The Division of Soil & Water offers a wide variety of programs, classes and other resources designed to inform and educate people of all ages about ways to help conserve, enhance and protect Delaware’s precious natural resources.
Volunteer Opportunities
For Kids
Delaware EnvirothonThe Delaware Envirothon, sponsored by the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts, is an Environmental Challenge for teams of high school students in the areas of aquatic ecology, soil/land use, wildlife, forestry and an annual special environmental topic. The program is used to instruct high school students in conservation methods and promote the spread of the conservation message to teenagers. For information about participation and program specifics visit: http://www.delawareenvirothon.org/
Education Programs
Educational Resources and Information
Stormwater Coloring BookThis coloring book can be great fun for kids who want to color or work on educational puzzles relating to stormwater topics.
For Adults
Education ProgramsDelaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR)
Educational Resources and Information CoastalAlvin G. Wilson Conservation Demonstration Area - A DNERR conservation and restoration project.Bay Benthic & Sub-Bottom Mapping Clean Marina GuidebookCoast~A~Syst Booklet Coastal Programs Dune Preservation InfoEnvironmental NavigatorFederal Consistency Program"Harbingers on the Wing" by Katharine C. ParsonsHorseshoe Crab CensusNOAA Info Page and DNERRProtecting Delaware’s Coastal DunesSt. Jones Reserve Research
Open Space ManagementOpen Spaces & Natural Places main website Community Spaces, Natural PlacesHelping the Environment Starts in Your Back Yard
Stormwater Pond Maintenance: Information for homeowners
Stormwater Runoff Prevention For Automotive Businesses For Builders and Developers For Car Owners For Gardeners and Homeowners For Pet Owners For Pool Owners For Restaurants
