Code Red Air Quality Alert Issued for Northern Delaware Due to Wildfire Smoke
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2025
DNREC has alerted the public that today is an Air Quality Action Day of Code Red for particulate matter in New Castle County. Delawareans can sign up for Delaware alerts and check local forecasts at de.gov/aqi. They can check AirNow.gov for real-time conditions. It’s important to check the data as local conditions can change.
DNREC Shares Public Information Sources About Environmental Releases, Air Quality in Light of Refinery Incident
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2025
DNREC has been monitoring the ongoing incident at the Delaware City Refinery as a result of equipment failure first reported on May 26. There are two DNREC tools available to the public that provide information on this and other incidents.
DNREC Nears Completion on First Part of Indian River Inlet Beach Nourishment Project
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 7, 2025
DNREC’s inaugural Field Trip Friday brought state and local leaders to the Indian River Inlet, where Secretary Greg Patterson highlighted progress on the beach nourishment project, which remains on schedule to strengthen coastal resilience before transitioning to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for its final phase.
YES! Summit Expands in 2025 as Governor, DNREC Officials Address Future Environmental Leaders
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Governor Matt Meyer will open the Youth Environmental Summit, sponsored by DNREC, on Feb. 28 at the Chase Center in Wilmington.
EPA, DNREC Reach Agreement on Civil Rights Complaint
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 17, 2025
The EPA and DNREC have signed an agreement, which builds upon DNREC’s ongoing actions to strengthen public engagement processes to communities impacted by permitting decisions.
