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Point 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…
Read MoreUPDATE: Prominent Bethesda Doctor Killed in Fenwick Island Jet-Ski Accident
UPDATE (6:15 p.m, July 30): DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police today identified the man killed in Saturday’s Jet-Ski accident off Little Assawoman Bay in Sussex County as Dr. Stephen Greenhouse, 53, of Bethesda, Md. Some details of his life have been posted on the Shady Grove Fertility website. Officials say that Dr. Greenhouse…
Read MoreCement Truck Overturns, Damages Route 24 West of Millsboro
A crash on Route 24 west of Millsboro resulted in a damaged roadway and a broken utility pole. Delaware State Police say a cement truck overturned just after 6am near Saunders Road after the driver, 29 year old Jeff Gustin of Delmar, lost control and ended up in the ditch. The truck slid into a…
Read MoreWest Nile Virus Found in Sussex County in 2 Dead Crows
The first detection of West Nile Virus has been found in Delaware – in Sussex County. DNREC’s Mosquito Control officials say a crow found in late June in the southwestern part of the county tested positive for West Nile Virus by the Public Health Lab – and a second crow from Sussex found 4 days…
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day – Monday
Monday, July 9th is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware! Ozone levels have risen quickly over the weekend and weather conditions will be conducive on Monday for further formation of ozone due to full sun all day with light winds. Highest concentrations are expected in New Castle County. Similar conditions are expected…
Read MoreLegislation on Offshore Drilling Passes in State Senate
Legislation that will implement new restrictions on offshore drilling passed in the State Senate last week. Senate Bill 207 would require state agencies to review offshore gas and oil exploration leases along Delaware’s coast to the extent permitted under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act – and all pertinent stat laws. The measure also includes…
Read MoreMonday a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day in DE
Monday will be a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware! Temperatures in the 90’s, mostly sunny skies and increased weekday emissions will result in Code Orange levels of ozone. Increasing humidity will increase particle concentrations but they will remain in the Moderate range. Extended Forecast: A “back door” cold front is expected to…
Read MoreTwin Capes Ferry Now Part of Del-Jersey-Land Artificial Reef
The former Cape May-Lewes Ferry – the MV Twin Capes now has a new use as part of the Del-Jersey-Land Inshore Artificial Reef. The ferry, which was one of the original three ships in the DRBA fleet, was sunk just before noon today/Friday and will expand and enhance fish habitat and deep-sea diving opportunities. DNREC…
Read MoreNanticoke Wade-In Saturday at Trap Pond State Park
You’re invited to the Nanticoke Wade-In at Trap Pond State Park east of Laurel on Saturday. DNREC will release the Nanticoke River’s 10-Year report card on the health of the river. The wade-in is from 10 to 4pm – and there will be free programs for kids and adults, exhibitors – and the “sneaker index”…
Read MoreUPDATED: DNREC Water Quality Advisories LIFTED for Broadkill & Slaughter Beach and Lewes Beach North & South
UPDATED – Wed 4:45PM – DNREC has lifted the water/swimming advisories for Broadkill and Slaughter Beaches and Lewes Beach North and South. All Sussex County areas are currently safe for swimming. ================================================ DNREC has issued Water Quality Advisories for Broadkill and Slaughter Beach and Lewes Beach North and South starting at 2pm Tuesday through 3pm…
Read MoreSen Lopez Introduces Bill Requiring DNREC Get Permission to Go on Private Property
Legislation that would require DNREC to get the consent of property owners before collecting natural resource data on private property before doing so has been laid on the table and awaits further action. Senate Bill 229 is sponsored by Senator Ernie Lopez. For years DNREC has collected this data without property owners consent. This measure…
Read MoreDNREC & Mountaire Enter into Consent Decree Over Violations at Millsboro Plant
DNREC has filed a complaint in State Superior Court against Mountaire Farms. The complaint requests civil penalties for the poultry company’s violations of its spray and land application permits at the Millsboro facility. It calls for Mountaire to make short-term corrective measures, long-term system upgrades at the plant as well as environmental mitigation. The complaint…
Read MoreOrdnance Found Near Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen State Park
Three grenades from the World War II era were uncovered this week at Cape Henlopen State Park in an area near Fort Miles. A visitor found one on Tuesday while Army Corps Engineers unearthed two more on Wednesday. The Division of Parks and Recreation says they could not determine if they were training items or…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Illegal Dumping
A Millsboro man has been charged with illegal dumping by DNREC Natural Resources Police. Police received complaints about illegal dumping or refuse and yard waste. The investigation led to 70 year old Robert Gordy who is charged with 2 counts of using a vehicle in the disposal or discharge of solid waste materials. Each charge…
Read MoreDNREC – Free Fishing Weekend
This weekend DNREC invites everyone to fish, crab and clam in any Delaware waters – for free! Saturday and Sunday are free fishing days – a part of National Fishing and Boating Week – and anyone can fish without a fishing license – even if you’re from out of state. You DO still need a…
Read MoreDNREC Youth Fishing Tournament Saturday
DNREC’s 32nd Annual Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Youth Fishing Tournament is Saturday from 10am to 1pm at three ponds throughout the state – including Ingrams Pond in Millsboro and Akridge Scout Reservation Pond near Camden. Kids aged 4 through 15 can take part. The tournament was established to introduce kids to fishing and…
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day for DE on Friday
Friday, May 25th, will be a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware! Friday will be a warm and sunny day, with ground-level ozone forecast to reach Code Orange levels in scattered locations. Southwesterly winds will transport emissions into Delaware and holiday traffic within Delaware will contribute to the pollutant load. For more information…
Read MoreUPDATED: Water Quality Advisory LIFTED for Slaughter Beach
UPDATED: DNREC has lifted the swimming advisory for Slaughter Beach. For more information go to http://apps.dnrec.state.de.us/RecWater/ =========================================== DNREC has issued a water quality advisory for Slaughter Beach until 3pm Thursday, May 24, following bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard. This time of year thousands of migrating shorebirds visit the Delaware Bay…
Read MoreNational Safe Boating Week Begins Saturday
Memorial Day Weekend is just a week away – and that means many boaters will be heading out on the waters. DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police encourage all boaters to practice safe boating – not just during National Safe Boating Week – this week – but throughout the year. Be alert, use common…
Read MoreShellfish Aquaculture Sites Available thru DNREC
Looking to dip into shellfish aquaculture? Some previously classified “pending” acreage on the Development Area map has been up dated to Available. This comes after DNREC didn’t receive complete applications for these acres by the May 2nd deadline. To apply for available acreage, you must submit a complete application and a $300 application fee to…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged with Hunting Violations
DNREC Natural Resources Police arrested a Laurel man last week on hunting violations. Police say 21 year old Connor Lewes is charged with 16 counts relating to antlerless deer. Lewes pleaded guilty and was fined $360 including court costs and released on a Level III Probation for 6 months.
Read MoreFormer MV Twin Capes to be Sunk this Month to Del-Jersey-Land Artificial Reef
A retired Cape May-Lewes ferry ship will become a part of the Del-Jersey-Land artificial reef later this month. The MV Twin Capes was built in 1974 and is one of the three original vessels that operated between Lewes and Cape May. It was retired in October of 2013. Last July the ferry was sold to…
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