Pages Categorized With: "Outdoor Delaware"
Inside the DNREC Environmental Laboratory Responsible for Testing for Forever Chemicals and Other Contaminants
When the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control needs to test water samples for contaminants, it turns to its Environmental Laboratory, which has been helping protect the state’s natural resources for 75 years — and will, before long, move into a new home. In this piece, Outdoor Delaware takes you into the lab to elucidate its important duties.Battling a Summer Menace: Inside Delaware’s Relentless Mosquito Control Efforts
You don’t need to know much about mosquitoes to appreciate efforts to prevent the insects from spreading and sucking blood. But how exactly does DNREC go about controlling the mosquito population? Learn all about mosquito control in this article from Outdoor Delaware.How Delaware is Preparing for the Return of Black Bears
Prior to 2016, black bears had not been spotted in Delaware in more than a century. Over the past eight years, however, four different juvenile male bears have ventured into Delaware, capturing the public imagination. Is this a trend residents can expect to continue?The Perils of Wild Pets: DNREC Warns Against Keeping Non-Domesticated Animals
Around two-thirds of American households have pets, mostly dogs or cats, and many consider them just as much a part of the family as human members. But for a few people, even some of the more unique animals sometimes owned as pets like snakes, parakeets and hamsters aren’t enough — they want to keep wildlife. Find out why animal experts say it’s generally bad to take in wild animals in this offering from Outdoor Delaware.Navigating Delaware’s Drought History: Insights into Water Management Challenges and Solutions
Delaware’s last official drought emergency came in 2002. That was also the worst drought here since well before Delaware became a state. Learn more about drought in this article from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.Poetry Contest Winners Share Inspirations
Meet the winners of DNREC’s Haiku Poetry Contest, which celebrates June’s Ocean Month.Dolphins, Horseshoe Crabs and Piping Plovers, Oh My! Discover Delaware’s Diverse Coastal Wildlife This Summer
Delaware’s beaches are home to a dizzying array of wildlife that might surprise even many Delawareans, from fish to birds to crabs to mammals and more. This summer, visitors to the state’s beaches will have a chance to observe many critters in their natural habitats.Bald Eagles Soar in Delaware as Survey Reveals Population Growth
The bald eagle population plummeted greatly in the middle of the 20th century but has since rebounded. In 2023, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control conducted a count of eagles’ nests in the First State.Generation Green: Delaware’s Youth Lead the Charge in Environmental Action
Everybody is affected by the state of our environment. Today, young people are often leading the charge in environmental action, getting involved in the annual school Envirothon competition, tackling individual projects aimed at benefiting nature and pursuing environmental-based careers.Meet the Animal Moms of the First State
This Mother’s Day, Outdoor Delaware is highlighting some of the state’s most fascinating animal parents, from the pouch-packing Virginia opossum to the solo-singing spring peeper.Hidden Treasures: Learn About Rare Plants in Delaware
Delaware is home to more than 1,600 native plant species. Of those, upward of 650 are considered rare here, including 47 thought to be completely extinct in the state.New Tool Helps Delawareans Manage Flood Risk Amid Rising Climate Threats
Flooding is already a problem in Delaware, the lowest-lying state, and it is expected to worsen over time due to climate change. That’s why the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has launched a new flood planning tool, known as I-ADAPT, or the Individual Adaptation and Decision Planning Tool.Hundreds of Coastal Guardians Unite to Strengthen Dunes Along Delaware Beaches
Every March for more than three decades, hundreds of volunteers have gathered at beaches along the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean to plant Cape American beach grass.Ambitious DNREC Initiative Aims to Revitalize the Christina and Brandywine Rivers
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is working alongside partners to clean up the Christina and Brandywine rivers in an ambitious initiative known as CBR4.Winter Survival Strategies: A Closer Look at Hibernation in Delaware’s Animal Kingdom
Delaware doesn’t have many “true” hibernators, but it does have its share of critters that use long naps as a winter survival strategy.STEM Women of DNREC
Every year on International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re proud to celebrate DNREC’s women scientists, engineers, biologists, directors and others in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Learn more about how some of them got started, their advice for girls and what they love about their work.Navigating the Depths: Inside the Delaware Bay’s Longest-Running Water Quality Monitoring Program
The Delaware Estuary Water Quality Monitoring Program, informally known as the boat run, is one of the longest-running water quality monitoring programs in the world.Fawn-tastic! Playing Peek-A-Boo in the Brandywine Creek Watershed
An intimate moment with a white-tailed deer is captured by Delaware photographer Kimberly Barksdale.Eco-Friendly Triumph: Faithful Friends Secures DNREC Grant for Energy-Efficient Animal Center
With help from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Faithful Friends Animal Society has opened a new shelter in New Castle.All About Wetlands: Delaware’s Natural Filters
Want to learn more about wetlands, the natural filters of Delaware? Read all about them at Outdoor Delaware.Unveiling Delaware’s Dark Secrets: Exploring the Haunted Fort Delaware and Beyond
Are you looking for a haunting adventure? Come with us on a spine-tingling paranormal investigation at the haunted Fort Delaware.What Do I Do With My Leftover Halloween Pumpkins?
