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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Cape Henlopen State Park campground closed to make way for improvements

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that the popular Cape Henlopen State Park campground has closed to make way for a third and final phase of improvements.




Print, online versions of newly updated 2016/2017 state wildlife area maps available

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2016

New state wildlife area maps with updated regulations and details for accessing the facilities at each area are now available for the 2016/2017 season.




Restoration underway along Delaware Bayshore to repair and enhance beaches, critical wetlands and natural defenses

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Kent County | Date Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016

Restoration work has begun at Mispillion Harbor Reserve and the Ted Harvey Conservation Area on two key DNREC projects that will repair and restore beaches, critical wetlands and other natural defenses. Both Division of Fish and Wildlife projects protect and restore wildlife habitat, improve coastal resiliency and preparedness to storms, and protect public safety and property by reducing flooding to communities, while enhancing ecotourism and recreational activities along the Delaware Bayshore.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 29-Sept. 4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Aug. 29-Sept. 4 made 2,161 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 215 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.




Portion of Junction & Breakwater Trail in Cape Henlopen State Park will close Sept. 14 – 16 for minor reconstruction

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 6, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation will close the easternmost entrance of the Junction & Breakwater Trail in Lewes for minor reconstruction work from Sept. 14 through Sept. 16.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Cape Henlopen State Park campground closed to make way for improvements

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that the popular Cape Henlopen State Park campground has closed to make way for a third and final phase of improvements.




Print, online versions of newly updated 2016/2017 state wildlife area maps available

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2016

New state wildlife area maps with updated regulations and details for accessing the facilities at each area are now available for the 2016/2017 season.




Restoration underway along Delaware Bayshore to repair and enhance beaches, critical wetlands and natural defenses

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Kent County | Date Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016

Restoration work has begun at Mispillion Harbor Reserve and the Ted Harvey Conservation Area on two key DNREC projects that will repair and restore beaches, critical wetlands and other natural defenses. Both Division of Fish and Wildlife projects protect and restore wildlife habitat, improve coastal resiliency and preparedness to storms, and protect public safety and property by reducing flooding to communities, while enhancing ecotourism and recreational activities along the Delaware Bayshore.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 29-Sept. 4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Aug. 29-Sept. 4 made 2,161 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 215 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.




Portion of Junction & Breakwater Trail in Cape Henlopen State Park will close Sept. 14 – 16 for minor reconstruction

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 6, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation will close the easternmost entrance of the Junction & Breakwater Trail in Lewes for minor reconstruction work from Sept. 14 through Sept. 16.