Delaware to Launch Full-Scale Sports Gaming on June 5

SportsPick will go live at 1:30 p.m. at Delaware's three casinos next Tuesday WILMINGTON, Del. – At 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, Delaware will launch a full-scale sports gaming operation at all three casinos in the state – Delaware Park, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, and Harrington Raceway & Casino. Betting offered Tuesday will […]
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Statewide Unit Count Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagement School Year 2017 ? 2018 ? Odyssey Charter School, Appoquinimink School District, and Seaford School District

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the School Year 2017 – 2018 Statewide Unit Count Agreed-Upon Procedures Reports for Odyssey Charter School, Appoquinimink School District, and Seaford School District. The Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) performed procedures to determine whether Odyssey Charter School, Appoquinimink School District, and Seaford School District properly included […]
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Collaboration leads to largest round of Delaware farmland preservation in four years

More than 127,000 acres of Delaware farmland are now permanently preserved for future generations, with the purchase of the development rights of 41 farms totaling 3,534 acres. This is the 22nd consecutive year of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation.
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Hurricane Season Begins June 1

(Smyrna) – While tropical storms and hurricanes can occur without regard to the calendar, the official start of the hurricane season is June 1.  The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its forecast for 2018 a week ago, predicting a near to above average season, anticipating 10-16 named storms, 1-4 of which should achieve […]
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Statewide Unit Count Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagements School Year 2017 ? 2018 ? MOT Charter School , Polytech School District, Smyrna School District

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the School Year 2017 – 2018 Statewide Unit Count Agreed-Upon Procedures Reports for MOT Charter School, Polytech School District, and Smyrna School District. The Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) performed procedures to determine whether MOT Charter School, Polytech School District, and Smyrna School District properly included […]
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Anglers invited to fish for free in Delaware waters June 2 and 3

To celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, June 2-10, DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife invites you to fish, crab, and clam in any Delaware waters by offering free fishing days on Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3.
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DHSS Releases Delaware?s Plan for Managing the Health Care Needs of Children with Medical Complexity

NEW CASTLE (May 30, 2018) – As a way to better support the needs of children with medical complexity and their families, the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance this week released Delaware's Plan for Managing the Health Care Needs of Children with Medical Complexity and announced that stakeholders will continue work to develop longer-term […]
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DNREC?s Division of Parks & Recreation to host open house on Brandywine Zoo master plan on June 14

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation will host an open house for the public to learn about plans for the future of the Brandywine Zoo from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14 at the zoo's Education Center, 1001 North Park Drive in Wilmington.
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DEMA Staff Deploy to the State of Hawaii

 (Smyrna) – During a 24-hour period April 14-15, nearly 50 inches of rain fell on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.  As media attention focuses on the spectacular images of the erupting Kilauea volcano on the island of Hawaii, emergency management officials are also working on recovery from the devastating floods, landslides, and mudslides that caused […]
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DNREC, federal, local and conservation partners gather to celebrate completion of Mispillion Harbor restoration

MISPILLION HARBOR – Against a backdrop of migrating shorebirds and spawning horseshoe crabs on the beach at Mispillion Harbor, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin was joined by U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester to celebrate the completion of the Mispillion Harbor restoration. The three-year project restored the area in the wake of damage inflicted by a series of coastal storms including 2012's Hurricane Sandy, and built resiliency against future storms impacting this vitally important habitat. Also joining the Secretary and the Congressional Delegation were U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast Regional Director Wendi Weber, and National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Vice President of Conservation Programs Eric Schwaab.
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NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS DUE BY JUNE 5

(Smyrna, DE) – Nonprofit organizations in Delaware that have 501 (c) (3) status may be eligible to participate in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) that targets those organizations that may be at high risk of terrorist attack.  Nonprofits that may qualify must submit an application to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) by June […]
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Rape, Exploitation of Children Result In Prison Sentences In Three Cases

Manslaughter, assault, drug dealing cases also lead to jail Richard White, a 41-year-old Wilmington man, will spend the rest of his life in prison for the repeated rape of a child. Over the course of 5 years beginning in November 2012, White repeatedly had sexual intercourse with the child, and took photos and videos of […]
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DPH Announces TB Response at Wilmington Long-Term Care Facility

