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CDC Raises Delaware’s COVID-19 Community Levels To High In All Counties Date Posted: July 29, 2022
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Jamaican Journey” by Katie West Date Posted: July 29, 2022
Delaware Division of the Arts Winners to be Exhibited at CAMP Rehoboth Date Posted: July 29, 2022
DNREC Seeks Volunteers for Delaware Coastal Cleanup Sept. 17 Date Posted: July 29, 2022
Middle and high school students win digital mapping awards Date Posted: July 29, 2022
Statewide Training on Reunification for School Emergencies Date Posted: July 29, 2022
Celebrating National ABLE to Save Month Date Posted: July 29, 2022
Delaware Aglands Permanently Preserves 3,800 Acres; Largest Number of Inland Bays Easements Ever Selected Date Posted: July 28, 2022
Delaware Health Agencies Seek Community-Based Applicants For Healthy Women, Healthy Babies Zones Mini-Grants Date Posted: July 28, 2022
DNREC Honors Young Environmentalists, Youth Fishing Tournament Winners at Delaware State Fair Date Posted: July 28, 2022
Migrant Summer School Supports Students, Families Date Posted: July 28, 2022
AG Jennings Announces Major Settlement With Former Top Mortgage Lender Over Allegations Of Redlining Date Posted: July 27, 2022
Why Mental Health is Key to a Child’s Overall Health and Wellbeing Date Posted: July 27, 2022
DNREC Set to Begin Emergency Dredging Project Restoring Navigability in the Murderkill River Date Posted: July 26, 2022
Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia el 28 de Julio Date Posted: July 26, 2022
Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits on July 28 Date Posted: July 26, 2022
Governor Carney Signs Multiple Pieces of Legislation Related to Maternal and Infant Health Date Posted: July 25, 2022
William Ushler indicted for Child Pornography, Sexual Solicitation of a Child Date Posted: July 25, 2022
Heritage Commission Book of the Week is about Delaware City Date Posted: July 25, 2022
First 2022 Delaware Evidence of West Nile Virus Detected in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens Date Posted: July 22, 2022
La DPH De Delaware Informa Dos Casos Nuevos De Viruela Símica; El Riesgo Para El Público Permanece Bajo Date Posted: July 22, 2022
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency Date Posted: July 22, 2022
State Auditor McGuiness Finds Issues with Patients’ Trust Funds Date Posted: July 21, 2022
Delaware Division Of Public Health Reports Two New Cases Of Monkeypox; Risk To Public Remains Low Date Posted: July 21, 2022
Mud Mill Pond Boat Ramp to Close Temporarily for Dam Improvements Date Posted: July 21, 2022
Division of Small Business Awards EDGE Grants to 10 Delaware Companies Date Posted: July 21, 2022
UPDATING: DNREC Monitoring and Investigating Excess Pollution Emissions Caused by Delaware City Refinery Outage Date Posted: July 21, 2022
Governor John Carney Announces the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees for 2022 Date Posted: July 21, 2022
Money Still Available for Foster Youth to Pursue Higher Education Date Posted: July 21, 2022
AG Jennings announces $34.2 million national settlement with Harris Jewelry Date Posted: July 20, 2022
DNREC, Woodlawn Trustees Preserve Access to Popular Trail Along Brandywine Creek Date Posted: July 20, 2022
State Auditor McGuiness Releases Special Report Analyzing Overdose Data Dashboard Date Posted: July 19, 2022
Historical Affairs programs in August 2022 Date Posted: July 18, 2022
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces First Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2023 Date Posted: July 18, 2022
Heritage Commission Book of the Week: The Delaware Heritage Cookbook Date Posted: July 18, 2022
DPH Encourages Delawareans To Get A Booster Now To Protect Against BA.5, COVID-19 Variants; Don’t Wait Until Fall Date Posted: July 15, 2022
Hurricane Preparedness Is No Accident Date Posted: July 15, 2022
