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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


2017 DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife calendars available at reduced price

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017

Remaining copies of the 2017 Division of Fish & Wildlife calendar have been marked down to $3 – $4 by mail, which includes shipping and handling – while supplies last.



Public input sought by Delaware Open Space Council regarding Open Space Program Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2017

DOVER – The last of three statewide public workshops for gathering comment about Delaware’s Open Space Program Plan – following amendments made last year to the state’s Land Protection Act (7 Del. C. Chapter 75), and public concern about certain components of the Open Space Program – is set for Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Blue Ball Barn in Wilmington. The workshop begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn’s Calving Room, 1914 West Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803.



Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park closed temporarily for tree maintenance work

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

The Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park is closed for arbor maintenance work and will reopen after Division of Parks & Recreation staff have removed a number of trees within the trail for safety purposes.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 6-12

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Feb. 6-12 made 1,311 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 11 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 46 citations.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces spring 2017 trout stocking and opening for downstate ponds

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

The Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced that Delaware’s spring 2017 downstate trout season will begin Saturday, March 4 with the opening of two downstate ponds stocked with rainbow trout, provided pond ice conditions do not prevent stocking or fishing.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

2017 DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife calendars available at reduced price

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017

Remaining copies of the 2017 Division of Fish & Wildlife calendar have been marked down to $3 – $4 by mail, which includes shipping and handling – while supplies last.



Public input sought by Delaware Open Space Council regarding Open Space Program Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2017

DOVER – The last of three statewide public workshops for gathering comment about Delaware’s Open Space Program Plan – following amendments made last year to the state’s Land Protection Act (7 Del. C. Chapter 75), and public concern about certain components of the Open Space Program – is set for Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Blue Ball Barn in Wilmington. The workshop begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn’s Calving Room, 1914 West Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803.



Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park closed temporarily for tree maintenance work

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

The Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park is closed for arbor maintenance work and will reopen after Division of Parks & Recreation staff have removed a number of trees within the trail for safety purposes.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 6-12

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Feb. 6-12 made 1,311 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 11 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 46 citations.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces spring 2017 trout stocking and opening for downstate ponds

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

The Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced that Delaware’s spring 2017 downstate trout season will begin Saturday, March 4 with the opening of two downstate ponds stocked with rainbow trout, provided pond ice conditions do not prevent stocking or fishing.