Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
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…
Read MoreDE Downstate Pond Trout Season Starts March 4 & 5
Downstate pond trout season begins in Delaware just before sunrise on Sunday, March 5. However for youth anglers under the age of 15 – their season begins at 7am on Saturday, March 4th. Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood will be stocked and open for trout fishing – pending pond ice conditions…
Read MoreDNREC Awards Indian River Marina Restaurant Contract
More Job Openings at Delaware State Parks Thanks to Record Number of Visitors
The continued growing popularity of Delaware State Parks led to another attendance record in 2022 by surpassing the 8 million visitors mark, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The most visited state park in 2022 was Cape Henlopen with 1.9 million visitors, accounting for almost one in four of…
Read MoreDNREC Appoints Dr. Katera Moore as State’s First Environmental Justice Coordinator; Announces New Environmental Justice Webpage
DNREC has announced a change in the leadership structure. Dr. Katera Moore is the agency’s and the state’s first environmental justice coordinator. Dr. Moore will join DNREC’s Office of Secretary to work with the state’s underserved communities. Additional Information from DNREC: Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today announced a new appointment to the Delaware Department of Natural…
Read MoreSaturday is Last Day to Recycle Christmas Trees in DE
Saturday is the final day that Delaware residents can drop their real Christmas trees off to be recycled. DNREC officials remind you to remove all decorations, lights and tinsel – and fake snow – and remove the tree stand. Most Sussex County drop off sites are still accepting Christmas trees – however not all are…
Read MoreDNREC Funds New Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations
Electric vehicle drivers will have more opportunities to charge up along Delaware roads thanks to grants awarded to several businesses and one Delaware municipality. DNREC is funding the 14 new electric vehicle fast charging stations. Users will be able to access the chargers 24 hours a day and pay a fee for powering their vehicles.…
Read MoreDelmarva Fox Squirrel Recovery and Species Restoration in Sussex County
During 2022, Delmarva fox squirrels have been relocated to 3 new home areas in Sussex County – Assawoman Wildlife Area, Redden State Forest and Trap Pond State Park. Two other areas with Delmarva fox squirrel populations are Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and the Nanticoke Wildlife Area. DNREC began translocating Delmarva fox squirrels captured from…
Read MoreDE Piping Plovers See Modest Nesting Success in 2022
DNREC Issues Notice of Violation to Owner of Pine Haven Campground Community
The deplorable water conditions and wastewater issues were brought before the Sussex County Council during last week’s meeting by members of the the Pine Haven Campground community. Now DNREC has sent a notice of violation to the owners of the property. A month-long investigation into reports of illegal wastewater discharge at the Pine Haven Campground…
Read MoreDelaware’s Council on Shell Fisheries to hold Hybrid Meeting
Delaware’s Council on Shell Fisheries will hold a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 9. The Council will discuss various shellfish management issues, including oysters, blue crabs, and horseshoe crabs, and other shellfish topics. The in-person meeting, which you must register for if you plan to attend, will be held…
Read MoreDNREC, DPH Now Accepting Wastewater, Surface Water and Drinking Water Planning Grant Proposals
Delaware government agencies, county and municipal governments, and conservation districts can now submit proposals to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Delaware Division of Public Health to receive matching grants for wastewater, surface water and drinking water project planning. You must send your proposal by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb.…
Read MoreDNREC Announces Closure of Fishing Pier in Laurel
The Records Pond fishing pier in Laurel is now closed for public safety. In order to address the warping of the pier’s decking, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will manage a new public boat ramp project. Construction is expected to start in the summer of 2023. The fishing pier will remain closed until the…
Read MoreDNREC Encourages Delawareans to Recycle Christmas Trees
If you have a real Christmas tree, DNREC would like you to keep them out of the state’s landfills. After the holidays, you can recycle them at any of the yard waste recycling sites throughout the state. Some of these sites accept trees at no cost, while others charge for the service. Before you drop…
Read MoreDNREC Virtual Public Workshops to Restrict & Ban New Gas & Diesel Vehicles
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is hosting two virtual public workshops this week on the adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Car II standards that seek to restrict, and later ban, the sale of most new vehicles powered by gasoline and diesel. In March, Governor Carney directed DNREC to begin the…
Read MoreDNREC Preparing for Dredging at White Creek & Part of Assawoman Canal near Bethany Beach
Dredging of White Creek and a short stretch of the Assawoman Canal northwest of Bethany Beach will begin shortly after the New Year. The dredge spoils will be used to restore an area of degraded salt marsh at the Assawoman Wildlife Area. About 55,000 to 70,000 cubic yards of shoaled sediment will be removed while…
Read MoreProposed Restaurant at Cape Henlopen State Park on Hold
A proposed restaurant for Cape Henlopen State Park is on hold. At a public meeting about the project Monday, DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Director Ray Bivens announced that DNREC and La Vida Hospitality have mutually decided not to move forward at this time with a proposed restaurant at the park. DNREC will conduct…
Read MoreUS Army Corps & DNREC Sign Cost-Sharing Agreement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Philadelphia District has signed a feasibility cost sharing agreement with DNREC to initiate a new study for the Delaware Inland Bays. The signing of this agreement on November 29, 2022, formally kicks off the Delaware Inland Bays and Delaware Bay Coast Coastal Storm Risk Management Study. The study will evaluate…
Read MoreREMINDER: DNREC to Host Public Meeting on Proposed Restaurant for CHSP TONIGHT
DNREC wants to hear your comments on a proposed restaurant for Cape Henlopen State Park. A public meeting will be held on Monday, December 5 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Cape Henlopen High School. DNREC will share a presentation about the proposal for the restaurant, which would be located at the north side of the…
Read MoreThree Sussex County Projects Included in TEDI
Five projects will receive $60,000 in grant funding for tree planting as part of Delaware’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative or TEDI – and three of those projects are in Sussex County. The project recipients include $10,000 to Delaware State Parks for tree plantings at Brandywine Creek and Delaware Seashore State Parks, $17,500 to the…
Read MoreDecember Seasons Set to Open for Hunting and Trapping in Delaware
Hunting and trapping seasons will open on December 1st. That includes a special antlerless deer season which runs from December 10th through the 18th. There are multiple furbearer trapping seasons that open December 1st as well as duck, Canada goose, woodcock, snipe and other hunting seasons that are open in December. Deer hunting is allowed…
Read MoreDE 2023 Annual Passes & Surf Fishing Permits Go on Sale Tuesday, Nov 29
A reminder – 2023 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits will go on sale beginning at 8am on Tuesday. They can be purchased at any state park office Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm – and on Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 3pm. They can also be purchased online at…
Read MoreAuction of Low-Digit Surf Fishing Plates Begins Tuesday
Updated Recycling Information from DNREC
Have you ever had questions about what and where to recycle? If you live in Delaware, check out DNREC’s updated online resource to help you determine what is acceptable in terms of how you manage trash. The resource includes pictures of more than 375 common items and lets you know how and where you can…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Virtual Meetings Wed & Thurs on Adoption of CA Advanced Clean Cars II Program
Notice from DNREC: Delaware’s adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Program DNREC’s Division of Air Quality will also host a virtual workshop on amending 7 DE Admin. Code 1140 to update the adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Car II low-emission vehicle and greenhouse gas standards and add requirements for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for model year 2027 and…
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