Posts Tagged ‘Delaware Department of Natural Resources’
Update: 1 of 2 Recreational Water Quality Advisories Lifted in Rehoboth Beach
(Update, Thursday afternoon) A recreational water advisory for the beach at Rehoboth Avenue has been lifted. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, the latest water sample shows bacteria levels have fallen below the recreational quality limit once again. That advisory that was issued Wednesday was lifted Thursday afternoon. The advisory at the Virginia…
Read MoreSussex County’s White Creek Next in Line for Dredging
An emergency dredge project at the Murderkill River in Kent County has been completed ahead of schedule. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, its Shoreline and Waterway Management Section will take on another navigability restoration project on White Creek in Sussex County. The White Creek project is being put out for bids. More…
Read MoreDuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve to Close Sept. 1st – Apr. 1st
The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve near Slaughter Beach will be open for one more week. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, the accessible observation deck will remain open while the Center itself is closed between September 1st and April 1st. The Center’s operations are timed to coincide with the shorebird…
Read MoreUpdate: DNREC Lifts Recreational Water Advisory in Rehoboth Beach
A recreational water advisory for a portion of Rehoboth Beach has been lifted. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources issued the advisory Tuesday due to elevated levels of bacteria which may have resulted from wildlife, marine life or rain runoff. After new water samples were taken, the advisory was removed this afternoon (Wednesday).
Read MoreDNREC Sets Virtual Workshop in Sept. on Seaford Biogas Project
A proposal to expand a composting facility in Seaford will be detailed next month during a Delaware Natural Resources virtual community workshop. Bioenergy Devco will need several permits to move forward with its proposal, which includes construction of an anaerobic digester that makes it possible to convert organic waste into renewable natural gas. BDC would…
Read MoreRecreational Water Advisory Issued for Portions of Rehoboth Beach
A recreational water advisory has been issued for a portion of beach in Rehoboth Beach due to high enterococcus levels. According to the Department of Natural Resources, swimmers are cautioned about the possible presence of potentially harmful bacteria in the water between Pennsylvania Avenue and Stockley Street. The bacteria most likely came from wildlife sources.…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Recreational Water Advisory for Bethany Beach
A recreational water advisory has been issued for Bethany Beach,According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, elevated levels of bacteria were found in water samples that were taken Wednesday at Garfield Parkway. The beach is open, but swimmers are advised to use caution and / or avoid prolonged periods in the water.Onshore ocean flows…
Read MoreDel. Launches Solar Program For Low-to-Moderate Income Homeowners
Delaware low- to moderate-income homeowners may qualify to get assistance with the cost of installing solar panels.The Delaware Department of Natural Resources plans to introduce a new two-year pilot program this Friday, July 1st.“DNREC’s Green Energy Program has helped thousands of Delawareans make the switch to solar power, but installation costs continue to be an…
Read MoreTick Talk: Tips To Avoid Bringing Home An “Unwanted Guest”
Tick season is well underway across Delmarva. Ticks can show up and bite just about anywhere outdoors: wooded areas, your yard, even at the beach. According to Dr. Ashley Kennedy of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, the state’s tick biologist, tick population may be slightly down compared to 2021 bUt overall it has been…
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day For Del. Tuesday
Today (Tuesday, May 31st) will be a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware.Sunshine, soaring temperatures and southwesterly winds are expected to combine to generate ozone production and additional pollutants.Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups such as young children, the elderly and people with heart and/or respiratory conditions. Such individuals…
Read MoreAs More Visitors Arrives, Beach Communities Continue Response To Early May Nor’easter
As Memorial Day approaches, finding solitude along some Delaware Beaches may be a bit more challenging.An early May nor’easter caused significant erosion in some communities. Crews have been working during the past few weeks to restore access ramps and pathways.According to Rehoboth Beach officials:By tomorrow (Friday) morning, three of the five closed dune crossings in…
Read MoreDel. Extends Clean Vehicle Rebate Program
Delaware is extending its “clean vehicle rebate program” through the end of the year. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the program was originally scheduled to expire June 30th. DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin said electric vehicles are increasing in popularity, and the environment benefits continue due to reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Since its inception…
Read MoreUS Wind, Ørsted Begin Offshore, Land-Based Research, Data Collection
