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Happy New Year! At DNREC, it's our daily commitment to protect, preserve and enhance our environment. If that's part of your resolution for 2025, here are a few ways to get started:
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Reduce Waste: Bring reusable bags, bottles, and containers wherever you go.
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Recycle: Place acceptable recyclables loose (not bagged) into your curbside recycling cart or dumpster. Not sure what's acceptable? Check out Recyclopedia!
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Save Energy: Turn off lights and unplug devices when not in use. Check out more tips on our Energy Saving Checklist.
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Stay Informed: One of the best ways to make a difference is to be in the know. Make sure you're following us @DelawareDNREC and join the conversation. You can also opt in to receive DNREC news releases and Outdoor Delaware articles directly to your inbox.
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Volunteer: Conduct a local cleanup, plant a tree (don't for get to track it with the TEDI tracker) or find a volunteer opportunity with DNREC. Every effort, no matter the scale, brings us closer to our collective goal.
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Delaware doesn’t have many “true” hibernators, but it does have its share of critters that use long naps as a winter survival strategy. 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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Polly Drummond Hill Yard Waste to Remain Closed Until Spring Following Fire
The Polly Drummond Hill Community Yard Waste Site, a seasonal drop-off location for residents in northern New Castle County, will remain closed until spring after a fire earlier this week prompted safety concerns. Read more
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DNREC Launches New Photo Contest Showcasing Delaware
DNREC is calling all photographers to showcase their skills and love for nature in the new DNREC Photo Contest. Open to all ages and skill levels, this contest seeks to highlight Delaware’s outdoors through striking photography. Read more
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Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding
DNREC and the Delaware Division of Public Health will begin soliciting for new water quality improvement projects Monday, Jan. 13 as the agencies start to develop 2025 Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project priority lists to be considered for funding. Read more
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DNREC Secretary Garvin to Leave Public Service
After serving eight years as Cabinet Secretary for DNREC, Shawn M. Garvin is moving on from public service, having led DNREC during his tenure to milestone accomplishments in climate action, environmental justice, beach preservation and nourishment for the protection of coastal infrastructure, and a National Gold Medal earned by the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation for Delaware State Parks as the country’s best state parks system. Read more
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Governor Carney, DNREC Sign Agreement with US Wind
Governor John Carney and DNREC officials have signed agreements with US Wind to detail renewable energy, community and lease benefits to Delaware and its residents worth more than $128 million as the company builds two proposed offshore wind projects in the coming years. Read more
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Enjoy some aerial views of Delaware's snow-covered landscapes. Like, share and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content.
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Trees Without Leaves: Winter Tree Identification Workshop
January 18, 10 a.m.
St. Jones Reserve
818 Kitts Hummock Rd.
Dover
More Info
DuPont Nature Center Winter Lecture Series: Delaware’s Wildlife Action Plan
January 23, 4 p.m.
DuPont Nature Center
2992 Lighthouse Rd.
Milford
More Info
Basic Hunter Education Field Day
January 26, 8 a.m.
Little Creek Hunter Education Training Center
3018 Bayside Drive
Dover
More Info
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DuPont Nature Center Winter Lecture Series: The Delaware Shorebird Program
January 30, 4 p.m.
DuPont Nature Center
2992 Lighthouse Rd.
Milford
More Info
Winter Hike at the Blackbird Creek Reserve
February 1, 10 a.m.
Blackbird Creek Reserve
801 Blackbird Landing Rd.
Townsend
More Info
DuPont Nature Center Winter Lecture Series: A “Tick Talk”
February 6, 4 p.m.
DuPont Nature Center
2992 Lighthouse Rd.
Milford
More Info
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DNREC Photo Contest
Calling all photographers! Showcase your skills and love for nature in our new photo contest, highlighting Delaware’s outdoors. Open to all ages and skill levels for registration at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15.
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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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