Hunters Reminded of Basic Hunter Education Course Requirements Date Posted: July 14, 2022
Governor Carney Announces Changes to Leadership Team Date Posted: July 13, 2022
DHSS Announces Organizations Selected to Operate Medicaid Managed Care Program Date Posted: July 12, 2022
DHSS Anuncia Organizaciones Seleccionadas para Operar el Programa de Atención Administrada de Medicaid Date Posted: July 12, 2022
After arriving in Delaware in 2017, spotted lanternfly now confirmed in Sussex County Date Posted: July 12, 2022
Delaware Division Of Public Health Reports First Case Of Monkeypox In State Date Posted: July 12, 2022
Wild Turkey Harvest Announced for Delaware’s 2022 Spring Hunting Season Date Posted: July 11, 2022
DE Heritage Commission Book of the Week: 100 Year History of the Pilot’s Association, Bay & River Delaware, 1896-1996 Date Posted: July 11, 2022
Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta Set for Saturday, Aug. 6 on Nanticoke River Date Posted: July 8, 2022
Governor Carney Announces American Rescue Plan Act Housing Initiatives Date Posted: July 7, 2022
First State Students Earn 10 Top 10 Finishes at 2022 National Stem Conference Date Posted: July 7, 2022
Chautauqua Tent Shows To Take Place From Sept. 8–12, 2022 Date Posted: July 7, 2022
Delaware Heritage Commission Book of the Week is Delaware: A Guide to the First State Date Posted: July 6, 2022
DNREC, Habitat for Humanity Partner to Create Green Space in New Castle County’s Simonds Gardens Community Date Posted: July 6, 2022
Flag Lowering for the Victims of the Tragedy in Highland Park, IL Date Posted: July 5, 2022
Statement Regarding the Auditor of Accounts Date Posted: July 5, 2022
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Smorgasbord” by Forest Z. Allread Date Posted: July 5, 2022
McGuiness Announces the Release of Two Reports Concerning Delaware’s Water Quality Funding Date Posted: July 3, 2022
Statement From AG Jennings On McGuiness Verdict Date Posted: July 1, 2022
Governor Carney Shares Highlights from Legislative Session Date Posted: July 1, 2022
Delaware Division Of Public Health Recognized As A Healthy People 2030 Champion Date Posted: July 1, 2022
Treasurer Davis to Help Fund New Education Accounts Date Posted: July 1, 2022
Emergency Sirens Test on Tuesday, July 5 Date Posted: July 1, 2022
Two State Sponsored Savings Programs to Bring New Tax Deductions Date Posted: June 30, 2022
Governor Carney Signs Package of Gun Safety Legislation Date Posted: June 30, 2022
Statement from AG Jennings on Supreme Court’s Climate Ruling Date Posted: June 30, 2022
DelDOT Advises Travelers to Expect Heavy Traffic Over 4th of July Holiday Date Posted: June 30, 2022
DNREC Sinks Floating Casino Turned Commercial Scallop Vessel ‘Texas Star’ onto Delaware’s Artificial Reef System Date Posted: June 30, 2022
Delaware ParentCamp Transforms School and Family Engagement Date Posted: June 30, 2022
AG Jennings Wins Seaford Lawsuit Date Posted: June 29, 2022
Stray Cat in Smyrna Tests Positive for Rabies Date Posted: June 29, 2022
DNREC Launches New Residential Solar Pilot Program Date Posted: June 29, 2022
Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) Announces “Not So Fast” Teen Driver Scholarship Winners Date Posted: June 28, 2022
Governor Carney Signs FY23 Budget Date Posted: June 28, 2022
Delaware Mortgage Relief Program Now Open Date Posted: June 28, 2022
DNREC and Nonprofit Partners Promote, Monitor Nesting Success of American Kestrels Date Posted: June 28, 2022
Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia Mensuales el 30 de Junio Date Posted: June 28, 2022
Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits On June 30 Date Posted: June 28, 2022
DOL Announces New Director of Vocational Rehabilitation Date Posted: June 28, 2022
Brandywine Zoo’s Haechan the Pudu, Dies Date Posted: June 27, 2022
Secretary of State Announces Appointment of Director of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs Date Posted: June 27, 2022
