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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Odessa High School Wins 2025 Delaware Envirothon Championship

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 11, 2025

In an historic upset, Odessa High School’s FFA and Agriscience Team broke a 22-year winning streak by Charter School of Wilmington Thursday, April 10 to win the 2025 Delaware Envirothon competition, sponsored by the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts and DNREC




Holy Cross School Students Earn Junior Solar Sprint Crown

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2025

A team of students from Holy Cross School in Dover earned the most points in combined design, portfolio and race competitions to win first place in the 2025 Junior Solar Sprint held on the campus of Delaware State University in Dover today.




DNREC Announces Spring and Summer Schedule for ‘Take a Kid Fishing!’ Events

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 9, 2025

The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife announced a full spring and summer schedule of “Take A Kid Fishing!” events for budding anglers ages 6 through 15 who, along with their parents, grandparents or guardians, can learn how to fish at the upcoming events sponsored by DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center at locations throughout the state.




New Website Tracks Drought Conditions in Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

With the state under a drought watch since late October of last year, the Delaware Climate Office, in conjunction with DNREC and the Delaware Geological Survey, has launched a website to help Delawareans stay informed about the state’s water supply.




Visitors of All Ages Invited to Celebrate Earth Month with Events at DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Visitors to DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center near Milford are invited to celebrate Earth Month by attending special programs in April while enjoying the views of Mispillion Harbor and learning more about the Delaware River and Bay, including a beach cleanup, storybook time for children and a presentation about the Delaware Wildlife Action Plan.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Odessa High School Wins 2025 Delaware Envirothon Championship

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 11, 2025

In an historic upset, Odessa High School’s FFA and Agriscience Team broke a 22-year winning streak by Charter School of Wilmington Thursday, April 10 to win the 2025 Delaware Envirothon competition, sponsored by the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts and DNREC




Holy Cross School Students Earn Junior Solar Sprint Crown

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2025

A team of students from Holy Cross School in Dover earned the most points in combined design, portfolio and race competitions to win first place in the 2025 Junior Solar Sprint held on the campus of Delaware State University in Dover today.




DNREC Announces Spring and Summer Schedule for ‘Take a Kid Fishing!’ Events

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 9, 2025

The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife announced a full spring and summer schedule of “Take A Kid Fishing!” events for budding anglers ages 6 through 15 who, along with their parents, grandparents or guardians, can learn how to fish at the upcoming events sponsored by DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center at locations throughout the state.




New Website Tracks Drought Conditions in Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

With the state under a drought watch since late October of last year, the Delaware Climate Office, in conjunction with DNREC and the Delaware Geological Survey, has launched a website to help Delawareans stay informed about the state’s water supply.




Visitors of All Ages Invited to Celebrate Earth Month with Events at DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Visitors to DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center near Milford are invited to celebrate Earth Month by attending special programs in April while enjoying the views of Mispillion Harbor and learning more about the Delaware River and Bay, including a beach cleanup, storybook time for children and a presentation about the Delaware Wildlife Action Plan.