Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
DNREC to Lift Beach Restrictions, Visitor Numbers Limited in State Parks for Memorial Day Weekend; Campgrounds Remain Closed Through at Least May 31
Delawareans will resume activities such as swimming and sunbathing on Delaware State Park beaches for Memorial Day weekend, with existing restrictions on beaches being lifted by the Governor effective Friday, May 22 at 5 p.m. Out-of-state visitors who have maintained a 14-day quarantine since entering the state are also allowed to resume activity on Delaware…
Read MoreDNREC Opens Virtual Operations for Water-related Services
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control continues pivoting to virtual operations both during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future for greater efficiencies and ease of use for DNREC customers and constituents. The latest advance for DNREC’s ePermitting comes from the Division of Water and covers a spectrum of permit applications and license…
Read MoreDNREC To Reinstate Entry Fees & Park Pass Requirements Beginning Friday
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will reinstate entry fees and park pass requirements at all Delaware State Parks and require a Conservation Access Pass to enter state wildlife areas starting Friday, May 8. DNREC also announced that those receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits can receive an annual park pass…
Read MoreFace Masks Required at DE State Parks Starting Friday
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that starting Friday those aged 13 or older are required to bring a face mask with them to enter state parks, wildlife areas and reserves, and should wear the mask when they cannot maintain social distancing from other visitors. Those who do not bring face masks…
Read MoreDNREC report highlights Delaware’s ‘desire for climate change action’
The theme for the 50th anniversary of Earth Week is climate change and, according to a report commissioned by DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy, 77% of Delawareans see climate change as a serious threat that will harm future generations. The report, conducted by Standage Market Research in partnership with University of Delaware’s Center for…
Read MoreDNREC limits the number of visitors to state parks over coronavirus
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced that steps are being taken to limit the numbers of visitors within state parks and wildlife areas, following crowding and public health concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Starting Friday, April 10, administrators of parks and wildlife areas recommended to DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin that…
Read MoreMany Outdoor Activities Canceled – but DNREC has a Host of Online Resources
As events and programs are canceled or postponed during Governor Carney’s emergency declaration for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to take advantage of its robust collection of online resources. They can watch live virtual park programs multiple times a week, take a virtual boating course, explore parks and…
Read MoreDNREC Updates What’s Open & What’s Closed
While most state parks, nature and wildlife areas continue to stay open for Delawareans during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” emergency order from Governor John Carney, many amenities are closed. Current closures include campsites, cabins, cottages, yurts and playgrounds, and now, public restrooms will be closed. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will…
Read MoreUPDATED: WGMD Fishing Report Returns Wednesday – Find Out Where You Can Fish in DE
The WGMD Fishing Report with Eric Burnley begins Wednesday morning! You can hear the fishing report on the air at 6am, 10am and 4pm – or go to wgmd.com to hear it any time. While coronavirus has put an end to many sports and activities – fishing is still available for most – as long…
Read MoreAnglers reminded to practice social distancing in Delaware
Take advantage of the early opening of the upstate trout season for adult anglers on Tuesday, March 31 to help minimize crowds and accommodate responsible outdoor recreation during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) period. Anglers are reminded to practice safe social distancing – a minimum of six feet, or about the length of some fishing rods…
Read MoreDownstate Trout Season Open in Greenwood & Dover
Downstate trout season remains open at Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood. Anglers are reminded to practice safe social distancing – a minimum of six feet, or about the length of some fishing rods – and to choose less-crowded areas to cast their lines. To purchase a license online or to find a…
Read MoreDNREC Cancels Events & Programs Through May 15
DNREC has canceled events and programs that were scheduled from now through May 15 – this includes private rentals and events at Delaware State Parks sites and facilities – including picnics, 5-Ks and parties.  The State Parks and Wildlife areas remain open – with no entrance fees being charged through April 30th.  Detailed information about…
Read MoreDNREC Encourages Use of State Parks & Wildlife Areas – No Fees or Passes Requires Until April 30th
DNREC encourages Delawareans to be active outdoors during the coronavirus period – and the Delaware State Parks and wildlife areas have the space for activity. Effective immediately there will be no fees or passes required for entrance now until April 30th. State parks and wildlife areas are open, and no entrance fees will be charged…
