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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 2-8

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between May 2-8 made 1,219 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters and the general public, including 21 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.




DNREC marks American Wetlands Month with ongoing efforts to restore wetlands, raise awareness and encourage actions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016

DNREC observes American Wetlands Month with ongoing efforts to restore wetlands, raise awareness of their values and benefits, and encourage actions to protect them.




DNREC seeks Delaware students who make a difference in the environment for 2016 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is encouraging teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders and others whom a youth’s efforts might have impressed to nominate deserving students for the 2016 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.




DNREC workshops set for May 17, 24 and 25 will help state’s schools, businesses and institutions apply for $1M in recycling grant opportunities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016

DNREC will hold a series of public workshops this month across the state to provide guidance and help facilitate grant applications from Delaware’s schools, businesses and institutions who want to apply for $1 million available this year in recycling grants and low-interest loans.




First piping plover nest of the season found at Cape Henlopen – and an American oystercatcher nest, too

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016

Recent wet weather has not deterred beachnesting birds from beginning their nesting season at Cape Henlopen State Park – with this year’s first piping plover nest found late last week on the Point, along with an American oystercatcher nest.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 2-8

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between May 2-8 made 1,219 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters and the general public, including 21 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.




DNREC marks American Wetlands Month with ongoing efforts to restore wetlands, raise awareness and encourage actions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016

DNREC observes American Wetlands Month with ongoing efforts to restore wetlands, raise awareness of their values and benefits, and encourage actions to protect them.




DNREC seeks Delaware students who make a difference in the environment for 2016 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is encouraging teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders and others whom a youth’s efforts might have impressed to nominate deserving students for the 2016 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.




DNREC workshops set for May 17, 24 and 25 will help state’s schools, businesses and institutions apply for $1M in recycling grant opportunities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016

DNREC will hold a series of public workshops this month across the state to provide guidance and help facilitate grant applications from Delaware’s schools, businesses and institutions who want to apply for $1 million available this year in recycling grants and low-interest loans.




First piping plover nest of the season found at Cape Henlopen – and an American oystercatcher nest, too

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016

Recent wet weather has not deterred beachnesting birds from beginning their nesting season at Cape Henlopen State Park – with this year’s first piping plover nest found late last week on the Point, along with an American oystercatcher nest.