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Delaware Seashore State Park will host its second annual “Paddlefest” beginning at 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 25.

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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 6-12 August 17, 2018
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Aug. 6-12 made 3,875 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 66 citations. Officers responded to 106 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
Newark man pleads guilty to illegal dumping in New Castle County August 17, 2018
Delaware Natural Resources Police with DNREC’s Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Newark man for illegal dumping of refuse following an investigation into a recent complaint made at the state-maintained Polly Drummond Hill Road yard waste site in Newark.
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announces closure of Farm Lane Bridge and Auburn Valley Trail Aug. 20 – Sept. 4 August 15, 2018
The Farm Lane Bridge and Auburn Valley trail in Yorklyn will be closed for construction from Monday, August 20 to Tuesday, September 4
DNREC’s White Clay Creek State Park sustains flood damage, forcing closures and cancellations August 13, 2018
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has announced that White Clay Creek State Park sustained damage from flooding due to heavy rains this morning, forcing closure of some parts of the park and cancellation of affiliated activities.
DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit K-9 officer apprehends fugitive wanted for assaulting Maryland police officer August 13, 2018
A DNREC Natural Resources Police K-9 officer apprehended a man Aug. 9 who fled when Park Rangers sought to question him as a person of interest in a series of recent break-ins at White Clay Creek State Park, and who was later identified as a fugitive accused of assaulting a Maryland police officer.
DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to hold Aug. 20 open house on recreation opportunities at White Clay Creek State Park August 13, 2018
The fourth and final open house to gather public input on creating a master plan for the future of White Clay Creek State Park in Newark will be held 4-7 p.m., Monday Aug. 20, at Deerfield, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE 19711.
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 30-Aug. 5 August 10, 2018
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 2,224 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 47 citations between July 29 and Aug. 5.
DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces changes in lifeguard hours at state park ocean swimming beaches August 9, 2018
Hours and locations for lifeguarded ocean swimming beaches in DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s state parks will change beginning Aug. 20.
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation to host second annual ‘Paddlefest’ on Aug. 25 August 8, 2018
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s Delaware Seashore State Park will host “Paddlefest” for the second year in a row, beginning 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at Delaware Seashore State Park.
Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee to meet Aug. 21 in New Castle August 7, 2018
The third meeting of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC) will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Buena Vista Conference Center, in New Castle.