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  Archives:  May 2016

Governor Markell Announces State Employee Awards

Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2016

DOVER –Governor Jack Markell recognized and celebrated the efforts of the 2016 recipients of the Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service, winner and finalists of the Governor’s Team Excellence Award and winners of the Governor’s Award for Heroism. The award winners and nominees were recognized for their exemplary efforts in service to […]



DNREC seeks Delaware students who make a difference in the environment for 2016 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is encouraging teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders and others whom a youth’s efforts might have impressed to nominate deserving students for the 2016 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.



Statement of the Delaware Department of Justice on Criminal Charges Associated With the Death of Howard High School Student Amy Joyner-Francis

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016

Earlier today, Department of Justice prosecutors and a Wilmington Police Department detective met with the mother and older brother of Amy Joyner-Francis to discuss with them the charges that would be brought against three Howard High School students in connection with the incident that led to the death of Amy Joyner-Francis on April 21, 2016. […]



DNREC workshops set for May 17, 24 and 25 will help state’s schools, businesses and institutions apply for $1M in recycling grant opportunities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016

DNREC will hold a series of public workshops this month across the state to provide guidance and help facilitate grant applications from Delaware’s schools, businesses and institutions who want to apply for $1 million available this year in recycling grants and low-interest loans.



First piping plover nest of the season found at Cape Henlopen – and an American oystercatcher nest, too

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016

Recent wet weather has not deterred beachnesting birds from beginning their nesting season at Cape Henlopen State Park – with this year’s first piping plover nest found late last week on the Point, along with an American oystercatcher nest.





  Archives:  May 2016

Governor Markell Announces State Employee Awards

Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2016

DOVER –Governor Jack Markell recognized and celebrated the efforts of the 2016 recipients of the Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service, winner and finalists of the Governor’s Team Excellence Award and winners of the Governor’s Award for Heroism. The award winners and nominees were recognized for their exemplary efforts in service to […]



DNREC seeks Delaware students who make a difference in the environment for 2016 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is encouraging teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders and others whom a youth’s efforts might have impressed to nominate deserving students for the 2016 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.



Statement of the Delaware Department of Justice on Criminal Charges Associated With the Death of Howard High School Student Amy Joyner-Francis

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016

Earlier today, Department of Justice prosecutors and a Wilmington Police Department detective met with the mother and older brother of Amy Joyner-Francis to discuss with them the charges that would be brought against three Howard High School students in connection with the incident that led to the death of Amy Joyner-Francis on April 21, 2016. […]



DNREC workshops set for May 17, 24 and 25 will help state’s schools, businesses and institutions apply for $1M in recycling grant opportunities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016

DNREC will hold a series of public workshops this month across the state to provide guidance and help facilitate grant applications from Delaware’s schools, businesses and institutions who want to apply for $1 million available this year in recycling grants and low-interest loans.



First piping plover nest of the season found at Cape Henlopen – and an American oystercatcher nest, too

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016

Recent wet weather has not deterred beachnesting birds from beginning their nesting season at Cape Henlopen State Park – with this year’s first piping plover nest found late last week on the Point, along with an American oystercatcher nest.