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Offduty Beach Patrol

UPDATE: Swimming advisory lifted in Rehoboth Beach

July 3, 2025

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Santa's sleigh floats into Lewes for Del. Natural Resources Police Toys For Tots campaign

December 13, 2024

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Chesapeake Executive Council sets new path for bay conservation efforts in 2025

December 10, 2024

Flooding

DNREC officials push preparedness during Flood Awareness Week

May 21, 2024

Dune Beach

Del. beach replenishment gets shot in arm with federal funding

May 13, 2024

Beachcleanup

DNREC celebrates Earth Day with beach cleanup event

April 22, 2024

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Vet, zookeeper share tips to keeping animals safe amid poor air quality

June 8, 2023

Five mariners suffer carbon monoxide poisoning in Indian River Bay

December 25, 2022

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"It's going to clog the whole town:" Activist hold protest opposing potential restaurant on Cape Henlopen State Park grounds

November 13, 2022

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DNREC to pilot major changes to surf fishing permit program in 2023

November 2, 2022