Latest DNREC Artificial Reef Addition Is 180-Foot Retired Oil Field Supply Ship Turned Commercial Fishing Vessel
DNREC has sunk the Calcasieu Pass, an offshore oilfield supply vessel turned menhaden processing ship, onto Reef Site 13, the centerpiece of Delaware’s artificial reef system also known as the Del-Jersey-Land Reef.
Delaware Takes New Approach to Improve Breeding Success for Endangered Beach-Nesting Least Terns
Least terns, a beach-nesting bird species historically found each summer along many of Delaware’s bay and Atlantic Ocean beaches, have faltered in recent years into their current listing as state-endangered – leading DNREC to take a new approach for giving the distinctive birds a lift into a better future
Controlled Burn to be Scheduled at Brandywine Creek State Park
A controlled burn is planned for Brandywine Creek State Park in March to help clear meadows to encourage the growth of native wildflowers and seasonal grasses and to create habitat for grassland birds and pollinators.
DNREC Announces Spring and Summer Schedule for ‘Take a Kid Fishing!’ Events
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife announced a full spring and summer schedule of “Take A Kid Fishing!” events for budding anglers ages 6 through 15 who, along with their parents, grandparents or guardians, can learn how to fish at the upcoming events sponsored by DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center at locations throughout the state.
DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beach-nesting Bird Season Starting March 1
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, starting Saturday, March 1.
