Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
Governor Carney Seeks Nominees for Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
Delaware Governor John Carney is seeking applications from the public to fill Delaware’s sole seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC), a regional council operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that manages fish and shellfish populations along the coast. The Governor’s office is seeking individuals who are Delaware residents and have…
Read MoreMassey’s Ditch Dredging Project to be Re-bid this Spring
A planned Channel Maintenance Dredging Project for Massey’s Ditch will be re-bid later this year. A bid opening was conducted on January 30th, but DNREC did not receive an acceptable bid. DNREC will update their design specifications and contract document – and a second invitation to bid could be announced this spring. That will allow…
Read MoreWoman Rescued from Ice on Burton Pond in Angola
Emergency crews from Lewes and DNREC were called for a water rescue at Burton Pond in Angola just after 8pm. Officials on the scene found a woman out on the ice. Route 24 was closed while officials from the Lewes Fire Company rescued the woman. Emergency personnel was on the scene for nearly 90 minutes. …
Read MoreTwo Jet Skiers Rescued After Search
Marine units from Indian River, Millsboro and Dagsboro along with the Delaware State Police helicopter and Coast Guard were called just before midnight when two jet skiers were overdue after launching from the Gull Point Marina earlier in the day. The last anyone heard from them was around 5:30 to 6:30 – and pings of…
Read MoreSection of Cape Henlopen State Park to Close for Managed Deer Hunt
A section of Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed on Thursday, January 24th for a managed deer hunt. DNREC officials say the park’s main entrance will be closed – which means the bay and ocean beaches north of Herring Point will not be able to be accessed during the hunt, which is meant to…
Read MoreDNREC: Registration Open For Delaware’s Mandatory Wild Turkey Hunting Courses
With Delaware’s annual wild turkey hunting season approaching, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Hunter Education Program reminds both resident and non-resident hunters that they must pass a turkey hunting course approved by the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife before they can legally hunt turkeys in the First State. Other hunter education requirements also…
Read MoreChicken Truck Overturns in Crash Near Greenwood
Just before midnight a 28 year old Harrington man driving an Explorer ran a stop sign at Shawnee and Staytonville Roads east of Greenwood causing a live haul tractor trailer to overturn. Delaware State Police say both drivers were taken to Milford Memorial Hospital – and charges are pending against the Harrington man. Crews were…
Read MoreDNREC To Open Additional Deer Hunting Seasons in January
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is promoting the January opening of additional Delaware deer hunting seasons, which extend opportunities for hunters to harvest deer during the 2018/19 hunting season. The following deer hunting seasons open in January: Handgun Deer*: Jan. 5 – 12, except for Sunday, Jan. 6 Shotgun Deer*: Jan. 19 – 27, including…
Read More2.7 Tons of Trash Picked Up From DE Beaches in Coastal Cleanup
This year’s Coastal Cleanup saw 2.7 tons of trash and recyclables picked up from over 68 miles of Delaware waterways and coastlines from Wilmington to Fenwick Island. 1115 volunteers took part.  DNREC officials say over 21,500 pieces of food or beverage-related trash was picked up – including higher than usual numbers of straws, plastic lids…
Read MoreCoolers & Butchers Ready for Deer Meat Donations During Hunting Season in Delaware
During the deer hunting season, the Sportsmen Against Hunger Program will again help to provide for Delaware’s hungry. Several private butcher shops statewide are taking part and will process the meat into venison at no charge to be distributed by the Division of Fish & Wildlife to charitable groups providing meals for needy Delawareans.  Deer…
Read MoreDNREC Awarded Federal Grant to Monitor White-Nose Syndrome in Bats
In recognition of International Bat Week, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that it has been awarded a federal grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support Delaware’s ongoing response to the deadly white-nose syndrome (WNS). The grant will help Delaware continue to monitor the state’s bat populations and work…
Read MoreDNREC & Allen Harim Enter into Conciliation Order by Consent On Wastewater Violations
DNREC and Allen Harim, LLC have signed a Conciliation Order by Consent, Secretary’s Order No. 2018-W-0057, in settlement of past violations at Allen Harim’s poultry processing facility in Harbeson and at Allen Harim’s hatchery facility in Dagsboro, and including DNREC assessing an administrative penalty of $300,000 to Allen Harim. The Conciliation Order also calls for…
Read MoreDNREC Natural Resources Police Launch tip411 Mobile App
Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has launched a new law enforcement app, enabling the public to connect with the department’s Natural Resources Police officers, receive alerts, and submit anonymous tips from their smartphones. “Technology is playing an ever-increasing role in the ways we communicate, and this new Natural Resources Police app…
