Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
Delaware Energy Plan Public Input & Informational Event in Georgetown
Next week you can find out more about the Governor’s Energy Plan and provide your input. The meeting with the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council is Wednesday, November 15th at 5pm at the CHEER Community Center on Sand Hill Road in Georgetown. The Energy Advisory Council is charged with providing recommendations to DNREC’s State Energy Office…
Read MoreScotton Landing Boat Ramp & Fishing Pier near Magnolia to Close Nov 7 for Reconstruction
The Scotton Landing boat ramp facility on the St. Jones river will be closed for reconstruction beginning Tuesday, November 7. This project includes a new boat ramp, new courtesy dock and a repaved parking lot. The fishing pier at Scotton Landing (also known as Barkers Landing and located off Trap Shooters Road near Magnolia) will…
Read MorePartial Closures of Little Creek Wildlife Area West Impoundment During Early Waterfowl Season
Partial closures of the Little Creek Wildlife Area east of Dover should be expected as emergency repairs are made to the breached exterior dike at the West Impoundment. The West Impoundment was weakened during Tropical Storm Ophelia and then extensive coastal flooding this month resulted in a breach of the dike making it now a…
Read MoreMore Deer Crossing DE Roads as Rutting Season Begins and Standard Time Returns
In just under two weeks we’re going to fall back into Standard time with shorter days. That also means that it’s also rutting season for white-tailed deer. DNREC, State Police and Office of Highway Safety officials to be extra cautions behind the wheel as you’ll likely be traveling more when deer are most active –…
Read MorePublic Input Sessions to Highlight & Get Feedback on State Energy Plan Set
Public input sessions on the State Energy Plan will begin in November. These meetings, by the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council, will be held in each county – each from 5 to 7pm. The Kent County meeting is Wednesday, November 1st at the Dover Public Library. Monday, November 6 is the New Castle County meeting in…
Read MoreDelaware Watersheds Photo Contest Opens for Entries
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is again inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to submit their best shots and to participate in the Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest. The contest lens for focusing on watersheds has widened – unlike previous Delaware Watersheds Photo Contests, this year there is no restriction…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Assist DNREC with Death Investigation after Finding Unoccupied Vessel
UPDATED – 10/10/23 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim in Sunday’s death investigation as 47 year old Matthew Laudermilch of Annville, PA, who was pulled from the water in the Indian River Bay. His body has been turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, where an autopsy will be performed to…
Read MoreDE National Guard Activated for Storm Response
The Delaware National Guard has been activated and is now in place to support any needed actions in regards to Tropical Storm Ophelia. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is coordinating with FEMA Region 3 as well as state, county and local agencies to be ready to respond statewide if needed. Additional information from DEMA:Major concerns…
Read MoreCarper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce More Than $500,000 for Delaware’s Recycling Infrastructure
A grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aims to help improve Delaware’s recycling infrastructure and waste management systems. U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced the $531,690 award today. The funding is from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant program to the Delaware…
Read MoreFirst 3 Human Cases of West Nile Virus Found in DE
Delaware has it’s first 3 cases of West Nile Virus in humans – all are in New Castle County. Delaware Public Health officials say all three cases are in men aged 50 and older. They were all hospitalized due to infection from the mosquito-borne illness and it’s believed that all three contracted the illness locally…
Read MoreUPDATED: Hazmat Situation Closes Wood Branch Rd Near Georgetown for Over 7 Hours
A crash just before 8 this morning which shut down Wood Branch Road between Zoar Road and Sussex Pines Road near Georgetown because of a hazmat situation. DNREC officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that a box truck carrying cylinders of compressed gas rolled over on Wood Branch Road – dislodging 110 cylinders of compressed…
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ozone for Delaware on Tuesday
DNREC has issued a Ozone Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Tuesday for Delaware. Officials say upper-level high pressure west of the state will inhibit low-level mixing. In addition, mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-90s will enhance ozone production. Furthermore, calm to light northerly winds will reduce dispersion, allowing pollutants to accumulate.…
Read MoreDNREC Extends Ocean Lifeguard Coverage to Weekends in September
