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Agencies > Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)

Last update: May 18, 2018

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) envisions a Delaware that offers a healthy environment where people embrace a commitment to the protection, enhancement and enjoyment of the environment in their daily lives; where Delawareans’ stewardship of natural resources ensures the sustainability of these resources for the appreciation and enjoyment of future generations; and where people recognize that a healthy environment and a strong economy support one another.

The mission of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is to:

Engage all stakeholders to ensure the wise management, conservation and enhancement of the State’s natural resources;

Protect public health and the environment;

Provide quality outdoor recreation;

Improve the quality of life;

Lead energy policy and climate preparedness;

And educate the public on historic, cultural and natural resource use, requirements and issues.

Primary Contact:


302-739-9902