Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ozone for Delaware on Tuesday
DNREC has issued a Ozone Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Tuesday for Delaware. Officials say upper-level high pressure west of the state will inhibit low-level mixing. In addition, mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-90s will enhance ozone production. Furthermore, calm to light northerly winds will reduce dispersion, allowing pollutants to accumulate.…
Read MoreDNREC Extends Ocean Lifeguard Coverage to Weekends in September
The ocean swimming areas at Delaware State Parks are typically unguarded after Labor Day, but thanks to the significant growth of the Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol under new leadership, more than 70 lifeguards were hired this year. As a result, DNREC will continue to have lifeguards at two of its four Delaware State Parks–ocean swimming…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Temporary Emergency Variance for Air Quality to Perdue Foodsā Milford Processing Plant
DNREC has issued a temporary emergency variance for air quality to allow for the construction and operation of a rental boiler at Perdue Foods, LLCās Milford poultry processing facility until a temporary permit can be issued following a public notice to appear Sunday, Sept. 3rd. On Sunday, Aug. 27th, plant managers at Perdue Milford ā…
Read MoreThe Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to Reopen Friday
On Friday The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park ā including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes and a half-mile along the bay shoreline will reopen. The bayside beach will remain closed until October 1st for use by shorebirds that are migrating south for the winter. The Point has closed annually on March first…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert- Lane Closures on US 13 at Redden Road
If you plan to travel in the area of US 13 at Redden Road, you’ll see road crews there on Tuesday. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT) in partnership with the Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced lane and shoulder closures in that location for remediation efforts as a result ofĀ an accident involving…
Read MoreGriffith Lake BoatĀ RampĀ Closed Due to Dam Safety Concerns
The Griffith Lake boat ramp and parking lot on Williamsville Road near Milford is to close effective immediately due to construction activities associated with dam safety concerns. Water flow problems at the Griffith Lake dam initiated the closure. Anglers who fish from a boat or shore from public fishing access areas at Griffith Lake can alternatively use…
Read MoreUPDATED: Water Quality Advisory LIFTED for Bethany Beach
UPDATED – 08/11/23 – 6pm – Swimming Advisory for Bethany Beach is cancelled as of 4:30 p.m. on 8/11/2023 ====================================================== A water quality advisory has been issued for Bethany Beach following indicator bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard. These bacteria most likely originate from wildlife sources.Ā Increased rainfall, waves or wildlife feeding…
Read MoreOwners of Retired Law Enforcement K9s to be Reimbursed for Some Vet Expenses
A bill that will reimburse the owner of a retired law enforcement canine for some veterinary care expenses has been signed by Governor John Carney. Senate Bill 176 have the Department of Safety and Homeland Security issue veterinary care reimbursements up to $1500 annually for retired K9s from the State Police and Capitol Police. Similar…
Read MoreDNREC and Kent Conservation District Offer Grants for Septic Tank Pump Outs
If you live in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Kent County, grants are available for homeowners who wish to have their residential septic tanks pumped out for routine maintenance. Funding for the new grant initiative is made available by DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship through a Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant. For more information, interested homeowners may…
Read MoreMillsboro Wastewater Spill Closes Indian River Bay to Recreational Bivalve Shellfish Harvest for Much of August
An emergency closure has been put into effect for recreational clamming and mussel harvest in Indian River Bay until August 24th. DNRECās mandatory closure protective of public health came after a pump station connected to the town of Millsboroās sanitary sewer system failed yesterday (Wednesday), discharging raw sewage into the Iron Branch, a tributary of…
Read More2023 DE Coastal Cleanup Online Volunteer Registration Now Open
Online volunteer registration is now open for the upcoming 2023 Delaware Coastal Cleanup, which will take place on Saturday, September 23rd from 9 a.m. to noon. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) hosts the annual cleanup, which is now in its 36th year. The event will be held at 45 sites…
Read MoreWater Quality Advisory – Herring Point Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park
A water quality advisory has been issued for Herring Point Beach at Cape Henlopen State Park after bacterial results were above the recreational water quality standard. These bacteria most likely originate from wildlife sources and increased rainfall, waves or wildlife feeding near the surf (shorebirds, marine mammals or other warm blooded animals) can result in…
