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  Archives:  May 2013

Northwest portion of Love Creek, a tributary of Rehoboth Bay, closed to shellfish harvesting

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013

Effective immediately, the northwest portion of Love Creek, a tributary of Rehoboth Bay, is closed to all commercial and recreational shellfish harvesting. DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara signed the Secretary’s Order after routine water quality sampling of shellfish harvesting areas in and around Love Creek found an increase in the level of an indicator bacteria in these waters. NOTE: Shellfish include clams, oysters and mussels; the harvest of crabs is not affected by this closure.




VA Mandates Overtime to Increase Production of Compensation Claims Decisions

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013

As part of its ongoing effort to accelerate the elimination of the disability compensation claims backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing today that it is mandating overtime for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices.

“VA is dedicated to providing Veterans with the care and benefits they have earned and deserve,” said VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki




State awarded $1 million federal grant to protect critical lands in the Delaware Bayshore

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2013

More than 800 acres of valuable coastal lands in the Delaware Bayshore, will be conserved and protected thanks to a federal grant awarded to DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife.




Delaware Department of Labor To Hold 10th Employer Conference

Department of Labor | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Delaware businesses will find topical information about issues affecting their bottom line at the Delaware Department of Labor 10th Employer Conference, May 16, 2013 at Chase Center on the Riverfront.




DNREC Falcon Cam update: Four chicks, all fit and outfitted with bands for future flight and fate

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The four peregrine falcon chicks given starring roles on the DNREC Falcon Cam – sponsored by the Delaware Ornithological Society and DuPont’s Clear Into the Future initiative – were outfitted for their own ornithological future this week. They were banded Tuesday by the US Fish & Wildlife Service so as to enable the gathering of biological and biographical data from them as they spread their wings into adulthood.






  Archives:  May 2013

Northwest portion of Love Creek, a tributary of Rehoboth Bay, closed to shellfish harvesting

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013

Effective immediately, the northwest portion of Love Creek, a tributary of Rehoboth Bay, is closed to all commercial and recreational shellfish harvesting. DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara signed the Secretary’s Order after routine water quality sampling of shellfish harvesting areas in and around Love Creek found an increase in the level of an indicator bacteria in these waters. NOTE: Shellfish include clams, oysters and mussels; the harvest of crabs is not affected by this closure.




VA Mandates Overtime to Increase Production of Compensation Claims Decisions

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013

As part of its ongoing effort to accelerate the elimination of the disability compensation claims backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing today that it is mandating overtime for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices.

“VA is dedicated to providing Veterans with the care and benefits they have earned and deserve,” said VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki




State awarded $1 million federal grant to protect critical lands in the Delaware Bayshore

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2013

More than 800 acres of valuable coastal lands in the Delaware Bayshore, will be conserved and protected thanks to a federal grant awarded to DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife.




Delaware Department of Labor To Hold 10th Employer Conference

Department of Labor | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Delaware businesses will find topical information about issues affecting their bottom line at the Delaware Department of Labor 10th Employer Conference, May 16, 2013 at Chase Center on the Riverfront.




DNREC Falcon Cam update: Four chicks, all fit and outfitted with bands for future flight and fate

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The four peregrine falcon chicks given starring roles on the DNREC Falcon Cam – sponsored by the Delaware Ornithological Society and DuPont’s Clear Into the Future initiative – were outfitted for their own ornithological future this week. They were banded Tuesday by the US Fish & Wildlife Service so as to enable the gathering of biological and biographical data from them as they spread their wings into adulthood.