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Memorial Day Ceremonial Events
Date Posted: May 25, 2023

Lt. Governor Hall-Long Joins State Leaders, NFL Legends to Launch New Child ID Program in Delaware
Date Posted: May 25, 2023

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety Announces “Safe Summer Roads 23” Campaign
Date Posted: May 24, 2023

529 Day is 5/29
Date Posted: May 24, 2023

AG Jennings Sues Avid Telecom Over Billions Of Illegal Robocalls
Date Posted: May 23, 2023

Treasurer Davis Prepares for Possible Default
Date Posted: May 23, 2023

Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife
Date Posted: May 23, 2023

2022 Year-End Data Released By The Department of Insurance
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

Millsboro PD Officer Indicted For Drug Tampering
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

Statement from Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Senator Carper’s Decision To Not Seek Reelection
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

DOJ Secures Lengthy Prison Sentence for Dover Man in 2022 Violent Gun Case
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

Governor Carney Releases Statement on Senator Carper’s Retirement
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

Rabies Exposure Risk Increases As Community Cats & Wildlife Species Known to Transmit Virus Become More Active Outdoors
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

Evening Tow Yard Fire in New Castle, De. Arson
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

Downstate Public Ponds to be Treated for Invasive Aquatic Weed Hydrilla
Date Posted: May 22, 2023

House Fire In Lewes, De. Accidental
Date Posted: May 20, 2023

DMV on the Go is Beach Bound
Date Posted: May 19, 2023

State Issues Assault Weapon Certificates of Possession
Date Posted: May 19, 2023

DelDOT Honors Sixth Class of Project SEARCH Graduates
Date Posted: May 19, 2023

Save The Date: Delaware Tree Stewards Training in June
Date Posted: May 19, 2023

DPH Hosts Inaugural Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference
Date Posted: May 18, 2023

Department of Labor Releases New Fraud Prevention Guidelines for Employers and Claimants
Date Posted: May 18, 2023

Trash Dumpster Fire In Newark, De. Deliberately Started
Date Posted: May 18, 2023

School Behavioral Health Professionals to be Honored
Date Posted: May 17, 2023

Fourteenth DAEE Conference Recognizes Awardees and Sponsors
Date Posted: May 17, 2023

DNREC Confirms New State Fishing Record Tautog Caught Near Indian River Inlet
Date Posted: May 17, 2023

Gov. Carney, Sens. Carper & Coons, Rep. Blunt Rochester Announce American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Capital Projects Fund
Date Posted: May 15, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Fossil Fuel Companies’ Petition for Hearing
Date Posted: May 15, 2023

House Trailer Fire Near Laurel, De.
Date Posted: May 14, 2023

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: May 12, 2023

DelDOT and DDA Tree Planting In Support Of Forest Initiative Fund
Date Posted: May 12, 2023

Sponsors, Meal Sites Sought for 2023 Summer Food Service Program
Date Posted: May 12, 2023

Governor Carney Ends Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: May 11, 2023

Delaware Office of Highway Safety: Click it or Ticket Campaign Reminds Drivers to Buckle up Every Trip, Every Time
Date Posted: May 11, 2023

Department of Human Resources Implements Marijuana & Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for Executive Branch Agencies
Date Posted: May 11, 2023

DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Second Annual Delaware Flood Awareness Week May 15 to 19
Date Posted: May 11, 2023

Governor Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Announce Compassionate Champion Awardees
Date Posted: May 10, 2023

Nominations Open for 2023 Young Environmentalist Awards
Date Posted: May 10, 2023

Ride Smart, Ride Safe During Motorcycle Awareness Month
Date Posted: May 9, 2023

DPH Reports Successful DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day For Delaware 
Date Posted: May 9, 2023

DNREC to Launch Drive-On Surf Fishing Reservation System May 16
Date Posted: May 9, 2023

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: May 8, 2023

The Importance of House Bill 198, from a Former Educator
Date Posted: May 8, 2023

Governor Carney Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13
Date Posted: May 8, 2023

Vacant Farmhouse Fire Near Milton, De.
Date Posted: May 6, 2023

Delaware Flag to be Lowered for Former Senator J. Donald Isaacs
Date Posted: May 5, 2023

Governor, DNREC Mark Opening of Fort Delaware Projects
Date Posted: May 5, 2023

Department of Correction Signs Contracts for Correctional Healthcare Services
Date Posted: May 5, 2023

Arson Awareness Week
Date Posted: May 4, 2023

DNREC Adds Two New Programs to Help Build Back Delaware’s Portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Date Posted: May 4, 2023

Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations to the Delaware Supreme Court
Date Posted: May 3, 2023

Delaware BPA Students Bring Home Honors from National Conference
Date Posted: May 3, 2023

Delaware Forest Service Celebrates Arbor Day With Tree Planting
Date Posted: May 2, 2023

State Releases Policy Framework to Give Postsecondary Credit to Students for Prior Learning
Date Posted: May 2, 2023

Delaware Kicks Off Older Americans Month with Proclamation
Date Posted: May 1, 2023

DelDOT Breaks Ground on I-95/896 Interchange Improvements Project
Date Posted: May 1, 2023

DOJ, DSP Secure Indictment and Arrest in 2009 Homicide
Date Posted: May 1, 2023

Governor Carney Announces Delaware’s AAA Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings
Date Posted: May 1, 2023

Governor Carney Releases Short-term Extension, End of Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: April 28, 2023

DNREC Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Date Posted: April 28, 2023

Charter School of Wilmington Wins 2023 Delaware Envirothon Championship
Date Posted: April 27, 2023

Governor Carney: Application Period Extended for Student Representative on State Board of Education
Date Posted: April 27, 2023

Statement from AG Jennings on SCOTUS’ Mifepristone Stay
Date Posted: April 26, 2023

OHS Partners with NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain to Bring Awareness to the Dangers of Impaired Driving
Date Posted: April 26, 2023

DNREC to Offer Training for Volunteer Beach-nesting Bird Monitors
Date Posted: April 26, 2023

‘Buena Vista Spring Event’ on Saturday, May 13, 2023
Date Posted: April 25, 2023

Sean Milligan named Security Superintendent at Sussex Correctional Institution
Date Posted: April 25, 2023

Holodick Honors Top High School Seniors as 2023 Secretary Scholars
Date Posted: April 25, 2023

Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) Kicks Off Motorcyclist Safety Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 25, 2023

Probation and Parole Teams With Service Providers, Employers To Hold 2nd Chance Month Events On April 26
Date Posted: April 24, 2023

Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery Issues Annual Progress Report
Date Posted: April 24, 2023

Governor Carney Releases Statement on House Bill 1 and House Bill 2
Date Posted: April 21, 2023

Governor Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Preview 5th Annual Trauma Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 21, 2023

DNREC Honors Volunteers of the Year on The Green in Dover
Date Posted: April 21, 2023

Earth Day Mirror Lake Wetland Cleanup Commemorates Acclaimed 2013 DNREC Remediation and Restoration Project
Date Posted: April 20, 2023

Frontline Farm and Food Workers Eligible for Relief Payments
Date Posted: April 20, 2023

Jennings, AGs, and Advocates Announce Proposed Settlement in Chesapeake Pollution Lawsuit
Date Posted: April 20, 2023

Treasurer Davis Offers Legislation to Boost Retirement Savings for State Employees
Date Posted: April 20, 2023

Governor Carney, DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Open WWII Tower 3 to Public
Date Posted: April 19, 2023

Cab Calloway School of the Arts Race Team Crowned Champion of 2023 Junior Solar Sprint
Date Posted: April 19, 2023

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Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Limited Open Burning of Brush, Branches and Limbs Allowed in Delaware Until May 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Community Affairs | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2023

DNREC reminds the public open burning of materials such as tree limbs, brush and branches is allowed until May 1 – when the state’s annual open burning ban takes effect and continues through Sept. 30.

DNREC is Accepting Public Comment for April 26 Hearing on Potential Adoption of Clean Car Regulations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 3, 2023

DNREC is accepting public comments for the record ahead of the April 26 public hearing on the state’s potential adoption of Advanced Clean Car II regulations.

Public Meetings Planned This Month on Delaware EV Infrastructure, Clean Transportation Initiatives

Delawareans can learn more about two key strategies the state is pursuing to reduce transportation-related emissions at virtual public meetings.

Air Permitting Training Session Scheduled for Sept. 20

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Monday, August 29, 2022

Business owners, consultants and others interested in learning about Delaware’s air quality permitting application process are invited to a virtual training session from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 20.

UPDATING: DNREC Monitoring and Investigating Excess Pollution Emissions Caused by Delaware City Refinery Outage

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2022

An outage early this morning at the Delaware City Refining Company that resulted in excess emissions of pollutants was resolved by midday when the refinery’s carbon monoxide boiler on the fluid coking unit was brought back online, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced this afternoon.

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Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control