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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps to become effective Jan. 22 for portions of New Castle County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

DNREC has announced that revised FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps in portions of New Castle County will become effective January 22.



DNREC awards $150,000 to Delaware City for enhancing education, city’s restoration work, and recreational opportunities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has awarded $150,000 to Delaware City to be used to improve recreational facilities, study and develop a plan to improve energy consumption, and develop rain gardens and bio swales at the city’s community center, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today. “The funds will focus on green technology, energy conservation, and environmental projects that will benefit Delaware City and surrounding areas,” Secretary Garvin said. The funds will help Delaware City pave its Community Center parking lots and basketball court. This, along with incorporating rain gardens around the property, will greatly improve the water quality at the facility and reduce stormwater runoff. Using pervious pavement for the parking lot and basketball court will allow the rainwater to be absorbed back into the city’s groundwater. In addition, both surfaces are more than 20 years old and are starting to create safety concerns. The Community Center houses the Delaware City Library, Police Athletic League Center, Reedy Point Players community theater group, and various classes offered through New Castle County.



New chief of staff named for DNREC’s Office of the Secretary

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will welcome a new chief of staff to the DNREC Secretary’s office Jan. 27: Gregory Patterson, who brings with him extensive experience in the fields of communications, government, and the environment, having served in three Delaware administrations.



DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit arrests two Wilmington men on multiple drug and weapon-related charges

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Date Posted: Friday, January 3, 2020

DNREC’s Delaware Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrested two Wilmington men Dec. 31 and charged them with numerous drug- and weapon-related crimes after a traffic stop on Route 1 southbound led to discovery of crack cocaine in their possession.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 16-29

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 3, 2020

To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 16-29 made 1,459 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 48 citations.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps to become effective Jan. 22 for portions of New Castle County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

DNREC has announced that revised FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps in portions of New Castle County will become effective January 22.



DNREC awards $150,000 to Delaware City for enhancing education, city’s restoration work, and recreational opportunities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has awarded $150,000 to Delaware City to be used to improve recreational facilities, study and develop a plan to improve energy consumption, and develop rain gardens and bio swales at the city’s community center, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today. “The funds will focus on green technology, energy conservation, and environmental projects that will benefit Delaware City and surrounding areas,” Secretary Garvin said. The funds will help Delaware City pave its Community Center parking lots and basketball court. This, along with incorporating rain gardens around the property, will greatly improve the water quality at the facility and reduce stormwater runoff. Using pervious pavement for the parking lot and basketball court will allow the rainwater to be absorbed back into the city’s groundwater. In addition, both surfaces are more than 20 years old and are starting to create safety concerns. The Community Center houses the Delaware City Library, Police Athletic League Center, Reedy Point Players community theater group, and various classes offered through New Castle County.



New chief of staff named for DNREC’s Office of the Secretary

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will welcome a new chief of staff to the DNREC Secretary’s office Jan. 27: Gregory Patterson, who brings with him extensive experience in the fields of communications, government, and the environment, having served in three Delaware administrations.



DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit arrests two Wilmington men on multiple drug and weapon-related charges

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Date Posted: Friday, January 3, 2020

DNREC’s Delaware Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrested two Wilmington men Dec. 31 and charged them with numerous drug- and weapon-related crimes after a traffic stop on Route 1 southbound led to discovery of crack cocaine in their possession.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 16-29

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 3, 2020

To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 16-29 made 1,459 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 48 citations.