Read MoreRifle & Pistol Range at Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center Reopens
The rifle and pistol range at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center reopens today. The range has been closed while a damaged concrete floor was replaced, a new drainage system was installed along with a new block wall and entryway. The days and hours for the range is being expanded for all shotgun, rifle, pistol…
Read MoreNo Wake Zone To Be Extended in Lewes-Rehoboth Canal
DNREC officials are extending the No Wake Zone in the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal southward to the Rehoboth Bay. The extended No Wake Zone will begin in the vicinity of Bay Vista Marina and extend to the Canal entrance jetties at Rehoboth Bay.  The extended No Wake Zone addresses public and navigation safety, increased boat usage and…
Read MoreGroundbreaking for Slaughter Beach Marsh Boardwalk Project
Ground was broken last week for a saltmarsh boardwalk project at Slaughter Beach. The Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve Boardwalk Project will enable visitors to walk out onto the saltmarsh to view and experience the ecosystem and its natural resources up close. The Y-shaped boardwalk will provide access to a marsh pool at one end and a…
Read MoreSeveral Hunting Seasons Beginning in Delaware
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that additional Delaware hunting seasons are opening this month, including expanded Sunday deer hunting opportunities. Sunday deer hunting is allowed on all Sundays through the end of the deer season on Feb. 3, 2019, using only those hunting methods legal for the respective established deer hunting seasons. Please refer to the Department’s Sunday Hunting webpage for Sunday deer…
Read MoreRepair Work at Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier begins October 9
Repair work will begin on the Cape Henlopen fishing pier beginning on October 9th. DNREC officials say a pipe below the pier will be replaced – however the pier will remain open for the duration of the work, which is expected to take three days – weather permitting.
Read MoreGeorgetown Fisherman Cited for over 600 Violations by DNREC
A commercial fisherman from Georgetown has been arrested following a DNREC investigation into illegal activity on the Delaware River.  Natural Resources Police have charged 40 year old Shawn Moore with over 600 shellfish and boating violations near Delaware City. Moore pleaded not guilty to all charges in JP Court in New Castle. He was released…
Read MoreCoastal Cleanup is Saturday Morning in Delaware
Coastal Cleanup takes place Saturday morning on Delaware’s 97-mile eastern coastline. There are more than 45 sites statewide that include river and ocean shorelines, wetland and watershed areas. If you are a volunteer and have questions about your site – contact State Parks Statewide Zone Captain – Alison Romano, 302.900.1423 State Wildlife Areas Zone Captain…
Read MoreGovernor Signs Bill at Rehoboth Bandstand Protecting Delaware from Offshore Drilling
Governor John Carney joined state and local officials, tourism, marine, fishing, and environmental advocates at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand today to sign two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting Delaware’s coastline and coastal economy from offshore drilling. “An oil spill of some sort could negatively impact the fragile tidal wetlands and ocean beaches, and habitat…
Read MorePoint at Cape Henlopen State Park to Reopen Saturday, Sept 1
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation today announced that 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 beginning Saturday, Sept. 1. The Point was closed on March 1 for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory…
Read MoreUPDATED: Water Quality Advisory LIFTED for Fenwick Island State Park Beach
UPDATED – Wednesday – 5pm – The swimming advisory has been lifted. For more information go to http://apps.dnrec.state.de.us/RecWater/ ================================================ A water quality advisory has been issued for Fenwick Island State Park Beach following bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard. The bacteria most likely originates from wildlife sources and increased rainfall or…
Read More2nd Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in DE
The second human case of West Nile Virus has been reported in Delaware. Public Health officials say a 68 year old New Castle County man was hospitalized in July and remains in the hospital due to underlying health conditions unrelated to the virus. A 60 year old Sussex County man was the first reported case…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach selected for DNREC Resilient Community Partnership
The City of Rehoboth Beach has been picked as the next partner for a program to plan for the impact of coastal climate hazards.  The Resilient Community program is sponsored by DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Programs Section and uses federal funding to help minimize the risks of those hazards. Rehoboth Beach joins several other communities and groups…
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