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With more than 1,000 volunteers signed up across 45 sites statewide, the 37th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup returned stronger than ever after last year’s unprecedented cancellation due to severe weather. With perfect sunny skies, Saturday, Sept. 14 saw two coastal cleanup firsts: a boat team cleaning the Lewes Canal and skateboarders pitching in at the revamped 7th Street Boat Ramp in Wilmington, which also features a popular city-owned skate park.
We’re still counting the trash collected, but we also know our efforts can’t be measured by just one day. The work is every day, as demonstrated this week after we received reports of medical waste washing ashore. We want to assure everyone that we continue to work with federal, state and local partners to address the incident. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure the beaches remain safe for everyone.
To learn more about the volunteer event, visit de.gov/coastalcleanup.
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When DNREC needs to test water samples for contaminants, it turns to its Environmental Laboratory, which has been helping protect the state’s natural resources for 75 years — and will, before long, move into a new home. In this piece, Outdoor Delaware takes you inside the lab to elucidate its important duties. Read more
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You don’t need to know much about mosquitoes to appreciate efforts to prevent the bloodsuckers from spreading. But how exactly does DNREC go about controlling the mosquito population? Learn all about how Delaware keeps its citizens and visitors safe from one of the world’s most annoying insects in this article from Outdoor Delaware. Read more
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DNREC Accepting Community Water Quality Improvement Project Grant Proposals
DNREC encourages nonprofit groups, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. Read more
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DNREC to Hold Community Information Session Sept. 24 on Indian River Inlet North Side Beach and Dune Repair
DNREC will hold a community information session on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to discuss the upcoming dredging and beach and dune replenishment project on the north side of the Indian River inlet. The session will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Bethany Beach Town Hall. Read more
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Governor Carney Announces Emergency Repairs to Strengthen the Indian River Inlet Dunes
Governor John Carney announced that after two breaches this year and recent near-breaches of coastal dunes just north of the Indian River Inlet, DelDOT will add additional metal sheets and the DNREC will perform an emergency sand replenishment project in the coming months to protect the beach and Delaware Route 1 during the winter storm season. Read more
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Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Effects of Climate Change
Governor Carney joined Senator Stephanie Hansen, other members of the General Assembly and advocates on Thursday, September 5, to sign a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support clean energy. Read more
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DNREC Awards Contract Replace Bancroft Bridge
DNREC announced that A-Del Construction of Newark has been awarded the contract for the replacement of the Bancroft Bridge in Alapocas Run State Park. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin Oct. 1 and be completed in April 2025. Read more
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Delaware’s 2024/25 Hunting Season Just Around the Corner
Delaware deer hunters opened the 2024/25 hunting season Sunday, Sept. 1 by going afield with archery equipment and crossbows. Also opened Sept. 1 were the resident Canada goose and mourning dove hunting seasons. Monday, Sept. 2 was the opening day for coyote hunting, and Saturday, Sept. 14 marked the start of early teal season, with the gray squirrel season opened two days later on Monday, Sept. 16. Read more
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Each year, artists—both local and from around the country—submit their detailed artwork in hopes of being featured on the next trout or waterfowl season stamps. The Delaware Waterfowl and Trout Stamp Contests conducted by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife is a fun and engaging opportunity shed light on Delaware’s commitment to wildlife conservation through our stamp programs.
Our Division of Fish and Wildlife, in collaboration with Ducks Unlimited, launched the Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and print program in 1980 to raise funds for waterfowl conservation. These funds help acquire and improve wetland habitats that are essential for migratory waterfowl.
Additionally, Delaware has required trout stamps for anglers since the 1950s. The sale of these stamps supports stocking trout in select streams and ponds across the state.
de.gov/waterfowlstamp
de.gov/troutstamp
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Fly-Fishing Class for Adults
September 21, 9 a.m.
Aquatic Resources Education Center
2520 Lighthouse Road
Smyrna
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Feeding Time at the DuPont Nature Center
September 21, 25, and 28, 1 p.m.
DuPont Nature Center
2992 Lighthouse Rd.
Milford
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Basic Hunter Education Field Day
September 22, 8 a.m.
Little Creek Hunter Education Training Center
3018 Bayside Drive
Dover
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Pokémon GO Hike at Blackbird
September 22, 10:30 a.m.
Blackbird Creek Reserve
801 Blackbird Landing Rd.
Townsend
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Fall Hike at Blackbird Creek
September 22, 1 p.m.
Blackbird Creek Reserve
801 Blackbird Landing Rd.
Townsend
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15 Strategies for Communicating Science to Non-Scientists
September 24, 1 p.m.
A Virtual Workshop
See Registration Information
More Info
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Delaware Recycles
Recycling conserves valuable natural resources and energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps us take responsibility for our waste today, as opposed to leaving a burden for future generations.
Delaware has one recycling program that is the same whether at home, at work or at school. To learn more about how to recycle or check out our Recyclopedia tool that takes the guess work out of recycling, visit de.gov/recycling.
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Digital DNREC E-Permitting
Use the Digital DNREC ePermitting system for recreational fishing and hunting licenses, license exempt numbers, deer harvest report cards and tags, deer damage assistance, hunter education, waterfowl stamps, permits, Conservation Access Passes, and harvest reporting.
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Environmental Justice at DNREC
We provide free interpretation services, upon request, to help ensure full participation by all communities, primarily those with limited English proficiency.
Requests for oral interpretation of an application or assistance with submitting a public comment must be made no later than 10 days prior to the close of that application’s comment period. Requests for live oral interpretation must be made no later than 10 days prior to date of the DNREC-hosted public hearing, meeting, or community event.
Submit a request using the interpretation services request form: de.gov/dnrectranslations
Learn more at de.gov/titlevi
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Weatherization Assistance Program
Has your home been serviced by the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)? If so, your household may qualify for free, innovative energy technology! A recent federal award allowing additional energy-saving systems for weatherized homes will fund electric heat pump installations in homes with fossil-fuel burning or inefficient heating systems. Heat pumps are an efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners, circulating heat throughout a home in cold seasons and moving it outdoors during warm seasons. More information on this offering will soon be available at de.gov/wap.
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