New Website Tracks Drought Conditions in Delaware
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
With the state under a drought watch since late October of last year, the Delaware Climate Office, in conjunction with DNREC and the Delaware Geological Survey, has launched a website to help Delawareans stay informed about the state’s water supply.
DNREC Approves Permits for US Wind Offshore Project
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, December 9, 2024
DNREC approved several permits for US Wind, Inc., allowing the Delaware components of its proposed Maryland offshore wind project to proceed.
Governor Carney, with Guidance from Water Supply Coordinating Council, Declares Statewide Drought Watch
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Friday, October 25, 2024
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC). Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water during the drought watch. This decision follows an assessment of conditions by the WSCC on October 25. The drought watch will remain in effect until […]
Delaware Faces Dry Conditions: Open Burning Ban Issued, Water Conservation Urged
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Delaware is experiencing dry conditions with an open burning ban in effect.
15 DNREC Programs to Participate in UD’s Annual Coast Day
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Fifteen programs spanning seven divisions within the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are scheduled to participate in the University of Delaware’s annual Coast Day on Sunday, Oct. 6.
