Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
DNREC Regulation Changes for Summer Flounder & Scup Begin Saturday
Beginning Saturday changes to the recreational fishing regulations for summer flounder and scup will go into effect. For summer flounder, the size limit will remain at 16-inches from January 1st through May 31st and then increases to 17.5-inches from June 1st through December 31st. The possession limit will remain at 4 throughout the year. The…
Read MoreDNREC Opens Youth Environmental Summit
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) once again joined Delaware’s Youth Environmental Summit (YES!), with Secretary Shawn M. Garvin delivering the opening plenary to kick off the 2024 event. The student-led conference, sponsored by DNREC, was held today at the University of Delaware’s Clayton Hall Conference Center in Newark. Secretary Garvin says he…
Read MoreDNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beach-Nesting Season
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Friday, March 1st. The Point’s nesting habitat on the ocean side will reopen to the public September 1st. The bayside beach will remain closed until October 1st for use…
Read MoreUPDATED: Downstate Trout Stocking Ahead of Pond Trout Season
UPDATED – 02/17/24 – Both Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood are now closed through March 1st. This closure is to accommodate the stocking of over 300 pounds of 12- to 13-inch rainbow trout. This also allows the elimination of incidental hooking for freshly-stocked trout and gives the trout time to adjust…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Public Hearing on proposed Revisions to the Striped Bass Spring Gill Net Season Regulation
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a virtual public hearing at the end of this month on proposed revisions to the regulations governing the striped bass commercial fishing seasons, quotas, tagging and reporting requirements. The proposed revision would modify the spring anchor gill net season by adding two weeks in February and…
Read MoreCoastal DE Towns Protest Against Beach Replenishment Cost Initiative That Would Affect Beachgoers; Suggest Alternatives
Will beachgoers in Delaware see charging for beach access–beach tags or passes? Will they be charged higher parking and shuttle fees? That is what the Association of Coastal Towns communities of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany and Fenwick Island are trying to stop from happening. The initiative that they say DNREC…
Read MoreDeer Hunting Shotgun Season Open thru January 21st
Shotgun season for deer is now open in Delaware through January 21st . This is also called General Firearm season – which means shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns, authorized straight-walled pistol-caliber rifles and archery equipment can be used. Remember – Sunday deer hunting is permitted on private lands, with landowner permission, and on designated publicly-owned lands. Shotguns,…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Managed Deer Hunt at Cape Henlopen State Park
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, January 16th and 17th DNREC will close a section of Cape Henlopen State Park to accommodate a managed deer hunt. This managed hunt is open to anyone with a valid Delaware hunting license and a Delaware State Parks hunting permit (https://destateparks.com/Adventures/Hunting). There will be two sessions each day and open stands…
Read MoreDNREC Announces Closure of the Records Pond Tidal Pier
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced the closure and removal of the Records Pond tidal pier in Laurel. The pier, located on Broad Creek just downstream of the Records Pond spillway, had its floating docks heavily damaged after heavy rains. Massive outflow from the dam caused the floating dock to…
Read MoreLindsey Goebel New Superintendent at Delaware Seashore State Park
DNREC has announced three new superintendents at Delaware State Parks – including one downstate at Delaware Seashore State Park. Lindsey Goebel takes over at Delaware Seashore State Park. She comes from Trap Pond State Park near Laurel where she was the assistant superintendent. The superintendents are responsible for all daily operations at their parks –…
Read MoreTwo DNREC Dredge Projects in Sussex County to Resume Around New Year
DNREC officials say two Sussex County dredging projects will begin around the New Year. Dredging will begin at the southern end of the Assawoman Canal and when the canal portion is completed, DNREC contracted dredge crews will move into White Creek to resume and finish that project. The canal work is anticipated to be completed…
Read MoreDNREC: DE Low Emission Vehicle Program Published Friday in DE Register of Regulations
UPDATED 12/01/23 – DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin released his finalized regulation to adopt the Advanced Clean Car II program earlier this week, which has now been published in Delaware’s Register of Regulations Friday (Dec 1, 2023). The Amendment is effective on December 11th. The order relates to Delaware’s Low Emission Vehicle Program (7 DE Admin.…
Read MoreDNREC Surf Fishing Permits & Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28
The 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits go on sale at 8am Tuesday. They can be purchased at any state park office and at DNREC’s Dover campus weekdays from 8am to 4pm – and online as well – with an estimated delivery of 2 to 3 weeks. DNREC has made permanent…
Read MoreLast 145 Feet of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier Closed for Structural Analysis
The last 145 feet of the 1300 foot-long Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier has been closed as part of an ongoing annual structural analysis. The study will include an underwater review of the pilings by a dive team. It’s not know the extent of repairs that will be needed or when this portion of…
Read MoreDelaware 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…
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