March 19th was a cold, overcast day with NE winds of 20 MPH cming off the ocecan.  That did not deter an army of volunteers that turned out to assist in DNREC's annual beach grass planting event. Volunteers planted the beach grass in areas stretching from CHSP to Fenwick Island. DMS was on hand to provide transport for the volunteers to planting areas in DSSP north on the Indian Rivier Inlet. The DMS Cook Shack was also on-hand to provide snacks and beverages to the volunteers after they spent hours on the beach  Hot chocolate was a popular item to wash down a hotdog. You can find ph ..read more

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Click here for the link referenced by Mr. Weiland. There is also a map defining the area for which permits are to be issued. In short, it runs from the Delaware Bay to Florida ..read more

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An "Inside Road" has been completed between Ramp 44 in Buxton  and Ramp 49 in Frisco. The Inside Road runs four miles behind the dunes and will allow off-road vehicles to travel between Ramps 44 in Buxton to Ramp 49 (Billy Mitchell Airport) at the NPS Campground in Frisco without having to return to Highway 12. The Inside Road bypasses the Vehicle Free Area (VFA) that currently exists between The Point and Ramp 49 The Park Service also added another ramp, Ramp 48, just one mile to the east of Ramp 49, to allow more access to the Frisco beach, especially when areas are closed for turt ..read more

The Division of parks and Recreation have proposed improvements to the Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP) campgrounds.  Included are a campsite store, additional cabins, re-alignment and improving the camping sites and removal of some of the Some 12 pull-through sites will be added. All RV sites will be upgraded to include water and electric hookups.   There will be some changes to the tent-only Additional showers and restrooms have already been completed, with the new cabins to be finished this year. The project is slated to be completed in 2017 and is 50% funded by money fro ..read more

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At the March 4 2021 meeting, DMS approved sending a send DMS Team to the Assateague Mobile Sportfishermen's Assocation"s (AMSA) 17th Annual Ronald Bounds Surf Fishing Tournament .  This event is held at Assateague Island National Park, MD in October.  While the dates have not been posted on the AMSA Website, this Tournament is traditionally held on the third weekend of October.  For 2021, that would be Friday, October 15 to Sunday, October 17.   ..read more

The surf fishing permits can be purchased online . In-person sales will also begin at this time at park offices. Find Park offices locations are online . No passes or permits will be available at the DNREC offices in Dover.  Annual vehicle passes that allow entry to state parks will go on sale February 15th. Delaware residents pay $35, 62 and older pay $18 and a lifetime pass is available to Delaware residents 65 and over for $65 ..read more