Read MoreDNREC to Begin Mosquito Spraying This Weekend
DNREC will begin mosquito spraying this weekend.  The annual “Fight the Bite” campaign will begin with spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes beginning Saturday – weather permitting in southern Sussex County. Spraying will expand into Kent and NCCo over the next several weeks.  Spraying Saturday through Monday will be by…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Public Input Meetings this Week on Delaware’s Climate Action Plan
Three public meetings are being held this week on development of Delaware’s climate action plan. The Sussex County meeting is today at the CHEER Community Center on Sand Hill Road in Georgetown from 4:30 to 7:30pm. Delaware has committed to reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions 26% to 28% from 2005 levels by 2025. This…
Read MoreDam & Fishing Access at Records Pond in Laurel to Close Monday till Spring 2021
The dam and fishing access areas at Records Pond in Laurel will close on Monday through spring of 2021 – also Willow Street will be closed during the construction period. DelDOT will begin reconstruction of the dam to improve safety. The dam is ranked #2 out of 41 state regulated dams on the prioritization list. …
Read MoreDNREC to close The Point at Cape Henlopen for 2020 beachnesting season
DNREC will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park for the 2020 beachnesting season. The closure will occur on Sunday, March 1, and includes a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half-mile along the bay shoreline, for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds, including red knot, piping plovers,…
Read MoreDNREC launches refrigerant incentive program
DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy has launched a program to provide incentives to businesses to install refrigeration systems that are less harmful to the environment. The “Cool Switch – Low Impact Refrigerant Program” aims to reduce the amount of hydroflourocarbons (HFCs) released into the atmosphere. Some refrigerants contain potent greenhouse gases that have…
Read MoreDNREC Accepting Written Public Comment on Agreement & Proposed Consent Decree between DNREC & Mountaire Farms in Millsboro
On Dec.13, 2019, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) entered into an Agreement and [Proposed] Consent Decree with Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc., to resolve spray irrigation and land application permit violations cited by DNREC in a Nov. 2, 2017 Notice of Violation (NOV). On Feb. 1, 2020, DNREC will publish a…
Read MoreComment Period for Fenwick Island State Park Improvements Extended to Wed, Jan 15
DNREC has extended the Fenwick Island State Park proposed improvements survey deadline until Wednesday, January 15th to allow additional input regarding the estimated $18-million in proposed improvements. The improvements will look at ways to better traffic flow, upgrade infrastructure and add new recreational amenities. Offshore wind developer, Orsted, has proposed funding these projects as part…
Read MoreLewes Wastewater Treatment Plant Back Online
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control was informed today by Tidewater Utilities, Inc. that the Lewes wastewater treatment plant was back online and had resumed normal treatment of effluent following a Dec. 18 system malfunction at the plant. Tidewater Utilities informed DNREC Saturday evening that treatment membranes contaminated during an automated backwashing process…
Read MoreDNREC Asking You to Recycle – Your Christmas Tree
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to recycle your Christmas tree at one of many yard waste recycling facilities located throughout the state, or to place your tree curbside for recycling. Whatever route you and your Christmas tree may take toward recycling, it’s always a good post-holiday destination that benefits the…
Read MoreDNREC & Mountaire Enter Into Agreements to Address Violations at Millsboro & Selbyville Plants
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control signed an agreement with Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. Dec. 13 to resolve spray irrigation and land application permit violations cited by DNREC in a Nov. 2, 2017 Notice of Violation (NOV). DNREC first took action against Mountaire for these violations via the filing of a complaint…
Read MoreDNREC’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program Continues into 2020
In response to Delawareans’ growing demand for cleaner fuel and electric vehicles, DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy announced today that Delaware’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program will continue to offer rebates to drivers and businesses statewide toward the purchase or lease of electric and alternative fuel vehicles and charging stations through Dec. 31, 2020.…
Read MoreDE Sportsmen Against Hunger Looking for Donations of Deer Meat
Hunters are encouraged to share their harvest by donating venison to the Delaware Sportsmen Against Hunger program. The donated venison will be distributed by DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife to more than 30 charitable organizations throughout the state. Over the past 20-plus years, the program has provided about 2-million meals for needy Delawareans. Monetary…
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