Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker

Delaware News



  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf-Fishing Permits on Sale Dec. 16

Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the sale of 2021 Delaware State Parks Annual Passes and Surf-Fishing Permits will begin Wednesday, Dec. 16. This year, the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation instituted several upgrades that will allow for more efficient fulfillment of passes and permits. Annual Passes Annual […]




DNREC Soliciting Grant Applications for Projects to Improve Water Quality in Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2020

Delawareans – along with government agencies and non-profit organizations throughout the state – can help support Delaware’s continuing quest for clean water by taking advantage of an annual grant opportunity administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and funded through the federal Clean Water Act. Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source grant funding for Delaware of $425,000 was recently announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with additional funds expected to be released to the state in 2021.




DNREC’s Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Extended Six Months

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Delawareans looking to help fight climate change and reduce their carbon footprint can receive rebates for new electric vehicle and charging station purchases through DNREC’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program, which has been extended through June 30, 2021.




Killens Pond State Park to Close to Public Saturday for Cross Country State Meet

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Killens Pond State Park to Close to Public Saturday for Cross Country State Meet Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close Killens Pond State Park Saturday, Dec. 5 for the 2020 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Cross Country state championship races. The park will reopen at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. For […]




Plastic Carryout Bag Ban Effective on Jan. 1, 2021

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Consumers and some businesses in Delaware will no longer be able to use or distribute single-use plastic carryout bags at the point-of-sale starting January 1.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf-Fishing Permits on Sale Dec. 16

Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the sale of 2021 Delaware State Parks Annual Passes and Surf-Fishing Permits will begin Wednesday, Dec. 16. This year, the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation instituted several upgrades that will allow for more efficient fulfillment of passes and permits. Annual Passes Annual […]




DNREC Soliciting Grant Applications for Projects to Improve Water Quality in Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2020

Delawareans – along with government agencies and non-profit organizations throughout the state – can help support Delaware’s continuing quest for clean water by taking advantage of an annual grant opportunity administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and funded through the federal Clean Water Act. Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source grant funding for Delaware of $425,000 was recently announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with additional funds expected to be released to the state in 2021.




DNREC’s Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Extended Six Months

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Delawareans looking to help fight climate change and reduce their carbon footprint can receive rebates for new electric vehicle and charging station purchases through DNREC’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program, which has been extended through June 30, 2021.




Killens Pond State Park to Close to Public Saturday for Cross Country State Meet

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Killens Pond State Park to Close to Public Saturday for Cross Country State Meet Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close Killens Pond State Park Saturday, Dec. 5 for the 2020 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Cross Country state championship races. The park will reopen at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. For […]




Plastic Carryout Bag Ban Effective on Jan. 1, 2021

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Consumers and some businesses in Delaware will no longer be able to use or distribute single-use plastic carryout bags at the point-of-sale starting January 1.