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  Archives:  November 2016

DNREC files a third Clean Air Act petition with US EPA to reduce cross-state air pollution, targeting another coal-fired Pa. power plant

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2016

DOVER – Delaware is taking action again to reduce detrimental impacts of poor air quality coming into the state from upwind sources, with DNREC seeking to have the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency find that the Homer City, Pa. Generating Station is emitting these air pollutants in violation of the federal Clean Air Act (CAA).



DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters of Sunday deer hunting opportunities on private and public lands

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters of the four remaining Sunday deer hunting opportunities for the 2016/2017 hunting season. The first of this season’s five Sunday deer hunting days – Oct. 9 during the muzzleloader deer season – was a success, according to the Wildlife Section, providing hunters additional hunting opportunities with 116 deer registered that were harvested that day.



Governor Markell Statement on Election Results

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Governor Markell released a statement in reaction to the results of the 2016 statewide election.



Much-anticipated statewide shotgun deer hunting season opens Nov. 11

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, November 7, 2016

For thousands of Delaware deer hunters, their favorite time of year afield is squarely in sight, with projections pointing to another bountiful harvest during the state’s early shotgun deer season – which runs from Friday, Nov. 11 thru Sunday, Nov. 20, including Sunday, Nov. 13.



State Funding Available to Help Fix Distressed Cemeteries

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 7, 2016

The Division of Public Health would like to remind property owners that funding is available to support the many small and older cemeteries that often lack the funds for long-term care and maintenance. The Distressed Cemetery Fund was established in 2009 to provide for the preservation of cemeteries by supporting repair and improvement projects that are outside normal maintenance activities. Cemeteries must be registered before they can apply for Distressed Cemetery Funds.





  Archives:  November 2016

DNREC files a third Clean Air Act petition with US EPA to reduce cross-state air pollution, targeting another coal-fired Pa. power plant

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2016

DOVER – Delaware is taking action again to reduce detrimental impacts of poor air quality coming into the state from upwind sources, with DNREC seeking to have the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency find that the Homer City, Pa. Generating Station is emitting these air pollutants in violation of the federal Clean Air Act (CAA).



DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters of Sunday deer hunting opportunities on private and public lands

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters of the four remaining Sunday deer hunting opportunities for the 2016/2017 hunting season. The first of this season’s five Sunday deer hunting days – Oct. 9 during the muzzleloader deer season – was a success, according to the Wildlife Section, providing hunters additional hunting opportunities with 116 deer registered that were harvested that day.



Governor Markell Statement on Election Results

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Governor Markell released a statement in reaction to the results of the 2016 statewide election.



Much-anticipated statewide shotgun deer hunting season opens Nov. 11

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, November 7, 2016

For thousands of Delaware deer hunters, their favorite time of year afield is squarely in sight, with projections pointing to another bountiful harvest during the state’s early shotgun deer season – which runs from Friday, Nov. 11 thru Sunday, Nov. 20, including Sunday, Nov. 13.



State Funding Available to Help Fix Distressed Cemeteries

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 7, 2016

The Division of Public Health would like to remind property owners that funding is available to support the many small and older cemeteries that often lack the funds for long-term care and maintenance. The Distressed Cemetery Fund was established in 2009 to provide for the preservation of cemeteries by supporting repair and improvement projects that are outside normal maintenance activities. Cemeteries must be registered before they can apply for Distressed Cemetery Funds.