West Nile Virus Is Detected in Sentinel Chickens in Delaware
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware for the first time in 2021 in sentinel chickens, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.
Governor Carney Signs Clean Water for Delaware Act
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2021
Governor John Carney signed into law House Bill 200, the Clean Water for Delaware Act, which creates a new Clean Water Trust to protect Delaware waterways and rebuild Delaware’s drinking water infrastructure with a focus on underserved communities.
DNREC to Host White Clay Creek State Park Master Plan Public Meeting
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a virtual meeting for the public to review and comment on the White Clay Creek State Park Master Plan proposed final draft from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 2. The proposed final draft and instructions to join the virtual meeting are available at www.destateparks.com/whiteclaymasterplan.
Information Session for White Creek Dredging Project to be Held on July 28
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a virtual information session on Wednesday, July 28 to discuss the upcoming White Creek maintenance dredging project in Sussex County. The public meeting will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
DNREC, DPH Offer Tips About Ticks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, July 12, 2021
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health have launched new web pages to educate the public about ticks, including where they are found, how to identify different types and what precautions to take before and after exposure to ticks, as well as information about tick-borne pathogens.
