Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
Volunteers Needed to Count Bats in Delaware!
Training for ‘bat spotting’ 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 – 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 – that’s 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 – 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 mosquitoes’ immature aquatic larval stages. The aerial spraying by helicopter of woodland pools has to be completed before the forest canopy fills in – which usually occurs in mid-April. The treatment will be expanded statewide during the upcoming weeks.…
Read MoreDNREC & DDA Propose New Firearms Regulations – Public Hearing Monday, March 12
UPDATED – 3/11/18 – A public hearing will be held Monday at the DNREC Auditorium in Dover to discuss proposed firearms regulations by DNREC and the Department of Agriculture. Delaware’s Supreme Court overturned a Superior Court ruling and expanded the scope of visitors’ ability to possess firearms in the state’s parks – under DNREC authority…
Read MoreDNREC Report on Formation of Regulatory Advisory Committee Now Available
A final report that outlines the recommendations for the formation and work plan of regulatory advisory committee for Coastal Zone Conversion Permits has been completed. It contains 13 recommendations for DNREC to consider as a regulatory advisory committee is established. The report is now available to the public. DNREC expects to begin soliciting nominations for…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Hunting Violations
A Millsboro man has been arrested by Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police on hunting violations. Police have charged 37 year old Sean Moore with 14 counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person prohibited and 4 counts of possession or transport of antlerless deer that were killed illegally. Police contacted Moore…
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