The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today that over 600 individuals may have been exposed to someone with active tuberculosis (TB) at the ManorCare Health Services Foulk Road facility during a nine-month period in 2017. Consistent with routine Division TB protocols, the agency is sending out letters to former residents and staff of the facility who may have been exposed to the infected individual between January and September 2017. DPH is also following up with phone calls to provide information on free testing and treatment at one of its three clinics in Newark, Dover, and Georgetown.
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State Historic Preservation Office Employee, African American History Expert Makes National Trust 40-Under-40 List

Carlton Hall, a cultural preservation specialist and historian with the Delaware State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), earned a place on the inaugural "40 Under 40" list recently unveiled by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Time, location changed for May 29 meeting of Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish

Due to construction activities at DNREC's Richardson & Robbins Building Auditorium, the Tuesday, May 29 meeting of Delaware's Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will now be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Little Creek Hunter Education Building, 3018 Bayside Drive, Dover, DE 19901.
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 14-20

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between May 14-20 made 1,256 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 29 citations. Officers responded to 50 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police to host 32nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament June 2

As part of Delaware's participation in National Fishing and Boating Week, June 2-10, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police will hold its 32nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 2.
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Governor Carney Signs Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act

New law establishes a refundable tax credit for qualified investors in Delaware small businesses NEWARK, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed into law House Bill 170, the Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act, at the Delaware Technology Park at the University of Delaware's STAR Campus. The Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation […]
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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit ?Trace? by Carlos Alejandro

On view from June 1-29, 2018 Free opening reception on Friday, June 1 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (May 24, 2018) – Carlos Alejandro's Trace, an exhibition of black and white fine art photography, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from June 1-29, 2018. A free opening reception to meet the artist will […]
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USDA seeks feedback from Delaware farmers on 2018 crop production and supply levels

During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The agency will contact around 350 producers across Delaware to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1, 2018.
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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 11 special events during June 2018

Programs on Delaware heroes of the War of 1812, dyeing fabrics 18th-century style, and Separation Day in New Castle to be featured.
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Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (SLEAF) Agreed-Upon Procedures ? June 30, 2015, 2016, and 2017

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (SLEAF) Agreed-Upon Procedures Report. The Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) performed an Agreed-Upon Procedures engagement over the Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (SLEAF) for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Throughout the engagement AOA documented inconsistencies of […]
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Statewide Unit Count Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagement School Year 2017 ? 2018 ? Campus Community Charter School

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the School Year 2017-2018 Statewide Unit Count Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for Campus Community Charter School. The Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) performed procedures to determine whether Campus Community Charter School properly included selected students in the September 30th Unit Count. The engagement was performed by AOA […]
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Governor Carney?s Statement on Joint Finance Committee Vote to Limit Spending

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the Joint Finance Committee's vote to appropriate only 97 percent of available revenue this year and conserve surplus revenue: "Delaware has a tradition of fiscal responsibility, and I want to thank members of the Joint Finance Committee for their vote today, which […]
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Delaware Offshore Wind Working Group to hold public workshops May 29 and 31

Delaware's Offshore Wind Working Group will host two public workshops in May for input on the working group's draft recommendations to the Governor.
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DNREC?s First State Heritage Park celebrates summer on June 1 and 2

DNREC's First State Heritage Park will "Celebrate Summer" as the theme for the First State Heritage Park's monthly "First Saturday in the First State." The program will feature a variety of free events and activities.
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Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet May 29 in Dover

Delaware's Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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Governor Carney, JFC Co-Chairs Release Statements on DEFAC Estimates

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the co-chairs of the General Assembly's Joint Finance Committee, Senator Harris McDowell and Representative Melanie George Smith, released the following statements Monday on the latest revenue estimates from the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council: "We've been focused since I took office on limiting spending growth, on directing […]
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Statewide Unit Count Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagement School Year 2017 ? 2018 ? Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the School Year 2017-2018 Statewide Unit Count Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security. The Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) performed procedures to determine whether Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security properly included selected students in the September 30th Unit Count. […]
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Flags to be lowered for victims of Santa Fe High shootings

This afternoon President Trump ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on May 22, as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the shootings at Santa Fe High School in Texas. In concurrence with the President’s order and as an expression of […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police kick off National Safe Boating Week May 19-25 in Lewes

