ST. GEORGES, DE – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that, effective immediately, an approximately 150-yard portion of the Michael Castle Trail on the C&D Canal Conservation Area has been closed in order to repair and reroute a portion of the trail that is failing and experiencing structural damage. The closed section begins […]
Continue ReadingNEWARK, DE – The second phase of the Tri-Valley Trail in White Clay Creek State Park has been completed and is open to the public. The 1.1-mile trail links the Pike Creek area and the City of Newark. The newest trail in Delaware’s state park system is also the first continuous trail that allows visitors […]
Continue ReadingLEWES, DE – The Gordon’s Pond Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park will close at 7:00 a.m. on September 16th for routine trail maintenance and invasive species control. The area will remain closed until Division of Parks & Recreation staff have completed the necessary work on the trail. The invasive species that will be treated […]
Continue ReadingSnow Hill, MD – The Worcester County Health Department will host a free 1-mile family fun walk through downtown Pocomoke City as part of the 4th Friday Street Festival this month. The walk begins at 5:30 pm on Friday, August 23, 2019. “Walking is one of the best ways to stay active,” said Crystal Bell, […]
Continue ReadingThe Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology of the University of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will host six public listening sessions in May to aid in the development of Maryland Forest Service’s 2020 Forest Action Plan. The plan assesses the current state of the forest resources and lays out the strategy […]
Continue ReadingREHOBOTH BEACH (April 24, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has announced that dredging will begin May 6 on a lagoon adjacent to the Assawoman Canal in Delaware Seashore State Park. Preparation work for the dredging is underway at the site off Town Road near Route 26 in Ocean View. It includes tree […]
Continue ReadingST. GEORGES, DE – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that a portion of the Mike Castle Trail east of the Biddles Point trailhead on the C&D Canal Conservation Area has been closed effective immediately due to a large sinkhole opening along the trail as a result of the recent heavy rains. Repairs […]
Continue ReadingDOVER, DE – The third of four open houses to gather public input on creating a master plan for the future of White Clay Creek State Park in Newark will be held 4-7 p.m., Wednesday August 1, 2018 at Deerfield, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE 19711. DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced in May […]
Continue ReadingDOVER – DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal & Energy announced today that the visitor center at the St. Jones Reserve in Dover is temporarily closed for updating of the reserve’s exhibit hall. Construction is slated to be completed in early fall. During construction, restrooms will be open during normal office hours, and trails and grounds […]
Continue ReadingST. GEORGES – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that a portion of the Mike Castle Trail west of the Lums Pond trailhead on the C&D Canal Conservation Area will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 9 for additional repairs. Repairs are necessary due to a crushed culvert and damaged pavement on the […]
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