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  Archives:  August 2016

DNREC announces Go Ape will add Treetop Junior Course in Lums Pond State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

BEAR (Aug. 5, 2016) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation and Go Ape, billed as “the nation’s premier Treetop Adventure company,” have announced the addition of a Treetop Junior course to its already-popular Go Ape course at Lums Pond State Park. Planned to open in late summer.



Statement by Governor Markell on PJM decision to suspend action on Artificial Island Project

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

Today, Governor Markell issued the following statement following announcement of the PJM Interconnection Board’s decision to suspend further action or construction of the Artificial Island project pending a comprehensive review: “I want to commend the PJM board for its decision to suspend further action on the Artificial Island project pending further review. This decision is one that the State of Delaware welcomes. The project as it was proposed would have placed an unjust burden on the state, resulting in higher electric rates for our consumers and businesses. I hope that upon further review, a more equitable solution can be identified.”



DNREC Division of Energy & Climate announces relaunch of Energy Efficiency Investment Fund, featuring new energy-saving incentives and a look to the future of net zero

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate has announced the relaunch of Delaware’s Energy Efficiency Investment Fund – a grant program that supports energy efficiency upgrades in commercial, industrial, non-profit and local government buildings.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 25-31

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1,741 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between July 25 and July 31.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring Delaware’s Olympians

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

Governor Markell honors Delaware’s athletes competing in Rio.

“Over the next few weeks the world’s attention will turn to Brazil as 11,000 athletes from more than 200 countries compete in the Summer Olympic Games,” Governor Markell said. “They are an inspiration to me, and a great example to our young people – whatever their dreams are. And that will keep Delaware moving forward.”





  Archives:  August 2016

DNREC announces Go Ape will add Treetop Junior Course in Lums Pond State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

BEAR (Aug. 5, 2016) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation and Go Ape, billed as “the nation’s premier Treetop Adventure company,” have announced the addition of a Treetop Junior course to its already-popular Go Ape course at Lums Pond State Park. Planned to open in late summer.



Statement by Governor Markell on PJM decision to suspend action on Artificial Island Project

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

Today, Governor Markell issued the following statement following announcement of the PJM Interconnection Board’s decision to suspend further action or construction of the Artificial Island project pending a comprehensive review: “I want to commend the PJM board for its decision to suspend further action on the Artificial Island project pending further review. This decision is one that the State of Delaware welcomes. The project as it was proposed would have placed an unjust burden on the state, resulting in higher electric rates for our consumers and businesses. I hope that upon further review, a more equitable solution can be identified.”



DNREC Division of Energy & Climate announces relaunch of Energy Efficiency Investment Fund, featuring new energy-saving incentives and a look to the future of net zero

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate has announced the relaunch of Delaware’s Energy Efficiency Investment Fund – a grant program that supports energy efficiency upgrades in commercial, industrial, non-profit and local government buildings.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 25-31

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1,741 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between July 25 and July 31.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring Delaware’s Olympians

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

Governor Markell honors Delaware’s athletes competing in Rio.

“Over the next few weeks the world’s attention will turn to Brazil as 11,000 athletes from more than 200 countries compete in the Summer Olympic Games,” Governor Markell said. “They are an inspiration to me, and a great example to our young people – whatever their dreams are. And that will keep Delaware moving forward.”