More than 15 DNREC programs to participate in Coast Day, Oct. 6

LEWES — More than 15 programs spanning seven divisions within the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are scheduled to participate in the University of Delaware’s annual Coast Day on Oct. 6, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Hugh Sharp Campus, 1044 College Drive.

Attendees can tour research vessels, explore campus laboratories, attend lectures from scientists and interact with exhibitors and activities, including UD student organizations, community partners, and state environmental agencies. DNREC prime’s tent will feature a mixture of informational brochures, educational materials, giveaways and activities.

DNREC divisions scheduled to participate in Coast Day include:

DNREC divisions scheduled to participate in Coast Day and their areas of expertise to be featured include:

• Division of Air Quality
• Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
• Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative
• Climate Action Plan
• Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve
• Coastal Management Programs
• Division of Fish and Wildlife
• Delaware Bayshore Initiative
• Delmarva Fox Squirrel Project
• Mosquito Control Section
• Division of Parks and Recreation
• Delaware State Parks
• Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances
• Delaware Recycles Initiative
• Division of Water
• Water Wells and Resource Protection
• Wetlands and Waterways Section
• Division of Watershed Stewardship
• Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program
• Shellfish and Recreational Water Program
• Conservation Programs Section

Coast Day intends to highlight how UD scientists, staff and students are gaining a deeper understanding of ocean environments and helping to serve coastal communities.