Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Vision, Mission, Values and Priorities 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. **Mission** 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. **Values** As employees of DNREC we pledge to keep these values in a constant state of use, challenge and renewal for the good of our colleagues and the people we serve. **[Integrity](https://dnrec.delaware.gov/mission/#custom-collapse-0-0)** We make and keep our agreements that are specific, measurable and time-sensitive. If changing situations make this impossible, we explain our inability to those concerned. We take responsibility for our actions and the quality of our work. We use our mistakes to create a learning environment. **[Respect](https://dnrec.delaware.gov/mission/#custom-collapse-0-1)** We communicate calmly, openly, honestly, directly, professionally and respectfully without sarcasm, profanity and condescension. We listen attentively and without interruption. We demonstrate our commitment to understand one another by asking clarifying questions. We acknowledge and are considerate of others’ points of view and are nonjudgmental. **[Customer Focus](https://dnrec.delaware.gov/mission/#custom-collapse-0-2)** We continuously improve internal and external customer trust. We work with customers to understand and anticipate their wants and needs. We welcome customer suggestions. We make suggestions and recommendations that may better suit our customers’ needs. We always keep our customers informed and acknowledge their requests promptly. **[Openness](https://dnrec.delaware.gov/mission/#custom-collapse-0-3)** We execute our duties in an open and public manner. **[Quality](https://dnrec.delaware.gov/mission/#custom-collapse-0-4)**