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In an effort to further protect and preserve Delaware's natural resources, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced the opening of a new wildlife rehabilitation center in Wilmington. The facility, which will be operated by the Division of Fish and Wildlife, is set to open its doors to injured and orphaned wildlife on September 1st.The new rehabilitation center comes as a response to the increasing number of injured and orphaned animals in the state. With Delaware's diverse ecosystem and abundance of wildlife, there has been a growing need for a dedicated facility to care for these animals and help them recover before being released back into the wild."We are excited to announce the opening of this new wildlife rehabilitation center, which will provide a much-needed resource for our state's native wildlife," said DNREC Secretary Jane Doe. "This facility will not only help injured and orphaned animals get the care they need, but it will also serve as a valuable educational resource for the community."The rehabilitation center will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including specialized areas for different species, a clinic for medical treatment, and outdoor enclosures for animals to rehabilitate in a natural setting. Trained wildlife rehabilitators will be on staff to provide round-the-clock care for the animals, as well as educate the public on wildlife conservation and rehabilitation efforts.In addition to providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, the rehabilitation center will also work towards conducting research on wildlife health and conservation in Delaware. By studying the animals that come through the center, researchers hope to gain a better understanding of the threats facing local wildlife and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.The DNREC is encouraging the public to support the new wildlife rehabilitation center by volunteering, donating, or reporting injured or orphaned wildlife. With the help of the community, the center hopes to make a significant impact on the conservation and protection of Delaware's natural resources for generations to come.