The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) once again joined Delawareâs Youth Environmental Summit (YES!), with Secretary Shawn M. Garvin delivering the opening plenary to kick off the 2024 event. The student-led conference, sponsored by DNREC, was held on Thursday, Feb. 29, at the University of Delawareâs Clayton Hall Conference Center in Newark.
Delaware State Parks Fee Season Begins March 1
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2024 entrance fees will be in effect starting Friday, March 1 through Nov. 30.
DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beach-nesting Season
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Friday, March 1. Since 1993, The Point has closed annually for most of the spring and summer for the benefit of threatened and endangered beach-nesters and migratory shorebirds, including piping plovers, American oystercatchers, least …
Controlled Burn at Brandywine Creek State Park Aims to Boost Native Wildlife and Plant Growth
 DNREC uses controlled, or prescribed, burns to manage meadows and create more suitable habitats for native species like, clockwise from left, the monarch butterfly, common yellowthroat bird, eastern bluebird and orange sulphur butterfly. DNREC Photos  The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is working with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to execute [âŠ]
Waterfowl organization raises funds for KSI
Delta Waterfowl Bay to Bay Chapter recently donated $3,300 to Kent Sussex Industries. The proceeds were from the waterfowl organizationâs annual fundraising banquet âOne part of this yearâs banquet was a legacy table honoring past KSI Vice-President, Ann Haggerty, who was a supporter of the Bay to Bay chapter prior to her death,â said Alicia Hollis, KSIâs director of Community …
Mispillion Art League spotlights artist Michael Fleishman
Mispillion Art League is spotlighting a long-time kidsâ class instructor, member, and innovative artist, Michael Fleishman. He earned a 2020 âEmerging Artistâ fellowship from the Delaware Division of the Arts. If your 9-12 year old has a passion for art or simply needs to get out of the house and make some friends, they will have a blast in Mr. …
DNREC to Close Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp in Sussex County Temporarily for Expansion and Paving of Parking Lot
DNREC announced the March 6 closure of the Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp near Bethany Beach for a construction project to enlarge and pave the boat rampâs gravel parking lot, with the projectâs completion anticipated by April 14, dependent on weather.
DNREC to Offer Feb. 28 Webinar on Living Shoreline Cost Share Program for Home and Property Owners
DNREC will host a free webinar Wednesday, Feb. 28 to introduce property owners to DNRECâs Living Shoreline Cost Share Program, which provides funding that can help Delawareans in selected watersheds install living shorelines using natural materials.
Dover Fan Zone adds DockDogs, Mirror Men and Robocars
Team mascots, diving dogs, bumper cars and a giant rubber duck will add to the merriment at the Dover Speedwayâs Fan Zone April 26-28. Best part: Itâs all free as the speedway hosts a NASCAR tripleheader weekend. âItâs not only the action on the track that makes a Dover NASCAR weekend a one-of-a-kind experience, but also all the entertainment outside …
Milford manâs WWII service took him around world, into D-Day invasion
Editor’s Note: Tom Maloney died Sunday after a devastating fall at his home at the age of 100. Funeral arrangements are pending. It’s not hard to tell from this 2021 article what a character he was. Tom Maloney and his commanding officer were the first off their landing craft at Utah Beach during the 1944 D-Day invasion of Normandy. They …