Several EV Bills Wait for Governor’s Signature; HB 123 Passes in House – Would Give General Assembly Role in EV Mandate Decision

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While an Electric Vehicle mandate that would implement the California Advanced Clean Cars II protocols is still being considered by DNREC, several bills concerning Electric Vehicles were passed in the General Assembly – most in the last month of the session. House Bill 10 deals with the Electric School Bus program and House Bill 12…

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Saturday a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Particulate Pollution

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Saturday is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter in Delaware as light to moderate southeasterly winds recirculate smoke from the Canadian wildfires into Delaware. Also high pressure, warm temperatures and partly sunny skies will aid in ozone development pushing air quality to levels unhealthy for sensitive groups for particulate matter and…

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Another Horseshoe Crab Rescue

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DNREC has approved a scientific collection permit for the MERR Institute to help with another horseshoe crab rescue on Arnell Creek Friday afternoon. Volunteers are helping to collect crabs that have gone through a crossroad pipe under Old Landing Road and are stuck in the phragmites when the get in the marsh. The volunteers will…

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Downstate Mosquito Spraying – Sussex County

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Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 05, 2023: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford. And near Lincoln, Milton, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…

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Recreational Trail-Cams on Public Lands now Banned in Delaware

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DNREC and the Delaware Department of Agriculture have banned recreational trail cams in any state wildlife areas, state parks or state forests – effective immediately. The cams area mainly used by hunters during the state’s extended deer season – but this ONLY applies to cams used on state lands – not trail cams on private…

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EXPIRED: TODAY is the Deadline for Comments on Electric Vehicle Mandate

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Commenting on the Electric Vehicle Sales Mandate will end at the close of business today. DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin is expected to rule on whether Delaware will use the ACCII standards adopted by California in 2022 by early summer of this year. Send your comments in written form by email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov or by using…

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Milford-Area Public Ponds to be Treated for Hydrilla

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Next week, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will begin treating several public ponds in the Milford area for the invasive aquatic weed, hydrilla. This is a non-native plant that can choke ponds and other waterways – crowding out beneficial plant species as well as preventing fishing and boating access. The ponds to be treated…

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DNREC to Launch Drive-On Surf Fishing Reservation System, Tues, May 16

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Beginning next Tuesday, DNREC will launch a drive-on surf fishing reservation system for Delaware State Parks. This pilot program is for Delaware State Parks drive on, multi-use beaches. Reservations are required during peak times during the summer. For annual and two-year surf fishing permits, reservations will be required weekends and holidays from 8am to 4pm…

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DNREC Provides Incentives to Homeowners and Landowners to Improve Chesapeake Bay Watershed

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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is giving Homeowners incentives for implementing best practices to improve water quality and create wildlife habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. DNREC recently introduced the two new conservation incentive programs, which are– the Delaware Community Conservation Assistance Program (DeCAP) and the Forest Buffer Incentive Program. The…

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Some Public Open Burning Allowed in DE Through the End of April

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Delaware’s open burning ban will go into effect on May First – through September 30. This is ozone season, however right now, DNREC says that public open burning of materials – like tree limbs, brush and branches is allowed through April 30. However it is illegal to burn leaves, grass, trash, garbage and refuse –…

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Volunteer Registration Open for Concord Pond Cleanup

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DNREC is looking for volunteers to help cleanup at Concord Pond in Seaford. The cleanup is set for Saturday, April 15 from 10am to noon and is part of the month-long celebration this month of Earth Day 2023. Volunteers will not only remove trash, but will get guidance on how to identify and remove invasive…

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Deadline End of April for Community Water Project Proposals

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DNREC encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit water project proposals. The project proposals would then be considered for matching grants funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. DNREC expects the grant award projects in this cycle to range from $25,000 to $75,000. Community Water Quality Improvement…

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Pat Emory to Take Over as Director of DNREC Fish and Wildlife

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Pat Emory has been named the new Director for DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife. Emory has served his entire career with DNREC – most recently as Director of the Division of Community Affairs. He steps into the seat held by former Director David Saveikis, who has retired after 40 years with DNREC and Director…

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Tidbury & Newton Ponds Closed for Fishing until March 4th

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Beginning February 18th – through March 3rd – Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood are closed to fishing. During this time the ponds will be stocked for the start of the downstate pond trout season. There will be youth fishing on Saturday, March 4th for anglers under the age of 15. Then…

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