The Division of Parks and Recreation operates and maintains 14 state parks and related preserves and greenways throughout Delaware totaling more than 17,000 acres. The state's land protection programs, as well as the state's Greenways program, are administered by the Division. The Division is also responsible for providing recreational opportunities and educational and interpretive programs for the public. Other responsibilities include:

• Acquiring and developing recreational lands & facilities
• Providing for the protection of natural areas
• Overseeing & planning for statewide recreational needs

Planning Preservation and Development - section administers the land acquisition and protection programs including the Office of Nature Preserves. It also administers the Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund grants program, statewide Greenways program and the Coastal Heritage Greenway program. In addition, the Section is responsible for planning, designing and constructing new facilities. The state's Comprehensive outdoor Recreation Plan is being developed by the Section.

Delaware is a sponsor of the Mid-Atlantic Governors' Conference on Greenways, Blueways, and Green Infrastructure to be held September 15 -19, 2001.

Section Manager .................... Mark R. Chura .................... (302) 739-5285

Operation and Maintenance Section - oversees the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all state parks and facilities, including over 400 state park buildings. The Section also oversees the enforcement of rules and regulations, park safety and security, visitor assistance, revenue collection and marketing and promotion.

Section Manager .................... Clyde L. Shipman .................... (302) 739-4406

Cultural and Recreational Services - is responsible for operating the Division's seven interpretive centers and recreational programming. The section offers programs for the elderly and disabled as well as the general population on nature and cultural interpretation. The Delaware Folklife Program, archaeological surveys and the Delaware Conservation Corps are also the part of this unit.

Section Manager .................... James W. O'Neill .................... (302) 739-4413

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