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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


2017 State Conservation Poster Contest winners announced

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018

The Delaware Association of Conservation Districts today announced the results of their annual statewide conservation poster contest.




Hartly man arrested for multiple trapping and state wildlife area violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018

Natural Resources Police concluded an investigation today with the arrest of a Kent County man for multiple trapping and state wildlife area violations.




Tidal Finfish Advisory Council to meet Jan. 17 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the DNREC Auditorium, in Dover.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 1 – 7

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018

Natural Resources Police officers made 915 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public between Jan. 1 and 7, issuing 23 citations.




DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation posts record year for camping

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018

2017 was a record-breaking year for camping, cabins, and cottage stays in Delaware’s state parks. Visitor stays grew by 19 percent, with more than 16,500 additional overnight stays occurring in 2017, compared to 2016.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

2017 State Conservation Poster Contest winners announced

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018

The Delaware Association of Conservation Districts today announced the results of their annual statewide conservation poster contest.




Hartly man arrested for multiple trapping and state wildlife area violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018

Natural Resources Police concluded an investigation today with the arrest of a Kent County man for multiple trapping and state wildlife area violations.




Tidal Finfish Advisory Council to meet Jan. 17 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the DNREC Auditorium, in Dover.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 1 – 7

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018

Natural Resources Police officers made 915 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public between Jan. 1 and 7, issuing 23 citations.




DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation posts record year for camping

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018

2017 was a record-breaking year for camping, cabins, and cottage stays in Delaware’s state parks. Visitor stays grew by 19 percent, with more than 16,500 additional overnight stays occurring in 2017, compared to 2016.