Approximately 45 percent of all wetlands in the state are located on privately owned lands, with the remaining wetlands found on both state and federal lands. With nearly half of Delaware’s wetlands found on private lands it is important for landowners to recognize the benefits wetlands provide and work towards conserving and preserving them.

To increase the ease of protection, there are many voluntary programs available to landowners that offer monetary rewards for conserving and preserving their lands.

Learn more about programs currently available in Delaware:

DNREC Programs

State Level Programs

Federal Level Programs

Non-Profit Organizations Programs

Some additional helpful information for landowners can be found in these Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control booklets:

Wetland Restoration in Delaware: A Landowner’s Guide Part 1 (Restoration Stories)

Wetland Restoration in Delaware: A Landowner’s Guide Part 2 (Resources for Restoration)

Land Use Decision Making and Wetland Protection: A Guidebook for Public Participation

If you know of another program that could be listed here please contact Alison Rogerson, Watershed Assessment, at 302-739-9939.

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