Delaware fourth graders ‘Make a Splash’ and learn about protecting water resources
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 5, 2016
More than 720 fourth-grade students from seven elementary schools participated in the Make a Splash festival, an event that educates students on the diversity of estuary life and the importance of Delaware’s water resources.
Volunteers sought for 25th annual Christina River Cleanup on April 9
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 30, 2016
DNREC Secretary David Small encourages volunteers to join the 25th annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup along the river and several of its tributaries on Saturday, April 9 from 8 a.m. until noon at 15 sites throughout northern New Castle County.
DNREC’s 27th annual beach grass planting March 19 covered five miles in helping preserve and protect Delaware’s coastline
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2016
Almost one thousand hardy volunteers who turned out in the face of cold and snow for DNREC’s 27th Annual Beach Grass Planting March 19 enabled the planting this year of more than five miles of Delaware shoreline with Cape American beachgrass that helps protect and preserve the state’s dune system.
Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey volunteer training offered Saturday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 6
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2016
DNREC’s Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) is seeking volunteers to assist with the annual bay-wide horseshoe crab spawning survey in May and June on Ted Harvey Wildlife Area, Kitts Hummock and North Bowers beaches.
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.
