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  Archives:  March 2016

Beth-Ann Ryan from the Delaware Division of Libraries Receives Prestigious “Mover and Shaker” Award from Library Journal

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 21, 2016

Beth-Ann Ryan of the Delaware Division of Libraries has been named a “Mover and Shaker” in the library industry by the national publication, Library Journal. In its March 15, 2016 issue, Library Journal named 54 outstanding professionals committed to providing excellent service and shaping the future of libraries. Beth-Ann was selected because of her commitment […]




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigating weekend deaths of four bald eagles in Sussex County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2016

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police are investigating the deaths of four bald eagles in Delaware over the weekend.




Hartly, Kent County student places second in National Conservation District Poster Contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

A Kent County student was recently named the second place winner nationwide in the National Association of Conservation Districts’ (NACD) conservation poster contest, themed “Local Heroes – Your Hardworking Pollinators.”




Daniel J. Tartt, Jr. of Harrington is 2016 Tree Farmer of the Year

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

Daniel J. Tartt, Jr. of Harrington was honored as Delaware’s 2016 Tree Farmer of the Year at the Delaware Forestry Association’s annual meeting in Felton. The Middletown FFA forestry team – comprised of students Alana Hodge, Lauren Berry, Brandon Dawson, Laura Melancon and their advisor Jeff Billings – was also recognized for representing Delaware and placing highly in the team and individual FFA forestry event at the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisville, KY.

Silver Anniversary Tree Farmers Carl Solberg, George & Gladys Kirk, and David Hastings were honored for celebrating 25 years in the American Tree Farm System. On hand to present awards were Rep. David L. Wilson and Rep. Harvey Kenton.

The event also celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the American Tree Farm System’s founding in 1941. Delaware’s first Tree Farm was certified in 1959 and today there are over 200 Tree Farms covering more than 20,000 acres.

Governor Markell delivered a video message (YouTube: https://youtu.be/7YIB5MqANbs ) to congratulate the Delaware Forestry Association and recognize the award winners for 2016.




DNREC announces that federal flood insurance is now available in New Castle County’s Village of Arden

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

The Village of Arden in New Castle County has become the latest Delaware community to participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program, with flood insurance now available to property owners in the Village.






  Archives:  March 2016

Beth-Ann Ryan from the Delaware Division of Libraries Receives Prestigious “Mover and Shaker” Award from Library Journal

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 21, 2016

Beth-Ann Ryan of the Delaware Division of Libraries has been named a “Mover and Shaker” in the library industry by the national publication, Library Journal. In its March 15, 2016 issue, Library Journal named 54 outstanding professionals committed to providing excellent service and shaping the future of libraries. Beth-Ann was selected because of her commitment […]




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigating weekend deaths of four bald eagles in Sussex County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2016

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police are investigating the deaths of four bald eagles in Delaware over the weekend.




Hartly, Kent County student places second in National Conservation District Poster Contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

A Kent County student was recently named the second place winner nationwide in the National Association of Conservation Districts’ (NACD) conservation poster contest, themed “Local Heroes – Your Hardworking Pollinators.”




Daniel J. Tartt, Jr. of Harrington is 2016 Tree Farmer of the Year

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

Daniel J. Tartt, Jr. of Harrington was honored as Delaware’s 2016 Tree Farmer of the Year at the Delaware Forestry Association’s annual meeting in Felton. The Middletown FFA forestry team – comprised of students Alana Hodge, Lauren Berry, Brandon Dawson, Laura Melancon and their advisor Jeff Billings – was also recognized for representing Delaware and placing highly in the team and individual FFA forestry event at the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisville, KY.

Silver Anniversary Tree Farmers Carl Solberg, George & Gladys Kirk, and David Hastings were honored for celebrating 25 years in the American Tree Farm System. On hand to present awards were Rep. David L. Wilson and Rep. Harvey Kenton.

The event also celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the American Tree Farm System’s founding in 1941. Delaware’s first Tree Farm was certified in 1959 and today there are over 200 Tree Farms covering more than 20,000 acres.

Governor Markell delivered a video message (YouTube: https://youtu.be/7YIB5MqANbs ) to congratulate the Delaware Forestry Association and recognize the award winners for 2016.




DNREC announces that federal flood insurance is now available in New Castle County’s Village of Arden

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

The Village of Arden in New Castle County has become the latest Delaware community to participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program, with flood insurance now available to property owners in the Village.