The mission of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is to protect and manage the state's vital natural resources, protect public health and safety, provide quality outdoor recreation and to serve and educate the citizens of the First State about the wise use, conservation and enhancement of Delaware's environment.

The agency encompasses:

Office of the Secretary provides overall direction and management for the Department, as well as central administrative functions including: policy development; program coordination; information and systems management; financial and human resource management; Coastal Zone Act administration; and public information and education. Also under the direction of the Office of the Secretary, the Delaware Energy Office administers the State Energy Program, promotes energy efficiency and diversity and renewable and advanced energy technologies through educational programs, conservation-related grants and incentives.
Telephone: 302-739-9000

Division of Air and Waste Management oversees the handling, transferring and storing of solid and hazardous materials by regulating, monitoring, inspecting and enforcing Delaware’s environmental laws and regulations. The Division responds to environmental emergencies and regulates emissions of air contaminants through construction and operating permits for industrial facilities and emission testing for vehicles. The Division manages boiler safety, underground and above ground storage tank sites and administers programs to remediate sites contaminated by hazardous substances. The Division administers programs to prevent industrial accidents and to assure emergency planning and the community right to know.
Telephone: 302-739-9400

Division of Fish and Wildlife conserves and manages the fish and wildlife resources of the state; conducts biological surveys and studies of living resources throughout the state; provides safe and enjoyable fishing, hunting, and boating opportunities to the citizens of Delaware and its visitors; manages approximately 60,000 acres including ponds, wildlife and water access areas and facilities for public use and enjoyment; and improves the public’s understanding and interest in the state’s fish and wildlife resources through information and outreach programs.   
Telephone: 302-739-9910

Division of Parks and Recreation operates and maintains 14 state parks and related preserves and greenways throughout Delaware totaling more than 24,000 acres. The state's land protection programs, as well as the state's Greenways program, are administered by the Division. The Division is also responsible for providing recreational opportunities and educational and interpretive programs for the public, acquires and develops recreational lands and facilities and provides for the protection of natural areas.
Telephone: 302-739-9220

Division of Soil and Water Conservation preserves and protects the state’s soil, water and coastal resources by managing the state’s shoreline, coastal zone and navigable waterways; regulates coastal and urban land use and construction activities; develops and implements innovative wetland and stream restoration techniques and concepts; and promotes wise agricultural and urban land and water management practices to preserve local agricultural interest, protect urban communities and provide for public safety.
Telephone: 302-739-9921

Division of Water Resources monitors, manages and protects Delaware’s ground and surface waters, tidal wetlands and underwater lands; serves as a link to the Delaware Estuary Program, Inland Bays Estuary programs and the Delaware River Basin Commission; provides centralized geographic information system services; and coordinates citizen volunteer monitoring programs. The Division manages the state’s water resources through various regulatory programs; provides technical assistance, laboratory services, and educational services; performs applied research; and administers loans to municipalities and communities for water pollution control projects.
Telephone: 302-739-9950

DNREC web site: www.dnrec.delaware.gov