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DNREC’s Weatherization Assistance Program Brings Savings and Comfort to Delawareans

Did you know the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control can help you save potentially hundreds of dollars on your energy bills annually while protecting your home from the ...
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‘Smoke School’ Teaches DNREC Air Quality Engineers to Identify Smoke

Not all smoke is created equal. Smoke can vary greatly in color, smell, wetness, velocity and thickness. And with special ...
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Remembering Delaware’s Original Inhabitants: How DNREC Preserves and Promotes Indigenous Heritage

Outdoor Delaware is the award-winning online magazine of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Articles and multimedia content are produced by the DNREC Office of ...
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Kitts Hummock Interim Beach Nourishment

Following the September 2026 nor’easter, DNREC continues to monitor coastal conditions and shoreline erosion in Kitts Hummock. Ahead of the larger, federally-supported Bay Beach Nourishment Project, ...
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Water Allocation Permit: Skeeter Neck Land Company, LLC

Project Description: The applicant has requested a new permit to allocate: 1.3 Million Gallons/Day, 26 Million Gallons /Month, 78 Million Gallons /Year or Season. The ...
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A Tree for Every Delawarean

Trees are natural champions. From our state forests to our city parks, trees improve air and water quality, preserve soil, and support wildlife – and they play a critical role in helping to fight ...
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Natural Resources Police Recruitment

The Delaware Natural Resources Police offers exciting opportunities for those who like the outdoors and are looking for a career in law enforcement. Natural Resources Police Officers enforce natural ...
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Preserving All the Wonder of Wildlife for Years to Come: How the Delaware Wildlife Action Plan Helps Protect Thousands of Species

Outdoor Delaware is the award-winning online magazine of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Articles and multimedia content are produced by the DNREC Office of ...
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Recreational Fishing

State Circle Hook Regulations require using inline circle hooks when fishing for striped bass using cut or whole natural baits like clams, squid, mackerel, menhaden, seaworms, or eels. Using inline ...
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Outdoor Delaware: Nature

Delaware is full of beauty and wonder. From our insects and animals, to our wild lands and beaches, learn why our natural world is important to all of us. Investigating the Secret Life of the ...
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Conservation and Stewardship

Delaware Coastal Programs works with partners at the state, regional and national level to promote better stewardship of coastal habitats. Stewardship involves a wide range of activities including ...