Delaware Coastal Cleanup Sites

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host volunteers at more than 45 sites around the state during the 2026 Delaware Coastal Cleanup, on Saturday Sept. 19, 2026 (rain date: Sept. 26, 2026). Registration is open through Sept. 8, 2026. Volunteers can register for cleanup sites in State Wildlife Areas

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Beach Grass Planting

Volunteers are the backbone of Delaware’s shoreline stabilization. Every March since 1990, except when pandemic conditions prevented it, dedicated volunteers have stabilized Delaware’s sand dunes by planting more than 5 million stems of Cape American beach grass along ocean and bay beaches. The 2027 Delaware Beach Grass Planting event is set for

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Delaware Coastal Cleanup

Trash on our beaches and in our waterways isn’t just unsightly – it’s also potentially dangerous to marine life and in some cases harmful to water quality. The annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup offers volunteers an opportunity to help make a difference for Delaware’s shoreline and waterways while joining an international effort to clean up the

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Volunteer with DNREC

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for both individuals and groups. DNREC Volunteer Calendar [modal text=”Volunteer Opportunities by Division”

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