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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC extends public comment period through March 3 on Blessings Greenhouse and Compost Milford facility’s Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters permit application

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Date Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2017

DOVER – Due to the volume of requests and interest expressed at a Jan. 25 public hearing regarding an application by Blessings Greenhouses and Compost’s Milford facility for a Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit, DNREC Hearing Officer Lisa Vest announced that the record will remain open through March 3 to allow more time for concerned groups and individuals to submit additional public comment.




New grants available from DNREC’s Division of Energy and Climate to support strong, sustainable communities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2017

Municipalities, county governments and partners invited to apply for new Sustainable Communities Planning Grants DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate invites municipalities, county governments and their academic and non-profit partners to apply for the new Sustainable Communities Planning Grants now available. These competitive grants support planning and assessment projects that improve a community’s economy, […]




DNREC’s 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers now available

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The Division of Fish & Wildlife’s 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers have arrived, with distribution to fishing license agents throughout the state, including sporting goods, bait & tackle and hardware stores.




DNREC now accepting grant proposals for community water quality improvement projects

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting project proposals for matching grants for community water quality improvement projects. Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowner’s associations are eligible to apply. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. March 15, 2017.




Delaware Toxics Release Inventory Report for 2015 shows overall progress in lowering state’s waste releases

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

DOVER – The annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data report from Delaware’s industrial facilities as compiled by DNREC’s Emergency Prevention and Response Section show continued progress by the state in reducing toxic releases into the environment, with an overall decrease in toxic waste of 14 percent from 2015 statistics when compared to 2014 figures. The latest report also indicates that there’s still work to be done, however: While TRI data recorded a decrease in onsite releases to air, onsite releases to both water and land increased – all as compared to the state’s TRI figures for 2014, the most recent year for DNREC’s compiling the data.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC extends public comment period through March 3 on Blessings Greenhouse and Compost Milford facility’s Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters permit application

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Date Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2017

DOVER – Due to the volume of requests and interest expressed at a Jan. 25 public hearing regarding an application by Blessings Greenhouses and Compost’s Milford facility for a Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit, DNREC Hearing Officer Lisa Vest announced that the record will remain open through March 3 to allow more time for concerned groups and individuals to submit additional public comment.




New grants available from DNREC’s Division of Energy and Climate to support strong, sustainable communities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2017

Municipalities, county governments and partners invited to apply for new Sustainable Communities Planning Grants DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate invites municipalities, county governments and their academic and non-profit partners to apply for the new Sustainable Communities Planning Grants now available. These competitive grants support planning and assessment projects that improve a community’s economy, […]




DNREC’s 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers now available

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The Division of Fish & Wildlife’s 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers have arrived, with distribution to fishing license agents throughout the state, including sporting goods, bait & tackle and hardware stores.




DNREC now accepting grant proposals for community water quality improvement projects

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting project proposals for matching grants for community water quality improvement projects. Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowner’s associations are eligible to apply. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. March 15, 2017.




Delaware Toxics Release Inventory Report for 2015 shows overall progress in lowering state’s waste releases

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

DOVER – The annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data report from Delaware’s industrial facilities as compiled by DNREC’s Emergency Prevention and Response Section show continued progress by the state in reducing toxic releases into the environment, with an overall decrease in toxic waste of 14 percent from 2015 statistics when compared to 2014 figures. The latest report also indicates that there’s still work to be done, however: While TRI data recorded a decrease in onsite releases to air, onsite releases to both water and land increased – all as compared to the state’s TRI figures for 2014, the most recent year for DNREC’s compiling the data.