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.
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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 |
May is American Wetlands Month! In honor of this special month, please take a moment to learn more about how Delaware's Wetlands contribute to your quality of life! |
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| Delaware wetlands PURIFY our drinking water supplies by filtering pollutants from waters upstream. If you care about water quality, it's time to care about wetlands! |
Delaware wetlands PROVIDE habitat and shelter for rare and commercially important fish and wildlife. Let's protect them! |
Delaware wetlands act like sponges to PROTECT your home from flooding. One acre of wetlands can hold up to 1 million gallons of stormwater. Let's protect them! |

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