Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
DNREC Launches Online Flood Planning Tool
A new web-based tool has been launched in Delaware to help residents identify steps they can take to protect their property from flood damage. I-ADAPT, the Individual Adaptation Decision And Planning Tool, was launched to help Delawareans become more resilient to climate hazards, particularly flooding. DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin says I-ADAPT can help identify ways…
Read MoreDelaware Advances Toward 1-Million Tree Planting Goal
The Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative – or TEDI – is making significant progress towards its goal of planting 1-million trees by 2030. Seven new projects have been awarded funding – that will bring the total count to over 200,000 trees this year. These new projects – which span from Frankford to Wilmington – were…
Read MoreScotton Landing Boat Ramp Reopens for Spring
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has reopened the boat ramp facility at Scotton Landing (also known as Barkers Landing) on the St. Jones River, and located off Trap Shooters Road near Magnolia, following reconstruction that started in November 2023. The Scotton Landing project features a new boat ramp and courtesy…
Read MoreHazmat Cleanup after Route 16 Crash Friday Morning
Friday morning around 6:30, a dump truck was backing into a driveway on Route 16 near Marges Garden Path when a Lincoln Corsair for unknown reasons collided with the dump truck. The driver of the dump truck, a 54 year old Greenwood man received minor injuries and refused treatment and the driver of the Lincoln…
Read MoreUPDATE: Downstate Mosquito Spraying This Week
Update 3/21/24: Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours on Friday, March 22nd via helicopter (registration number N2268W and/or N862M). Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid BTI) to control mosquito larvae in the following areas: In Woodside and Selbyville.…
Read MoreDNREC to Seek Community Water Project Proposals
Volunteers Sought to Join Concord Pond Cleanup April 13th
As part of DNREC’s month-long celebration of Earth Day 2024, DNREC and partners are seeking volunteers to join a cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13th at Concord Pond, a popular fishing spot in Sussex County. Registration is open now. At the cleanup event, volunteers will gather in the pond’s parking area…
Read MoreOffshore Wind Transmission Line Informational Event in Bethany Beach
DNREC hosted a public workshop at Bethany Beach Town Hall this week regarding US Wind’s proposal to bring power lines from its offshore wind project ashore at 3Rs Beach in Delaware Seashore State Park. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… The Division of Parks and Recreation has set up a a survey of public…
Read MoreUS Wind/DNREC Public Information Meeting Tuesday, March 12 in Bethany Beach
DNREC invites you to an informative meeting on Tuesday, March 12 to learn more about US Wind’s proposal to bring power lines from its offshore wind project on shore at 3Rs Beach at the Delaware Seashore State Park. This meeting will be held at the Bethany Beach Town Hall from 4 to 7pm. This project…
Read MoreUPDATED: New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Milford; Ribbon Cutting on Friday
UPDATED – 03/05/24 – Because of the rain expected on Wednesday, the EV Charging Station ribbon cutting has been rescheduled to Friday, March 8th at 12:00 pm =================================================== The City of Milford has announced the completion of new EV Charging stations located in the City’s public parking lot on NE Front Street in Milford. They invite…
Read MoreDNREC Regulation Changes for Summer Flounder & Scup Begin Saturday
Beginning Saturday changes to the recreational fishing regulations for summer flounder and scup will go into effect. For summer flounder, the size limit will remain at 16-inches from January 1st through May 31st and then increases to 17.5-inches from June 1st through December 31st. The possession limit will remain at 4 throughout the year. The…
Read MoreDNREC Opens Youth Environmental Summit
DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beach-Nesting Season
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Friday, March 1st. The Point’s nesting habitat on the ocean side will reopen to the public September 1st. The bayside beach will remain closed until October 1st for use…
Read MoreMulberry Landing Boat Ramp to Close March 6th for Construction
The Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp near Bethany Beach will be closed on March 6th for a construction project. DNREC officials plan to enlarge and pave the boat ramp’s gravel parking lot. The upgrade will include 23 trailer parking spaces and seven car parking spaces. While construction is being done, the wildlife area will be open…
Read MoreUPDATED: Downstate Trout Stocking Ahead of Pond Trout Season
UPDATED – 02/17/24 – Both Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood are now closed through March 1st. This closure is to accommodate the stocking of over 300 pounds of 12- to 13-inch rainbow trout. This also allows the elimination of incidental hooking for freshly-stocked trout and gives the trout time to adjust…
Read MoreDNREC to Assume Management of Deauville Beach
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced that it will assume day-to-day management of Deauville Beach from the city of Rehoboth Beach for the 2024 season. DNREC and the city of Rehoboth Beach were not able to reach an agreement through negotiations after the city’s current lease of the beach property…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Public Hearing on proposed Revisions to the Striped Bass Spring Gill Net Season Regulation
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a virtual public hearing at the end of this month on proposed revisions to the regulations governing the striped bass commercial fishing seasons, quotas, tagging and reporting requirements. The proposed revision would modify the spring anchor gill net season by adding two weeks in February and…
Read MoreCoastal DE Towns Protest Against Beach Replenishment Cost Initiative That Would Affect Beachgoers; Suggest Alternatives
Deer Hunting Shotgun Season Open thru January 21st
Shotgun season for deer is now open in Delaware through January 21st . This is also called General Firearm season – which means shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns, authorized straight-walled pistol-caliber rifles and archery equipment can be used. Remember – Sunday deer hunting is permitted on private lands, with landowner permission, and on designated publicly-owned lands. Shotguns,…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Managed Deer Hunt at Cape Henlopen State Park
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, January 16th and 17th DNREC will close a section of Cape Henlopen State Park to accommodate a managed deer hunt. This managed hunt is open to anyone with a valid Delaware hunting license and a Delaware State Parks hunting permit (https://destateparks.com/Adventures/Hunting). There will be two sessions each day and open stands…
Read MoreDNREC Announces Closure of the Records Pond Tidal Pier
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced the closure and removal of the Records Pond tidal pier in Laurel. The pier, located on Broad Creek just downstream of the Records Pond spillway, had its floating docks heavily damaged after heavy rains. Massive outflow from the dam caused the floating dock to…
Read MoreLindsey Goebel New Superintendent at Delaware Seashore State Park
DNREC has announced three new superintendents at Delaware State Parks – including one downstate at Delaware Seashore State Park. Lindsey Goebel takes over at Delaware Seashore State Park. She comes from Trap Pond State Park near Laurel where she was the assistant superintendent. The superintendents are responsible for all daily operations at their parks –…
Read MoreTwo DNREC Dredge Projects in Sussex County to Resume Around New Year
DNREC officials say two Sussex County dredging projects will begin around the New Year. Dredging will begin at the southern end of the Assawoman Canal and when the canal portion is completed, DNREC contracted dredge crews will move into White Creek to resume and finish that project. The canal work is anticipated to be completed…
Read MoreDNREC: DE Low Emission Vehicle Program Published Friday in DE Register of Regulations
DNREC Surf Fishing Permits & Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28
The 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits go on sale at 8am Tuesday. They can be purchased at any state park office and at DNREC’s Dover campus weekdays from 8am to 4pm – and online as well – with an estimated delivery of 2 to 3 weeks. DNREC has made permanent…
Read More