Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
UPDATE: 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 â in Sussex County. DNRECâs 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 â 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 Delawareâs coast to the extent permitted under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act â 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 90âs, mostly sunny skies and increased weekday emissions will result in Code Orange levels of ozone. Â Increasing humidity will increase particle concentrations but they will remain in the Moderate range. Â Extended Forecast: A âback doorâ cold front is expected to…
Read MoreTwin Capes Ferry Now Part of Del-Jersey-Land Artificial Reef
The former Cape May-Lewes Ferry â 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
Youâre invited to the Nanticoke Wade-In at Trap Pond State Park east of Laurel on Saturday. DNREC will release the Nanticoke Riverâs 10-Year report card on the health of the river. The wade-in is from 10 to 4pm â and there will be free programs for kids and adults, exhibitors â and the âsneaker indexâ…
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 companyâs 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 â for free! Saturday and Sunday are free fishing days â a part of National Fishing and Boating Week â and anyone can fish without a fishing license â even if youâre from out of state. You DO still need a…
Read MoreDNREC Youth Fishing Tournament Saturday
DNRECâs 32nd Annual Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Youth Fishing Tournament is Saturday from 10am to 1pm at three ponds throughout the state â 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:Â 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 â 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 â not just during National Safe Boating Week â this week â but throughout the year. Be alert, use common…
Read MoreShellfish Aquaculture Sites Available thru DNREC
Looking to dip into shellfish aquaculture? Some previously classified âpendingâ acreage on the Development Area map has been up dated to Available. This comes after DNREC didnât 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…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed to Count Bats in Delaware!
Training for âbat spottingâ will be held on Thursday, May 3rd at the DNREC Aquatic Resources Education Center in Smyrna. Volunteers are needed to help locate bat roosts and count bats in the First State as they leave their day-time resting areas. The training is for both new and experienced volunteers. They may look creepy,…
Read MoreDSP Find Home Meth Lab in Seaford
Two people have been arrested by Delaware State Police for a meth lab operation at a home in Seaford.  Police were tipped that two wanted persons â 36 year old Mary Fleetwood and 29 year old Zachary Hufnell – were living in a residence on Owls Nest Road in Seaford. Both had outstanding warrants and were…
Read MoreHearns Pond Boat Ramp to Close for Dock Installation
The boat ramp at Hearns Pond will close Monday for the installation of a courtesy dock â thatâs a floating structure located alongside a launching ramp that makes launching and trailering boats easier. DNREC officials say the installation should be completed by close of business on Wednesday â but this is weather dependent.
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Begins Today in Southern Sussex County
Mosquito spraying begins today on wooded wetlands near populated areas in southern Sussex County to treat mosquitoesâ immature aquatic larval stages. The aerial spraying by helicopter of woodland pools has to be completed before the forest canopy fills in â which usually occurs in mid-April. The treatment will be expanded statewide during the upcoming weeks.…
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