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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC appeals Public Service Commission’s Earth Day action to halt key environmental policy

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 2020

DNREC filed in Delaware Superior Court on Monday to stop the Public Service Commission from freezing Delaware’s increasing standard for renewable energy.




DNREC to limit number of people allowed in state parks and wildlife areas, which may close for periods

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, April 9, 2020

DNREC announced today it will take steps when necessary to limit the numbers of visitors within state parks and wildlife areas.




DNREC Closes Park and Wildlife Area Amenities; Limits Outdoor Recreation Activities at Beaches

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, April 2, 2020

While most state parks, nature and wildlife areas continue to stay open during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” emergency order, many amenities are closed.




Delaware turkey hunting season will open this month with self-serve turkey harvest registration at check stations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Turkey hunt day for youth and non-ambulatory disabled hunters April 4, regular turkey season opens April 11.




Latest emergency order limits recreation options for out-of-state visitors; allows restricted surf fishing

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days before engaging in fishing, hunting, golf, visiting state parks and wildlife areas.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC appeals Public Service Commission’s Earth Day action to halt key environmental policy

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 2020

DNREC filed in Delaware Superior Court on Monday to stop the Public Service Commission from freezing Delaware’s increasing standard for renewable energy.




DNREC to limit number of people allowed in state parks and wildlife areas, which may close for periods

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, April 9, 2020

DNREC announced today it will take steps when necessary to limit the numbers of visitors within state parks and wildlife areas.




DNREC Closes Park and Wildlife Area Amenities; Limits Outdoor Recreation Activities at Beaches

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, April 2, 2020

While most state parks, nature and wildlife areas continue to stay open during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” emergency order, many amenities are closed.




Delaware turkey hunting season will open this month with self-serve turkey harvest registration at check stations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Turkey hunt day for youth and non-ambulatory disabled hunters April 4, regular turkey season opens April 11.




Latest emergency order limits recreation options for out-of-state visitors; allows restricted surf fishing

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days before engaging in fishing, hunting, golf, visiting state parks and wildlife areas.