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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC to Hold Community Information Session Sept. 24 on Indian River Inlet North Side Beach and Dune Repair

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

DNREC will hold a community information session on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to discuss the upcoming dredging and beach and dune replenishment project on the north side of the Indian River inlet. The session will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Bethany Beach Town Hall at 214 Garfield Parkway, and the public can stop by at any time to join the conversation about the north side of the inlet.




Governor Carney Announces Emergency Repairs to Strengthen the Indian River Inlet Dunes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced today that after two breaches this year and recent near-breaches of coastal dunes just north of the Indian River Inlet, the state Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will add additional metal sheets and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will perform an emergency sand replenishment project […]




Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Effects of Climate Change

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney joined Senator Stephanie Hansen, other members of the General Assembly and advocates on Thursday, September 5, to sign a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support clean energy. Legislation included Senate Bill 265, House Bill 9, House Substitute 2 for House Bill 13, Senate Bill 237 and House […]




Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Weekend Coming to Killens Pond State Park Oct. 4 to 6

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024

Killens Pond State Park in Kent County will be host site for the 2024 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program the weekend of Oct. 4 to 6, DNREC announced, with registration opening Sept. 4. The three-day event is expected to sell out quickly, with registration closing Sept. 18.




Suspect Identified in a Hit-and-Run Incident Involving a Golf Cart

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024

Delaware Natural Resources Police have identified a suspect in a hit-and-run incident at Deerfield Golf Club involving a golf cart, resulting in multiple charges.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC to Hold Community Information Session Sept. 24 on Indian River Inlet North Side Beach and Dune Repair

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

DNREC will hold a community information session on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to discuss the upcoming dredging and beach and dune replenishment project on the north side of the Indian River inlet. The session will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Bethany Beach Town Hall at 214 Garfield Parkway, and the public can stop by at any time to join the conversation about the north side of the inlet.




Governor Carney Announces Emergency Repairs to Strengthen the Indian River Inlet Dunes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced today that after two breaches this year and recent near-breaches of coastal dunes just north of the Indian River Inlet, the state Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will add additional metal sheets and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will perform an emergency sand replenishment project […]




Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Effects of Climate Change

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney joined Senator Stephanie Hansen, other members of the General Assembly and advocates on Thursday, September 5, to sign a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support clean energy. Legislation included Senate Bill 265, House Bill 9, House Substitute 2 for House Bill 13, Senate Bill 237 and House […]




Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Weekend Coming to Killens Pond State Park Oct. 4 to 6

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024

Killens Pond State Park in Kent County will be host site for the 2024 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program the weekend of Oct. 4 to 6, DNREC announced, with registration opening Sept. 4. The three-day event is expected to sell out quickly, with registration closing Sept. 18.




Suspect Identified in a Hit-and-Run Incident Involving a Golf Cart

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024

Delaware Natural Resources Police have identified a suspect in a hit-and-run incident at Deerfield Golf Club involving a golf cart, resulting in multiple charges.