Treasurer Davis Completes ARPA Funds Distribution Date Posted: June 27, 2022
Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Delaware’s Coastal Defenses Date Posted: June 27, 2022
Commissioner Navarro Announces Health Insurance Marketplace Expansion Date Posted: June 27, 2022
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency Date Posted: June 24, 2022
Governor Carney’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Date Posted: June 24, 2022
Statement from AG Jennings on Dobbs ruling Date Posted: June 24, 2022
DNREC Brandywine Watershed Report Details Wetland Health and Management Recommendations Date Posted: June 23, 2022
Historical Affairs programs in July 2022 Date Posted: June 23, 2022
Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations of Nathan Cook, Kelly Hicks Sheridan Date Posted: June 22, 2022
Vacunas de COVID-19 Para Niños de 6 Meses a 5 Años Recibe Autorización Federal; Vacunas Desde de la Semana de Jun. 20 Date Posted: June 22, 2022
Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services Date Posted: June 22, 2022
DelDOT Observes National Pollinator Week Date Posted: June 22, 2022
Lawmakers Approve Treasurer’s Retirement Legislation Date Posted: June 22, 2022
DelDOT Marks Start of Route 1 and 16 Project Date Posted: June 21, 2022
Heritage Commission Book of the Week: The Journals of Rev. Lewis Wheeler Wells Date Posted: June 21, 2022
Gov. Carney, DNREC Dedicate Jason Beach a Historic Site at Trap Pond State Park Date Posted: June 20, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccines For Children 6 Months to 5 Years Receives Federal Authorization; DE Vaccines to Begin Week of June 20 Date Posted: June 18, 2022
DPH Prepares for CDC to Authorize Vaccines for Children Under 5; Urges Safety During Event-Filled Weekend Date Posted: June 18, 2022
DOJ, Wilmington PD Indict Gun Offenders on 75 Charges Date Posted: June 17, 2022
New Castle Court House Museum Date Posted: June 16, 2022
John Dickinson Plantation Receives Award of Excellence Date Posted: June 15, 2022
Growing Horseshoe Crab Population Supports Migratory Shorebirds along Delaware Bay, Including Threatened Red Knots Date Posted: June 15, 2022
CDC Raises Delaware’s COVID-19 Community Levels To High In All Counties Date Posted: July 29, 2022
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Jamaican Journey” by Katie West Date Posted: July 29, 2022
Delaware Division of the Arts Winners to be Exhibited at CAMP Rehoboth Date Posted: July 29, 2022
DNREC Seeks Volunteers for Delaware Coastal Cleanup Sept. 17 Date Posted: July 29, 2022
Middle and high school students win digital mapping awards Date Posted: July 29, 2022
Statewide Training on Reunification for School Emergencies Date Posted: July 29, 2022
Celebrating National ABLE to Save Month Date Posted: July 29, 2022
Delaware Aglands Permanently Preserves 3,800 Acres; Largest Number of Inland Bays Easements Ever Selected Date Posted: July 28, 2022
Delaware Health Agencies Seek Community-Based Applicants For Healthy Women, Healthy Babies Zones Mini-Grants Date Posted: July 28, 2022
DNREC Honors Young Environmentalists, Youth Fishing Tournament Winners at Delaware State Fair Date Posted: July 28, 2022
Migrant Summer School Supports Students, Families Date Posted: July 28, 2022
AG Jennings Announces Major Settlement With Former Top Mortgage Lender Over Allegations Of Redlining Date Posted: July 27, 2022
Why Mental Health is Key to a Child’s Overall Health and Wellbeing Date Posted: July 27, 2022
DNREC Set to Begin Emergency Dredging Project Restoring Navigability in the Murderkill River Date Posted: July 26, 2022
Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia el 28 de Julio Date Posted: July 26, 2022
Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits on July 28 Date Posted: July 26, 2022
Governor Carney Signs Multiple Pieces of Legislation Related to Maternal and Infant Health Date Posted: July 25, 2022
William Ushler indicted for Child Pornography, Sexual Solicitation of a Child Date Posted: July 25, 2022