Two offshore wind power companies plan to conduct research in the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Bay in the next few months. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Wind and Ørsted are also planning land-based research at Delaware Seashore State Park. Visitors may notice the activity, which is part of the wind…
Read MoreHow Is Your Flood IQ? This Is Del. Flood Awareness Week
Delaware Flood Awareness Week is underway.The Department of Natural Resources and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency hope to educate citizens about the risk and the likelihood of flooding. Also, property owners should be well versed in the importance of a flood insurance policy and flood remediation for any property damage or loss caused by flooding.Governor…
Read MoreLewes Approves Plan To Annex Donovan-Smith MHP
Lewes is moving forward with a plan to annex the Donovan Smith Manufactured Home Park community, which clears the way for the community to be connected with the Lewes Board of Public Works water and sewer system. Residents there have been plagued by a failing water and sewer system for years.The Lewes Mayor and Council…
Read MoreDNREC Releases Report On Offshore Wind Power Opportunities, Challenges
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources released a report Thursday that explores the possibilities of the state entering the growing offshore wind industry, as well as challenges. The study was prepared by University of Delaware researchers and DNREC, according to Natural Resources Secretary Shawn Garvin. Garvin last year asked UD’s Special Initiative on Offshore Wind…
Read MoreDel. Takes New Step To Reduce Auto Emissions
Delaware plans to adopt what’s known as California’s Zero Emission Vehicle regulations, according to Governor John Carney. Carney said Thursday that drivers who are looking to purchase an electric vehicle will find more options at Delaware dealerships. 13 other states have also adopted the policy. “By creating a better environment for the sale and purchase…
Read MoreSen. Carper, Rep. Blunt Rochester Highlight Climate Change Challenges During Beach Visits
Delaware for the most part is flat and low-lying, leaving it exposed to the threat of climate change, according to Senator Tom Carper, D-Delaware Carper was accompanied by Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, Delaware Natural Resources Secretary Shawn Garvin and officials with the US Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday during visits to Slaughter Beach and…
Read MorePFAS Found In Untreated Well Water Across Del., Says USGS
Contaminants known as PFAS have been found to be widely distributed in untreated well water in Delaware, with the highest number of types of chemicals in Sussex and New Castle Counties. The wells receive their groundwater from the Columbia aquifer, and samples found to contain the chemicals generally had low concentrations. Research is still going…
Read MoreFeb. Updates For Del. Hunters
February brings more hunting opportunities for hunters in Delaware. Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day is Saturday, February 5th and is open for hunters ages 10 through 15. Other hunting and trapping seasons also continue this month. Hunters should be aware of license requirements, The Department of Natural Resources provided these updates: Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day: The one-day,…
Read MoreRelief Help Available For Del. Fisheries-Related Businesses Impacted By Pandemic
Delaware’s fishery-related businesses that were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for relief funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, commercial fishing businesses, shellfish aquaculture specialists, for-hire recreational fishing operations, seafood dealers and processors may qualify for funding. They must show a revenue decline of more…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. State Parks Surf Fishing Permits Sell Out In Hours
(update from DNREC) “The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today it has reached its cap of 17,000 Delaware standard surf fishing permits issued for the calendar year. While no more standard surf fishing permits that allow fishing anytime will be sold until the 2023 season, the popular off-peak permits introduced by…
Read MoreDel. Seeks Guidance For Use Of Clean Water Trust
Delawareans and businesses are invited to help identify ways the Delaware Clean Water Trust can support water quality improvement efforts. The Clean Water Trust oversees $50-million in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget as a funding source for water quality and water related projects. The Clean Water Trust Oversight Committee is hosting three virtual public information…
Read MoreDNREC Reopens Shellfish Harvest At Rehoboth Bay
Commercial and recreational shellfish harvesting may resume in Rehoboth Bay following a three-week closure due to a sewer spill. According to The Delaware Department of Natural Resources, 21 days is deemed an abundance of caution to protect the public against pathogens of concern, including viruses, that could be associated with wastewater exposure. Untreated wastewater spilled…
Read MoreDel. Parks, Some DNREC Operations Adjusted In January
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources is making some changes in response to the recent surge in coronavirus cases. State parks, nature and wildlife areas are still open, but through the end of January public restroom facilities will be closed. Portable facilities will be available. Indoor programs will be held virtually or may be canceled.…
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