DNREC encourages awareness of mosquito-borne diseases as biting mosquito season extends into fall
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 22, 2017
The detection this week of West Nile virus (WNV) in sentinel chickens monitored for mosquito-borne diseases by DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section serves notice to Delawareans that mosquitoes remain very active, especially during unseasonably warm weather the state is now experiencing, and that precautions should continue to be taken against mosquito bites that could transmit WNV.
DNREC confirms that 46.5-pound golden tilefish establishes new state record for deep-water species
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 22, 2017
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 46-pound, 8-ounce golden tilefish, caught in the Atlantic Ocean Aug. 25 by Tom Schanno of Halethorpe, Md.
DNREC invites public input at Oct. 5 ocean planning workshop in Bethany Beach
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Friday, September 22, 2017
DNREC invites ocean recreational users to participate in the Mid-Atlantic Non-Consumptive Recreation Workshop on Thursday, October 5, at the South Coastal Public Library in Bethany Beach.
Recycling Public Advisory Council to meet Wednesday, Sept. 27 in Dover
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Friday, September 22, 2017
Delaware’s Recycling Public Advisory Council will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 in the Public Service Commission Conference Room, Suite 203, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, in Dover.
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 11-17
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 22, 2017
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept. 11-17 made 2,055 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, including 177 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 19 citations.
