First 2016 finding of West Nile Virus in DNREC Mosquito Control Section’s sentinel chickens reported
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016
West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware in blood samples taken from DNREC’s sentinel chickens that are monitored for mosquito-borne diseases. The samples are collected as part of a statewide surveillance program conducted by DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section. So far in Delaware this year, no cases of West Nile virus have been found in horses, humans or wild birds.
DNREC recycling team offers free onsite waste assessment to schools and businesses
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016
DNREC’s Recycling Team in the Division of Waste & Hazardous Substances is providing a valuable Universal Recycling preview in the form of free onsite waste assessments to organizations and schools in Delaware who might want to apply for recycling grants or low-interest loans offered this year by DNREC.
Tickets now on sale for Kent Conservation District’s 17th Annual Barn Dance fundraiser on Oct. 14
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016
The Kent Conservation District will hold its 17th Annual Barn Dance fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Harrington Fire Company, on Clark Street in Harrington.
Portion of Junction & Breakwater Trail in Cape Henlopen State Park will close Sept. 14 – 16 for minor reconstruction
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 6, 2016
DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation will close the easternmost entrance of the Junction & Breakwater Trail in Lewes for minor reconstruction work from Sept. 14 through Sept. 16.
DNREC Division of Energy & Climate sets public workshops Sept. 9 and 12 on Delmarva Power Green Energy Fund solar incentives
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 6, 2016
The DNREC Division of Energy & Climate will host two public workshops Sept. 9 and 12 on renewable energy incentives offered by the Green Energy Fund for Delmarva Power & Light (DPL). The Green Energy Fund provides grants to DPL customers for small scale solar and geothermal installations.
