Posts Tagged ‘Delaware Department of Natural Resources’
Update: 1 of 2 Recreational Water Quality Advisories Lifted in Rehoboth Beach
Sussex 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…
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…
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…
Read MoreDNREC Sets Virtual Workshop in Sept. on Seaford Biogas Project
Recreational 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.
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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…
Del. 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…
Tick 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,…
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…
As 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…
Del. 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,…
Read MoreUS Wind, Ørsted Begin Offshore, Land-Based Research, Data Collection
How 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…
Lewes 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…
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.…
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…
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
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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…
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…
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.
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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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