With the 2018 summer season and ideal weather ahead, many boaters soon will be heading out on the water. DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Office of Boating Safety & Education encourages boaters to practice safe boating, not just during National Safe Boating Week – but also throughout the year.
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Attempted Manslaughter, Unlawful Sexual Contact, Drug, Gun Cases Resolved

Radee Prince, the 38-year-old Wilmington man who shot another man at the victim's auto sales business in Wilmington in 2017, faces up to 89 years in prison after being convicted by a jury on numerous charges including Attempted Manslaughter. Deputy Attorneys General Mark Denney and Erika Flaschner secured the guilty verdicts. In October 2017, Prince […]
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DEMA ADVISES TO BE AWARE OF WEEKEND WEATHER AND POSSIBLE FLOODING

(Smyrna, DE) – Officials at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) continue to monitor forecasts from the National Weather Service.  DEMA reminds residents to be aware of the most current weather information and their surroundings over the weekend.  Heavy rains could lead to flash flooding, flooding of rivers, creeks and streams, and flooding in poor […]
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Statewide Unit Count Agreed Upon Procedures Report ? School Year 2017-2018 ? Capital School District

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the School Year 2017-2018 Statewide Unit Count Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for Capital School District. The Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) performed procedures to determine whether Capital School District properly included selected students in the September 30th Unit Count. The engagement was performed by AOA in accordance […]
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 7-13

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between May 7-13 made 2,117 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters and the general public, issuing 333 citations. Officers responded to 49 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
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Party affiliation change deadline approaching

he deadline for a person to change party affiliation before Delaware's 2018 Primary Election is Friday, May 25, 2018. Delaware is a closed primary state. You must register in the party in which you want to vote in a Primary Election - Democrat or Republican.  Delaware does not permit persons registered as unaffiliated or with another party to vote in a Primary Election.
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CANCELLED: DNREC?s DuPont Nature Center?s Peace, Love & Horseshoe Crab Festival on May 19

The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve will host its ninth annual Peace, Love & Horseshoe Crab Festival, celebrating the spring arrival of spawning horseshoe crabs and migrating shorebirds, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at the center, located at 2992 Lighthouse Road.
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Delaware Moving Forward to Implement Full-Scale Sports Gaming

Department of Finance, Delaware Lottery expect to launch in June WILMINGTON, Del. – The Delaware Department of Finance, in consultation with the Attorney General's Office, has determined that there are no legal obstacles to moving forward with full-scale sports betting in Delaware, including head-to-head-betting, which permits single-game wagering. Under state law passed in 2009, Delaware […]
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State of Delaware Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Financial Statement Audit ? Fiscal Year 2017

State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. has released the audit report of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2017. This audit was performed by Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., under the direction of the Office of Auditor of […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police encourage public to ?Wear Your Life Jacket to Work? May 18

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announced today their support of "Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day" on Friday, May 18. They join boating professionals and outdoor enthusiasts in promoting lifejackets always being worn as a safe boating practice, as well as heightening awareness of the different life jackets available, and showing their comfort and versatility by wearing them to work.
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Governor Carney Signs Executive Order Establishing Advisory Council on English Learners

Group will help monitor and implement Delaware's English Learner Strategic Plan 2022 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed an executive order establishing the Advisory Council on English Learners to help implement Delaware's community driven English Learner Strategic Plan 2022. "Our state's changing demographics require us to think differently about how we reach […]
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DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to hold four open houses on developing new Master Plan for White Clay Creek State Park

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin will host a public meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, May 21 to announce that the Division of Parks & Recreation is beginning the process of creating a master plan for the future of White Clay Creek State Park in Newark, and will be holding four open houses this summer to gather public input for the plan. The meeting will be held at Deerfield, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE 19711.
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3rd Annual WIOA One Stop Convening

Workforce Development Improvement in Action WILMINGTON, DE – The 3rd Annual One-Stop System Convening, "All-in-to-Win", is being held on Thursday, May 17th in the Del-ONE Conference Center at DelTech in Dover from 8:30- 3:00 p.m. The Convening provides an annual forum for front-line staff (involved in Delaware's State Workforce Development System) to help further evolve […]
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Funding assistance available to beginning farmers for poultry mortality management from Kent Conservation District partnership with DNREC, Department of Agriculture

