Description: Shellfish operations are categorized into three separate elements: Growing Waters, Plant Inspections and Enforcement. In the state of Delaware these duties are divided between two of DNREC's divisions: The Division of Watershed Stewardship and the Division of Fish & Wildlife. The Division of Watershed Stewardship's Shellfish Program is responsible for the growing water and plant inspection elements, while the Division of Fish & Wildlife has responsibility for enforcing the patrol portion of the program.