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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Wastewater, Surface Water and Drinking Water Planning Grant Proposals Now Being Accepted by DNREC, DPH

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2020

State government agencies, county and municipal governments, and conservation districts can now submit proposals to DNREC and the Delaware Division of Public Health to receive matching grants for wastewater, surface water and drinking water project planning. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.




DNREC Offers Yard Waste Management Guidance for Debris from Tropical Storm Isaias

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Friday, August 7, 2020

DNREC provides resources to help Delawareans manage their yard waste in ways that are protective of human health and the environment.




DNREC Coastal Cleanup Encourages Residents and Visitors to Clean Up Trash Close to Home

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 2020

This year, the 33rd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup will transition from a one-day, in-person event to a month-long campaign to keep the state’s beaches and waterways free of trash, DNREC announced today.




DNREC’s Basic Hunter Education Course Only Available Online and at No Cost

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

Basic Hunter Education Course Field Day Participation (Photo: DNREC)   Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the classroom portion of the Basic Hunter Education Course will only be available online and at no cost to participants. After completing the online course, participants will attend a free, in-person field day for an abbreviated two hours where COVID-19 safety […]




DNREC Lifts Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 31, 2020

DNREC lifted the recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue late Friday afternoon after water quality tests taken Thursday showed bacteria levels had returned below the advisory level. The advisory had been issued Thursday based on results from Wednesday’s regularly scheduled sampling by DNREC’s Recreational Water Program. Ocean beach swimming advisories based on […]







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Wastewater, Surface Water and Drinking Water Planning Grant Proposals Now Being Accepted by DNREC, DPH

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2020

State government agencies, county and municipal governments, and conservation districts can now submit proposals to DNREC and the Delaware Division of Public Health to receive matching grants for wastewater, surface water and drinking water project planning. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.




DNREC Offers Yard Waste Management Guidance for Debris from Tropical Storm Isaias

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Friday, August 7, 2020

DNREC provides resources to help Delawareans manage their yard waste in ways that are protective of human health and the environment.




DNREC Coastal Cleanup Encourages Residents and Visitors to Clean Up Trash Close to Home

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 2020

This year, the 33rd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup will transition from a one-day, in-person event to a month-long campaign to keep the state’s beaches and waterways free of trash, DNREC announced today.




DNREC’s Basic Hunter Education Course Only Available Online and at No Cost

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

Basic Hunter Education Course Field Day Participation (Photo: DNREC)   Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the classroom portion of the Basic Hunter Education Course will only be available online and at no cost to participants. After completing the online course, participants will attend a free, in-person field day for an abbreviated two hours where COVID-19 safety […]




DNREC Lifts Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 31, 2020

DNREC lifted the recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue late Friday afternoon after water quality tests taken Thursday showed bacteria levels had returned below the advisory level. The advisory had been issued Thursday based on results from Wednesday’s regularly scheduled sampling by DNREC’s Recreational Water Program. Ocean beach swimming advisories based on […]