Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
Oceanside Beach at The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Reopens Saturday, August 30
DNREC will reopen a stretch of the oceanside beach at The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Saturday, August 30th. However the bayside beach remains closed until October 1st – it is used by shorebirds migrating south for the winter. The Point has closed annually since 1993 each March for the benefit of threatened and…
Read MoreSussex County Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, August 26, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Laurel. Near Bethel, Seaford, Delmar, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 146,…
Read MoreKent & Sussex Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, August 25, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Felton, Houston, and Milford. Near Camden, Marydel, and Harrington. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…
Read MoreDNREC Investigating Ammonia Release at Simmons Animal Nutrition in Bridgeville
DNREC reports that an unknown amount of Anhydrous Ammonia was released into the air from Simmons Animal Nutrition in Bridgeville Thursday morning just after 9:30. Officials say the release occurred when a pressure relief valve pipe was damaged by maintenance crews working in the area of the pipe. The area was secured and evacuated by…
Read MoreDelaware Waterfowl & Trout Stamp Winners
The blue ribbon winners for the 2027 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and the 2026 Delaware Trout Stamp are both from out of state. The winner of the waterfowl stamp is Gerry Putt of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania and Charlie Wurst of Fort Wayne, Indiana won the Trout Stamp. Both are first-time winners. Just one local artist placed…
Read MoreGov. Meyer Lifts Delaware Drought Watch
After 10 months – the Drought Watch in Delaware has been lifted. Acting on guidance from the State’s Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC) and the Governor’s Drought Response Committee, Governor Matt Meyer on Monday lifted Delaware’s drought watch. Officials recommended lifting the drought watch after confirming that precipitation, soil moisture, streamflow and groundwater levels have…
Read MoreUPDATE: Recreational Water/Swimming Advisory for Bethany Beach–Lifted
UPDATE 8/13/25– 4:30 pm –The recreational water advisory for Bethany Beach has been lifted following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original Post: DNREC has issued a recreational water advisory/swimming advisory for Bethany Beach due to fecal indicator bacteria results…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Code Orange Ozone Air Quality Action Day for Tuesday
Tuesday will be a Code Orange Ozone Air Quality Action Day for Delaware as a morning temperature inversion will trap pollutants near the surface and transport regional pollutants into Delaware. Sunshine and high temperatures will also enhance ozone production. Air Quality levels are anticipated to be unhealthy for sensitive groups for ozone and low-moderate for…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Monday evening in Sussex & Kent Counties
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, July 28, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milford, and Felton. Near Harrington, Viola, Greenwood, Ellendale, Lincoln, Millsboro, and Georgetown. For notification purposes, spraying…
Read MoreUPDATE: Swimming Advisory Lifted for Herring Point Beach at Cape Henlopen State Park
UPDATE–7/24/25: Type: Recreational Water Advisory Lift As of 4:30 p.m. today, July 24th the recreational water advisory was lifted at Herring Point Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park). The advisory was lifted following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original Post: A recreational…
Read MoreUPDATE: Swimming Advisory Lifted for Lewes Beach North
UPDATE: Type: Recreational Water Advisory Lift Reason: Bacteria Location: Lewes Beach North (Savannah Beach) As of 4 p.m. today, July 23rd, the recreational water advisory has been lifted following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original Post: A swimming…
Read MoreDNREC Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening in Kent & Sussex Counties
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 22, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Selbyville and Rehoboth Beach. Near Marydel, Camden, Felton, Lewes, Millsboro, and Frankford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done…
Read MoreDNREC Records 2 State Record Catches – of Invasive Species
Two Delaware record catches have been confirmed by DNREC – both for invasive species. DNREC reports that a 33 pound 15.68-ounce Flathead Catfish was caught at Lums Pond by Jason Wise of Bear. This is the first state record for the species. And a 15-pound 8-ounce Northern Snakehead measuring 31.5-inches was caught in June at…
Read MoreDNREC Plans Downstate Mosquito Spraying for Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, July 21, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford, Harrington, Felton, and Frederica. Near Camden, Ellendale, Greenwood, and Lincoln. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in…
Read MoreNew Delaware State Record Catch for Golden Tilefish by Dover Man
DNREC officials have confirmed that a 56 pound 3.2-ounce Golden Tilefish caught by angler Logan Smith of Dover is a new state record catch. Smith’s catch measured 42 ½ inches in length and surpasses the previous record by 13 year old Dylan Baker in 2020 by nearly 3.5 pounds. DNREC reports Smith and friends were…
Read MoreUPDATE: DSP Investigating Drowning in Broadkill River
UPDATE 7/17/25: Delaware State Police are investigating a drowning that occurred in the Broadkill River near Milton. At around 4:30 p.m., July 15th, troopers responded to help with a water rescue at the boat ramp located at the end of Oyster Rocks Road in Milton. Police say Yorch Niz-Chilel was crabbing with family near the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Body of Missing Swimmer in Rehoboth Beach Saturday has been Located
UPDATED – 07/16/25 – The body of man who went missing in the ocean off Olive Avenue in Rehoboth Beach Saturday evening has been located. Rehoboth Beach Police were called around 1:30pm Wednesday when the body of 27 year old Gregory Karitu of Kenya was found in the water off the coast of Cape Henlopen…
Read MoreDNREC Mosquito Control to Spray to Control Adult Mosquitoes in Northern Sussex & Southern Kent Counties
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, July 14, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford. Near Lewes, Milton, Lincoln, and Houston. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 110,…
Read MoreParts of Delaware Seashore State Park will Close Monday for Testing of Sand Bypass System
Beginning Monday, DNREC will have areas at Delaware Seashore State Park around the Indian River Inlet closed to beach visitors as testing of the sand bypass system begins. This work will be done daily from 7am to 2pm July 14 – 17, July 21 – 24, July 28 – 31 and August 4 – 6.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Changes for DE Surf Fishing Beach Reservation System on Summer Weekends
UPDATED – 07/07/25 – Some changes to DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation’s 2025 surf fishing reservation system. Reservations will no longer be needed to surf fish at several drive-on, multi-use beaches on weekends and holidays – beginning this coming Saturday, July 12th. This includes – Key Box, Conquest and Faithful Steward beaches at Delaware Seashore…
Read MoreSaturday Will be a Code Orange Ozone Air Quality Action Day
Saturday will be a Code Orange Ozone Air Quality Action Day for Delaware. DNREC officials say a morning temperature inversion will confine areas of Canadian wildfire smoke and increased particles from overnight regional fireworks near the surface. Sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 80s will enhance ozone formation. Air quality levels are anticipated to…
Read MoreDNREC to Spray for Mosquitoes in Sussex County Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 1, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Millsboro. Near Georgetown and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 151, 153, 163,…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying in Sussex & Kent Counties Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 30, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Milford, and Milton. Near Georgetown, Ellendale, Greenwood, Lincoln, Felton, Camden, Marydel, and Magnolia. For notification purposes, spraying will…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying in Sussex County Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 24, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Long Neck, Millsboro, and Fenwick Island. Near Millsboro, Ocean View, Frankford, Selbyville, Delmar, Laurel, Georgetown, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Notice of Violations to Delaware City Refinery for March Emissions Release
The Delaware City Refining Company has been issued a Notice of Violation for a 10-hour emissions incident that occurred on March 13th. The NOV is for the unpermitted discharge of air contaminants, failure to operate a control device in accordance with the facility’s air permit and excess opacity from its fluid coking unit. This is…
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