Last week, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control launched a new Drought Awareness and Resources website developed in partnership with the University of Delaware’s Center for Environmental…
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Delaware Promotes Household Conservation with Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances has announced a statewide sale of compost bins, rain barrels, and other conservation accessories.…
Delaware Makes Strides in Tree Planting Initiative
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) has funded ten tree-planting projects throughout the state as part of its ‘Tree for Every Delawarean’ Initiative (TEDI), in partnership…
Recyclopedia
Recylpedia helps users identify whether an item is recyclable or not. Users are able to search for items or scroll through an exhaustive list, and clicking on each item reveals…
State Environmental Agencies Count Down to Earth Day
Since 1970, the United States has celebrated the modern-day environmental movement with annual Earth Day observances around the country. This April 22, state environmental agencies will mark the day in…
ECOS Green Report: State Environmental Justice Highlights in 2023
This ECOS Green Report explores state efforts to advance Title VI and EJ in 2023, and highlights topics examined during ECOS EJ Workgroup meetings.
ECOS Environmental Justice Workgroup on Emerging State EJ Programs in Delaware and North Dakota
ECOS EJ Workgroup discusses emerging state EJ programs with DNREC and NDDEQ.
Delaware Marks Earth Day with Wetland Cleanup to Preserve Habitat Restoration
Delaware Governor John Carney joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) staff, City of Dover workers, and volunteers from local businesses and organizations for an Earth Day…
Delaware Touts 2023 Youth Environmental Summit (YES!) for High Schoolers
As part of its environmental education efforts, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control in early March will welcome hundreds of high school students from across the state…
Delaware Celebrates National Recycling Day with Relaunch Of ‘Recyclopedia’
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) has launched an improved online resource this week to help residents better understand recycling and waste disposal practices in their…
