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  Archives:  March 2024

DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section Set to Spray Woodland Pools

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 7, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin its annual spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature (larval) mosquitoes as early as Friday, March 15, weather permitting. The spring spray campaign by DNREC’s Mosquito Control section will begin in southern Sussex County, then expand into Kent and New Castle counties over the next several weeks.




Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Eliza Hirst to serve as Family Court Judge in New Castle County, Jessica Markowski-Kelly to serve as Family Court Commissioner in New Castle County and Richard Monkman to serve a term as commissioner for the Thoroughbred Racing Commission. […]




Get Involved in Earth Month: Register Now for the April 13 Christina River Watershed Cleanup

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Registration is now open for the annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup, rallying volunteers to join the effort on Saturday, April 13. Sponsored by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in partnership with the Christina Conservancy and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, the cleanup marks the 32nd year hundreds of volunteers will pick up trash at sites across New Castle County as part of Earth Month activities in Delaware.




Governor Carney Delivers 2024 State of the State Address

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Governor John Carney on Tuesday delivered his 2024 State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly, announcing plans to strengthen our economy, invest in education, protect the environment, and responsibly manage taxpayer dollars. 




Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

As Delawareans change their clocks this Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Delaware State Fire Marshal would like to remind all residents to also check the batteries in their smoke detectors and test them to ensure they are working. Smoke detectors are required to be installed in every home because properly installed and maintained smoke detectors […]






  Archives:  March 2024

DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section Set to Spray Woodland Pools

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 7, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin its annual spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature (larval) mosquitoes as early as Friday, March 15, weather permitting. The spring spray campaign by DNREC’s Mosquito Control section will begin in southern Sussex County, then expand into Kent and New Castle counties over the next several weeks.




Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Eliza Hirst to serve as Family Court Judge in New Castle County, Jessica Markowski-Kelly to serve as Family Court Commissioner in New Castle County and Richard Monkman to serve a term as commissioner for the Thoroughbred Racing Commission. […]




Get Involved in Earth Month: Register Now for the April 13 Christina River Watershed Cleanup

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Registration is now open for the annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup, rallying volunteers to join the effort on Saturday, April 13. Sponsored by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in partnership with the Christina Conservancy and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, the cleanup marks the 32nd year hundreds of volunteers will pick up trash at sites across New Castle County as part of Earth Month activities in Delaware.




Governor Carney Delivers 2024 State of the State Address

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Governor John Carney on Tuesday delivered his 2024 State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly, announcing plans to strengthen our economy, invest in education, protect the environment, and responsibly manage taxpayer dollars. 




Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

As Delawareans change their clocks this Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Delaware State Fire Marshal would like to remind all residents to also check the batteries in their smoke detectors and test them to ensure they are working. Smoke detectors are required to be installed in every home because properly installed and maintained smoke detectors […]