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With so much vying for our attention during the holiday season, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your support throughout the year. In the spirit of celebration and reflection, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones.
Together, we have the power to make a positive impact and shape a sustainable future for generations to come.
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Delaware marshes are chock-full of phragmites, a mostly invasive plant species that threatens to disrupt ecosystems throughout the state. First identified in Delaware in the 1840s, it is ubiquitous near waterways in our state today. That’s why the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has for decades worked to control the population and manage habitats, in the process preserving a delicate balance. Read more
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From Laurel to Wilmington, Delaware has an array of natural spots, including parks, nature reserves and wildlife areas. And between these sites, there are more than a handful of notable trails, including wilderness treks and historic strolls. While few of them can really pose the challenge that experienced hikers used to genuine mountains may prefer, they’re certainly worth checking out if you like the outdoors (and who doesn’t?). Read more
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DNREC Releases Updated State Energy Plan
DNREC has released an updated energy plan to help guide the state as it works toward continuing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to clean energy sources.
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Presidential Daughter Ashley Biden, Gov. Carney, DNREC Secretary Garvin Rededicate Renovated Biden Environmental Center
Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, along with President Joe Biden’s daughter Ashley and other dignitaries today rededicated the newly-renovated Biden Environmental Center at Cape Henlopen State Park. Read more
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Delaware Natural Resources Police, DNREC Again Stock Santa’s Sleigh Via USMC Reserve Toys for Tots Partnership
Delaware Natural Resources Police and DNREC have once again helped put Santa’s sleigh into gift-delivery gear by partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots campaign. Read more
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DNREC Approves Permits for US Wind Offshore Project
DNREC approved several permits for US Wind, Inc., allowing the Delaware components of its proposed Maryland offshore wind project to proceed. Read more
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2025 Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf Fishing Permits to Go on Sale Dec. 3
DNREC announced that 2025 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits will go on sale starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3. and may be purchased at any state park office and at DNREC’s Dover campus Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more
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DNREC Begins Emergency Dredging Project Restoring Beach North of Indian River Inlet
DNREC has initiated an emergency dredging project to restore the severely eroded beach area north of the Indian River Inlet. Read more
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Charli Rose Evans, awarded the 2024 DNREC Young Environmentalist of the Year in the middle school category, is a dedicated advocate for sustainable farming. She operates an organic farm with her family in southern Delaware and runs her own small business, Charli's Chicks Farm Fresh Eggs, which focuses on providing high-quality, organically raised eggs. Nothing goes to waste – Charli recycles food scraps to feed her chickens, composts food waste and manure to make fertilizer, and grinds eggshells to add calcium to her garden soil. Her commitment to eco-friendly practices and her entrepreneurial spirit not only promote sustainable agriculture but also inspire her community to embrace eco-conscious choices.
DNREC’s Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards program recognizes Delaware students whose actions have helped protect, restore or enhance our natural resources by initiating an innovative project, practicing environmental stewardship, increasing public awareness or demonstrating environmental ethics.
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Wildlife Talk Fridays
December 20, 1 p.m.
DuPont Nature Center
2992 Lighthouse Rd.
Milford, Delaware
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Winter Hike at the St. Jones Reserve
January 5, 10 a.m.
St. Jones Reserve
818 Kitts Hummock Rd.
Dover, Delaware
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Tea Time Fun with History and Science
January 11, 10 a.m.
St. Jones Reserve
818 Kitts Hummock Rd.
Dover, Delaware
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Basic Hunter Education Field Day
January 12, 8 a.m.
Little Creek Hunter Education Training Center
3018 Bayside Drive
Dover
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Estuary Bingo Night
January 15, 6 p.m.
St. Jones Reserve
818 Kitts Hummock Rd.
Dover, Delaware
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Basic Hunter Education Field Day
January 16, 8 a.m.
Little Creek Hunter Education Training Center
3018 Bayside Drive
Dover
More Info
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Delaware Nature Resources Police Give Santa's Sleigh a Jumpstart
Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual collection in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Toys collected by Delaware Natural Resources Police – who consist of Fish and Wildlife Natural Resources Police, Natural Resources Police Park Rangers and DNRP Environmental Crimes Unit, all operating within DNREC – included bicycles, sports gear, dolls, stuffed animals, games and toy heavy construction equipment.
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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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