatic weed hydrilla starting May 29, weather permitting.