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DNREC outreach efforts, among others.</p> <p>For each topic, there is a brief introduction and a collection of links to DNREC (and other agency) information. There are also contact information, tags to help users discover related information, and links to DNREC’s news releases on each subject.</p> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Outdoors and Recreation</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/outdoors-and-recreation/"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/outdoors-recreation.png" alt="A person at a campsite" class="wp-image-74 img-responsive " srcset="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/outdoors-recreation.png 800w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/outdoors-recreation-300x200.png 300w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/outdoors-recreation-768x512.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Learn more about the聽<a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/outdoors-and-recreation/">outdoor and recreational opportunities in Delaware</a>. Get out of doors and enjoy Delaware鈥檚 parks, trails, and waters! Includes information about hunting, fishing and boating, as well as hiking, biking, birding and more. Related <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/outdoors-and-recreation/">pages</a>聽and聽<a href="http://news.delaware.gov/tag/outdoors-and-recreation/">news</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wildlife and Fish<a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wildlife/"></a></h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wildlife/"><img decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/blue-heron.jpg" alt="A blue heron stands in water" class="wp-image-93 img-responsive " srcset="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/blue-heron.jpg 800w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/blue-heron-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/blue-heron-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Learn about <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wildlife/">Delaware鈥檚 animals, birds and fish</a>. From conservation and research programs, through volunteer opportunities, to details about specific species, and opportunities for watching, hunting and trapping. Related <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/wildlife/">pages</a> and <a href="http://news.delaware.gov/?cat=8&tag=wildlife">news</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wetlands</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wetlands/"><img decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/wetlands_green.jpg" alt="A tidal wetland" class="wp-image-92 img-responsive " srcset="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/wetlands_green.jpg 800w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/wetlands_green-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/wetlands_green-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Find out how you can help protect聽<a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wetlands/">Delaware鈥檚 wetlands</a>聽and how they help protect you. Delaware鈥檚 rich landscape includes a wide variety of wetland types, from coastal salt marshes to freshwater wetlands large and small.聽Related聽<a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/wetlands/">pages</a>聽and聽<a href="http://news.delaware.gov/?cat=8&tag=wetlands">news</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Climate Change</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/climate-change-2/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/climate-change.png" alt="Dark smoke seen against a red sky" class="wp-image-77 img-responsive " srcset="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/climate-change.png 800w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/climate-change-300x200.png 300w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/climate-change-768x512.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Learn what聽<a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/climate-change-2/">the changes in our climate</a>聽mean for Delaware, what we can do about it, and how we can prepare. Related聽<a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/climate-change/">pages</a>聽and聽<a href="https://news.delaware.gov/tag/climate-change/">news</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Permitting and Regulation</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/permitting-regulation/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/10/istock_92176477_medium-compressor.jpg" alt="people in conference" class="wp-image-1007 img-responsive " srcset="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/10/istock_92176477_medium-compressor.jpg 800w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/10/istock_92176477_medium-compressor-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/10/istock_92176477_medium-compressor-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Find all you need to know about <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/permitting-regulation/">environmental permitting and regulation</a>. Related <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/permitting-and-regulation/">pages</a> and <a href="http://news.delaware.gov/?cat=8&tag=permitting-and-regulation">news</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Drainage and Stormwater</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/drainage-stormwater/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/drainage.jpg" alt="A road partly flooded" class="wp-image-85 img-responsive " srcset="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/drainage.jpg 800w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/drainage-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/drainage-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Learn how DNREC works with county and municipal governments, DelDOT, developers and others to <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/drainage-stormwater/">keep Delawareans safe and dry</a>. Related <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/drainage-and-stormwater/">pages</a> and <a href="http://news.delaware.gov/?cat=8&tag=drainage-and-stormwater">news</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ocean and Coasts</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/ocean-and-coasts/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/coastal.jpg" alt="A beach seen from a distance" class="wp-image-86 img-responsive " srcset="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/coastal.jpg 800w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/coastal-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/coastal-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Delaware is聽a coastal state, where ocean, bay and rivers meet and where estuaries are rich with life and recreational opportunities.聽<a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/ocean-and-coasts/">Learn more about the issues that arise from these interactions and how Delaware manages those issues</a>. Related聽<a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/ocean-and-coasts/">pages</a>聽and聽<a href="http://news.delaware.gov/?cat=8&tag=ocean-and-coasts">news</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Recycling</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/recycling/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/recycling-compressor.jpg" alt="Blue recycling containers line a residential street" class="wp-image-87 img-responsive " srcset="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/recycling-compressor.jpg 800w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/recycling-compressor-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/recycling-compressor-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/recycling/">Recycling</a> helps keep Delaware鈥檚 landfills from filling too fast. It reduces the amount of energy we use and conserves natural resources. And it provides jobs and economic energy for the state. Related <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/recycling/">pages</a> and <a href="http://news.delaware.gov/?cat=8&tag=recycling">news</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-15 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Waste and Hazardous Substances</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous-substances/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/waste-hazardous.jpg" alt="An emergency response vehicle" class="wp-image-88 img-responsive " srcset="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/waste-hazardous.jpg 800w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/waste-hazardous-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/waste-hazardous-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Learn <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous-substances/">how Delaware manages waste and hazardous substances</a> and how DNREC staff help keep Delawareans safe. Related <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/waste-and-hazardous-substances/">pages</a> and <a href="http://news.delaware.gov/?cat=8&tag=waste-and-hazardous-substances">news</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Clean Water</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-14 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/clean-water/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/clean-water.jpg" alt="Water falls over a small dam" class="wp-image-89 img-responsive " srcset="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/clean-water.jpg 800w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/clean-water-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/clean-water-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Find out more about programs and projects to聽<a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/clean-water/">keep Delaware鈥檚 water clean</a>聽for people to drink and for fish and other creatures to live in. Related聽<a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/clean-water/">pages</a>聽and聽<a href="http://news.delaware.gov/?cat=8&tag=clean-water">news</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-18 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Clean Air</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-16 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/clean-air/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/clean-air.jpg" alt="Blue sky seen between trees" class="wp-image-90 img-responsive " srcset="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/clean-air.jpg 800w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/clean-air-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/clean-air-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Discover clean energy solutions and opportunities and learn <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/clean-air/">how Delaware keeps the air clean</a>. Related <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/clean-air/">pages</a> and <a href="http://news.delaware.gov/?cat=8&tag=clean-air">news</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Health and Safety</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-17 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/health-safety/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/11/fw_police_boat.jpg" alt="Natural Resources Police Boat" class="wp-image-1194 img-responsive " srcset="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/11/fw_police_boat.jpg 800w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/11/fw_police_boat-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/11/fw_police_boat-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>What鈥檚 happening in the environment that could impact your health?聽<a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/health-safety/">Learn how natural resources police and others are helping protect us</a>. Related聽<a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/health-and-safety/">pages</a>聽and聽<a href="http://news.delaware.gov/?cat=8&tag=health-and-safety">news</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><small><span class="label label-success">Related Topics:</span>  <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/citizen/" rel="tag">citizen</a>, <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/dnrec/" rel="tag">dnrec</a>, <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/tag/topic/" rel="tag">topic</a></small></p> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> </div> </div>  <div id="agencyFooter"> <div class="container"> <span class="hidden-sm"><br /></span> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <a href="/"><img src="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/wp-content/themes/dosgic_DNREC_T_theme/img/dnrec-logo.png" alt="Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control" class="agencyFooter_logo center-block" /></a><br /> </div> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="menu-dnrec-top-footer-left-column-container"><ul id="menu-dnrec-top-footer-left-column" 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