Blackbird Creek Fall Festival Set for October 17
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Monday, September 28, 2026
Family fun, food and entertainment await visitors to the 18th annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival.
Take the Ultimate Delaware Fall Road Trip
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 18, 2026
Take the ultimate road trip to Delaware State Parks this fall to explore fall festivals and special events and stay to bike, hike, paddle, camp, discover history or participate in seasonal programs.
Delaware Confirms Third Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
With Delaware confirming a third case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer in central Sussex County, DNREC will hold a community meeting Sept. 16 in Georgetown (with virtual option for attending) updating the state’s response to CWD and explaining the adoption of temporary emergency deer hunting regulations for the evolving in-state presence of the disease that affects deer and members of the deer family.
Free Private Well Water Testing Available for Delawareans
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 14, 2026
Delawareans who rely on private wells for their drinking water can request free testing for PFAS and a range of other contaminants through a statewide program offered by DNREC and DHSS.
DNREC to Hold Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease Temporary Regulations Affecting Deer Sept. 16
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2026
DNREC will hold a community meeting regarding Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and the temporary regulations recently put in place affecting the 2026-27 deer hunting season Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Delaware Technical Community College Owens Campus in Georgetown. A virtual option is also available and public comment can be made live either in person or via Microsoft Teams.
