Posts Tagged ‘Secretary Shawn Garvin’
More Job Openings at Delaware State Parks Thanks to Record Number of Visitors
The continued growing popularity of Delaware State Parks led to another attendance record in 2022 by surpassing the 8 million visitors mark, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The most visited state park in 2022 was Cape Henlopen with 1.9 million visitors, accounting for almost one in four of…
Read MoreHow Is Your Flood IQ? This Is Del. Flood Awareness Week
Delaware Flood Awareness Week is underway.The Department of Natural Resources and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency hope to educate citizens about the risk and the likelihood of flooding. Also, property owners should be well versed in the importance of a flood insurance policy and flood remediation for any property damage or loss caused by flooding.Governor…
Read MoreDNREC Hosts Virtual Hearings On Del. Climate Action Plan
A month after Governor John Carney released a Climate Action Plan for Delaware, Delawareans have opportunities to learn more about its goals and what it means for citizens. The Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two presentations that will review the plan, highlight actions and strategies for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and examine ways to…
Read MoreDel. Looks To Make Solar More Affordable For Low-to-Moderate Income Households
Delaware low-to-moderate income homeowners may get assistance with the expense of installing solar panels, which previously may not have been affordable. The Department of Natural Resources is inviting applications from contractors who are interested in participating in a two-year pilot program that would serve at least 50 clients per year. DNREC said it will lead…
Read MoreVIDEO | Gov. Carney, In Lewes, Signs Clean Water Initiative
Governor John Carney was in Lewes Thursday to sign the Clean Water for Delaware Act (House Bill 200), which sets up a process and a source of funding to improve the quality of Delaware’s water supply and to address issues that affect the state’s waterways. Carney also announced a plan to address wastewater and drinking…
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