Coast Day attendees can explore many DNREC offerings Oct. 1
Nineteen different programs and initiatives spread out across the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are scheduled to provide outreach, education and activities during the University of Delaware’s annual Coast Day event set for Sunday, Oct. 1.
Coast Day highlights how UD scientists, staff and students are gaining a deeper understanding of ocean environments and helping to serve coastal communities. Coast Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus, 700 Pilottown Road, Lewes.
More than 30 different vendors will have exhibits at the event, and another 30 vendors will feature ocean- and coastal-related research.
DNREC’s tent will feature a mixture of informational brochures, educational materials, giveaways and activities. In addition, the department’s Coastal Section will announce the winners of the Delaware Ocean and Bay Photo Contest at 11:30 a.m. in the DNREC tent.
“Our department interacts with Delawareans every day on a range of natural resources and environmental matters, from hunting and fishing licenses to clean water and air, climate change concerns and our outstanding Delaware state parks system,” said DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. “Coast Day provides us an opportunity to showcase the work we are doing across all our divisions to ensure the stewardship for and sustainability of our state’s resources now and for future generations.”
Several DNREC divisions are scheduled to highlight their areas of expertise. For instance, Climate, Coastal and Energy will offer information on clean transportation initiatives, energy policies and programs, the air quality index, the state’s Climate Action Plan and Delaware Ocean and Bay Plan, and the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative along with giveaways, educational materials and activities for children and adults. Fish and Wildlife will cover mosquito control and the DuPont Nature Center, Waste and Hazardous Substances will familiarize visitors with the Delaware Recycles Initiative, and Watershed Stewardship will cover Shoreline and Waterway Management, Wetland Monitoring and Assessment, Shellfish and Recreational Water programs, and more.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. For more information, go to dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov.
