Scotton Landing Boat Ramp Reopens for Spring

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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has reopened the boat ramp facility at Scotton Landing (also known as Barkers Landing) on the St. Jones River, and located off Trap Shooters Road near Magnolia, following reconstruction that started in November 2023. The Scotton Landing project features a new boat ramp and courtesy…

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UPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Fatal Crash at Concord Pond Boat Ramp

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UPDATE 3/20/24: The Delaware State Police have identified 72-year-old David Schoeberlein of Baltimore, Maryland as the man who died in the crash that occurred at the Concord Pond boat ramp on March 18th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior…

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Wagamons Pond Boat Ramp Replacement Begins Thursday

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A four-month closure of the Wagamons Pond boat ramp and parking lot in Milton is scheduled to start Thursday. The boat ramp will be rebuilt, a deteriorated bulkhead will be replaced and other upgrades are planned. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the nearby fishing pier and parking lot on the Broadkill River will…

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Partial Closure of Sassafras Landing Boat Ramp Beginning June 3

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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife have announced that the boat ramp at Sassafras Landing located within the Assawoman Wildlife Area will be closed from Monday through Thursday during a three-week period beginning Monday, June 3. The temporary closure is needed to provide construction access for a shoreline stabilization project. The Sassafras Landing boat ramp…

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Hearns Pond Boat Ramp to Close for Dock Installation

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The boat ramp at Hearns Pond will close Monday for the installation of a courtesy dock – that’s a floating structure located alongside a launching ramp that makes launching and trailering boats easier.  DNREC officials say the installation should be completed by close of business on Wednesday – but this is weather dependent.

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