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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Harrington man arrested by F&W Natural Resources Police for multiple deer hunting and firearm violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 10, 2017

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Harrington man Feb. 6 for deer hunting violations and multiple charges related to possession of firearms and ammunition by a person prohibited.



Kent County sewage spill suspends Delaware Bay shellfish harvest, prompts DNREC caution for recreational use of St. Jones River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2017

DOVER – DNREC Secretary David Small issued an emergency order today suspending commercial and recreational shellfish harvest of oysters, clams and mussels in the Delaware Bay after a spill from a Kent County sewage pump station in Dover discharged hundreds of thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater into the St. Jones River which empties into the bay. The harvest closure will be in effect for 21 days after the county’s wastewater discharge has been halted.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 16-22

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 27, 2017

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 957 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public between Jan. 16-22, including eight vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks.



Dunes in state parks closed to sledding and snowboarding

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, January 5, 2017

With predictions of snow in the forecast, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds residents and visitors that dunes should not be used for sledding or snowboarding.



Delaware State Parks launches new Children in Nature initiative with monthly outdoor themes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2016

In an effort to encourage more Delaware children to enjoy the outdoors and outdoor-related activity year-round, the Delaware Children in Nature Coalition, of which DNREC is a member, will highlight an “Outdoor Theme of the Month” beginning in January 2017. Using the Delaware Children in Nature Outdoor Bill of Rights as a template, an “Outdoor Right,” or theme, will be selected each month.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Harrington man arrested by F&W Natural Resources Police for multiple deer hunting and firearm violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 10, 2017

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Harrington man Feb. 6 for deer hunting violations and multiple charges related to possession of firearms and ammunition by a person prohibited.



Kent County sewage spill suspends Delaware Bay shellfish harvest, prompts DNREC caution for recreational use of St. Jones River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2017

DOVER – DNREC Secretary David Small issued an emergency order today suspending commercial and recreational shellfish harvest of oysters, clams and mussels in the Delaware Bay after a spill from a Kent County sewage pump station in Dover discharged hundreds of thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater into the St. Jones River which empties into the bay. The harvest closure will be in effect for 21 days after the county’s wastewater discharge has been halted.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 16-22

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 27, 2017

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 957 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public between Jan. 16-22, including eight vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks.



Dunes in state parks closed to sledding and snowboarding

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, January 5, 2017

With predictions of snow in the forecast, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds residents and visitors that dunes should not be used for sledding or snowboarding.



Delaware State Parks launches new Children in Nature initiative with monthly outdoor themes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2016

In an effort to encourage more Delaware children to enjoy the outdoors and outdoor-related activity year-round, the Delaware Children in Nature Coalition, of which DNREC is a member, will highlight an “Outdoor Theme of the Month” beginning in January 2017. Using the Delaware Children in Nature Outdoor Bill of Rights as a template, an “Outdoor Right,” or theme, will be selected each month.