Approximately $1 million in conservation funding assistance is now available to help beginning farmers in Kent County address poultry mortality management on their farming operation. The funding – for implementing water quality best management practices including composters and mortality freezers to address routine mortality – comes through a program led by the Kent Conservation District in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the Department of Agriculture (DDA), and the USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS).
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Drug-related arrests made on DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife-managed property by Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Kent County woman and man on May 12, for multiple criminal and drug-related charges at the Division of Fish & Wildlife-managed Coursey Pond near Frederica.
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Lieutenant Governor, Behavioral Health Consortium Present Governor with ?Three-Year Action Plan?

  Advisory body developed roadmap to address prevention, treatment and recovery   WILMINGTON, Del. – On Tuesday, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, along with members of the Behavioral Health Consortium, presented Governor Carney with their initial report, a "Three-Year Action Plan," to confront addiction and mental illness across Delaware. "I am proud to release this initial […]
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8 Young People, 6 Groups to Be Honored with Governor?s Youth Volunteer Service Award during May 24 Ceremony

NEW CASTLE (May 15, 2018) – Governor John Carney will present the Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Awards to eight young people and six groups during a May 24 ceremony in recognition of their service to Delaware. "Through their volunteer efforts, these young people are making a lasting impact on their communities and the lives of […]
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Governor Carney?s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Sports Gaming

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on Monday on the decision from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding sports gaming: "We continue to review details of today's opinion. But when the Supreme Court took this case last year, the Delaware Lottery began preparing for the possibility that the Court could overturn the […]
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The National Endowment for the Arts Announces FY 2018 Grants to Support the Arts in Delaware

Three Delaware organizations will receive $729,100 in federal grants Wilmington, Del. (May 15, 2018) – As the only funder in the country to support arts activities in all 50 states and five U.S. jurisdictions, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced that three Delaware organizations, including the Division of the Arts, will receive $729,100 in […]
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All Aboard: Delaware and the Railroad?: Chautauqua tent shows in Lewes, Del. from Sept. 13 to 15, 2018

Traditionally held in June, Delaware's 2018 Chautauqua will take place in September #beaches #netde #delawarehistory #events #activities
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DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrests two Kent County men for illegal dumping

MAGNOLIA – Acting on a tip made to DNREC's Environmental Complaint hotline, Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrested two Kent County men May 11 and charged both of them with illegal dumping in Magnolia.
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LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY: Governor Carney Signs Bill Strengthening Inspire Scholarship

Law allows Delaware State University students to apply for four years of Inspire Scholarships DOVER, Del. – Joined by members of the General Assembly, educators from Delaware State University, and Delaware State University (DSU) students, Governor John Carney signed Senate Bill 90 into law on Saturday. The new law strengthens the Inspire Scholarship program, which […]
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State of Delaware Employees Honored for Excellence and Commitment in State Service, Team Excellence, and Heroism

Event held during the celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, May 6-12, 2018. WILMINGTON, Del. (May 11, 2018) —Governor John Carney and Cabinet members celebrated Public Service Recognition Week by applauding the extraordinary work of Delaware's public servants. Awards for exemplary efforts in service to the State of Delaware were presented at the Governor's Awards […]
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Let?s Support Delaware?Families

Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney On Mother's Day, we acknowledge the immeasurable contributions and meaning of moms in their families and communities, and we thank all mothers for nurturing and caring for us and for future generations. This Mother's Day, we also want to recognize that the lives of Delaware mothers […]
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Man Injured in Shootout Faces Life in Prison for Murder

Robbery, assault, and weapons convictions also lead to prison time A 22-year-old Wilmington man will face life in prison when sentenced for a 2017 shooting in the city. A Superior Court jury convicted Kashiem Thomas of Murder First Degree and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony related to the fatal shooting […]
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DNREC Delaware Coastal Programs now accepting letters of interest from Delaware communities for Resilient Community Partnership assistance

DNREC's Delaware Coastal Programs (DCP) is soliciting letters of interest for participating in the Resilient Community Partnership program, whose aim is to improve the management and wise use of land and water resources while promoting compatible economic development in the coastal zone.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Pennsylvania pair for multiple fishing violations