Heritage Commission Book of the Week is about Delaware City Date Posted: July 25, 2022
First 2022 Delaware Evidence of West Nile Virus Detected in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens Date Posted: July 22, 2022
La DPH De Delaware Informa Dos Casos Nuevos De Viruela Símica; El Riesgo Para El Público Permanece Bajo Date Posted: July 22, 2022
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency Date Posted: July 22, 2022
State Auditor McGuiness Finds Issues with Patients’ Trust Funds Date Posted: July 21, 2022
Delaware Division Of Public Health Reports Two New Cases Of Monkeypox; Risk To Public Remains Low Date Posted: July 21, 2022
Mud Mill Pond Boat Ramp to Close Temporarily for Dam Improvements Date Posted: July 21, 2022
Division of Small Business Awards EDGE Grants to 10 Delaware Companies Date Posted: July 21, 2022
UPDATING: DNREC Monitoring and Investigating Excess Pollution Emissions Caused by Delaware City Refinery Outage Date Posted: July 21, 2022
Governor John Carney Announces the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees for 2022 Date Posted: July 21, 2022
Money Still Available for Foster Youth to Pursue Higher Education Date Posted: July 21, 2022
AG Jennings announces $34.2 million national settlement with Harris Jewelry Date Posted: July 20, 2022
DNREC, Woodlawn Trustees Preserve Access to Popular Trail Along Brandywine Creek Date Posted: July 20, 2022
State Auditor McGuiness Releases Special Report Analyzing Overdose Data Dashboard Date Posted: July 19, 2022
Historical Affairs programs in August 2022 Date Posted: July 18, 2022
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces First Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2023 Date Posted: July 18, 2022
Heritage Commission Book of the Week: The Delaware Heritage Cookbook Date Posted: July 18, 2022
DPH Encourages Delawareans To Get A Booster Now To Protect Against BA.5, COVID-19 Variants; Don’t Wait Until Fall Date Posted: July 15, 2022
Hurricane Preparedness Is No Accident Date Posted: July 15, 2022
Hunters Reminded of Basic Hunter Education Course Requirements Date Posted: July 14, 2022
Governor Carney Announces Changes to Leadership Team Date Posted: July 13, 2022
DHSS Announces Organizations Selected to Operate Medicaid Managed Care Program Date Posted: July 12, 2022
DHSS Anuncia Organizaciones Seleccionadas para Operar el Programa de Atención Administrada de Medicaid Date Posted: July 12, 2022
After arriving in Delaware in 2017, spotted lanternfly now confirmed in Sussex County Date Posted: July 12, 2022
Delaware Division Of Public Health Reports First Case Of Monkeypox In State Date Posted: July 12, 2022
Wild Turkey Harvest Announced for Delaware’s 2022 Spring Hunting Season Date Posted: July 11, 2022
DE Heritage Commission Book of the Week: 100 Year History of the Pilot’s Association, Bay & River Delaware, 1896-1996 Date Posted: July 11, 2022
Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta Set for Saturday, Aug. 6 on Nanticoke River Date Posted: July 8, 2022
Governor Carney Announces American Rescue Plan Act Housing Initiatives Date Posted: July 7, 2022
First State Students Earn 10 Top 10 Finishes at 2022 National Stem Conference Date Posted: July 7, 2022
Chautauqua Tent Shows To Take Place From Sept. 8–12, 2022 Date Posted: July 7, 2022
Delaware Heritage Commission Book of the Week is Delaware: A Guide to the First State Date Posted: July 6, 2022
DNREC, Habitat for Humanity Partner to Create Green Space in New Castle County’s Simonds Gardens Community Date Posted: July 6, 2022
Flag Lowering for the Victims of the Tragedy in Highland Park, IL Date Posted: July 5, 2022
Statement Regarding the Auditor of Accounts Date Posted: July 5, 2022
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Smorgasbord” by Forest Z. Allread Date Posted: July 5, 2022
McGuiness Announces the Release of Two Reports Concerning Delaware’s Water Quality Funding Date Posted: July 3, 2022
