Horseshoe crabs are important for many reasons, including their impacts ecologically, medically, and economically.

The Watershed Approach to Toxics Assessment and Restoration (WATAR) program was formed to increase collaborative efforts between different divisions within DNREC.

Recognizing public health, the environment, and the economy as key components in finding solutions to air pollution, DNREC has made significant progress in adopting effective and publicly-acceptable plans for emissions reductions at the lowest costs to the regulated community.

The Watershed Approach to Toxics Assessment and Restoration (WATAR) program focuses on achievement of these three goals.

Although wetlands provide important ecosystem services, wetland management programs must compete with many other important issues for attention and funding from local stakeholders and decision-makers. Economic studies are often conducted to relay the value of services and resources provided by natural systems in dollar amounts.

The Atlantic horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) is a keystone species in the Delaware Bay region, supporting multiple ecosystems and industries important to human health and livelihood.

DNREC provides grants for energy efficiency and clean fuel technology, supports energy policy development, and provides coordination and assistance to support sustainable land use and building practices.