Wondering what to do with your pumpkins after the season is over? Learn how to recycle them with these easy tips.To Accessibility and Beyond
Part of our mission is providing quality outdoor recreation for all Delawareans. Learn about our commitment to accessibility and recent improvements.Lewes Woman’s Crabtivating Photo Wins DNREC’s Ocean Photo Contest
Angela Flynn, winner of our Ocean Photo Contest, shares with Outdoor Delaware about her beach adventures and love of photography.DNREC Building Delights, Informs Tens of Thousands of Visitors at Delaware State Fair
The annual Delaware State Fair is underway and here’s what you can look forward to at the DNREC Building this year.Exploring Delaware’s Open Spaces
Take a journey with us as we explore some of the unique properties acquired through the Delaware Open Space Program administered by the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation and the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife.Drawn to Herons: An Illustrated Story
Join DNREC designer Christy Shaffer as she takes us on an illustrated journey to discover the beauty of herons found in Delaware.Breathing Easier – Delaware’s Air Quality Monitoring Network
The first week of May marks the beginning of Air Quality Awareness Week. DNREC ‘s Air Quality Monitoring Stations, located throughout the state, are helping us breathe easier.Earth Day, 2023
As we renew our commitment to our planet this Earth Day, we can be proud of the progress we are making toward reducing emissions by focusing on clean transportation, energy efficiency, clean energy, offsetting carbon emissions and more.Top Spots for Your Valentine’s Engagement
It’s estimated that more than 6 million couples will get engaged on Valentine’s Day. The prep work is a big deal – picking the ring, choosing the words, and finding the perfect spot. We can help with some great location ideas.Turkeys Trot Into the Lead
A photo of three turkeys trotting down a misty country road took first prize in the 2022 Delaware Watersheds Photos Contest.Sharks in Delaware Waters
If you’re swimming in Delaware waters, particularly in the ocean, you’re probably swimming near sharks. But they actually have more to fear from us than the other way around.At One With Nature: Delaware’s Nature Preserves
Looking for special summer getaways off the beaten path in Delaware? We highlighted three beautiful state Nature Preserves – one in each county.Planting a Pollinator Garden – Dig In With Our Expert!
We all want to help bees and other pollinators that produce the food we eat. Planting a pollinator garden is a great way to do that. Our DNREC expert has some tips to help you dig in.Attention Shoppers! Bring Your Own Bag Starting July 1
Got your reusable bags? Starting July 1, you’ll need them when you go shopping.Operation Terrapin Rescue – Keeping Turtles Safe
The diamondback terrapins at Port Mahon in Kent County could use a hand during their upcoming nesting season. Learn more about how you can help.Flooding – What You Can Do
Flood Awareness Week is May 20-24, 2024. Are you prepared for flooding?Earth Day 2022 – The Time for Bold Action on Climate Change
For Earth Day, 2022, Gov. John Carney and DNREC Sec. Shawn M. Garvin wrote an article on the need to take bold action on climate change.The DNREC Earth Day Top 40
How about some musical inspiration for Earth Day? We asked our DNREC colleagues for their Earth Day song suggestions and we created an “Earth Day Top 40.”Tick-Tock – The Ticks are Waiting…
By Dr. Ashley Kennedy Last April, returning home after a day of work outdoors, I loosened my hair out of my ponytail and felt a familiar but unwelcome bump on my scalp. Based on the size and location, I immediately guessed what it could be – an adult American dog tick which often bitesPFAS – Fighting Forever Chemicals in Delaware
By Todd Keyser Beginning in the 1970s, firefighters used a special foam to put out jet fuel fires at Dover Air Force Base (DAFB). That foam figured prominently in 2006, when a C-5 cargo plane crashed just short of a runway after developing problems during takeoff. Fortunately, all 17 onboard survived the crash. ButNourishing Delaware’s Beaches
Our beaches and dunes need protection to prevent erosion especially after severe coastal storms. Learn how DNREC works to provide beach nourishment to Delaware’s shoreline.Delaware’s Endangered Species: DNREC Keeps Today’s Wildlife from Becoming Tomorrow’s Memory
Delaware’s Endangered Species – there here are 86 animals on Delaware’s endangered species list, including the American kestrel, the northern long-eared bat and the barking tree frog.Delaware’s Endangered Species: What DNREC’s Doing to Help
The red knot, monarch butterfly and Delmarva fox squirrel are among the nearly 100 animals on Delaware’s endangered species list. Learn more about what DNREC is doing to ensure thriving wildlife diversity in Delaware.It’s a Big Year at DNERR
Calling all birders – experienced or not – to help the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve have a Big Year!Good Eats from Nature’s Bounty
Looking for something different on your plate? We asked DNREC folks to share their most wildly delicious recipes for harvested game.Delaware Hunters Against Hunger – A Season for Giving
The Delaware Sportsmen Against Hunger program is once again providing venison to people in need, an annual tradition during the holidays.Great Blue Heron Steals the Show
A photo of the iconic great blue heron took first prize in the Watersheds Photos Contest, sponsored by the DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship.Delaware Recycles!
America Recycles Day, November 15, is a reminder to reduce, reuse and recycle. We have some tips to help you remember how to recycle right in Delaware.What We Do About Animal Strandings in Delaware
An endangered fin whale was spotted struggling in the waters of Cape Henlopen State Park. Both the Delaware Natural Resources Police and the Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute responded. Learn what happened and how we respond to animal strandings in Delaware.Page: 12 of 2 total pages
