A Year on the Job: DNREC Secretary and Deputy Secretary Reflect on Their First 365 Days

On Jan. 30, 2025, Secretary Greg Patterson and Deputy Secretary Dayna Cobb stepped into the top leadership roles at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. To mark the occasion, Outdoor Delaware sat down with Patterson and Cobb to reflect on what surprised them most, the progress they’re proud of and what they’re focused on next for Delaware’s environment and the people who protect it every day.

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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 [column

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Secretary Gregory Patterson

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

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DNREC Announces Availability of 2023 Community Environmental Project Fund

DNREC will hold a virtual public workshop to announce the availability of Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) grants for the 2023 grant cycle.

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