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The sold-out Becoming an Outdoors-Woman event held October 4-6 brought more than 50 participants together with DNREC staff, volunteers and instructors. From sunrise yoga and intro to archery to food, fun and fire, participants roughed it together learning skills and making memories.
Since the first Becoming an Outdoors-Woman event was held in Wisconsin, in 1991, this exciting international program has expanded to 46 states and seven provinces with more than 80 workshops offered each year. The main goal of the BOW program is to provide women with the opportunity to learn skills that encourage and enhance participation in outdoor activities, like hunting and shooting sports, fishing and boating, and non-harvest recreational activities.
Learn more at de.gov/bow
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For more than 30 years, Delaware’s Coastal Cleanup has removed literal tons of garbage from our state’s coastal areas. In the 2024 event, held after the prior year saw a cancellation due to bad weather, more than 1,000 people gave their time to help pick up litter (including a couch and a mannequin head) at almost 50 sites up and down eastern Delaware. Read more
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Invasive species threaten to outcompete native species, could carry disease and generally risk disrupting the fragile ecosystem. In this piece from Outdoor Delaware, experts offer an overview of what qualifies as an invasive species, how these plants and animals can harm the environment and what Delawareans should know about them. Read more
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Delaware Faces Dry Conditions: Open Burning Ban Issued, Water Conservation Urged
With below-average precipitation since late summer, including record low rainfall in New Castle and Sussex Counties, Delaware has become abnormally dry as the state heads into the fall season. To reduce the risk of unplanned fires during these dry conditions, the Delaware State Fire Marshal has issued a statewide ban on all open burning until further notice. Read more
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Look Out for Deer Crossing Roads During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers
From October through the holidays, motorists are cautioned to watch out for white-tailed deer crossing roadways in front of vehicles during their annual mating season, especially at dawn and dusk when deer are most active and harder to see. Read more
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Blackbird Creek Fall Festival Set For October 19
The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve’s (DNERR) annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more
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Community Engagement Sessions for Delaware Climate Action Plan Update Planned
A series of community engagement sessions in late October is planned to gather input on updating the state’s Climate Action Plan. Read more
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DNREC Study Finds PFAS in Surface Water Samples
DNREC released findings from its comprehensive study on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in surface waters across Delaware. Read more
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With perfect sunny skies and more than 1,000 volunteers signed up, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 the 37th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup took place across 45 sites statewide.
We know our efforts can’t be measured by just one day; the work is every day. The Coastal Cleanup event, and the month-long cleanup, help keep communities and natural areas in the First State clean through personal commitment and support the Governor’s Keep DE Litter Free initiative.
de.gov/coastalcleanup
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Basic Hunter Education Field Day
October 20, 8 a.m.
Little Creek Hunter Education Training Center
3018 Bayside Drive
Dover
More Info
Delaware Climate Action Plan Update Public Engagement Session
October 22, 4 p.m.
Modern Maturity Center
1121 Forrest Ave.
Dover
More Info
Community Meeting: Army Creek Restoration Plan Amendment
October 23, 7 p.m.
Pat Ellis Conference Room, DNREC Offices
391 Lukens Dr.
New Castle
More Info
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Delaware Climate Action Plan Update Public Engagement Session
October 29, 4 p.m.
CHEER Community Center
20520 Sand Hill Road
Georgetown
More Info
Delaware Climate Action Plan Update Public Engagement Session
October 30, 4 p.m.
Route 9 Library and Innovation Center
3022 New Castle Avenue
New Castle
More Info
Delaware Botanic Gardens Tree Giveaway
November 2, 9 a.m.
Delaware Botanic Gardens
30220 Piney Neck Rd.
Dagsboro
More Info
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Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
Delaware was proud to join regional partners last week in celebrating a $249 million federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, which will support the deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging infrastructure. With $12 million designated for Delaware, this project will fund one charging location with 25 chargers. DNREC contributed a central role in the development of Delaware’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan and in coordinating with other state and federal partners. The plan builds on the Climate Action Plan to reduce air pollution and advance environmental justice for communities disproportionately impacted by vehicle emissions.
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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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