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Delaware DNREC
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The official account for the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. We’re often referred to by our acronym, DNREC (Pronounced DEN-reck). We’re @DelawareDNREC on other social networks too. dnrec.delaware.gov
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Bethany Beach
• Dewey Beach
• Dover
• Ellendale
• Middletown
• Millsboro
• Milford
• Milton
• New Castle
• Rehoboth Beach
• Statewide
• Wilmington
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
December 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Claymont
• Delaware City
• Dover
• Georgetown
• Lewes
• New Castle
• Seaford
• Selbyville
• Smyrna
• Statewide
• Wilmington
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
We launched a survey on how Delawareans experience local air quality — your concerns, how you get information and where monitoring or outreach can improve. It is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and closes Dec. 15.

www.surveymonkey.com/r/YVW7NDR
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A new survey from DNREC finds that while many Delawareans are still learning about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals”, a meaningful share of residents are aware of the issue and taking steps to reduce exposure. Learn more: news.delaware.gov/2025/11/06/d...
November 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This week’s #FieldTripFriday took us on a haunting adventure to Fort Delaware — the First State’s most haunted site! 👻

#HauntedDelaware #FortDelaware
October 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Lewes
• Milford
• Milton
• New Castle
• Statewide
• Wilmington
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
October 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Lewes
• Lincoln
• Millsboro
• Newark
• New Castle
• Seaford
• Statewide
• Wilmington
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
October 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This week’s #FieldTripFriday brought Secretary Patterson and @mattmeyerde.bsky.social to Brandywine Creek State Park to explore trails and learn about upcoming fall programs across Delaware State Parks.
October 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Clayton
• Milford
• Newark
• New Castle
• Statewide
• Wilmington
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
October 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Bear
• Fenwick Island
• Millsboro
• New Castle
• Statewide
• Wilmington
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
October 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Milford
• Milton
• Newark
• New Castle
• Statewide
• Wilmington
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
October 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
DNREC’s new interactive dashboards make it easier to track environmental permits — check status, review queue and issued documents. news.delaware.gov/2025/09/30/d...
September 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Bethany Beach
• Clayton
• Dagsboro
• Frankford
• Georgetown
• Lewes
• Magnolia
• Millsboro
• Ocean View
• Statewide
• Wilmington
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
September 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Each spring, scientists survey rufa red knots on the Delaware Bay stopover of their 9,000-mile migration. This May, aerial counts tallied 25K+ knots in one peak survey — data that guides conservation for this threatened species Full report: dnrec.delaware.gov/fish-wildlif...
September 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Dover
• Statewide
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
September 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Dewey Beach
• Dover
• Millsboro
• Newark
• Statewide
• Wilmington
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
September 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A new statewide survey shows:

🌎 74% concerned about climate change
⚠️ 79% see it as a serious threat
👶 79% say it will harm future generations

Results will guide Delaware’s 2025 Climate Action Plan. Public input sessions start Sept. 16.
August 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Dover
• Newark
• New Castle
• Smyrna
• Wilmington
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
August 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Dover
• Frankford
• Milton
• Wilmington
• Statewide
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
August 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🟧Mèkredi 6 Out ap yon Jounen Kòd Oraj Polisyon Patikil pou Aksyon sou Kalite Lè nan Delaware. Rete enfòme sou AirNow.gov ak de.gov/aqi.
August 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🟧 Miércoles 6 de agosto será un Día de Acción por la Calidad del Aire de Código Naranja de Contaminación por Partículas para Delaware. Manténgase informado en AirNow.gov y de.gov/aqi.
August 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🟧Wednesday, August 6 will be a Particulate Pollution Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware. Stay informed at AirNow.gov and de.gov/aqi.
August 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
This week we issued public notices within the communities of:
• Bridgeville
• Georgetown
• Lincoln
• Milford
• Milton
• New Castle
• Statewide
Learn more: de.gov/dnrecnotices
July 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🟧 Madi Jiyè 29 yon Jounen Kòd Oranj pou Ozòn pou Aksyon sou Kalite Lè nan Delaware. Rete enfòme sou AirNow.gov ak de.gov/aqi.
July 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🟧 Martes Julio 29 será un Día de Acción por la Calidad del Aire de Código Naranja del Ozono para Delaware. Manténgase informado en AirNow.gov y de.gov/aqi.
July 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM