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  Archives:  February 2017

DNREC’s 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers now available

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The Division of Fish & Wildlife’s 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers have arrived, with distribution to fishing license agents throughout the state, including sporting goods, bait & tackle and hardware stores.




“Washington vs. Lincoln—Who Was the Greatest President?” at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 19, 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

President’s Day theatrical presentration will pit Washington and Lincoln buffs against each other.




DNREC now accepting grant proposals for community water quality improvement projects

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting project proposals for matching grants for community water quality improvement projects. Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowner’s associations are eligible to apply. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. March 15, 2017.




Delaware Toxics Release Inventory Report for 2015 shows overall progress in lowering state’s waste releases

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

DOVER – The annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data report from Delaware’s industrial facilities as compiled by DNREC’s Emergency Prevention and Response Section show continued progress by the state in reducing toxic releases into the environment, with an overall decrease in toxic waste of 14 percent from 2015 statistics when compared to 2014 figures. The latest report also indicates that there’s still work to be done, however: While TRI data recorded a decrease in onsite releases to air, onsite releases to both water and land increased – all as compared to the state’s TRI figures for 2014, the most recent year for DNREC’s compiling the data.




Governor Carney Announces Independent Review of Incident at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Governor will announce selection to lead review by February 15 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that he will initiate an independent review of the hostage incident at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center last week that led to the death of a 16-year correctional officer, Lt. Steven Floyd. Governor Carney will announce […]






  Archives:  February 2017

DNREC’s 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers now available

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The Division of Fish & Wildlife’s 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers have arrived, with distribution to fishing license agents throughout the state, including sporting goods, bait & tackle and hardware stores.




“Washington vs. Lincoln—Who Was the Greatest President?” at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 19, 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

President’s Day theatrical presentration will pit Washington and Lincoln buffs against each other.




DNREC now accepting grant proposals for community water quality improvement projects

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting project proposals for matching grants for community water quality improvement projects. Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowner’s associations are eligible to apply. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. March 15, 2017.




Delaware Toxics Release Inventory Report for 2015 shows overall progress in lowering state’s waste releases

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

DOVER – The annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data report from Delaware’s industrial facilities as compiled by DNREC’s Emergency Prevention and Response Section show continued progress by the state in reducing toxic releases into the environment, with an overall decrease in toxic waste of 14 percent from 2015 statistics when compared to 2014 figures. The latest report also indicates that there’s still work to be done, however: While TRI data recorded a decrease in onsite releases to air, onsite releases to both water and land increased – all as compared to the state’s TRI figures for 2014, the most recent year for DNREC’s compiling the data.




Governor Carney Announces Independent Review of Incident at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Governor will announce selection to lead review by February 15 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that he will initiate an independent review of the hostage incident at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center last week that led to the death of a 16-year correctional officer, Lt. Steven Floyd. Governor Carney will announce […]