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  Archives:  February 2017

Kent County sewage spill suspends Delaware Bay shellfish harvest, prompts DNREC caution for recreational use of St. Jones River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2017

DOVER – DNREC Secretary David Small issued an emergency order today suspending commercial and recreational shellfish harvest of oysters, clams and mussels in the Delaware Bay after a spill from a Kent County sewage pump station in Dover discharged hundreds of thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater into the St. Jones River which empties into the bay. The harvest closure will be in effect for 21 days after the county’s wastewater discharge has been halted.



Four Delaware Leaders to be Honored at 36th Annual Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Ceremony

Commission for Women | Department of State | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2017

The Delaware Commission for Women will add four outstanding female leaders to the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women at its annual induction ceremony on March 22.
This year’s nominees have each made substantial and meaningful contributions throughout their careers to improve the lives of countless Delawareans.



Dr. Kara Odom Walker Sworn in as New DHSS Cabinet Secretary

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, February 6, 2017

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES   Dr. Kara Odom Walker Sworn in as New DHSS Cabinet Secretary NEW CASTLE (Feb. 6, 2017) – With Gov. John Carney and the leadership team of the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) looking on, Dr. Kara Odom Walker was sworn as DHSS […]



Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council to meet Wednesday, Feb. 15 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Monday, February 6, 2017

The Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council (WIAC) will meet Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 9 a.m. in Conference Room 220, Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 S. Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 23-29

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 3, 2017

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 23-29 made 1173 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 40 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 27 citations.





  Archives:  February 2017

Kent County sewage spill suspends Delaware Bay shellfish harvest, prompts DNREC caution for recreational use of St. Jones River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2017

DOVER – DNREC Secretary David Small issued an emergency order today suspending commercial and recreational shellfish harvest of oysters, clams and mussels in the Delaware Bay after a spill from a Kent County sewage pump station in Dover discharged hundreds of thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater into the St. Jones River which empties into the bay. The harvest closure will be in effect for 21 days after the county’s wastewater discharge has been halted.



Four Delaware Leaders to be Honored at 36th Annual Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Ceremony

Commission for Women | Department of State | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2017

The Delaware Commission for Women will add four outstanding female leaders to the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women at its annual induction ceremony on March 22.
This year’s nominees have each made substantial and meaningful contributions throughout their careers to improve the lives of countless Delawareans.



Dr. Kara Odom Walker Sworn in as New DHSS Cabinet Secretary

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, February 6, 2017

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES   Dr. Kara Odom Walker Sworn in as New DHSS Cabinet Secretary NEW CASTLE (Feb. 6, 2017) – With Gov. John Carney and the leadership team of the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) looking on, Dr. Kara Odom Walker was sworn as DHSS […]



Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council to meet Wednesday, Feb. 15 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Monday, February 6, 2017

The Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council (WIAC) will meet Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 9 a.m. in Conference Room 220, Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 S. Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 23-29

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 3, 2017

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 23-29 made 1173 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 40 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 27 citations.