DNREC, Division of Public Health accepting proposals for wastewater, surface water, and drinking water planning grants
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, along with the Delaware Division of Public Health, are now accepting project proposals from state, county and municipal governments, and conservation districts for matching grants for wastewater, surface water, and drinking water project planning.
Jan. 22 deadline approaching to register for 2020 Delaware Wetlands Conference
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Registration for the 2020 Delaware Wetlands Conference closes Wednesday, Jan. 22, so those who have not yet registered are encouraged to do so now, while spots are still available. Organized by DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship with support from the Division of Climate, Coastal & Energy, the conference will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.
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.
