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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Harrington man arrested by F&W Natural Resources Police for multiple deer hunting and firearm violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 10, 2017

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Harrington man Feb. 6 for deer hunting violations and multiple charges related to possession of firearms and ammunition by a person prohibited.




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.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Harrington man arrested by F&W Natural Resources Police for multiple deer hunting and firearm violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 10, 2017

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Harrington man Feb. 6 for deer hunting violations and multiple charges related to possession of firearms and ammunition by a person prohibited.




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.