Gov. Carney Celebrates 150th Arbor Day in Rehoboth Beach
Department of Agriculture | Department of Education | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Forest Service | Newsroom | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Friday, May 6, 2022
Governor John C. Carney, Jr. celebrated the 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day at Rehoboth Elementary School by spotlighting his “Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative” in a ceremony attended by members of the General Assembly, state and local officials, schoolchildren, and their families. Governor Carney recognized two of Delaware’s 14 Tree City USA communities – the City of Rehoboth Beach for 31 years and Dover Air Force Base for 30 years – and also honored student winners in the annual Arbor Day School Poster Contest. The event culminated with the planting of 10 new native trees on the school campus. Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzNDjt
DNREC, DEMA Sponsor Delaware Flood Awareness Week
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 6, 2022
Governor John Carney has proclaimed May 9 through 13 Delaware Flood Awareness Week to inform residents about flood risk, likelihood of flooding from extreme weather events brought on by climate change, the importance of having a flood insurance policy, and flood remediation for property damage or loss.
Delaware Changes Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 5, 2022
Delaware recreational fishing regulations for summer flounder, scup and black sea bass were changed effective May 1, 2022 to ensure the state’s compliance with regional fisheries management plans (FMP) for these species, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.
DNREC’s Monitoring Shows Overall Good Air Quality in Delaware
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
For National Air Quality Awareness Week, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today visited the air monitoring station at MLK Jr. Boulevard in Wilmington.
DNREC Urges Clean Alternatives to Burning Yard Waste
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 2, 2022
DNREC reminds residents that open burning of materials such as tree limbs, brush and branches is not allowed from May 1 through Sept. 30.
