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  Archives:  December 2016

Latest installment in ‘Wetlands 101’ video series – ‘Freshwater Wetlands’ – now available on DNREC’s YouTube Channel

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2016

The seventh installment of DNREC’s “Wetlands 101” video series – “Freshwater Wetlands” – is now available for viewing on DNREC’s YouTube Channel.



Delaware Impacted by Food Recall, Public Health Advising Consumer Caution

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2016

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delawareans of a voluntary recall of certain House-Autry biscuit and cornbread mixes that were shipped to Food Lion and Harris Teeter grocery stores in all three counties. House-Autry Mills, Inc. is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of House-Autry Buttermilk Cornbread Mix, House-Autry Buttermilk Biscuit Mix, and House-Autry Cheese Biscuit Mix as a precaution because one of the company’s third-party ingredient suppliers, Franklin Farms, had purchased milk powder from Valley Milk Products, Inc. This milk powder is potentially contaminated with Salmonella. At this time, there are no illnesses associated with these products in Delaware. Out of an abundance of caution, DPH is encouraging consumers to check their pantries for these products, and to discard or return them to the store where they were purchased.



DNREC Division of Energy & Climate expands clean vehicle rebates to include ‘bi-fuel’ vehicles

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate is expanding its popular Clean Vehicle Rebate program to include rebates for bi-fuel vehicles – propane or natural gas powered vehicles that also run on either gasoline or diesel. Delaware drivers will be eligible for a $1,350 rebate on bi-fuel vehicles purchased on or after Jan. 1, 2017.



Heart 2 Heart Hugs Warm Clothing Drive Underway

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Dover-The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) is once again hosting a warm clothing drive that will benefit children and youth who are homeless or in foster care in Delaware. Each year we collect New or Hand-Made warm items such as: sleeping bags, coats, pajamas, hoodies, socks, slippers or any other item that might […]



Delaware State Parks launches new Children in Nature initiative with monthly outdoor themes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2016

In an effort to encourage more Delaware children to enjoy the outdoors and outdoor-related activity year-round, the Delaware Children in Nature Coalition, of which DNREC is a member, will highlight an “Outdoor Theme of the Month” beginning in January 2017. Using the Delaware Children in Nature Outdoor Bill of Rights as a template, an “Outdoor Right,” or theme, will be selected each month.





  Archives:  December 2016

Latest installment in ‘Wetlands 101’ video series – ‘Freshwater Wetlands’ – now available on DNREC’s YouTube Channel

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2016

The seventh installment of DNREC’s “Wetlands 101” video series – “Freshwater Wetlands” – is now available for viewing on DNREC’s YouTube Channel.



Delaware Impacted by Food Recall, Public Health Advising Consumer Caution

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2016

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delawareans of a voluntary recall of certain House-Autry biscuit and cornbread mixes that were shipped to Food Lion and Harris Teeter grocery stores in all three counties. House-Autry Mills, Inc. is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of House-Autry Buttermilk Cornbread Mix, House-Autry Buttermilk Biscuit Mix, and House-Autry Cheese Biscuit Mix as a precaution because one of the company’s third-party ingredient suppliers, Franklin Farms, had purchased milk powder from Valley Milk Products, Inc. This milk powder is potentially contaminated with Salmonella. At this time, there are no illnesses associated with these products in Delaware. Out of an abundance of caution, DPH is encouraging consumers to check their pantries for these products, and to discard or return them to the store where they were purchased.



DNREC Division of Energy & Climate expands clean vehicle rebates to include ‘bi-fuel’ vehicles

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate is expanding its popular Clean Vehicle Rebate program to include rebates for bi-fuel vehicles – propane or natural gas powered vehicles that also run on either gasoline or diesel. Delaware drivers will be eligible for a $1,350 rebate on bi-fuel vehicles purchased on or after Jan. 1, 2017.



Heart 2 Heart Hugs Warm Clothing Drive Underway

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Dover-The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) is once again hosting a warm clothing drive that will benefit children and youth who are homeless or in foster care in Delaware. Each year we collect New or Hand-Made warm items such as: sleeping bags, coats, pajamas, hoodies, socks, slippers or any other item that might […]



Delaware State Parks launches new Children in Nature initiative with monthly outdoor themes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2016

In an effort to encourage more Delaware children to enjoy the outdoors and outdoor-related activity year-round, the Delaware Children in Nature Coalition, of which DNREC is a member, will highlight an “Outdoor Theme of the Month” beginning in January 2017. Using the Delaware Children in Nature Outdoor Bill of Rights as a template, an “Outdoor Right,” or theme, will be selected each month.