Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker

Delaware News



  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC announces $1.3M Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Trail Program grants award for parks and trails projects

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2016

DNREC’s Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Trails Program, formerly known as the Delaware Land & Water Conservation Trust Fund, has awarded $1.29 million to 14 parks and trails projects throughout the state.




Annual wild turkey hunt for youth and non-ambulatory disabled hunters set for April 2

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Prior to the start of Delaware’s 2016 spring wild turkey season, youth ages 10-15 and non-ambulatory disabled hunters will have a special one-day turkey hunt opportunity on Saturday, April 2.




DNREC Secretary’s Order, following new FDA guidance, halts shellfish harvest in seasonal area on Rehoboth Bay

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2016

DNREC Secretary David Small has issued a Secretary’s Order for closure of a conditionally-approved shellfish harvest area located in the northeastern corner of Rehoboth Bay, effective Monday, March 21.




Upstate trout season to open April 2 in six New Castle County streams

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Delaware’s spring 2016 upstate trout season will open at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2. Portions of six designated trout streams in northern New Castle County – White Clay Creek, Christina Creek, Pike Creek, Beaver Run, Wilson Run and Mill Creek – will be stocked and ready with thousands of rainbow and brown trout, including some trophy-sized fish.




Delaware State Parks to hold more auctions of low-digit tags

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will feature two auctions for low-digit surf fishing tags in March and April.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC announces $1.3M Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Trail Program grants award for parks and trails projects

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2016

DNREC’s Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Trails Program, formerly known as the Delaware Land & Water Conservation Trust Fund, has awarded $1.29 million to 14 parks and trails projects throughout the state.




Annual wild turkey hunt for youth and non-ambulatory disabled hunters set for April 2

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Prior to the start of Delaware’s 2016 spring wild turkey season, youth ages 10-15 and non-ambulatory disabled hunters will have a special one-day turkey hunt opportunity on Saturday, April 2.




DNREC Secretary’s Order, following new FDA guidance, halts shellfish harvest in seasonal area on Rehoboth Bay

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2016

DNREC Secretary David Small has issued a Secretary’s Order for closure of a conditionally-approved shellfish harvest area located in the northeastern corner of Rehoboth Bay, effective Monday, March 21.




Upstate trout season to open April 2 in six New Castle County streams

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Delaware’s spring 2016 upstate trout season will open at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2. Portions of six designated trout streams in northern New Castle County – White Clay Creek, Christina Creek, Pike Creek, Beaver Run, Wilson Run and Mill Creek – will be stocked and ready with thousands of rainbow and brown trout, including some trophy-sized fish.




Delaware State Parks to hold more auctions of low-digit tags

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will feature two auctions for low-digit surf fishing tags in March and April.