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Philadelphia man and woman May 9 for numerous fishing violations near Delaware City.
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Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: ?A Sailor?s Life for Me? in Lewes, Del. over the 2018 Memorial Day weekend

Event provides visitors with an opportunity to experience seafaring lives of adventure, romance, excitement and hardships, and to honor mariners who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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The Division of Motor Vehicles Announces New Design for Driver License and Identification Cards

Dover– On June 4, 2018, The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will release a new, more secure, card design for driver license and identification cards (DL/ID).  This new design release is a part of the DMV's continuous effort to provide customers with the latest in available document security to combat fraudulent attempts to alter […]
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Governor Carney?s Statement on Defeat of Equal Rights Amendment

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate vote to defeat an Equal Rights Amendment to Delaware's Constitution: "I am disappointed in today's vote in the Delaware Senate to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment. This legislation is an opportunity for us to lay out clearly in the […]
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Governor Carney?s Statement on DuPont?s Purchase of Newark Manufacturing Facility

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on DuPont's announcement of the company's $45 million purchase and expansion of a facility in Newark to manufacture the specialized engineered material Kalrez: "DuPont's announcement on Wednesday reaffirms that Delaware remains a great place for any company to put down roots, grow and […]
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DNREC to host Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission public hearing May 17 on proposed addendum to eel fisheries management plan

DOVER – DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife will host an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) public hearing on Draft Addendum V to the commission's Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Eel at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 17 in DNREC's Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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Governor Carney?s Statement on General Assembly?s Final Passage of ?Aiden?s Law?

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly's final passage of "Aiden's Law," which will ensure a coordinated plan of care for infants born addicted or exposed to drugs, and for their families.   "This legislation will help us care for the most vulnerable Delawareans. It will […]
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Photographers invited to enter DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship?s first Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest

DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship invites photographers to participate in the first Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest, which aims to share the beauty of Delaware's diverse environment while acting as a vivid reminder that everything that happens on land within the state's watersheds also directly affects what's happening in our waterways.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Marydel man for multiple turkey hunting violations

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Kent County man April 28 for multiple turkey hunting violations that occurred near Marydel.
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DNREC announces that federal flood insurance is now available in Kent County Town of Magnolia

The Town of Magnolia has become the 50th Delaware community to participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship announced today – with flood insurance now available to all property owners in the town.
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Governor Carney celebrates Arbor Day at St. Jones Reserve in Dover

Governor John C. Carney, Jr. presided over the Delaware Forest Service's 2018 Arbor Day Celebration at DNERR St. Jones Reserve in Dover on Friday, May 4. Joined by Rep. Harvey Kenton, Rep. David Wilson, Agriculture Secretary Michael T. Scuse, and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, Governor Carney honored the winners of the Delaware Forest Service's Arbor Day School Poster Contest, including Statewide Winner Amelia Meyer of Southern Delaware School of the Arts in Selbyville. The 2018 poster contest theme was "Trees are Terrific... and Perfect for Pollinators!" The Governor also recognized representatives from some of Delaware's 17 Tree City USA communities, including Dover Air Force Base and Arden. The event culminated with the planting of two new hawthorn trees, part of a new "science garden" at the reserve, in keeping the 2018 poster contest theme and its focus on pollinators.
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces acreage availability for shellfish aquaculture

DOVER – DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that acreage will be made available for Inland Bays' shellfish aquaculture lease starting later this month. Some acreage previously classified as "Pending" on the interactive Shellfish Aquaculture Development Area map will be updated starting May 10 to "Available." This change comes after DNREC did not receive complete applications for these acres by a one-year deadline set by the Department that expired May 2.
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: April 23-29

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between April 23-29 made 3,789 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters and the general public, issuing 29 citations. Officers responded to 34 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
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Domestic Violence, Burglary And Attempted Rape Lead To Prison Terms

A Superior Court judge sentenced a 41-year-old Wilmington man to a total of 9 years in prison as a habitual offender for beating a pregnant woman. Deputy Attorneys General Cari Chapman and Anna Currier secured the sentence for David Jewell. In September 2017, Jewell and his girlfriend, who was pregnant at the time, began fighting […]
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DPH Launches Lyme Disease Awareness Campaign

