DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin spoke in Rehoboth Beach on Thursday, September 20, as part of a ceremony during which Governor John Carney signed two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting Delaware’s coasts from offshore drilling. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor)

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• DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest commercial waterman for numerous shellfish and boating violations September 21, 2018
  DELAWARE CITY (Sept. 21, 2018) – Following an investigation into illegal activity on the Delaware River, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a commercial waterman from Sussex County on Sept. 20 for more than 600 shellfish and boating violations near Delaware City. Shawn P. Moore, 40, of Georgetown, was charged with 322 counts […]
• Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 10-16 September 21, 2018
  DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept.10-16 made 1,561 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 26 citations. Officers responded to 59 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
• Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Sept. 25 in Dover September 21, 2018
  Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
• DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section announces expanded detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis September 20, 2018
  The recent detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in sentinel chickens monitored for mosquito-borne diseases by the DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Mosquito Control Section reinforces the fact that mosquitoes remain active and that precautions should continue to be taken to avoid mosquitoes whose bites could transmit EEE and other mosquito-borne diseases.
• Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Protect Delaware’s Coastal Waters and Economy September 20, 2018
  Senate Bill 200 and Senate Bill 207 will prohibit and prevent offshore drilling in Delaware’s coastal waters REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed Senate Bill 200 and Senate Bill 207, two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting Delaware’s coasts from offshore drilling. These pieces of legislation will help maintain high-quality coastline […]
• DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces expanded deer hunting opportunities for state’s 2018/2019 season September 20, 2018
  DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today expanded deer hunting opportunities for the 2018/2019 hunting season. Recent changes in state law substantially increase the number of Sundays when deer can be hunted, and also allow the use of certain straight-wall, pistol-caliber rifles for some deer hunting seasons. Sunday deer hunting is allowed […]
• DNREC now accepting grant proposals for Delaware Chesapeake Bay watershed implementation projects September 19, 2018
  DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting project proposals from state agencies, county and municipal governments, conservation districts, community organizations, homeowner organizations and not-for-profit organizations representing local government for water quality improvement projects within Delaware’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
• DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Milford woman on multiple drug charges September 18, 2018
  DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Milford woman Sunday on multiple drug-related charges at the Division of Fish & Wildlife-managed Coursey Pond Fishing Area near Felton.
• DNREC dedicates new playground at Trap Pond State Park September 18, 2018
  DNREC officials today unveiled a new playground at Trap Pond State Park during a dedication ceremony also attended by state Senator Bryant Richardson, state Representative Timothy Dukes, Trap Pond Partners President Chase Cline, and a host of other local officials.
• DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 3-9 September 14, 2018
  DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept. 3-9 made 1,886 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 42 citations. […]

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