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Office of the Secretary

The DNREC Office of the Secretary provides leadership, overall policy guidance and central administrative services to support the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Secretary: Gregory Patterson Deputy Secretary: Dayna Cobb
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Secretary Gregory Patterson

Greg Patterson was appointed by Gov. Meyer in January 2025 to lead the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), which protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. The Honorable Gregory Patterson Sec. Patterson


DNREC Photo Contest

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is looking for striking photographic images taken throughout the state of Delaware. Photographs should highlight Delaware’s natural beauty and focus on subject matter such as waterways, landscapes, native plants, wildlife and aquatic life, and people enjoying nature, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. All entries


Work for DNREC!

Join us at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control! DNREC, an executive state agency, is broadly responsible for protecting the environment and providing outdoor recreational opportunities in our state. Our work includes studying flora and fauna, overseeing our award-winning


DNREC at the Delaware State Fair

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control welcomes Delaware State Fair visitors to DNREC’s climate-controlled building on the fairgrounds at the corner of Holloway Avenue and East Rider Road. The Fair runs from July 18 through July 27, 2024. Visitors will learn about the science behind the


Earth Day 2025

Earth Day 2025 is celebrated on April 22. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, focuses on renewable energy and the need to commit to harnessing renewable energy to build a healthy, sustainable, equitable and prosperous future. At DNREC, Earth Day is What We Do All Year Long The


Brand and Visual Identity: Vibrant Delaware

For more than 50 years, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has worked to protect, preserve, and enhance Delaware’s environment for current and future generations. The key to DNREC’s efforts is our shared mission. We all must contribute to a shared brand experience, one that educates, engages and inspires others to support


Topics of Interest

The new DNREC website organizes information both by both the organizational structure of the agency (who in DNREC does what) and by topics of interest to users (what does the person visiting the website need to know about?). Find information on some of the most popular topics.





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