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Delaware DNREC Reminds Public Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes

January 3, 2022Across Our Desk

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds residents and visitors that sledding, snowboarding and other recreational activities are not allowed on Delaware’s sand dunes. Dunes contain fragile wildlife habitat and provide protection for the beaches and the communities they border. In addition to asking the public to help protect the dunes, the […]

Beach District Plants Offered to Ocean City Property Owners

February 2, 2021Across Our Desk

Ocean City, Maryland – For the 16th year in a row, the Town of Ocean City will be offering beach district plants to the public for planting in the secondary dune area. The plants being offered are hardy plants that tolerate the harsh environment of the ocean front areas. In addition, these plants provide habitat […]

Ocean City Dune Patrol Volunteers Needed

February 10, 2020Across Our Desk

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND –The Town of Ocean City is looking for volunteers for the Ocean City Dune Patrol. These volunteers will be assigned specific dune areas to help keep the dune area clean of trash and debris, and inspect the integrity of the fences, crossovers and vegetation. “They are our eyes on the front-line,” said […]

Fence to be Erected at Lewes Beach Primary Dune

October 24, 2019Across Our Desk

DOVER, DE – DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section and the City of Lewes will begin erecting fencing along the bay side of the primary dune at Lewes Beach during the first week of November. The fencing is designed to help protect the dune’s fragile habitat, and act as a deterrent to area residents leaving […]

Delaware & City of Lewes launching outreach campaign to clear Lewes dune of illegally-stored kayaks, boats and water sports equipment

August 16, 2019Across Our Desk

DOVER, DE – Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the City of Lewes will launch an awareness campaign next week aimed at clearing the Lewes dune of personal effects such as boats and kayaks that are stored illegally on the dune – not only causing harm to the dune but preventing it […]

Delaware’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section invites public to ‘design a sign, protect a dune’ by entering artwork, messages in dune awareness contest

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019Across Our Desk

DOVER, DE – DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section is holding a “Keep Off the Dunes” signage contest, inviting the public to submit eye-catching and effective original artwork and messaging to remind beachgoers of the importance of protecting Delaware’s vibrant but fragile dune system. Keep of the Dunes SignDelaware’s Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay coastal […]

Delaware’s Division of Parks & Recreation Reminds Public that Dunes in State Parks are Closed to Sledding and Snowboarding

January 11, 2019Across Our Desk

REHOBOTH BEACH – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds residents and visitors that sledding, snowboarding, and other recreational activities are not allowed on Delaware’s dunes. Dunes contain fragile wildlife habitat and also provide protection for the beaches and the communities that border them. Besides asking the public to help protect the dunes, the Division […]