DOVER, Del. – While most state parks, nature and wildlife areas continue to stay open for Delawareans during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” emergency order from Governor John Carney, many amenities are closed. Current closures include campsites, cabins, cottages, yurts and playgrounds, and now, public restrooms will be closed. The Department of Natural Resources and […]
Continue ReadingTurkey hunt day for youth and non-ambulatory disabled hunters April 4, regular turkey season opens April 11 DOVER, Del. – Delaware’s statewide one-day turkey hunt for youth ages 10-15 and for non-ambulatory disabled hunters requiring a wheelchair for mobility will be held Saturday, April 4, followed by the four-week-long spring turkey hunting season from Saturday, […]
Continue ReadingDOVER, Del. – Take advantage of the early opening of the upstate trout season for adult anglers on Tuesday, March 31 to help minimize crowds and accommodate responsible outdoor recreation during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) period. Anglers are reminded to practice safe social distancing – a minimum of six feet, or about the length of […]
Continue ReadingDelaware nonprofits affected by COVID-19 are invited to apply for grants from the Delaware COVID-19 Strategic Response Fund, housed at the Delaware Community Foundation and directed by a council of Delaware’s philanthropic leaders. The application is now open at delcf.org/covid-grants. The deadline for the first round of awards is Monday, March 30, at noon. Only […]
Continue ReadingDOVER, Del. – As part of precautions against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close its Delaware State Park campgrounds and playgrounds Tuesday, March 24, and cancel campground reservations scheduled through May 15. Full refunds will be issued for reservations scheduled during that time. While state parks […]
Continue ReadingAnglers encouraged to practice responsible social distancing; trout streams closed March 21 until opening DOVER, Del. –The opening day for Delaware’s spring 2020 upstate stream trout season has been changed to minimize crowds and accommodate responsible outdoor recreation during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) period. Trout season will open several days earlier than planned in seven […]
Continue ReadingEvents, including private rentals, canceled through May 15; One-day cleaning period implemented between rentals of State Park cabins and cottages DOVER, Del. – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control continues to focus on taking a proactive and preventative approach to keep communities and employees safe in the midst of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, […]
Continue ReadingParks, wildlife areas open with no entrance fees until April 30, but park and wildlife buildings, centers closed to public; Fishing, hunting, boating licenses, park and conservation passes sales moved online DOVER, Del. – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control continues to focus on taking a proactive and preventative approach to keep communities […]
Continue ReadingDear Friends of the Delaware Art Museum: Nothing is more important to us than your health and safety, and we take seriously our responsibility as a civic institution that serves the public good. With that in mind, we will close to the public effective Saturday, March 14, 2020. We will continue to monitor developments with […]
Continue ReadingDOVER, Del. – As public health officials continue to monitor and respond to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is focused on taking a proactive and preventative approach to keep communities safe. Governor John Carney has issued a State of Emergency declaration to help prepare for the […]
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