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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is always interested in striking photographic images taken throughout the state of Delaware. Each year, the department holds a photo contest to find and feature photographs that highlight Delaware’s natural beauty and focus on subjects such as waterways, landscapes, native plants, wildlife and aquatic life,
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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Greg Patterson was nominated by Gov. Matt Meyer and confirmed by the state Senate in January 2025 as the 12th secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). In this role, he heads the cabinet agency with broad responsibilities for safeguarding and managing the state’s natural resources, protecting public health and the
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. Find Your Job Our work includes studying flora and
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 2026 State Fair runs from July 23 through Aug. 1, 2026. Visitors will learn about the science
Earth Day 2026 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
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
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.
