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  Archives:  February 2018

DNREC, DHSS issue new fish consumption advisories that reflect continuing improvement in water quality for Delaware waterways

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

New fish consumption advisories issued today by DNREC and DHSS show that the concentration of chemical contaminants in fish caught from Delaware waterways continues to decline – which indicates water quality is improving throughout the state and also means that fish caught in many Delaware waters can be eaten today with lowered concerns about risks to public health.




Applications now being accepted for Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police’s 3rd Annual Youth Academies

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018

If you are a student aged 12 to 15, Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police is once again offering summer Youth Academies.




Single-Week Flu Cases Increase Again, DPH Reports Additional Flu Deaths, Including First in Kent County

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018

The Division of Public Health (DPH) reports that there were 1,268 lab-confirmed flu cases recorded between February 4 to February 10. This brings the season’s total to 4,235. Last season’s final figures of 4,590, were the highest number of seasonal cases since record keeping began in 2004.




Secretary of Finance Announces Successful Bond Sale

Department of Finance | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018

Finance Secretary Rick Geisenberger today announced that the State closed on the sale of $250 million in triple-A-rated general obligation bonds in last week’s bond sale. This was the second bond sale within four months. “New federal tax policy eliminates the State’s ability to ‘advance’ refund its general obligation bonds for savings, so, in November, […]




Ten Downtown Development District Rebate Projects Announced

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018

$4.3 million in rebates will leverage $53 million in economic investment LAUREL – Ten downtown revitalization projects in Laurel, Georgetown, Dover and Wilmington have been selected for Delaware’s Downtown Development District Program rebates, with $4.3 million in rebates leveraging $53 million in total investment, Governor John Carney and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced Monday. […]






  Archives:  February 2018

DNREC, DHSS issue new fish consumption advisories that reflect continuing improvement in water quality for Delaware waterways

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

New fish consumption advisories issued today by DNREC and DHSS show that the concentration of chemical contaminants in fish caught from Delaware waterways continues to decline – which indicates water quality is improving throughout the state and also means that fish caught in many Delaware waters can be eaten today with lowered concerns about risks to public health.




Applications now being accepted for Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police’s 3rd Annual Youth Academies

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018

If you are a student aged 12 to 15, Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police is once again offering summer Youth Academies.




Single-Week Flu Cases Increase Again, DPH Reports Additional Flu Deaths, Including First in Kent County

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018

The Division of Public Health (DPH) reports that there were 1,268 lab-confirmed flu cases recorded between February 4 to February 10. This brings the season’s total to 4,235. Last season’s final figures of 4,590, were the highest number of seasonal cases since record keeping began in 2004.




Secretary of Finance Announces Successful Bond Sale

Department of Finance | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018

Finance Secretary Rick Geisenberger today announced that the State closed on the sale of $250 million in triple-A-rated general obligation bonds in last week’s bond sale. This was the second bond sale within four months. “New federal tax policy eliminates the State’s ability to ‘advance’ refund its general obligation bonds for savings, so, in November, […]




Ten Downtown Development District Rebate Projects Announced

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018

$4.3 million in rebates will leverage $53 million in economic investment LAUREL – Ten downtown revitalization projects in Laurel, Georgetown, Dover and Wilmington have been selected for Delaware’s Downtown Development District Program rebates, with $4.3 million in rebates leveraging $53 million in total investment, Governor John Carney and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced Monday. […]