DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section to hold informational meeting Sept. 17 in Bethany on Massey’s Ditch maintenance dredging project
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018
DOVER – DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section within the Division of Watershed Stewardship will hold an informational open house Monday, Sept. 17 to discuss the upcoming Massey’s Ditch maintenance dredging project. The public meeting will be held from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Topics for discussion will be current shoaling issues at Massey’s Ditch and the need for maintenance dredging; the beneficial reuse of the dredged material for beach nourishment on the north side of Indian River Inlet, and a general overview of sediment management in the Indian River Inlet system.
Tickets now on sale for Kent Conservation District’s 19th Annual Barn Dance fundraiser on Oct. 12
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2018
The Kent Conservation District invites everyone to a rompin’, stompin’ good time at its 19th Annual Barn Dance fundraiser to be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 at the Harrington Fire Company, 20 Clark Street, Harrington, DE 19952.
Governor Carney’s Statement on Repeal of Clean Power Plan
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2018
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s repeal of the Clean Power Plan. The goal of the Clean Power Plan is to reduce carbon pollution from coal-, oil-, and natural gas-burning power plants, and combat the threat of climate change. “Delawareans up and down our state […]
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 6-12
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, August 17, 2018
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Aug. 6-12 made 3,875 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 66 citations. Officers responded to 106 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
Newark man pleads guilty to illegal dumping in New Castle County
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Date Posted: Friday, August 17, 2018
Delaware Natural Resources Police with DNREC’s Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Newark man for illegal dumping of refuse following an investigation into a recent complaint made at the state-maintained Polly Drummond Hill Road yard waste site in Newark.