Read MoreOnline Volunteer Registration for 2023 Delaware Coastal Cleanup is Now Open
Registration is now open for volunteers to sign up for the 2023 36th Annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 23. Online registration is open ā there will be 45 sites where volunteers can help to keep Delaware’s beaches and waterways free of trash. There is also the month-long campaign, which begins September 1st to…
Read MoreRecord Wild Turkey Harvest for Delawareās 2023 Spring Hunting Season
Hunters in Delaware reported harvesting 785 wild turkeys during the month-long spring turkey season ā which is 38% more than the total for the 2022 hunting season and a new all-time high harvest for the state, according to theĀ Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The total easily eclipsed Delawareās previous record harvest…
Read MoreClosed Section of Gordons Pond Beach Reopens after Plover Nest Fails
A section of the beach at Gordon’s Pond at Cape Henlopen State Park has been reopened to beachgoers and surf fishermen after a piping plover nest found there has failed. The area was closed off in late June to protect the endangered plovers, but was reopened on Friday. DNREC officials believe red fox claimed one…
Read MoreSeveral EV Bills Wait for Governor’s Signature; HB 123 Passes in House – Would Give General Assembly Role in EV Mandate Decision
While an Electric Vehicle mandate that would implement the California Advanced Clean Cars II protocols is still being considered by DNREC, several bills concerning Electric Vehicles were passed in the General Assembly ā most in the last month of the session. House Bill 10 deals with the Electric School Bus program and House Bill 12…
Read MoreSaturday a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Particulate Pollution
Saturday is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter in Delaware as light to moderate southeasterly winds recirculate smoke from the Canadian wildfires into Delaware. Also high pressure, warm temperatures and partly sunny skies will aid in ozone development pushing air quality to levels unhealthy for sensitive groups for particulate matter and…
Read MoreDNREC: Thursday, June 29th, to beĀ Particulate Matter Code RedĀ Air Quality Action Day
The air quality in Delaware for Thursday, June 29th is expected to be in the Code Red category as light northerly winds limit dispersion and gradually transport additional smoke into the Mid-Atlantic. Furthermore, smoke is expected to contribute to ozone precursors as mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s enhance ozone formation. DNREC expects…
Read MorePiping Plover Nest Found at Gordons Pond – Portion of Beach to Close Beginning Monday
A portion of the beach at Gordons Pond at Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed beginning on Monday, June 26, after a piping plover nest was discovered there. This is a temporary closure of 800 feet of beach to protect the nest and any plover chicks that may hatch and fledge from it. Fencing…
Read MoreAnother Horseshoe Crab Rescue
DNREC has approved a scientific collection permit for the MERR Institute to help with another horseshoe crab rescue on Arnell Creek Friday afternoon. Volunteers are helping to collect crabs that have gone through a crossroad pipe under Old Landing Road and are stuck in the phragmites when the get in the marsh. The volunteers will…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying – Sussex County
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 05, 2023: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford. And near Lincoln, Milton, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…
Read MoreRecreational Trail-Cams on Public Lands now Banned in Delaware
DNREC and the Delaware Department of Agriculture have banned recreational trail cams in any state wildlife areas, state parks or state forests ā effective immediately. The cams area mainly used by hunters during the state’s extended deer season ā but this ONLY applies to cams used on state lands ā not trail cams on private…
Read MoreEXPIRED: TODAY is the Deadline for Comments on Electric Vehicle Mandate
Commenting on the Electric Vehicle Sales Mandate will end at the close of business today. DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin is expected to rule on whether Delaware will use the ACCII standards adopted by California in 2022 by early summer of this year. Send your comments in written form by email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov or by using…
Read MoreMilford-Area Public Ponds to be Treated for Hydrilla
Next week, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will begin treating several public ponds in the Milford area for the invasive aquatic weed, hydrilla. This is a non-native plant that can choke ponds and other waterways ā crowding out beneficial plant species as well as preventing fishing and boating access. The ponds to be treated…
Read MoreHundreds Turn Out for EV Mandate Sales Meeting in Georgetown
A crowd of about 500 Sussex County residents and politicians gathered Monday night at Sussex Central High School in Georgetown to hear information on Delaware’s Electric Vehicle Sales mandate. This meeting was sponsored by the Delaware House & Senate Republicans. This mandate, which has been proposed by DNREC, would begin the phase out of gasoline…
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