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  Archives:  March 2022

Sewer Break Discharges Wastewater into Christina River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022

The New Castle County Department of Public Works repaired a force main break, which caused wastewater to overflow and spill into the Nonesuch Creek and Christina River. The overflow occurred when the force main ruptured near 419 Old Airport Road in New Castle. The wastewater spill was reported to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources […]




In Memoriam: Madeleine Korbel Albright

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022

As a mark of respect for the passing of Madeleine Korbel Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State, and in recognition of her tremendous life of service to this nation, President Biden has ordered that the U.S. flag be immediately flown at half-staff until sunset on March 27, 2022. In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff.




DNREC Accepting Community Water Quality Improvement Grant Project Proposals

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program.




Delaware State Housing Authority Grants $2.5 Million To Strengthen Statewide Partnerships For Its DEHAP Program

Delaware State Housing Authority | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022

15 Community Organizations To Aid Delawareans In Need Of Rent And Utility Assistance  DOVER, Del., March 24, 2022 – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has awarded $2.5 million in Community Navigation Program grants to 15 community partner organizations throughout the state. Each organization will have dedicated staff who will aid Delawareans seeking rent or utility assistance […]




Governor Carney Announces Five-Year Effort to Improve Water and Wastewater Systems, Protects Residents

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2022

State agencies will begin accepting applications to loan or grant money for drinking water and wastewater system improvements around the state, with capacity for historic levels of investment in water infrastructure from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the state Clean Water Trust, created in 2021.






  Archives:  March 2022

Sewer Break Discharges Wastewater into Christina River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022

The New Castle County Department of Public Works repaired a force main break, which caused wastewater to overflow and spill into the Nonesuch Creek and Christina River. The overflow occurred when the force main ruptured near 419 Old Airport Road in New Castle. The wastewater spill was reported to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources […]




In Memoriam: Madeleine Korbel Albright

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022

As a mark of respect for the passing of Madeleine Korbel Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State, and in recognition of her tremendous life of service to this nation, President Biden has ordered that the U.S. flag be immediately flown at half-staff until sunset on March 27, 2022. In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff.




DNREC Accepting Community Water Quality Improvement Grant Project Proposals

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program.




Delaware State Housing Authority Grants $2.5 Million To Strengthen Statewide Partnerships For Its DEHAP Program

Delaware State Housing Authority | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022

15 Community Organizations To Aid Delawareans In Need Of Rent And Utility Assistance  DOVER, Del., March 24, 2022 – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has awarded $2.5 million in Community Navigation Program grants to 15 community partner organizations throughout the state. Each organization will have dedicated staff who will aid Delawareans seeking rent or utility assistance […]




Governor Carney Announces Five-Year Effort to Improve Water and Wastewater Systems, Protects Residents

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2022

State agencies will begin accepting applications to loan or grant money for drinking water and wastewater system improvements around the state, with capacity for historic levels of investment in water infrastructure from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the state Clean Water Trust, created in 2021.