Statement From AG Jennings On McGuiness Verdict Date Posted: July 1, 2022
Governor Carney Shares Highlights from Legislative Session Date Posted: July 1, 2022
Delaware Division Of Public Health Recognized As A Healthy People 2030 Champion Date Posted: July 1, 2022
Treasurer Davis to Help Fund New Education Accounts Date Posted: July 1, 2022
Emergency Sirens Test on Tuesday, July 5 Date Posted: July 1, 2022
Two State Sponsored Savings Programs to Bring New Tax Deductions Date Posted: June 30, 2022
Governor Carney Signs Package of Gun Safety Legislation Date Posted: June 30, 2022
Statement from AG Jennings on Supreme Court’s Climate Ruling Date Posted: June 30, 2022
DelDOT Advises Travelers to Expect Heavy Traffic Over 4th of July Holiday Date Posted: June 30, 2022
DNREC Sinks Floating Casino Turned Commercial Scallop Vessel ‘Texas Star’ onto Delaware’s Artificial Reef System Date Posted: June 30, 2022
Delaware ParentCamp Transforms School and Family Engagement Date Posted: June 30, 2022
AG Jennings Wins Seaford Lawsuit Date Posted: June 29, 2022
Stray Cat in Smyrna Tests Positive for Rabies Date Posted: June 29, 2022
DNREC Launches New Residential Solar Pilot Program Date Posted: June 29, 2022
Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) Announces “Not So Fast” Teen Driver Scholarship Winners Date Posted: June 28, 2022
Governor Carney Signs FY23 Budget Date Posted: June 28, 2022
Delaware Mortgage Relief Program Now Open Date Posted: June 28, 2022
DNREC and Nonprofit Partners Promote, Monitor Nesting Success of American Kestrels Date Posted: June 28, 2022
Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia Mensuales el 30 de Junio Date Posted: June 28, 2022
Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits On June 30 Date Posted: June 28, 2022
DOL Announces New Director of Vocational Rehabilitation Date Posted: June 28, 2022
Brandywine Zoo’s Haechan the Pudu, Dies Date Posted: June 27, 2022
Secretary of State Announces Appointment of Director of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs Date Posted: June 27, 2022
Treasurer Davis Completes ARPA Funds Distribution Date Posted: June 27, 2022
Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Delaware’s Coastal Defenses Date Posted: June 27, 2022
Commissioner Navarro Announces Health Insurance Marketplace Expansion Date Posted: June 27, 2022
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency Date Posted: June 24, 2022
Governor Carney’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Date Posted: June 24, 2022
Statement from AG Jennings on Dobbs ruling Date Posted: June 24, 2022
DNREC Brandywine Watershed Report Details Wetland Health and Management Recommendations Date Posted: June 23, 2022
Historical Affairs programs in July 2022 Date Posted: June 23, 2022
Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations of Nathan Cook, Kelly Hicks Sheridan Date Posted: June 22, 2022
Vacunas de COVID-19 Para Niños de 6 Meses a 5 Años Recibe Autorización Federal; Vacunas Desde de la Semana de Jun. 20 Date Posted: June 22, 2022
Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services Date Posted: June 22, 2022
DelDOT Observes National Pollinator Week Date Posted: June 22, 2022
Lawmakers Approve Treasurer’s Retirement Legislation Date Posted: June 22, 2022
DelDOT Marks Start of Route 1 and 16 Project Date Posted: June 21, 2022
Heritage Commission Book of the Week: The Journals of Rev. Lewis Wheeler Wells Date Posted: June 21, 2022
Gov. Carney, DNREC Dedicate Jason Beach a Historic Site at Trap Pond State Park Date Posted: June 20, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccines For Children 6 Months to 5 Years Receives Federal Authorization; DE Vaccines to Begin Week of June 20 Date Posted: June 18, 2022
DPH Prepares for CDC to Authorize Vaccines for Children Under 5; Urges Safety During Event-Filled Weekend Date Posted: June 18, 2022
DOJ, Wilmington PD Indict Gun Offenders on 75 Charges Date Posted: June 17, 2022
