Delaware Wetlands

Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control oversees several agencies
that work together to restore and protect, monitor, and educate the public about Delaware wetlands.
These agencies work with other State partners, Federal programs and non-profit conservation
organizations to synergize efforts and most wisely utilize funding to benefit wetlands.

New Tools for getting involved

Video: 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!


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.

Types of Wetlands	Restoration and Protection	Monitoring and Assessment

Delaware's Wetland Bounty	How can you enroll?	What we are discovering?
Seasonal Freshwater	Wetland Restoration	Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program
Brackish - Saltmarsh	Landowner Protection Options	Sudden Wetland Dieback
What good are wetlands?		Data, Reports, and Methods
Where to enjoy wetlands		Wetland Research
Status and Trends of Wetlands in Delaware	Regulations	Delaware Wetlands Conservation Strategy

What wetlands we have lost or gained and why?	What rules apply in Delaware	Teamwork and long term goals
Delaware Wetlands Status & Trends	Wetland Regulations	Delaware Wetlands Conservation Strategy
What's at risk?	Do I have a wetland on my property?	Our Conservation Partners
Wetland Mapping	What to do if you think someone is illegally filling or working in wetlands	Results of Delaware Wetland Conference January 2010
	More Frequently Asked Questions
Wetland Education	How You Can Help	Watershed Results

Opportunities for families and schools	You can make a difference!	*Reports and results for each watershed that has been assessed*
Wetland Education and Outreach	How you can help	Nanticoke Watershed Story
	Adopt-a-Wetland	Inland Bays Watershed Story
	Wetland Restoration
	Landowner Protection Options

Contact information: Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program

(302) 739-9939 Rebecca.Rothweiler@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.

DNREC : Admin : Delaware Wetlands