While many Delawareans couldn't be happier to see spring's arrival and winter's departure, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is warning residents that with warm weather comes ticks, fleas, mosquitoes and increased chances of vector-borne diseases. Whether staying home or traveling in the coming months, DPH wants to remind Delawareans of the risk of these diseases, which include Lyme disease, Zika, and West Nile Virus, and to share prevention tips.
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One-Fifth of Delawareans May Have Had Facebook Data Exposed

According to data released from Facebook to the Delaware Department of Justice, more than 200,000 people in Delaware may have had their personal data exposed as part of the recently disclosed Facebook data breach. The estimate of the possible extent of the data breach in Delaware came from responses by Facebook to questions posed by […]
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Delaware Falls Four Spots in Commonwealth Fund?s 2018 State Health Scorecard; Secretary Walker Says Health Care Spending and Better Outcomes Must Be Aligned

NEW CASTLE (May 3, 2018) – Ranking in the bottom half of states in a variety of health measures, including adults who smoke, annual diabetes treatment testing, and adults who are obese, Delaware fell four spots in The Commonwealth Fund's 2018 Scorecard on State Health System Performance released today. Delaware ranked 22nd among all the […]
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SATURDAY: Governor Carney, First Lady to Host Dover Days Open House

DOVER, Del. – The Governor will participate in the 85th Annual Dover Days Parade on Saturday, May 5, and will host an open house at Woodburn, the Governor's residence, shortly following the parade. Dover Days is a festival promoting Delaware's heritage and culture. WHAT: The Governor will participate in the 85th Annual Dover Days Parade […]
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Delaware?s Department of Insurance Partners with FEMA to Prepare Delaware?s Residents for Hurricanes

  Dover, DE (May 3, 2018)  – The Delaware Department of Insurance is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during the next two weeks as part of a "National Level Exercise." This exercise is designed to help FEMA and other federal partners, state and local governments, and the private sector fine-tune their disaster […]
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife sets Saturday, May 5 training in Lewes for volunteer beachnesting bird monitors

Volunteers wanting to help protect Delaware's endangered piping plovers and other beachnesting birds are invited to join DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife monitoring team and attend a training session held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 5, at Cape Henlopen State Park's Biden Environmental Training Center.
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DNREC?s First State Heritage Park joins in Dover Days festivities May 4 and 5

DOVER – DNREC's First State Heritage Park will present "Favorite Pastimes" as the theme for the First State Heritage Park's monthly "First Saturday in the First State," during the annual Dover Days celebration on Saturday, May 5. The program will feature a variety of free events and activities. Visitors to The Green can also see […]
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Governor Carney?s Statement on Final Passage of Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly's final passage of the Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act, which will establish a refundable tax credit for qualified investors in Delaware small businesses to spur job creation and innovation:   "We are focused on doing everything we […]
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DNREC seeking volunteers to help monitor state?s bat population; Division of Fish & Wildlife offers training in Smyrna Thursday, May 3 for annual Bat Count

DOVER – DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife is seeking volunteers to help locate bat roosts and to count bats in Delaware as the bats exit their day-time resting areas. Training for "bat spotting" will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3 at DNREC's Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) located at 2520 Lighthouse Road, Smyrna, DE 19977. Both new and experienced volunteers are welcome.
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As bat pupping season approaches, DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds residents to prepare homes and buildings on property before bats take up residence

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds the public that Delaware's bat population is on the move as the bats' pupping season approaches – and that some bats might move into places where they may not be welcomed.
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DNREC?s Aquatic Resources Education Center to host ?Go Fish Delaware!? family fishing festival Saturday, May 12

Visitors of all ages are invited to learn all about fishing at the Go Fish Delaware! Family Fishing Festival to be held, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at the Aquatic Resources Education Center, located off Route 9 east of Smyrna. Admission is free and open to the public.
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I-95 Coalition and DelDOT Launch Mileage-Based User Fee Study

The I-95 Corridor Coalition, with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) as the lead, has launched a three month pilot study to begin exploring the feasibility of replacing the current fuel tax with a mileage-based user fee (MBUF). "The fundamental question we are beginning to address is, as fuel tax revenue declines in the future […]
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