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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Collection of Avian Influenza-Impacted Wildlife in Delaware Expanded Through DNREC-USDA Wildlife Services Effort

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The Delmarva Avian Influenza Joint Information Center announced that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services are collaborating to collect sick and deceased snow geese and other wild birds that may have succumbed to the outbreak of avian influenza currently spreading throughout the state.




EPA, DNREC Reach Agreement on Civil Rights Complaint

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 17, 2025

The EPA and DNREC have signed an agreement, which builds upon DNREC’s ongoing actions to strengthen public engagement processes to communities impacted by permitting decisions.




Polly Drummond Hill Yard Waste to Remain Closed Until Spring Following Fire

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

The Polly Drummond Hill Community Yard Waste Site will remain closed until spring after a fire earlier this week prompted safety concerns.




DNREC Launches New Photo Contest Showcasing Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2025

DNREC is calling all photographers to showcase their skills and love for nature in the new DNREC Photo Contest. Open to all ages and skill levels, this contest seeks to highlight Delaware’s outdoors through striking photography.




Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

DNREC and the Delaware Division of Public Health will begin soliciting for new water quality improvement projects Monday, Jan. 13 as the agencies start to develop 2025 Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project priority lists to be considered for funding.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Collection of Avian Influenza-Impacted Wildlife in Delaware Expanded Through DNREC-USDA Wildlife Services Effort

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The Delmarva Avian Influenza Joint Information Center announced that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services are collaborating to collect sick and deceased snow geese and other wild birds that may have succumbed to the outbreak of avian influenza currently spreading throughout the state.




EPA, DNREC Reach Agreement on Civil Rights Complaint

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 17, 2025

The EPA and DNREC have signed an agreement, which builds upon DNREC’s ongoing actions to strengthen public engagement processes to communities impacted by permitting decisions.




Polly Drummond Hill Yard Waste to Remain Closed Until Spring Following Fire

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

The Polly Drummond Hill Community Yard Waste Site will remain closed until spring after a fire earlier this week prompted safety concerns.




DNREC Launches New Photo Contest Showcasing Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2025

DNREC is calling all photographers to showcase their skills and love for nature in the new DNREC Photo Contest. Open to all ages and skill levels, this contest seeks to highlight Delaware’s outdoors through striking photography.




Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

DNREC and the Delaware Division of Public Health will begin soliciting for new water quality improvement projects Monday, Jan. 13 as the agencies start to develop 2025 Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project priority lists to be considered for funding.