TrashStoppers: see DNREC’s anti-dumping program candidly on-camera in new video

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DNREC’s TrashStoppers program to stop illegal trash dumping in Delaware thrives on violators convicting themselves on camera of breaking the law and possibly costing themselves thousands of dollars in fines. Now, in a new DNREC video, the TrashStoppers program itself goes before the camera for an inside look at how this nationally-recognized program operates to thwart illegal dumping and do …

DNREC celebrating Earth Day on April 22 with rain barrel sale, conservation exhibits

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In celebration of the 43rd annual Earth Day, DNREC is holding a rain barrel sale and showcasing conservation exhibits from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, April 22 at the agency’s Richardson and Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover. The post DNREC celebrating Earth Day on April 22 with rain barrel sale, conservation exhibits appeared first on State of Delaware …

Collaborative coastal grass-planting effort to help Indian River Inlet dune in future storms

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A coastal grass planting effort capitalizing on Department of Correction’s VOP (violation of probation) laborers and privately-donated resources will help DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship bolster the north side of the Indian River Inlet against lost or displaced sand from future weather events. The post Collaborative coastal grass-planting effort to help Indian River Inlet dune in future storms appeared first …

DNREC’s Sportsmen Against Hunger program distributes nearly 19,000 pounds of venison to Delawareans in need

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During the 2012-2013 deer season, hunters donated 18,761 pounds of venison from 708 deer to the Delaware Sportsmen Against Hunger Program. DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife staff is working to distribute the frozen ground venison to more than 30 charitable organizations and food pantries throughout the state to provide meals for needy Delawareans. The post DNREC’s Sportsmen Against Hunger …