SPRINGFIELD, VA – Hurricane Isaias is forecast to run up the East Coast, likely bringing heavy rains, high winds and storm surge from South Florida to potentially as far north as New England through next week. While it’s uncertain if the storm will reach a hurricane Category 1 status (sustained winds of 74 mph) Boat […]
Continue ReadingDNREC has issued a recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue based on elevated levels of bacteria found in a sample taken Wednesday by the Department’s environmental scientists. The elevated levels of bacteria is most likely associated with rainfall that occurred on Tuesday night. These bacteria often originate from wildlife sources and increased […]
Continue ReadingThe Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is looking for volunteers to help with its annual wild turkey productivity survey during July and August. The public is encouraged to monitor and report wild turkey sightings in Delaware to provide data that helps DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife sustainably manage the state’s turkey population. […]
Continue ReadingBeginning in August and September, the Maryland Natural Resources Police will resume in-person safety education and certification classes. For all classes, face coverings and social distancing will be required to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and assure the safety of students and instructors. Online hunting and boating classes will remain a regular option. Effective August […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD – Join the Trash-Free ShoreRivers Campaign to clean up our waterways. From now until September, ShoreRivers will provide supplies (including trash bags and work gloves) and limited edition stickers for clean water advocates who clean up trash from their local public spaces and then send photos to ShoreRivers for social media shout‑outs. This […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – Want to learn more about native trees and plants? Adkins Arboretum has released a series of family-friendly field guides as an introduction to some of the more than 600 species of native shrubs, trees, wildflowers, ferns, grasses and vines found on the Arboretum site. While the Arboretum’s public education programs are on […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., is inviting the public for a monthly tour of its working Shipyard in a new virtual program titled Coffee & Wood Chips. Scheduled for 10–11am on Mondays July 13, Aug. 17, and Sept. 14, Coffee & Wood Chips participants are invited to […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering a three-day virtual Maryland DNR-approved boater safety course on July 27–29, 2020, from 1–4pm. Led by CBMM’s Shipyard Manager and USCG licensed captain Christian Cabral, the boater’s safety course will be a live virtual offering, giving participants the opportunity to interact and engage with […]
Continue ReadingOCEAN CITY, MD – Anglers in the resort town were celebrating in late May as the highly coveted “first white marlin” of the season was caught. Carl Sauer reeled in the first white marlin of 2020 on Saturday, May 23, 2020. The marlin was caught at approximately 11:30 a.m. while the crew of “Reel Escape” […]
Continue ReadingIn accordance with Gov. Carney’s goal of limiting interactions among people in Delaware’s beach areas to reduce transmission of COVID-19, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced the following restrictions to be imposed starting on Friday, July 3 and lasting until further notice: The number of vehicles allowed in Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore […]
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