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  Archives:  September 2024

15 DNREC Programs to Participate in UD’s Annual Coast Day

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2024

Fifteen programs spanning seven divisions within the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are scheduled to participate in the University of Delaware’s annual Coast Day on Sunday, Oct. 6.




Bridge Damage to Require Extended Lane Closure on Route 896 South

Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

During the routine biennial inspection of the bridge carrying Route 896 over I-95, a crack was found in one beam that was caused by an oversized vehicle. As a result, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the rightmost lane on the Route 896 southbound bridge over I-95 will remain closed indefinitely until a […]




DNREC Study Finds PFAS in Surface Water Samples

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control released findings from DNREC’s comprehensive study on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in surface waters across Delaware.




Two Delaware Schools Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, September 23, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including two schools in Delaware. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.   




Five Schools Earn State School Counseling Award

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, September 23, 2024

Five more schools have earned Delaware’s Sapphire Award for Excellence in School Counseling. The 2024-2025 Sapphire Award schools are: Lake Forest Central Elementary (Lake Forest); Milton Elementary (Cape Henlopen); Anna P. Mote Elementary (Red Clay Consolidated); POLYTECH High School (POLYTECH); and Sarah Pyle Academy (Christina). 






  Archives:  September 2024

15 DNREC Programs to Participate in UD’s Annual Coast Day

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2024

Fifteen programs spanning seven divisions within the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are scheduled to participate in the University of Delaware’s annual Coast Day on Sunday, Oct. 6.




Bridge Damage to Require Extended Lane Closure on Route 896 South

Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

During the routine biennial inspection of the bridge carrying Route 896 over I-95, a crack was found in one beam that was caused by an oversized vehicle. As a result, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the rightmost lane on the Route 896 southbound bridge over I-95 will remain closed indefinitely until a […]




DNREC Study Finds PFAS in Surface Water Samples

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control released findings from DNREC’s comprehensive study on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in surface waters across Delaware.




Two Delaware Schools Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, September 23, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including two schools in Delaware. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.   




Five Schools Earn State School Counseling Award

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, September 23, 2024

Five more schools have earned Delaware’s Sapphire Award for Excellence in School Counseling. The 2024-2025 Sapphire Award schools are: Lake Forest Central Elementary (Lake Forest); Milton Elementary (Cape Henlopen); Anna P. Mote Elementary (Red Clay Consolidated); POLYTECH High School (POLYTECH); and Sarah Pyle Academy (Christina).