Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
Code Orange Air Quality Action Day
Thursday, July 16th is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day in Delaware as smoke from Canadian wildfires combines with extreme heat to create unhealthy air for sensitive groups. DNREC Officials say smoke will increase throughout the day, with a dense plume expected Thursday evening as a cold front moves through. Looking ahead, Friday is…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford. Near Frankford, Millsboro, Delmar, Seaford, Bridgeville, Ellendale, Lincoln, Greenwood, Harrington, and Felton. For notification purposes, spraying will be…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Thursday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Thursday, July 9, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Bethel and Milford. Near Lincoln, Bridgeville, and Seaford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…
Read MoreMosquito Fogging Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 30, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Laurel, Seaford, Millsboro, Milton, Lewes, Lincoln, and Milford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 102, 110,…
Read MoreMosquito Control to Spray near Milton & Lincoln Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 29, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Milton and Lincoln. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 127, 139, and 141. All insecticides to…
Read MoreDNREC Asks Public to Report Sightings of Wild Turkeys During Annual Survey
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is once again asking Delawareans to help with the state’s annual wild turkey productivity survey. The survey helps DNREC wildlife biologists monitor turkey populations and reproductive success across the state, helping ensure the continued success of Delaware’s wild turkey restoration efforts. From July 1st through August 31st,…
Read MoreCrash on Route 24 West of Lewes Left 2 Injured and 1 Cited for Failure to Maintain a Lane
Traffic was backed up on Route 24 between Angola and Lewes for about 2 hours this morning after a crash on Route 24 just east of Love Creek. Delaware State Police say an Isuzu box truck was westbound on Route 24 when a Ford Edge traveling eastbound crossed the center lane and collided with the…
Read MoreDNREC Opens New Delaware Environmental Laboratory in Smyrna
DNREC opened the new Delaware Environmental Laboratory near Smyrna today with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. This state-of-the-art facility features scientific analysis of emerging contaminants such as PFAS, water quality testing and early detection of human and animal diseases in Delaware. Participants in the ceremonial ribbon cutting included DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson along with representatives of the state’s…
Read MoreOvernight crash and Fuel Spill in Seaford Area
The Talk of Delmarva has learned details about a crash that occurred overnight –about 12:30 AM on June 17th in Seaford. State Police say Volvo tractor and trailer was traveling eastbound on Stein Highway near Dulany Street. Police investigated and learned that the trailer disconnected from the tractor and the driver tried to slow down…
Read MoreDNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers Due to Significantly Increased Reports of Deer Damage
DNREC has expanded its deer damage assistance programs in response to increased reports of crop losses caused by deer across Delaware. The agency is now offering expedited enrollment in the Extreme Deer Damage Assistance Program (EDDAP), allowing qualifying farmers to seek relief immediately without first completing certain paperwork requirements. Under EDDAP, hunters may harvest antlerless…
Read MoreEmergency Personnel Respond to Ammonia Release from Milford Perdue Plant Saturday Morning
Just after 1 o’clock Saturday morning emergency personnel from Carlisle Fire Department and multiple other agencies were called to assist after a release of 68 pounds of ammonia into the air from Perdue Farms on North Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford. The chemical is considered hazardous by the EPA and incident is under investigation by DNREC.…
Read MoreDNREC Indian River Dredging Project Near Millsboro to Improve Boater Navigation, Restore Tidal Wetlands
DNREC is continuing dredging operations on the Indian River near Millsboro as part of a tidal wetland restoration project that will run through March 2027. The work is designed to restore marsh habitat while also improving navigation and boating access in areas affected by sediment buildup and shoaling. DNREC is urging boaters to use caution…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening in Sussex County
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 9, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Ocean View, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Georgetown, and Millsboro. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 141, 151,…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Tonight in Northern Sussex and Kent Counties
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 8, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford. Near Lincoln, Greenwood, Frederica, Felton, and Camden. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…
Read MoreDNREC Channel Marker Installation and Maintenance
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that the DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section has begun channel marker installation and maintenance activities on five major boating waters in Delaware’s Inland Bays. DNREC’s intent, while weather dependent, is to complete channel marking and related maintenance ahead of the Memorial Day weekend so boaters…
Read MoreDE Revises Recreational Daily Possession Limit Regs for Bluefish
Anglers in search of bluefish can now catch more daily! DNREC has revised the Delaware fishing regulations for bluefish for recreational anglers – the daily possession limit for 2026 and 2027 has been increased from 3 to 5 bluefish for anglers fishing from private vessels and from shore – the limit for anglers aboard for-hire…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Reaches Agreement with DNREC on Raking Deauville Beach
The City of Rehoboth Beach and DNREC have reached an agreement that will allow the City to resume raking the nearly 600 yards of Deauville Beach. This agreement continues a long-standing partnership between the City and DNREC and will make it easy for Rehoboth crews to rake – and at very little expense. This agreement…
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day Tuesday for Delaware
Tuesday will be a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware. DNREC officials say a temperature inversion will confine pollutants near the surface early in the day and light to moderate winds will bring those regional pollutants into Delaware. Temperatures in the mid-90s will enhance ozone development. Air Quality indicators are anticipated to be…
Read MoreDNREC Helps Grow Delaware Quail Population Through Targeted Habitat Work
About 15 years ago northern bobwhite quail,which used to be prevalent in Delaware declined in number drastically – mainly due to pesticide use, development and increased predation. DNREC, with help from a University of Delaware study, has worked to increase quail numbers in the Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area along the Delaware River and Bay. Numbering…
Read MoreDNREC: Required Reservations for Five Most Popular Drive-on Surf Fishing Beaches Begin May 23rd
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced that reservations will be required beginning Saturday, May 23rd, for five of the most popular drive-on surf fishing beaches for weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. For the rest of DNREC’s surf fishing beaches, reservations will not be required in…
Read MoreMariners Watch for Shoaling Hazard in Assawoman Bay Navigational Channel
DNREC has issued a warning notice for mariners navigating Assawoman Bay to use caution because of extreme shoaling hazards that have limited portions of the navigational channel – especially during low tide conditions. Severe shoaling has been identified near Marker 1 and Marker 5. Boaters are encouraged to proceed at slow, no-wake speeds and remain…
Read MoreDNREC Announces June 6 and 7 Will be Free Fishing Days in Delaware Waters
DNREC encourages Delawareans and visitors alike to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week (June 6th-14th) with two days of free fishing in the state Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th. On these two days anglers may fish, crab and clam in any Delaware waters without possessing a 2026 fishing license. The free fishing dates were…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease on May 13 in Laurel
There will be a community meeting on the recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware’s white-tailed deer in Laurel on Wednesday, May 13th. DNREC invites the public to attend and get more information about CWD, ask questions and understand the state’s next steps. Also learn how the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s surveillance…
Read MoreDNREC & DPH Call for Heightened Tick Awareness in Delaware
As the warmer weather arrives, we’re spending more time outdoors. DNREC and the Delaware Division of Public Health remind you to take simple steps to avoid tick bites and reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme Disease. Ticks are active in Delaware year-round, not just in warmer months, and can be found in wooded,…
Read MoreFort Delaware Historical Marker to be Unveiled Saturday in Delaware City
As part of the 75th Anniversary of Delaware State Parks, an historical marker will be unveiled at 9:30 Saturday morning at Battery Park on Clinton Street in Delaware City to commemorate Fort Delaware. The marker commemorates the Fort’s role in the Civil War. Fort Delaware has helped to protect the ports of Philadelphia and Wilmington…
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