State’s shellfish aquaculture program takes major step forward with new approval process for limited areas of cultivation
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Water | Date Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016
DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has adopted a process for abbreviated review and approval of shellfish aquaculture leases by DNREC’s Division of Water following a comprehensive review conducted by the Division of Fish & Wildlife on a significantly-reduced number of acres than allowed for under state regulation, while also limiting operations in Little Assawoman Bay approved under the process to growing only hard clams.
DNREC Secretary urges wise water use and conservation as drought conditions continue in northern Delaware
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016
With little yield of precipitation during the current stretch of weather – particularly unseasonable warmth as recently experienced in northern New Castle County and adjacent southeastern Pennsylvania – DNREC Secretary David Small reminds Delawareans that water conservation practices are a year-round action contributing to the continued good health of the state’s water supplies.
Citizens Source Water Protection Committee to meet Nov. 2 in Dover
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Date Posted: Monday, October 24, 2016
The Source Water Protection Citizens and Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC) of the DNREC-led Source Water Assessment and Protection Program will meet from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 2 in Conference Room 220 of the Kent County Administrative Offices at 555 South Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901.
DNREC reminds Delawareans to be ‘SepticSmart’ this week and take good care of their septic systems
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Governor Markell, DNREC Secretary Small and DNREC’s Division of Water in partnership with the Delaware On-site Wastewater Recycling Association (DOWRA) are joining the EPA to promote national SepticSmart Week in Delaware.
DNREC honors Delaware’s 2016 Wetland Warriors at State Fair
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2016
Governor Markell and DNREC Secretary Small honored wetland professional and geologist Bartholomew Wilson and teachers Robin Moxley and Patricia Bear as Delaware’s 2016 Wetland Warriors for their efforts to conserve and restore wetlands and to educate young Delawareans about the importance of these vital areas.
