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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Laurel man arrested for multiple deer hunting violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police concluded an investigation that began during Delaware’s deer hunting season with the Feb. 18 arrest of a Sussex County man for multiple deer hunting violations.



DNREC opens nominations for Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Nominations are now being accepted for membership on the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee. The committee will comprise 15 to 21 members, representing different stakeholder interests and areas of technical expertise related to Delaware’s Coastal Zone. Nominations are due by March 23.



Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Feb. 27 to discuss 2018/19 Migratory Game Bird Seasons

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the DNREC Auditorium, at 89 Kings Highway, in Dover.



2018 Open Data Challenge Brings Together DelDOT, DNREC to Improve Access to Recreation for All Delawareans

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of State | Department of Transportation | Government Information Center | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Citizen coders and civic technologists from across Delaware are set to take on the state’s second annual Open Data Challenge, harnessing the power of public datasets to come up with new solutions to big statewide problems.



DNREC, DHSS issue new fish consumption advisories that reflect continuing improvement in water quality for Delaware waterways

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

New fish consumption advisories issued today by DNREC and DHSS show that the concentration of chemical contaminants in fish caught from Delaware waterways continues to decline – which indicates water quality is improving throughout the state and also means that fish caught in many Delaware waters can be eaten today with lowered concerns about risks to public health.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Laurel man arrested for multiple deer hunting violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police concluded an investigation that began during Delaware’s deer hunting season with the Feb. 18 arrest of a Sussex County man for multiple deer hunting violations.



DNREC opens nominations for Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Nominations are now being accepted for membership on the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee. The committee will comprise 15 to 21 members, representing different stakeholder interests and areas of technical expertise related to Delaware’s Coastal Zone. Nominations are due by March 23.



Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Feb. 27 to discuss 2018/19 Migratory Game Bird Seasons

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the DNREC Auditorium, at 89 Kings Highway, in Dover.



2018 Open Data Challenge Brings Together DelDOT, DNREC to Improve Access to Recreation for All Delawareans

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of State | Department of Transportation | Government Information Center | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Citizen coders and civic technologists from across Delaware are set to take on the state’s second annual Open Data Challenge, harnessing the power of public datasets to come up with new solutions to big statewide problems.



DNREC, DHSS issue new fish consumption advisories that reflect continuing improvement in water quality for Delaware waterways

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

New fish consumption advisories issued today by DNREC and DHSS show that the concentration of chemical contaminants in fish caught from Delaware waterways continues to decline – which indicates water quality is improving throughout the state and also means that fish caught in many Delaware waters can be eaten today with lowered concerns about risks to public health.