DNREC, DNERR collaborate on new national study examining sea level rise in tidal marshes
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017
The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR), a partnership between DNREC and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), recently collaborated with 15 other National Estuarine Research Reserves in 13 coastal states on a first-in-the-nation research study that examined the capabilities of tidal marshes to keep pace with sea level rise. Results of the pioneering study, “Rising to the Challenge: Will Tidal Marshes Survive Rising Seas?” were recently published in Biological Conservation, an internationally-recognized journal of conservation and natural resource management. The study included a tidal marsh resiliency assessment of DNERR’s St. Jones Reserve in Dover.
Opening of trails along C&D Canal celebrated by Delaware, Maryland officials
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017
The grand opening of recreational trails along the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal was celebrated by Delaware and Maryland officials who included Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Col. Michael Bliss, USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan, DNREC Secretary David Small, DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Delaware State Senator Nicole Poore, Delaware City Mayor Stanley Green and Chesapeake City Mayor Dean Geracimos. They were joined by other officials, scores of trails partners and enthusiasts, and special guest, former Delaware Governor and Congressman Michael N. Castle.
DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate offers winter energy-saving checklist with activities for families
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017
Beat cabin fever over the long holiday weekend and throughout the winter by participating in the Division of Energy & Climate’s Snuggle up and Save Winter Energy-Saving Checklist.
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 2-8
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017
To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 2-8 made 1026 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 31 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 34 citations.
State of Delaware releases 2016 progress report on climate change and steps forward
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017
The State of Delaware this week released Climate Action in Delaware: 2016 Progress Report, highlighting the state’s progress toward meeting the challenges of climate change and outlining steps forward, DNREC announced today.
