The Division of Parks & Recreation invites visitors to participate in maritime-themed ‘paint nights’ beginning May 11

REHOBOTH BEACH – DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation’s park interpreters at Delaware Seashore State Park are combining recycling and maritime heritage in an innovative “upcycling” craft program this spring and summer, beginning 6:30 p.m., Saturday May 11.

Each winter, the park maintenance team replaces various beach boardwalks, picnic tables, and other wooden structures around the park. In an effort to reduce the amount of discarded lumber, park interpreters utilize the reclaimed wood for a “paint night” program to teach visitors about the maritime heritage of the park.

Located within the park, the program will take place outdoors at the Big Chill Beach Club restaurant, which will allow participants to order food and beverages while painting their rustic piece of home décor. Participants will learn about the International Code of Signals, and how that ties into the history of the park by painting a short message in nautical flags.

Other “paint nights” will take place on select Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. Reservations for the program can be made by calling 302-227-6991.

Contact: Beth Shockley, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Vol. 49, No. 89


DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police accredited under national Boat Operations and Training Program

DOVER (March 28, 2019) – DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police were recently recognized as the 26th organization in the nation to be accredited under the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Program. This accreditation ensures that the agency’s training practices, policies, qualification processes, and documentation meet the national standard recognized by the United States Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Established by NASBLA, the BOAT Program was developed to ensure the readiness of law enforcement and emergency response boat crews throughout the country. By adopting this national standard, an agency enhances its ability to conduct missions on our nation’s waterways safely and effectively, and to operate seamlessly with their federal, state, county, tribal, and local maritime partners.

Under the BOAT Program’s national standards, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police will train and qualify all of its officers and any requesting maritime partners in the areas of seamanship, search and rescue, and tactical response to boating emergencies, with the goal of providing an enhanced level of boating safety on Delaware’s waterways.

For additional information, contact Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Chief Drew Aydelotte at 302-739-9913 or email drew.aydelotte@delaware.gov.

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Contact: Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Vol. 49, No. 70