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Purify. Provide. Protect.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control oversees several agencies that work together to restore, monitor and protect Delaware's wetlands, while educating the public about the importance of the state's wetlands. These agencies work with other state partners, federal programs and non-profit conservation organizations to synergize efforts that will benefit wetlands.

For Landowners

For Educators

For Volunteers

For Biologists

For Decision Makers

Learn about Our Wetlands and Educational Resources

Working to Restore and Protect Delaware's Wetlands

Wetland Research and Long-Term Goals

FAQs and Laws for Living and Working Around Wetlands

Volunteer Opportunities and Things You Can Do at Home

 Announcements

Get Involved Today

Now accepting nominations for Wetland Warriors 2013!

Check out our newest Watershed Story published in March 2013.

Videos:

Back to School with Delaware Wetlands: Wetlands 101: What is a wetland?

Secretary Collin O'Mara's Welcoming Remarks to the 2012 Delaware Wetlands Conference. 

Working for Wetlands (Length: 20 minutes) via the State of Delaware YouTube Channel. Delaware's wetlands are some of the most unique and beautiful habitats on the Delmarva peninsula. This video introduces viewers to these special places, and the dedicated volunteers committed to protecting and preserving them.

Purify, Provide, and Protect (Length: 60 seconds) covers why Delaware's wetlands are important and how we can work together to protect them!  The video was created in partnership with the Delaware Nature Society. Check out their wetlands page!

Articles:

New report shows Delaware continues to lose valuable wetlands despite conservation efforts - Delaware Wetlands: Status and Changes from 1992-2007

Outdoor Delaware Winter 2012: Bombay Hook at 75

 

 

 

 

Now Wetland Public Participation Guidebook Learn how you can work to protect wetlands! The guidebook highlights the value of wetlands, Delaware's wetland health and loss, regulations, and how the public can participate in decisions that affect wetlands especially relating to land use.

Check out our Enjoy Wetlands page!  Explore opportunities around the state to have some fun and make an impact! 

New Delaware Wetlands Coloring Page featuring "Salty" the hard working wetland!

Delaware Wetlands Coloring Page

Contact information:  Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program
(302) 739-9939 Alison.Rogerson@state.de.us
 
The Delaware Wetlands site is intended to direct the public and biologists to DNREC's wetland programs
and resources available through our conservation partners.  We have made an effort to represent pertinent programs. 
Please let us know if you feel something important is missing.
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