The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) are once again teaming up to host the annual Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale, a free event designed to connect the community with nature and environmental stewardship. Set to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May …
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is calling on nature lovers to help protect some of the state’s most vulnerable shorebirds, including the federally threatened piping plover and the state-endangered American oystercatcher. DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will host a training session for prospective volunteers from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 3, at …
Delaware continues to make gains in improving air quality, according to the 2023 Annual Air Quality Report released by the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The report, based on data from the DNREC Division of Air Quality’s statewide monitoring network, shows most pollutants remained below federal limits — though ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) remain …
Students from Holy Cross School in Dover raced to the top in this year’s Junior Solar Sprint, taking home first and second place in the statewide competition held at Delaware State University. The annual event, now in its 31st year, challenges students in grades 5 through 8 to design, build, and race model cars powered by solar panels. Eleven teams …
Young anglers across Delaware are in for a season full of fishing, fun, and fresh air, thanks to the return of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) popular “Take a Kid Fishing!” program. Geared toward children ages 6 to 15, the free fishing events run throughout the spring and summer, offering hands-on lessons in basic fishing techniques, …
As Delaware continues to face ongoing drought conditions, the Delaware Climate Office has unveiled a new website designed to keep residents informed about the state’s water supply. This initiative, which has been in development since late last year, comes as the state has remained under a drought watch since October 2024. The site, developed by the University of Delaware’s Center …
The DuPont Nature Center at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve will reopen for the 2025 season on Wednesday, April 2, welcoming visitors to explore new educational exhibits and enjoy spectacular views of the harbor. Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Division of Fish and Wildlife, the center offers visitors the chance to experience …
The Delaware Bay is home to an estimated 30 million horseshoe crabs, making it the world’s largest breeding ground for this species, and a state agency wants to inform the public more on these critters. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), through its Division of Fish and Wildlife, will hold a public meeting on the Atlantic …
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is set to begin its annual spring mosquito control campaign next week, aiming to reduce the emergence of mosquitoes in the state. Starting as early as Tuesday, March 18, DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section will begin spraying woodland pools to target aquatic mosquito larvae before they develop into adult mosquitoes later …
First Staters with a green thumb aren’t going to want to miss this deal. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is helping residents reduce waste while enhancing their gardens through a special online sale of compost bins, rain barrels, and other conservation accessories. Delaware residents can browse the available products and place orders online at delaware.compostersale.com …
