Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
Del. Wetlands Conference Scheduled For Feb. ’22
The dates are set for the 10th Delaware Wetlands Conference.
The event in February will highlight the importance of wetlands in…
Read MoreOctober Brings More Hunting Seasons To Delaware
Hunters will have opportunities this month to hunt snow geese, ducks and other migratory birds.
The firearm deer season also…
Read MoreDelaware Seeing Increased West Nile Virus Activity
An increase in mosquito-transmitted West Nile Virus (WNV) activity is occurring in many areas in Delaware as indicated in sentinel…
Read MorePort Mahon Fishing Pier Closed
DNREC has closed the Port Mahon Fishing Pier off Port Mahon Road east of Dover until further notice. Emergency…
Read MoreDonovan Smith MHP Hit With 2nd Notice of Violation; Plans Confirmed To Connect With Lewes Wastewater System
A mobile home community off Savannah Road will connect with the Lewes Board of Public Works sewer system, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources.
Diesel Fuel Spills At Indian River Power Plant
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources Emergency Response Team, the EPA and the US Coast Guard responded to a diesel fuel spill at the Indian River power…
Read MoreThe Point At Cape Henlopen Reopens Wed.
DNREC provided this update Tuesday about reopening The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park:
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental…
Read MoreMobile Home Park With Failing Septic Has Unwanted Visitors: Rats
Rats are adding to the misery of residents at the Donovan Smith Mobile Home Park in the Lewes area.
The neighborhood…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying tonight in Sussex County
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Wednesday, August 25, 2021:
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Read MoreMosquito Spraying Today Near Millsboro
Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware
Today is a Code Orange Air Quality action day for Delaware with enhanced ozone development expected. These conditions can be…
Read MoreDNREC to Lift Advisory on Use of Bird Feeders and Baths
Occurrences of a mysterious songbird illness and mortality event have decreased in the state to the extent that the
Bundicks Branch Flood Risk Map Revised
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources is revising the flood risk map in the area of Bundicks Branch west of Lewes.
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Read MoreDel. Water Quality Projects Could Qualify For Grants
New water quality projects in Delaware could be eligible for funding from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
Happy Trails: 2 Local Pathways Up For Hall-of-Fame
The Georgetown-to-Lewes Trail and Junction-and-Breakwater Pathway are up for consideration to join the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame.
Voting is underway…
Read MoreDNREC Grant Program Funds Community Water Projects
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources is accepting grant applications for community water project proposals.
DNREC Community Water Quality Improvement Matching…
Read MoreWest Nile Detected In Sentinel Chickens
For the first time this year, West Nile Virus has turned up in sentinel chickens monitored by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources.
VIDEO | Gov. Carney, In Lewes, Signs Clean Water Initiative
Governor John Carney was in Lewes Thursday to sign the Clean Water for Delaware Act (House Bill 200), which sets up a process and a source…
Read MoreDNREC Plans Info Session On White Creek Dredge Plan
White Creek is due for maintenance dredging.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources is hosting a virtual information session next week…
Read MoreCouncilman To DNREC: Pick Up The Pace At Lewes MHP
12 days after the Delaware Department of Natural Resources issued a Notice of Violation against the Donovan Smith Mobile Home Park off Savannah Road, a pre-dawn visit…
Read MoreLewes Mobile Home Park Hit With Notice-of-Violation
The Donovan Smith Mobile Home Park LLC of Lewes received a Notice of Violation from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Thursday for continuing…
Read MoreDel. Air Quality Alert Wed.
Delaware is under a code orange air quality alert today (Wednesday) for unhealthy levels of ozone.
Humid air, plenty of…
Read MoreWhat Is Happening To The Birds?
Scientists and wildlife experts are investigating why songbirds are becoming sick or dying or in some cases appearing to fly erratically or stumble.
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Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Tonight in Areas of Kent & Sussex Counties
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 29, 2021:
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Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying: Milford, Harrington, Greenwood, Milton, Lincoln
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 21, 2021:
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