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  Archives:  February 2016

Delaware to continue climate change fight, pushing ahead with Clean Power Plan objectives

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Monday, February 15, 2016

The State of Delaware will continue preparing for implementation of the Clean Power Plan, undeterred by a Supreme Court stay of the EPA’s proposed rule issued Feb. 9. DNREC has scheduled a public workshop and listening session for March 1 in Dover to discuss the state’s strategy toward meeting the objectives of the Clean Power Plan, and to gather input from citizens on this essential part of the fight against climate change and its impacts on Delawareans.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered to Honor U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2016

Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags lowered in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 1-7

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2016

Natural Resources Police officers between Feb. 1-7 made 797 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters and the general public, including 16 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.




Newly-signed Delaware law changes size, possession limits for American eel

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2016

A new Delaware law that increases size limits and decreases recreational possession limits on American eel is now in effect.




Shearwater’s sinking as Delaware artificial reef addition debuts on DNREC YouTube Channel

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2016

A DNREC YouTube Channel video premiering this week shows there was a little drama on the high seas before the latest addition to Delaware’s artificial reef system could go below the Atlantic Ocean to occupy a new berth as marine habitat.






  Archives:  February 2016

Delaware to continue climate change fight, pushing ahead with Clean Power Plan objectives

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Monday, February 15, 2016

The State of Delaware will continue preparing for implementation of the Clean Power Plan, undeterred by a Supreme Court stay of the EPA’s proposed rule issued Feb. 9. DNREC has scheduled a public workshop and listening session for March 1 in Dover to discuss the state’s strategy toward meeting the objectives of the Clean Power Plan, and to gather input from citizens on this essential part of the fight against climate change and its impacts on Delawareans.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered to Honor U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2016

Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags lowered in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 1-7

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2016

Natural Resources Police officers between Feb. 1-7 made 797 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters and the general public, including 16 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.




Newly-signed Delaware law changes size, possession limits for American eel

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2016

A new Delaware law that increases size limits and decreases recreational possession limits on American eel is now in effect.




Shearwater’s sinking as Delaware artificial reef addition debuts on DNREC YouTube Channel

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2016

A DNREC YouTube Channel video premiering this week shows there was a little drama on the high seas before the latest addition to Delaware’s artificial reef system could go below the Atlantic Ocean to occupy a new berth as marine habitat.