The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that a section of Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16 and Wednesday, Jan. 17 to accommodate a managed deer hunt. The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation will close the park’s main entrance for the managed hunt, meaning bay and […]
DNREC State Energy Office Delivers Offshore Wind Procurement Report to Governor, Legislators
The Offshore Wind Procurement Report provides recommendations in the development of a comprehensive offshore wind program.
DNREC Announces Closure of Newton Pond for Construction of New Piers
DNREC has temporarily closed Newton Pond in Greenwood due to a construction project installing new fishing piers.
DNREC Announces Closure of the Records Pond Tidal Pier
DNREC announced today the closure and removal of the Records Pond tidal pier in Laurel. The pier, located on Broad Creek just downstream of the Records Pond spillway, had its floating docks heavily damaged after heavy rains and massive outflow from the dam caused the floating dock to become partially submerged and break away from the pier.
DNREC Announces New Superintendents at Three Delaware State Parks
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is pleased to announce three new superintendents at Delaware State Parks.
DNREC to Dredge Assawoman Canal and Complete White Creek Project to Improve Navigability on Sussex County Waterways
DNREC announced today that two vital dredging projects in southern Delaware are set to begin around the new year.
DNREC Finalizes Clean Car Regulations
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has finalized regulations to adopt the Advanced Clean Car II (ACC II).
DNREC Surf Fishing Permits, Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28
Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Now Live Through Dec. 7. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin sales of 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28. Annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office […]
DNREC Stocks Trout in White Clay Creek to Provide Fall Fishing Opportunities
Trout were stocked in White Clay Creek in northern New Castle County today to provide anglers opportunities to fish for trout in the fall and winter, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced.
DNREC to Present Louisiana Living Shoreline Webinar Oct. 12
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) and living shorelines along the coast of Louisiana are the topic of a free webinar at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, presented by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in partnership with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.