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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


2018 DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Cleanup drew 1,100-plus volunteers who collected 2.7 tons of trash

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Date Posted: Friday, December 14, 2018

The DNREC-sponsored 31st annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup held Sept. 22 drew 1,115 volunteers, who collected 2.7 tons of trash and recyclables from 42 sites along more than 68 miles of Delaware’s waterways and coastline stretching from Wilmington to Fenwick Island.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 3-9

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 14, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 3-9 made 1,913 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 40 citations. Officers responded to 50 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.



DNREC, other state and local agencies to hold public meeting Dec. 20 on accidental ethylene oxide release at Croda

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, December 14, 2018

A public meeting will be held at p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 at McCullough Middle School, 20 Chase Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720 to discuss Croda’s Nov. 25 accidental ethylene oxide release, with the meeting organized by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and facilitated by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)



Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps appeal period starts Dec. 14 for portions of New Castle County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2018

Reminder for residents of New Castle County that preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps for portions of New Castle County released in December 2016 and revised in May 2018 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin a 90-day regulatory appeal period Friday, Dec. 14 through Wednesday, March 13, 2019.



DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation offers special holiday programs and events Dec. 24 – Jan 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2018

You don’t have to hibernate over the holidays this year if you get out and get moving in Delaware’s state parks. From “First Day Hikes,” to “Zoo Camp,” to “Stroller Rollers,” there is plenty to do and see in DNREC’s state parks over the winter break from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

2018 DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Cleanup drew 1,100-plus volunteers who collected 2.7 tons of trash

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Date Posted: Friday, December 14, 2018

The DNREC-sponsored 31st annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup held Sept. 22 drew 1,115 volunteers, who collected 2.7 tons of trash and recyclables from 42 sites along more than 68 miles of Delaware’s waterways and coastline stretching from Wilmington to Fenwick Island.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 3-9

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 14, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 3-9 made 1,913 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 40 citations. Officers responded to 50 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.



DNREC, other state and local agencies to hold public meeting Dec. 20 on accidental ethylene oxide release at Croda

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, December 14, 2018

A public meeting will be held at p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 at McCullough Middle School, 20 Chase Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720 to discuss Croda’s Nov. 25 accidental ethylene oxide release, with the meeting organized by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and facilitated by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)



Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps appeal period starts Dec. 14 for portions of New Castle County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2018

Reminder for residents of New Castle County that preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps for portions of New Castle County released in December 2016 and revised in May 2018 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin a 90-day regulatory appeal period Friday, Dec. 14 through Wednesday, March 13, 2019.



DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation offers special holiday programs and events Dec. 24 – Jan 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2018

You don’t have to hibernate over the holidays this year if you get out and get moving in Delaware’s state parks. From “First Day Hikes,” to “Zoo Camp,” to “Stroller Rollers,” there is plenty to do and see in DNREC’s state parks over the winter break from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.