DNREC to Present Living Shorelines Application Webinar Nov. 16
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
A North Carolina living shorelines application (app) is the topic of a free webinar at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, presented by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in partnership with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.
Urban Forestry Grants Revitalize Communities
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Forest Service | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021
The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program has awarded $135,193 for 36 tree projects through its annual grant program, which offers up to $5,000 for projects on public land and community open space. All municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified nonprofits in Delaware can apply. Since it began, the program has provided over 588 grants for more than $1.86 million and planted more than 16,000 trees.
Motorists Urged to Watch Out for Deer Crossing Roadways
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021
Late October through November is prime time for increased white-tailed deer activity in Delaware, leading up to their peak mating season in mid-November. With more deer crossing roadways in the shorter days ahead, especially after the Nov. 7 change from daylight saving time back to Eastern Standard Time, motorists are urged to be on high alert to avoid collisions with these large animals.
Residents of Small Sussex Community Advised Not to Drink Water During Evaluation of Contaminant Near Advisory Level
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Saturday, October 23, 2021
DOVER (OCT. 23, 2021) – Out of an abundance of caution, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising residents of the Bethany Crest community near Millville to use bottled water for drinking and cooking while their water system is evaluated for a concentration of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that is near or at […]
Bancroft Bridge In Need of Substantial Repairs or Replacement After Damage From Flood
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021
The Bancroft Bridge in Alapocas Run State Park sustained extensive damage from flooding during the remnant of Hurricane Ida and will need to be substantially repaired or possibly replaced, meaning it will be closed indefinitely.
