Delaware to continue climate change fight, pushing ahead with Clean Power Plan objectives
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Monday, February 15, 2016
The State of Delaware will continue preparing for implementation of the Clean Power Plan, undeterred by a Supreme Court stay of the EPA’s proposed rule issued Feb. 9. DNREC has scheduled a public workshop and listening session for March 1 in Dover to discuss the state’s strategy toward meeting the objectives of the Clean Power Plan, and to gather input from citizens on this essential part of the fight against climate change and its impacts on Delawareans.
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 1-7
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2016
Natural Resources Police officers between Feb. 1-7 made 797 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters and the general public, including 16 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.
Newly-signed Delaware law changes size, possession limits for American eel
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2016
A new Delaware law that increases size limits and decreases recreational possession limits on American eel is now in effect.
Shearwater’s sinking as Delaware artificial reef addition debuts on DNREC YouTube Channel
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2016
A DNREC YouTube Channel video premiering this week shows there was a little drama on the high seas before the latest addition to Delaware’s artificial reef system could go below the Atlantic Ocean to occupy a new berth as marine habitat.
Bear man faces more than 70 charges for weapons, deer hunting violations
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2016
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers concluded an investigation into illegal deer hunting with the arrest of a New Castle County man for illegal weapons possession charges along with numerous charges related to the illegal take of at least 14 deer during Delaware’s 2015/16 deer season.
