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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Registration for the 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference is Now Open

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has opened registration for the 11th Delaware Wetlands Conference. The large, professional event will be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Wed., Jan. 28, 2026, in Wilmington.




DNREC Launches New Online Tracking Tool Enabling Easier Access to Permit Information

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Featured Video | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

DNREC now offers homeowners, contractors and the public an easier way to access information about several environmental permits. New interactive dashboards from the DNREC Division of Water will enable users to check the status of applications, view their place in the review queue and retrieve issued permit documents.




Volunteers Remove Over 5,000 Pounds of Trash from Delaware Beaches

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 29, 2025

Volunteers across Delaware joined together on Sept. 13 for the 38th annual Coastal Cleanup organized by DNREC. Individuals, families and community groups came out to more than 45 sites – from Fenwick Island to Battery Park – and removed 5,121 pounds of trash from shorelines, wetland and waterways. More than 950 volunteers of all ages signed up for the three-hour event.




DNREC Accepting Community Water Quality Improvement Project Grant Proposals

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 25, 2025

DNREC encourages nonprofit groups, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds of up to $75,000 from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program.




Autumn Rolls in with Diverse Programs at Delaware State Parks

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Delaware State Parks offers something for everyone during the fall season to get involved, be active or create memories for individuals and families. Come join us!







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Registration for the 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference is Now Open

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has opened registration for the 11th Delaware Wetlands Conference. The large, professional event will be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Wed., Jan. 28, 2026, in Wilmington.




DNREC Launches New Online Tracking Tool Enabling Easier Access to Permit Information

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Featured Video | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

DNREC now offers homeowners, contractors and the public an easier way to access information about several environmental permits. New interactive dashboards from the DNREC Division of Water will enable users to check the status of applications, view their place in the review queue and retrieve issued permit documents.




Volunteers Remove Over 5,000 Pounds of Trash from Delaware Beaches

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 29, 2025

Volunteers across Delaware joined together on Sept. 13 for the 38th annual Coastal Cleanup organized by DNREC. Individuals, families and community groups came out to more than 45 sites – from Fenwick Island to Battery Park – and removed 5,121 pounds of trash from shorelines, wetland and waterways. More than 950 volunteers of all ages signed up for the three-hour event.




DNREC Accepting Community Water Quality Improvement Project Grant Proposals

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 25, 2025

DNREC encourages nonprofit groups, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds of up to $75,000 from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program.




Autumn Rolls in with Diverse Programs at Delaware State Parks

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Delaware State Parks offers something for everyone during the fall season to get involved, be active or create memories for individuals and families. Come join us!