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Code Red Air Quality Alert Issued for Northern Delaware Due to Wildfire Smoke June 14, 2025
DNREC has alerted the public that today is an Air Quality Action Day of Code Red for particulate matter in New Castle County. Delawareans can sign up for Delaware alerts and check local forecasts at de.gov/aqi. They can check AirNow.gov for real-time conditions. It’s important to check the data as local conditions can change.
Smyrna Angler, Age 9, Wins 39th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament June 13, 2025
DNREC announced winners and the overall state champion after more than 150 young anglers cast their lines Saturday, June 7 in the 39th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted and sponsored by the Delaware Natural Resources Police. Kohen Marvel of Smyrna, age 9, was the tournament's repeat state champion after having won it last year […]
Funding Available for Tree Planting Projects June 10, 2025
Organizations seeking grant funding for Spring 2026 tree planting projects as part of the state’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative have until July 21 to submit their application.
DNREC Announces Reopening of Ingrams Pond Boat Ramp After Reconstruction Project and Expansion of Amenities June 9, 2025
DNREC announced today the reopening of the Ingrams Pond Boat Ramp near Millsboro following a four-month construction project to upgrade the facility. Upgrades by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife include a new ramp, installation of a new courtesy dock, expansion of an existing parking lot to accommodate boat trailers and car spaces, and […]
DNREC to Hold Regulatory Review Hearings June 24, 25 and 26 June 4, 2025
DNREC has initiated a comprehensive review of Department regulations that have not been amended during the past four years. By statute, every state executive branch agency must reassess older regulations on a four-year cycle to determine whether these regulations should be modified or eliminated. DNREC will hold regulatory review hearings June 24, 25 and 26 […]