Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
Several EV Bills Wait for Governor’s Signature; HB 123 Passes in House – Would Give General Assembly Role in EV Mandate Decision
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…
Read MoreSaturday a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Particulate Pollution
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…
Read MoreDNREC: Thursday, June 29th, to be Particulate Matter Code Red Air Quality Action Day
The air quality in Delaware for Thursday, June 29th is expected to be in the Code Red category as light northerly winds limit dispersion and gradually transport additional smoke into the Mid-Atlantic. Furthermore, smoke is expected to contribute to ozone precursors as mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s enhance ozone formation. DNREC expects…
Read MorePiping Plover Nest Found at Gordons Pond – Portion of Beach to Close Beginning Monday
A portion of the beach at Gordons Pond at Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed beginning on Monday, June 26, after a piping plover nest was discovered there. This is a temporary closure of 800 feet of beach to protect the nest and any plover chicks that may hatch and fledge from it. Fencing…
Read MoreAnother Horseshoe Crab Rescue
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…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying – Sussex County
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…
Read MoreRecreational Trail-Cams on Public Lands now Banned in Delaware
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…
Read MoreEXPIRED: TODAY is the Deadline for Comments on Electric Vehicle Mandate
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…
Read MoreMilford-Area Public Ponds to be Treated for Hydrilla
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…
Read MoreHundreds Turn Out for EV Mandate Sales Meeting in Georgetown
Upcoming Meeting in Sussex County on Electric Vehicle Sales as DNREC Continues to Accept Public Comment
An electric vehicle sales mandate meeting is scheduled to take place in Sussex County later this month. The meeting will be held on Monday, May 22nd at the Sussex Central High School auditorium starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants will have a chance to ask questions and write comments that will be hand-delivered to the Department…
Read MoreDNREC Looking for Delaware Students to be Nominated for Environmentalist Awards
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is looking for students in the First State who are working to make a difference for the environment. DREC encourages teachers, classmates, club or group leaders, family members and others to nominate these students for the 2023 DNREC Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. Nominations…
Read MoreDNREC to Launch Drive-On Surf Fishing Reservation System, Tues, May 16
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…
Read MoreDNREC Provides Incentives to Homeowners and Landowners to Improve Chesapeake Bay Watershed
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…
Read MoreDNREC Virtual Public Hearing on Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales Mandate – How to Participate
DNREC Accepting Written Comment on Proposed EV Regulations Before & After April 26 Public Hearing
The public hearing on DNREC’s potential adoption of the Advanced Clean Car II regulations will be held on Wednesday, April 26. DNREC is accepting public comment for the record ahead of the public hearing. Only comments made to DNREC and entered into the public record will be considered by the Department as part of the…
Read MoreSome Public Open Burning Allowed in DE Through the End of April
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 –…
Read MoreVolunteer Registration Open for Concord Pond Cleanup
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…
Read MoreDNREC Publishing Regulations Seeking to Ban the Sale of New Fuel-Powered Vehicles
A Virtual Public Hearing will take place on regulations that seek to ban the sale of new fuel-powered vehicles. The hearing is set for Wednesday, April 26th, beginning at 6 p.m. DNREC will accept public comments through Thursday, May 26th, 2023. You can send comments in written form via email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov, or by using…
Read MoreDeadline End of April for Community Water Project Proposals
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…
Read MoreDNREC Expected to Begin Mosquito Spraying this Week
Completion of White Creek Priority Dredging Project Delayed Until Fall, 2023
Due to contractor delay, the White Creek priority dredging project in Sussex County will not be completed this season. The project was initially scheduled for completion March 31 to comply with existing seasonal dredging restrictions established to protect wildlife and natural resources. Although dredging was scheduled to begin in early 2023 to avoid any conflict…
Read MorePat Emory to Take Over as Director of DNREC Fish and Wildlife
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…
Read MoreThe Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to Close Wednesday for Beachnesting Season
Tidbury & Newton Ponds Closed for Fishing until March 4th
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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