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The Commission
THE DELAWARE NATIVE SPECIES COMMISSION
The Delaware Native Species Commission was formed by the Delaware General Assembly to continue the work started by the Statewide Ecological Extinction Task Force* and to implement recommendations made in the final report of the Task Force.
Mission Statement
* Reverse the trend of decline and extinction of Delaware’s native plant and animal species.
* Work to implement the recommendations of the Statewide Ecological Extinction Task Force.
* Provide expertise and assistance to state and local lawmakers, policy makers, educators, and other stakeholders.
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The Native Species Commission, a diverse group of individuals reflecting a balance of interests between environmental professionals, government, and business stakeholders, began its work in the summer of 2018. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control provides staff support to the Commission. *
Application forms for membership are found https://governor.delaware.gov/boards-commissions/
Commission meetings are open to the public and are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar
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