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  Archives:  January 2018

DNREC to host public meeting Monday, Jan. 8 in Wilmington as listening session on EPA’s proposed repeal of federal Clean Power Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a public meeting Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 to provide an opportunity for Delawareans and citizens of other East Coast states to comment on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to repeal the federal Clean Power Plan.




2018 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Now Open

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program is offering up to $5,000 in grants for community-based tree projects throughout the First State.  The program is open to all Delaware municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified nonprofits. Applications are limited to one project in one category (tree planting or tree management), and all funds must be utilized on publicly owned land or community open space. Grant recipients must also provide a 50-50 cost-share match, which can be met through a combination of volunteer labor, donated materials and services, or cash from non-federal sources.
This year’s application deadline is March 2, 2018. Winners will be notified by April 2.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 25 – 31

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 741 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public between Dec. 25 and 31, issuing 16 citations.




Jan. 5: State offices closed in Sussex until 4:30 p.m., employees are to report for 4:30 p.m. shifts

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

State of Delaware – Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies (SWCE) Alert State of Delaware offices in Sussex County will remain closed through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018. Non-essential employees who live or work in Sussex County are not to report to work for this period. Non-essential employees who work other shifts are to […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #5

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

Governor John Carney has terminated the Level 2 Driving Restriction in Sussex County, effective at 12:00 p.m. The State of Emergency will remain in effect in Sussex County until further notice to allow the Delaware National Guard to continue assisting local and state authorities with response to the winter storm. While the Level 2 Driving […]






  Archives:  January 2018

DNREC to host public meeting Monday, Jan. 8 in Wilmington as listening session on EPA’s proposed repeal of federal Clean Power Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a public meeting Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 to provide an opportunity for Delawareans and citizens of other East Coast states to comment on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to repeal the federal Clean Power Plan.




2018 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Now Open

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program is offering up to $5,000 in grants for community-based tree projects throughout the First State.  The program is open to all Delaware municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified nonprofits. Applications are limited to one project in one category (tree planting or tree management), and all funds must be utilized on publicly owned land or community open space. Grant recipients must also provide a 50-50 cost-share match, which can be met through a combination of volunteer labor, donated materials and services, or cash from non-federal sources.
This year’s application deadline is March 2, 2018. Winners will be notified by April 2.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 25 – 31

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 741 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public between Dec. 25 and 31, issuing 16 citations.




Jan. 5: State offices closed in Sussex until 4:30 p.m., employees are to report for 4:30 p.m. shifts

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

State of Delaware – Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies (SWCE) Alert State of Delaware offices in Sussex County will remain closed through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018. Non-essential employees who live or work in Sussex County are not to report to work for this period. Non-essential employees who work other shifts are to […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #5

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

Governor John Carney has terminated the Level 2 Driving Restriction in Sussex County, effective at 12:00 p.m. The State of Emergency will remain in effect in Sussex County until further notice to allow the Delaware National Guard to continue assisting local and state authorities with response to the winter storm. While the Level 2 Driving […]