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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


New Regulation Requirements Aimed at Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Effective Sept. 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 26, 2021

Taking aim at greenhouse gases and accelerating the state’s engagement in working to curtail global warming, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that a new hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) regulation will be published March 1 in the state’s Register of Regulations with requirements for reducing harmful HFCs that go into effect Sept. 1, 2021.




DNREC Requires Croda to Take Actions Protective of Human Health and the Environment at Atlas Point Facility

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 26, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced an agreement today with Croda Inc., that requires the company to take actions protective of human health and the environment in addressing recent violations at Croda’s Atlas Point facility near New Castle.




Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2021 entrance fees will be in effect starting Monday, March 1 through Nov. 30. State park entrance fees for vehicles registered in Delaware are $4 at inland parks and $5 at ocean parks. Fees for out-of-state vehicles are $8 at […]




Pond Trout Season to Open Early

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021

Delaware’s 2021 downstate pond trout season will open early to minimize opening day crowds and accommodate responsible outdoor recreation during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) period.




Sewer Break Discharges Water into St. Jones River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The Kent County Levy Court Public Works is currently addressing a force main break, causing wastewater to flow into the St. Jones River. The public should avoid contact with the water in the St. Jones.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

New Regulation Requirements Aimed at Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Effective Sept. 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 26, 2021

Taking aim at greenhouse gases and accelerating the state’s engagement in working to curtail global warming, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that a new hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) regulation will be published March 1 in the state’s Register of Regulations with requirements for reducing harmful HFCs that go into effect Sept. 1, 2021.




DNREC Requires Croda to Take Actions Protective of Human Health and the Environment at Atlas Point Facility

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 26, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced an agreement today with Croda Inc., that requires the company to take actions protective of human health and the environment in addressing recent violations at Croda’s Atlas Point facility near New Castle.




Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2021 entrance fees will be in effect starting Monday, March 1 through Nov. 30. State park entrance fees for vehicles registered in Delaware are $4 at inland parks and $5 at ocean parks. Fees for out-of-state vehicles are $8 at […]




Pond Trout Season to Open Early

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021

Delaware’s 2021 downstate pond trout season will open early to minimize opening day crowds and accommodate responsible outdoor recreation during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) period.




Sewer Break Discharges Water into St. Jones River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The Kent County Levy Court Public Works is currently addressing a force main break, causing wastewater to flow into the St. Jones River. The public should avoid contact with the water in the St. Jones.