Poster Exhibition

The DNERR Research and Stewardship Symposium poster exhibition will showcase research projects that are underway or have been completed in conjunction with DNERR research or stewardship programs. Posters will be available for viewing throughout the duration of the first day of the 2026 DNERR Research and Stewardship Symposium, at the St. Jones

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St. Jones Symposium Presentation Descriptions

Below are descriptions of the presentations planned for Day one of the 2026 DNERR Research and Stewardship Symposium. Day one will be a “choose your own adventure” to allow participants to attend multiple sessions at the St. Jones Reserve in Dover. There will also be a poster session to showcase research projects that are completed

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2026 DNERR Research and Stewardship Symposium

In celebration of National Estuaries Week, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will hold a two-day Research and Stewardship Symposium at the St. Jones and Blackbird Creek Reserves, on Sept. 22 and 23, 2026. The Symposium will showcase the Reserve’s mission of engaging people, applying

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Delaware Coastal Management Program Assessment and Strategy: 2026 to 2030

The DNREC Delaware Coastal Management Program’s draft 2026-2030 Section 309 Enhancement Area Assessment and Strategy is available for public review and comment.

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Estrategia de Mejora 309 del Programa de Gestión Costera de Delaware

El borrador de la Estrategia de Mejora 309 del Programa de Gestión Costera de Delaware está disponible para su revisión y comentarios.

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Pwogram Jesyon Kòt Delaware a, Bouyon Estrateji Amelyorasyon 309 la

Pwogram Jesyon Kotyè Delaware a gen pwojè Estrateji Amelyorasyon 309 li a disponib pou revizyon ak kòmantè.

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Collaborations

The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) collaborates with various partner organizations and hosts visiting scientists who conduct research of local and national significance that focuses on enhancing coastal management. SETr

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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!

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The Nitty-Gritty of the Estuary

As we mark National Estuaries Week on September 18, learn more about estuaries of Delaware – unique ecosystems that many people, plants and animals call home.

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Public Meeting Notice for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Evaluation of the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve

NOAA will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, as part of the federal performance evaluation of the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve.

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St. Jones Reserve

The St. Jones Reserve component of the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) is located on the north shore of the St. Jones River, off Kitts Hummock Road, south of Dover in Kent County and includes a portion of Delaware Bay. The St. Jones Reserve is on the Delaware Bayshore Byway and includes a Visitor

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Blackbird Creek Reserve

The Blackbird Creek Reserve component of the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) is located upstream from Delaware Route 9 at Taylors Bridge in Townsend, New Castle County. The Blackbird Creek Reserve is on the Delaware Bayshore Byway and includes trails, pavilion and canoe/kayak launch.

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The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve

The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) is one of 30 National Estuarine Research Reserves across the country whose goal is to establish, protect, and manage natural estuarine habitats for research, education, and coastal stewardship. Registration is now open for the 2026 DNERR Research and Stewardship

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Delaware Coastal Programs

The Coastal Programs Section of the Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy serves as the Department’s research, education, and policy lead for coastal and ocean issues. It helps manage Delaware’s federal coastal zone and balance the use and protection of its resources through the integrated efforts of the Delaware Coastal Management Program and Delaware National Estuarine Research

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