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DOVER, DE — Delaware’s sand dunes are off-limits for sledding, snowboarding, and other recreational activities—actions that could potentially harm fragile wildlife habitats and weaken coastal defenses. The Delaware Department of Natural …
Protect Delaware’s Dunes: DNREC Issues Reminder on Prohibited Activities Read More
DOVER, DE — A troubling sight in the coastal waters of Sussex County has set off alarms across Delaware. A cluster of snow geese, found either dead or gravely ill near …
Avian Flu Alert in Sussex County—Could H5N1 Spark a Wildlife and Poultry Crisis? Read More
BETHANY BEACH, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has reported substantial advancements in the emergency dredging and beach nourishment project underway on the north side …
Emergency Dredging Project at Indian River Inlet Makes Significant Progress Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — In response to recent breaches and near-breaches of coastal dunes north of the Indian River Inlet, Delaware Governor John Carney recently announced a series of emergency measures …
Fortifying Delaware: Urgent Action Taken to Shield Coastal Dunes and Route 1 from Storm Fury Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has awarded a contract to A-Del Construction for the much-anticipated replacement of the Bancroft Bridge in Alapocas …
What’s Next for Wilmington? Discover the Exciting Plans for the Bancroft Bridge Replacement! Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has made it easier for hunters to obtain special hunting permits for Delaware State Parks. These permits, now …
Delaware DNREC Announces New Purchasing Options for State Park Hunting Permits Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has unveiled the 2025 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) grants, emphasizing equity in its revamped grant process. This …
DNREC Announces Equity-Focused 2025 Community Environmental Project Fund Grants Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has introduced a summer internship program aimed at offering accomplished college students and recent graduates the opportunity to …
Delaware Launches Internship Program to Strengthen Future Workforce Read More
DOVER, DE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have finalized a design agreement for the Delaware …
Delaware and USACE Sign Agreement for Delaware River Dredging Project Read More
DOVER, DE — Delaware residents will soon have the chance to explore the latest strategies incorporated into the updated State Energy Plan. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control …
Delaware’s State Energy Plan Update to Be Unveiled at Public Meetings Read More