New Castle Court House Museum Date Posted: June 16, 2022
John Dickinson Plantation Receives Award of Excellence Date Posted: June 15, 2022
Growing Horseshoe Crab Population Supports Migratory Shorebirds along Delaware Bay, Including Threatened Red Knots Date Posted: June 15, 2022
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Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Secretary | Date Posted: Friday, July 29, 2022
Volunteers picking up trash on the beach in a past Delaware Coastal Cleanup. (2017)
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is hosting the 35th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at 41 sites statewide to help keep the state’s beaches and waterways free of trash. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for the one-day coordinated event when online volunteer registration opens on Monday, Aug. 1.
In addition, Delawareans and visitors are invited to join the month-long campaign starting Sept. 1 to clean up neighborhoods, green spaces and waterways throughout the state on days, times and at locations of their choice. The coordinated event and month-long campaign support Governor John Carney’s Keep DE Litter Free initiative.
“In 2019, we launched the Keep DE Litter Free initiative with the goal of building stronger communities and working together to keep our state beautiful by keeping our coastlines and outdoor spaces clear of litter,” Governor Carney said. “I thank our other state and local partners who plan and support the Delaware Coastal Cleanup, and I encourage all Delawareans to participate on cleanup day – and all year round.”
“DNREC encourages all Delawareans and visitors to make time to help keep our beaches, waterways and wetlands clean and free of trash throughout the year,” said DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. “The Coastal Cleanup is a great reminder that volunteers of all ages can make a difference, whether they sign up for the Sept. 17 statewide cleanup event or choose their own time, date and place to pick up trash.”
For the Sept. 17 coordinated cleanup, volunteers should sign up by Wednesday, Aug. 31 for their choice of sites through the Coastal Cleanup page at de.gov/coastalcleanup. Site captains with supplies will be on site to sign in volunteers and provide trash bags and directions. Although gloves, paper data cards and pencils will be available upon request, volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves and to use the online Coastal Cleanup reporting tool, when it goes live Sept. 1, to share their findings. Walkups are not encouraged due to volunteer site capacity limitations.
Find ideas about how to get involved in the 2022 Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Facebook and Twitter. Volunteers in both the coordinated event on Sept. 17 and the month-long campaign can post photos on facebook.com/DelawareDNREC for a chance to win a 2023 Delaware State Parks pass and a prize bag. Volunteers can post photos as often as they like throughout the month, with each photo counting as a one entry. All volunteers should also report their findings and are invited to share photos through the Coastal Cleanup page. Results will be updated during all month long and will appear on an interactive map.
Last year, nearly 600 volunteers filled about 400 bags, cleaning up 5,500 pounds of trash from waterways, wetlands and other natural areas. The top five trash items collected were: 7,671 cigarette butts; 2,921 plastic and glass beverage bottles and cans; 1,785 food containers; 846 plastic bags; and 381 balloons.
Cleaning up locally makes a big difference statewide and keeps trash from entering waterways and making its way to beaches and beyond. DNREC suggests several ways to help make a difference all year long:
DNREC reminds everyone to wear gloves when picking up trash, wash hands thoroughly after cleanup activities, and follow all recent public area protocols, including the most current COVID-19 guidance.
