The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed Fort Delaware State Park until Friday, June 4, 2021 to repair the Delafort ferry that transports visitors to the fort. The ferry is in need of repair due to an unforeseen mechanical issue. A second boat brought in as a temporary replacement to the […]
Continue ReadingNewark, DE – One of Delaware’s best annual pyrotechnic shows will take place on Friday, July 2, at the University of Delaware’s Athletic Complex beginning at dusk. Vendors and entertainment will not be present. This will be a Fireworks only event. Free parking and viewing from your vehicle location is available in the University of […]
Continue ReadingTo encourage northern Delaware volunteers to get outside and clean up, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in partnership with the Christina Conservancy has extended the month-long Christina River Watershed Cleanup campaign an extra two weeks through Saturday, May 15. The date coincides with the Wilmington Community Cleanup Day taking place in […]
Continue ReadingIn honor of Earth Month, Gov. John Carney joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn Garvin on April 15, 2021 to tour the facility where Delaware State Parks will have 15 benches made from excess plastic bags. In 2020, the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation converted its plastic carry-in carry-out bags […]
Continue ReadingIn recognition of Earth Day, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control joins the Christina Conservancy to encourage northern Delaware residents to get outside and safely clean up their communities. The Christina River Watershed Cleanup campaign is mobilizing volunteers throughout April to pick up trash in their own neighborhoods, on beaches and along […]
Continue ReadingA new online resource to help Delawareans take the guesswork out of recycling has been unveiled by theDelaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The new tool, Recyclopedia, helps the public and businesses determine the quickest and easiest ways to recycle materials that would otherwise go to a landfill. The web-based application offers an […]
Continue ReadingDelaware’s statewide one-day turkey hunt for youth ages 10 to 15 and for non-ambulatory disabled hunters requiring a wheelchair will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021 followed by the four-week spring turkey hunting season from Saturday, April 10 through Saturday, May 8. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds turkey hunters that […]
Continue ReadingDeadline is Monday, April 12, 2021 With Earth Day a one month away, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is launching a video contest to educate and engage youth about the importance of environmental protection and inspire them to be part of the solution to address climate change. The global theme for […]
Continue ReadingSpring Campaign Will Reduce Numbers of Year’s First Biting Mosquitoes The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin annual spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes Tuesday, March 23, weather permitting. Statewide spraying will originate in southern Sussex County, then expand into Kent and New Castle counties over the […]
Continue ReadingNewark, DE – With the arrival of warmer spring temperatures, the City of Newark and The Newark Partnership (TNP) announce the popular outdoor dining event “Main Street Alfresco” will return on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Chapel Street to South College Avenue […]
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