News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
GLASGOW, DE Despite the rainy forecast, more than 2,500 people will come together Saturday in Old New Castle for atTAcK addiction’s 11th annual E-Racing the Stigma 5K, Delaware’s largest recovery event. Before the 5K begins at St. Peter’s School, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer will address the thousands rallying […]
Continue ReadingThe Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a free webinar Wednesday, February 28, 2024 to introduce property owners to DNREC’s Living Shoreline Cost Share Program, which provides funding that can help Delawareans in selected watersheds install living shorelines using natural materials. The hour-long webinar begins at 10 a.m. and registration can […]
Continue ReadingWilmington, DE: Delaware Technical Community College will recognize Wilmington native Logan Herring at its annual Black History Month Honoree Celebration on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The ceremony will be held at 12 p.m. at the College’s Orlando J. George Jr. Campus, 300 Orange St., Wilmington. Herring is the CEO of The WRK Group, including The […]
Continue ReadingDNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation will assume management of the state-owned Deauville Beach and continue all services currently being provided. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that it will assume day-to-day management of Deauville Beach from the city of Rehoboth Beach for the 2024 season. DNREC and the city of […]
Continue ReadingDelaware’s 2024 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 only at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, followed by the opening of the regular pond trout season for all anglers a half-hour before sunrise on Sunday, March 3, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced. Fishing will be allowed on […]
Continue ReadingThe Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that a section of Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed Tuesday, January 16 and Wednesday, January 17, 2024 to accommodate a managed deer hunt. The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation will close the park’s main entrance for the managed hunt, meaning bay […]
Continue ReadingHARRINGTON, DE The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced that last year’s farmers markets hit an all-time high sales record of $4.14 million. In 2023, sales from all 17 Delaware community-run farmers markets totaled $4,144,951, up $437,136 from the previous record set in 2022. “The success of a farmers market relies on three key points […]
Continue ReadingLow-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Now Live Through Dec. 7 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin sales of 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office […]
Continue ReadingAs Thanksgiving approaches, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind Delawareans of the importance of fire safety in the kitchen. On Thanksgiving Day, there is a lot of activity in the kitchen and many people in the home. Nationwide, it is also the leading day of the year for home fires involving […]
Continue ReadingTemporarily to Recreational Activities for Water Main Repair The Churchmans Road boat ramp on the Christina River is temporarily closed due to repairs associated with a water main break, ramp owner Artesian Water informed the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control late Monday afternoon. Artesian noted that repairs to the broken water main […]
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