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Delaware to Hold Community Information Session September 24 on Indian River Inlet North Side Beach and Dune Repair

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

Planned Dredging and Replenishment Project Aims to Provide More Protection of Critical Infrastructure, Including State Route 1 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a community information session on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 to discuss the upcoming dredging and beach and dune replenishment project on the north side of the Indian […]

Delaware’s 2024/25 Hunting Season Just Around the Corner

August 29, 2024August 28, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

Numerous Changes to Regulations Include Sunday Gamebirds Hunting; Newly-Updated State Wildlife Area Maps Will Aid Public Land Hunters Delaware deer hunters will open the 2024/25 hunting season Sunday, September 1, 2024 by going afield with archery equipment and crossbows. Also opening September 1 are the resident Canada goose and mourning dove hunting seasons. Monday, September […]

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Delaware Sign Agreement for Bayshore Beaches

August 1, 2024Across Our Desk

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District has signed a design agreement with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) for the Delaware Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BUDM) for the Delaware River, Philadelphia to Sea Project, also known as the “Delaware Bayshore BUDM Project.” The agreement, signed by USACE […]

Delaware Announces Opening of New Boat Ramp at Records Pond near Laurel

July 31, 2024Across Our Desk

Enhanced Facility Includes Courtesy Dock, Expanded Boat Trailer Parking and New Pier Decking for Fish Pier The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced the grand opening of a new boat ramp facility at Records Pond near Laurel in Sussex County. Construction began earlier this year on the new facility – which includes […]

Delaware Invites Youngsters to Enjoy ‘Small Fry Adventures’ at Aquatic Resources Education Center

June 24, 2024Across Our Desk

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages families with young children to enjoy exciting “Small Fry Adventures” this summer at the Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) near Smyrna. These free events are geared toward youngsters ages 4 to 7, who want to learn about fish and other aquatic critters that live in […]

Delaware Announces Fees, Passes for Use of Deauville Beach

May 15, 2024Across Our Desk

Following a virtual community meeting and public input through a survey, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s proposed user fees for Deauville Beach have been approved by the Parks and Recreation Council and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. A daily entrance fee or a Deauville annual pass will be required for use […]

Delaware to Open Upstate Trout Season With Youth-Only Fishing Day Set for April 6, 2024

March 19, 2024Across Our Desk

Designated Trout Streams to be Closed to All Fishing from March 23 Until Season Openers Delaware’s 2024 upstate stream trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced. The next day, Sunday, April 7, marks the traditional opening […]

Delaware’s DuPont Nature Center to Reopen April 3

March 18, 2024Across Our Desk

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will welcome visitors to the DuPont Nature Center at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve when the center reopens for the 2024 season on Wednesday, April 3, 2023. The DNREC facility managed by the Division of Fish and Wildlife will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. over […]

Volunteers Sought to Join Concord Pond Cleanup April 13, 2024

March 15, 2024Across Our Desk

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and partners are seeking volunteers to join this year’s cleanup event at Concord Pond, a popular bass fishing and boating destination in Sussex County that drains into Deep Creek at the cleanup site. Registration is open now for the cleanup to be held from 10 a.m. to […]

Delaware to Close Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp in Sussex County Temporarily for Expansion and Paving of Parking Lot

February 26, 2024Across Our Desk

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today the March 6, 2024 closure of the Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp within the Assawoman Wildlife Area near Bethany Beach for a construction project to enlarge and pave the boat ramp’s gravel parking lot. Construction is scheduled to begin the day of the ramp closure, […]

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