The ocean swimming areas at Delaware State Parks are typically unguarded after Labor Day, but thanks to the significant growth of the Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol under new leadership, more than 70 lifeguards were hired this year. As a result, DNREC will continue to have lifeguards at two of its four Delaware State Parks–ocean swimming…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Temporary Emergency Variance for Air Quality to Perdue Foods’ Milford Processing Plant
DNREC has issued a temporary emergency variance for air quality to allow for the construction and operation of a rental boiler at Perdue Foods, LLC’s Milford poultry processing facility until a temporary permit can be issued following a public notice to appear Sunday, Sept. 3rd. On Sunday, Aug. 27th, plant managers at Perdue Milford –…
Read MoreThe Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to Reopen Friday
On Friday The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park – including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes and a half-mile along the bay shoreline will reopen. The bayside beach will remain closed until October 1st for use by shorebirds that are migrating south for the winter. The Point has closed annually on March first…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert- Lane Closures on US 13 at Redden Road
If you plan to travel in the area of US 13 at Redden Road, you’ll see road crews there on Tuesday. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT) in partnership with the Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced lane and shoulder closures in that location for remediation efforts as a result of an accident involving…
Read MoreGriffith Lake Boat Ramp Closed Due to Dam Safety Concerns
The Griffith Lake boat ramp and parking lot on Williamsville Road near Milford is to close effective immediately due to construction activities associated with dam safety concerns. Water flow problems at the Griffith Lake dam initiated the closure. Anglers who fish from a boat or shore from public fishing access areas at Griffith Lake can alternatively use…
Read MoreUPDATED: Water Quality Advisory LIFTED for Bethany Beach
UPDATED – 08/11/23 – 6pm – Swimming Advisory for Bethany Beach is cancelled as of 4:30 p.m. on 8/11/2023 ====================================================== A water quality advisory has been issued for Bethany Beach following indicator bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard. These bacteria most likely originate from wildlife sources. Increased rainfall, waves or wildlife feeding…
Read MoreOwners of Retired Law Enforcement K9s to be Reimbursed for Some Vet Expenses
A bill that will reimburse the owner of a retired law enforcement canine for some veterinary care expenses has been signed by Governor John Carney. Senate Bill 176 have the Department of Safety and Homeland Security issue veterinary care reimbursements up to $1500 annually for retired K9s from the State Police and Capitol Police. Similar…
Read MoreDNREC and Kent Conservation District Offer Grants for Septic Tank Pump Outs
If you live in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Kent County, grants are available for homeowners who wish to have their residential septic tanks pumped out for routine maintenance. Funding for the new grant initiative is made available by DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship through a Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant. For more information, interested homeowners may…
Read MoreMillsboro Wastewater Spill Closes Indian River Bay to Recreational Bivalve Shellfish Harvest for Much of August
An emergency closure has been put into effect for recreational clamming and mussel harvest in Indian River Bay until August 24th. DNREC’s mandatory closure protective of public health came after a pump station connected to the town of Millsboro’s sanitary sewer system failed yesterday (Wednesday), discharging raw sewage into the Iron Branch, a tributary of…
Read More2023 DE Coastal Cleanup Online Volunteer Registration Now Open
Online volunteer registration is now open for the upcoming 2023 Delaware Coastal Cleanup, which will take place on Saturday, September 23rd from 9 a.m. to noon. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) hosts the annual cleanup, which is now in its 36th year. The event will be held at 45 sites…
Read MoreWater Quality Advisory – Herring Point Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park
A water quality advisory has been issued for Herring Point Beach at Cape Henlopen State Park after bacterial results were above the recreational water quality standard. These bacteria most likely originate from wildlife sources and increased rainfall, waves or wildlife feeding near the surf (shorebirds, marine mammals or other warm blooded animals) can result in…
Read MoreOnline Volunteer Registration for 2023 Delaware Coastal Cleanup is Now Open
Registration is now open for volunteers to sign up for the 2023 36th Annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 23. Online registration is open – there will be 45 sites where volunteers can help to keep Delaware’s beaches and waterways free of trash. There is also the month-long campaign, which begins September 1st to…
Read MoreRecord Wild Turkey Harvest for Delaware’s 2023 Spring Hunting Season
Hunters in Delaware reported harvesting 785 wild turkeys during the month-long spring turkey season – which is 38% more than the total for the 2022 hunting season and a new all-time high harvest for the state, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The total easily eclipsed Delaware’s previous record harvest…
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