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  Archives:  February 2017

Delaware artists invited to apply for DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship’s rain barrel painting contest now through March 17

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting applications from Delaware artists for participation in a rain barrel painting contest aimed at educating Delawareans on the benefits of using rain barrels to reduce rainwater runoff and improve water quality.



DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship accepting applications for youth artist rain barrel-painting contest through March 17

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting applications from children and student groups in grades K-12 to participate in a rain barrel painting contest aimed at educating young Delawareans on the benefits of using rain barrels to reduce rainwater runoff and improve water quality.



Governor Carney Reestablishes the Family Services Cabinet Council

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Council will help coordinate crucial public and private services for Delaware families WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney signed Executive Order Five on Tuesday, reestablishing the Family Services Cabinet Council to help coordinate public and private services for Delaware families. Delaware families continue to face significant challenges – including the high cost of child care; […]



Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park has reopened

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2017

The Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park reopened today following tree maintenance work. The trail closed Feb. 17 when Division of Parks & Recreation staff noticed that trees had fallen – or were leaning over – the trail. Parks staff removed a number of those trees within the trail to ensure public safety.



Statement from Governor John Carney on Bomb Threats to Siegel JCC

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney released the following statement after a bomb threat to Siegel Jewish Community Center in Wilmington was cleared: “The continued bomb threats to Siegel JCC must stop. These hateful actions place a shadow over our state and country. Our law enforcement officials will continue to work diligently to find the individuals […]





  Archives:  February 2017

Delaware artists invited to apply for DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship’s rain barrel painting contest now through March 17

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting applications from Delaware artists for participation in a rain barrel painting contest aimed at educating Delawareans on the benefits of using rain barrels to reduce rainwater runoff and improve water quality.



DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship accepting applications for youth artist rain barrel-painting contest through March 17

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting applications from children and student groups in grades K-12 to participate in a rain barrel painting contest aimed at educating young Delawareans on the benefits of using rain barrels to reduce rainwater runoff and improve water quality.



Governor Carney Reestablishes the Family Services Cabinet Council

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Council will help coordinate crucial public and private services for Delaware families WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney signed Executive Order Five on Tuesday, reestablishing the Family Services Cabinet Council to help coordinate public and private services for Delaware families. Delaware families continue to face significant challenges – including the high cost of child care; […]



Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park has reopened

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2017

The Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park reopened today following tree maintenance work. The trail closed Feb. 17 when Division of Parks & Recreation staff noticed that trees had fallen – or were leaning over – the trail. Parks staff removed a number of those trees within the trail to ensure public safety.



Statement from Governor John Carney on Bomb Threats to Siegel JCC

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney released the following statement after a bomb threat to Siegel Jewish Community Center in Wilmington was cleared: “The continued bomb threats to Siegel JCC must stop. These hateful actions place a shadow over our state and country. Our law enforcement officials will continue to work diligently to find the individuals […]