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Semén sa nou bay avi piblik yo nan kominoté ki nan: • Camden • Delaware City • Dover • Ellendale • Felton • Georgetown • Harrington • Houston • Middletown • Nan tout eta a • New Castle • South Bethany • Wilmington Plis enfòmasyon: de.gov/dnrecnotices

Esta semana emitimos avisos públicos dentro de las comunidades de: • Camden • Delaware City • Dover • Ellendale • Felton • Georgetown • Harrington • Houston • Middletown • New Castle • South Bethany • Todo el estado • Wilmington de.gov/dnrecnotices

This week we issued public notices within the communities of: • Camden • Delaware City • Dover • Ellendale • Felton • Georgetown • Harrington • Houston • Middletown • New Castle • South Bethany • Statewide • Wilmington Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices

DNREC earned multiple first-place honors from the Delaware Press Association, recognizing its Office of Communications for excellence in communication and storytelling. news.delaware.gov/2026/05/14/dnr…

Five of the most popular drive-on beaches for surf fishing in Delaware require reservations on weekends and holidays beginning May 23, but reservations at seven other locations are not required since a change was adopted in 2025. news.delaware.gov/2026/05/13/req…

DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) is expanding family-friendly outdoor and educational programs statewide this summer. Take A Kid Fishing!, Small Fry Adventures and Life in the Bay seining programs begin this week. news.delaware.gov/2026/05/12/dnr…

DNREC is advising the public about planned repairs at the Delaware City refinery that could increase sulfur dioxide emissions for about four weeks. Air monitoring data, notifications and other resources are available to help track releases and air quality. news.delaware.gov/2026/05/07/dnr…

Semén sa nou bay avi piblik yo nan kominoté ki nan: • Lewes • Nan tout eta a • Newark • Wilmington Plis enfòmasyon: de.gov/dnrecnotices

Esta semana emitimos avisos públicos dentro de las comunidades de: • Lewes • Newark • Todo el estado • Wilmington Más información: de.gov/dnrecnotices

This week we issued public notices within the communities of: • Lewes • Newark • Statewide • Wilmington Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices

DNREC encourages Delawareans and visitors to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with two days of free fishing on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. Anglers may fish, crab and clam in Delaware waters without a 2026 fishing license. news.delaware.gov/2026/05/07/dnr…

DNREC will hold its first community meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware deer at 6 p.m., May 13 at Trap Pond State Park in Laurel. A virtual option is available. news.delaware.gov/2026/05/04/dnr…

@DelawareNRP recently arrested a 47-year-old Wilmington resident following an ongoing investigation into illegal dumping of trash and construction materials along Terminal Avenue and Interstate 495 in Wilmington. news.delaware.gov/2026/04/30/wil…

DNREC revised black sea bass regulations to reflect greater abundance. After federal action this week, the same rules take effect May 1 in state and federal waters. news.delaware.gov/2026/04/30/upd…

Semén sa nou bay avi piblik yo nan kominoté ki nan: • Bethany Beach • Dewey Beach • Georgetown • Lewes • Nan tout eta a • Wilmington Plis enfòmasyon: de.gov/dnrecnotices

Esta semana emitimos avisos públicos dentro de las comunidades de: • Bethany Beach • Dewey Beach • Georgetown • Lewes • Todo el estado • Wilmington Más información: de.gov/dnrecnotices

This week we issued public notices within the communities of: • Bethany Beach • Dewey Beach • Georgetown • Lewes • Statewide • Wilmington Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices

Delaware’s annual open burning ban takes effect May 1 and continues through Sept. 30 to protect air quality during ozone season. Most outdoor burning is prohibited, but cooking and recreational fires using approved fuels are still allowed. news.delaware.gov/2026/04/29/dnr…

DNREC and the Division of Public Health remind residents to take simple steps to avoid tick bites and reduce the risk of illness. Ticks are active year-round, especially blacklegged, lone star and American dog ticks. news.delaware.gov/2026/04/27/dnr…