DNREC

DNREC Press Release ..... Delaware State Parks seeks public input in plans to raise user fees;  the first increase in a decade DOVER (Nov. 21, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation is proposing increases in certain user fees, and is seeking input from the public on the proposed changes. Delaware State Parks has maintained a high…

Temporary trail bridge on Creek Road Trail now open at Brandywine Creek State Park  WILMINGTON (Nov. 13, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation has installed a temporary bridge over Rocky Run within Brandywine Creek State Park, restoring a trail connection that will accommodate most trail users until a new Rocky Run Bridge is built.…

DCREC Press Release ... Governor Markell signs new bill to enable DNREC to issue low-numbered surf fishing vehicle plates INDIAN RIVER LIFE-SAVING STATION AND MUSEUM (Oct.16, 2014) – Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary David Small, legislators and surf fishing groups and enthusiasts were on hand today as the Governor signed HB348, which…

Friday January 17  the organizations Protecting our Indian River and Inland Bays Foundation filed an appeal with the Delaware Environmental Appeals Board against the Allen Harim Facility or the old Vlasic Pickle plant location.  This has been an on going fight for a community to have the state regulate this area properly.  Basically…

Rosedale Beach Boat Ramp to be temporarily closed on July 19, with full access to be restored July 20  DOVER (July 17, 2013) – The Rosedale Beach Boat Ramp near Millsboro will be temporarily closed Friday, July 19 during planned completion of parking lot upgrades, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today. The ramp is scheduled to…

Piping plover chicks hatch at Gordons Pond  From DNREC .... LEWES (June 18, 2013) – On June 12, four piping plover chicks hatched from the sole nest this year at Gordons Pond in Cape Henlopen State Park. Both adults were seen with the chicks that afternoon. Over at the Point, three pairs of plovers have set up foraging territories along…

Anglers reminded that harvesting river herring is prohibited DOVER (April 4, 2013) – DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds recreational anglers and commercial watermen that harvest or possession of river herring, a popular baitfish, is illegal in Delaware. Anglers must have a valid receipt from a state or jurisdiction where…

Planting is from 9 AM – Noon on Saturday March 23, 2013 If you wish to participate at: Lewes Beach - meet at The Children’s Beach House (1800 Bay Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958) Delaware Seashore State Park - meet at Indian River Inlet Life Saving Station (25039 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971) South Bethany - meet at S. 3rd…

Monday night we had our weekly gathering of anglers at Old Bay Steakhouse.  Alan was tying flies, we were telling lies, and a few new faces dropped by to check out the group.  We basically hung out and discussed all kinds of things.  One of the subjects that keeps coming up is the proposed National Park and Delaware Bayshore Initiative.  I have…

Delaware Fish and Wildlife is looking for wood frog breeding sites as part of a multi-state project aimed at better understanding ranavirus, a disease that is impacting amphibians and reptiles worldwide. The wood frogs were quite busy breeding this past week. Their call is similar to the sound of quacking ducks. Some southern leopard frogs…