More information and volunteer registration can be found at de.gov/coastalcleanup. Volunteers also can email questions to DNREC_Coastal_Cleanup@delaware.gov.
About DNREC The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. For more information, visit the website and connect with @DelawareDNREC on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.
Media Contacts: Michael Globetti, michael.globetti@delaware.gov, Joanna Wilson, Joanna.wilson@delaware.gov.
Related Topics: cleanup, Delaware Coastal Cleanup, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, Governor John Carney, health and safety, Keep DE Litter Free, volunteer
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Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Secretary | Date Posted: Friday, July 29, 2022
Volunteers picking up trash on the beach in a past Delaware Coastal Cleanup. (2017)
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is hosting the 35th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at 41 sites statewide to help keep the state’s beaches and waterways free of trash. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for the one-day coordinated event when online volunteer registration opens on Monday, Aug. 1.
In addition, Delawareans and visitors are invited to join the month-long campaign starting Sept. 1 to clean up neighborhoods, green spaces and waterways throughout the state on days, times and at locations of their choice. The coordinated event and month-long campaign support Governor John Carney’s Keep DE Litter Free initiative.
“In 2019, we launched the Keep DE Litter Free initiative with the goal of building stronger communities and working together to keep our state beautiful by keeping our coastlines and outdoor spaces clear of litter,” Governor Carney said. “I thank our other state and local partners who plan and support the Delaware Coastal Cleanup, and I encourage all Delawareans to participate on cleanup day – and all year round.”
“DNREC encourages all Delawareans and visitors to make time to help keep our beaches, waterways and wetlands clean and free of trash throughout the year,” said DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. “The Coastal Cleanup is a great reminder that volunteers of all ages can make a difference, whether they sign up for the Sept. 17 statewide cleanup event or choose their own time, date and place to pick up trash.”
For the Sept. 17 coordinated cleanup, volunteers should sign up by Wednesday, Aug. 31 for their choice of sites through the Coastal Cleanup page at de.gov/coastalcleanup. Site captains with supplies will be on site to sign in volunteers and provide trash bags and directions. Although gloves, paper data cards and pencils will be available upon request, volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves and to use the online Coastal Cleanup reporting tool, when it goes live Sept. 1, to share their findings. Walkups are not encouraged due to volunteer site capacity limitations.
Find ideas about how to get involved in the 2022 Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Facebook and Twitter. Volunteers in both the coordinated event on Sept. 17 and the month-long campaign can post photos on facebook.com/DelawareDNREC for a chance to win a 2023 Delaware State Parks pass and a prize bag. Volunteers can post photos as often as they like throughout the month, with each photo counting as a one entry. All volunteers should also report their findings and are invited to share photos through the Coastal Cleanup page. Results will be updated during all month long and will appear on an interactive map.
Last year, nearly 600 volunteers filled about 400 bags, cleaning up 5,500 pounds of trash from waterways, wetlands and other natural areas. The top five trash items collected were: 7,671 cigarette butts; 2,921 plastic and glass beverage bottles and cans; 1,785 food containers; 846 plastic bags; and 381 balloons.
Cleaning up locally makes a big difference statewide and keeps trash from entering waterways and making its way to beaches and beyond. DNREC suggests several ways to help make a difference all year long:
DNREC reminds everyone to wear gloves when picking up trash, wash hands thoroughly after cleanup activities, and follow all recent public area protocols, including the most current COVID-19 guidance.
More information and volunteer registration can be found at de.gov/coastalcleanup. Volunteers also can email questions to DNREC_Coastal_Cleanup@delaware.gov.
About DNREC The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. For more information, visit the website and connect with @DelawareDNREC on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.
Media Contacts: Michael Globetti, michael.globetti@delaware.gov, Joanna Wilson, Joanna.wilson@delaware.gov.
Related Topics: cleanup, Delaware Coastal Cleanup, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, Governor John Carney, health and safety, Keep DE Litter Free, volunteer
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
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