The Species Conservation and Research Program (SCRP) continuously updates information on rare plant and animal species and vegetation communities in Delaware. The SCRP is the state’s most comprehensive, centralized source of information on rare plants, animals, and vegetation communities.

Information compiled on species and vegetation communities comes from a wide range of sources including publications, museum and herbarium collections, fieldwork, and coordination with many partner scientists who share information on the status of the plants and animals that occur in the state.

Species and vegetation community information is updated and improved as new data are obtained.

This information is used by research scientists, conservation organizations, consulting firms and agencies to plan for the conservation of habitat for rare species and vegetation communities.

Request an Environmental Review

Information requests should be submitted with a completed Environmental Review Request Form, which should include a full description of the scope of work of the proposed project.

When applicable, please also include maps that clearly delineate the boundaries and limits of disturbance (LOD) where the work is to occur, as well as any other information needed to help the reviewer understand the project location and scope of work.

Information requests with supporting materials should be submitted on letterhead.

To cover the costs of reviewing your project, you will be charged $35 per hour (one-hour minimum). In the Environmental Review Request Form, please check the box that indicates you acknowledge our cost recovery process.

Information requests can be submitted via email (preferred) or the address above. Requests are processed in the order they are received. A response is typically provided within 30 days; however, turnaround times may vary depending on project size and workload.

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