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Delaware State Parks has added 32 acres to White Clay Creek State Park and named Laura Lee as the new park superintendent.

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Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Jan. 28 in Dover January 23, 2020
Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the DNREC Auditorium.
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 6-12 January 17, 2020
Officers made 1,287 public contacts and responded to 63 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
Recycling Public Advisory Council to meet Jan. 22 in Dover January 16, 2020
Delaware’s Recycling Public Advisory Council will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the DelDOT building in the Felton-Farmington conference room.
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation grows White Clay Creek State Park with new superintendent, acreage January 15, 2020
NEWARK – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) is pleased to announce Laura Lee as the new superintendent of White Clay Creek State Park (WCCSP). Laura was previously superintendent of Auburn Valley State Park, which she helped develop since it was dedicated as the newest state park in 2018. Laura started her State Parks […]
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 30 – Jan. 5 January 10, 2020
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’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 30 – Jan. 5 made 1,169 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 23 […]
Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Jan. 15 in Dover January 10, 2020
Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
DNREC, Division of Public Health accepting proposals for wastewater, surface water, and drinking water planning grants January 8, 2020
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, along with the Delaware Division of Public Health, are now accepting project proposals from state, county and municipal governments, and conservation districts for matching grants for wastewater, surface water, and drinking water project planning.
Jan. 22 deadline approaching to register for 2020 Delaware Wetlands Conference January 8, 2020
Registration for the 2020 Delaware Wetlands Conference closes Wednesday, Jan. 22, so those who have not yet registered are encouraged to do so now, while spots are still available. Organized by DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship with support from the Division of Climate, Coastal & Energy, the conference will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29 and […]
Revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps to become effective Jan. 22 for portions of New Castle County January 8, 2020
DNREC has announced that revised FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps in portions of New Castle County will become effective January 22.
DNREC awards $150,000 to Delaware City for enhancing education, city’s restoration work, and recreational opportunities January 7, 2020
DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has awarded $150,000 to Delaware City to be used to improve recreational facilities, study and develop a plan to improve energy consumption, and develop rain gardens and bio swales at the city’s community center, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today. “The funds will focus […]