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  Archives:  July 2024

Delaware’s First 2024 Evidence of West Nile Virus Detected in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2024

West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware for the first time for 2024 in sentinel chickens that help the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control monitor the state for mosquito-borne illnesses, DNREC announced today. The initial WNV occurrence was found in eight sentinel chickens sampled July 22 by the DNREC Mosquito Control Section which returned positive test results from the Delaware Division of Public Health Laboratory two days later.




Governor Carney Honors DNREC’s 2024 Young Environmentalists, Youth Anglers at Delaware State Fair

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 25, 2024

Two Delaware students were recognized today with Young Environmentalists of the Year Awards, presented by Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin at the Delaware State Fair, along with three winners of the annual Youth Fishing Tournament.




DelDOT Announces EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Award

Department of Transportation | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Monday, July 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the recipients of the innovative “Climate Pollution Reduction Grant” (CPRG) program, created under the Federal Inflation Reduction Act to invest in a cleaner and safer future. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is proud to announce that the Clean Corridor Coalition is among the […]




Health Equity Institute of Delaware Offers Training to Clinical and Public Health Workers

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

DOVER, DEL. (July 24, 2024) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is now providing health equity training through the Health Equity Institute of Delaware (HEIDE). Led by the Office of the Medical Director and Office of the Chief Health Equity Officer, HEIDE helps providers and public health workers approach their work from a health equity perspective. […]




Cape Henlopen State Park Community Workshop to be Held July 31

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a community workshop at the Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP) Officer’s Club Wednesday, July 31, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to give community members and park visitors the opportunity to share feedback about the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation’s planned capital projects in the park. Community members can drop in any time during the workshop to review informational display boards for the capital plans in CHSP.






  Archives:  July 2024

Delaware’s First 2024 Evidence of West Nile Virus Detected in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2024

West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware for the first time for 2024 in sentinel chickens that help the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control monitor the state for mosquito-borne illnesses, DNREC announced today. The initial WNV occurrence was found in eight sentinel chickens sampled July 22 by the DNREC Mosquito Control Section which returned positive test results from the Delaware Division of Public Health Laboratory two days later.




Governor Carney Honors DNREC’s 2024 Young Environmentalists, Youth Anglers at Delaware State Fair

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 25, 2024

Two Delaware students were recognized today with Young Environmentalists of the Year Awards, presented by Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin at the Delaware State Fair, along with three winners of the annual Youth Fishing Tournament.




DelDOT Announces EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Award

Department of Transportation | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Monday, July 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the recipients of the innovative “Climate Pollution Reduction Grant” (CPRG) program, created under the Federal Inflation Reduction Act to invest in a cleaner and safer future. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is proud to announce that the Clean Corridor Coalition is among the […]




Health Equity Institute of Delaware Offers Training to Clinical and Public Health Workers

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

DOVER, DEL. (July 24, 2024) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is now providing health equity training through the Health Equity Institute of Delaware (HEIDE). Led by the Office of the Medical Director and Office of the Chief Health Equity Officer, HEIDE helps providers and public health workers approach their work from a health equity perspective. […]




Cape Henlopen State Park Community Workshop to be Held July 31

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a community workshop at the Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP) Officer’s Club Wednesday, July 31, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to give community members and park visitors the opportunity to share feedback about the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation’s planned capital projects in the park. Community members can drop in any time during the workshop to review informational display boards for the capital plans in CHSP.