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  Category: Division of Watershed Stewardship


DNREC Set to Begin Emergency Dredging Project Restoring Navigability in the Murderkill River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2022

An emergency dredging project is set to begin and be completed by the end of August to restore navigability in the Murderkill River, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.




Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta Set for Saturday, Aug. 6 on Nanticoke River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 8, 2022

The seventh annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta will cast off Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park, 26 North Market Street, Blades, after a two year absence.




DNREC Brandywine Watershed Report Details Wetland Health and Management Recommendations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has released a report and educational report card on the health of wetlands within Delaware’s portion of the Brandywine watershed, with wetlands earning a C+ grade with recommendations for improvement.




DNREC to Present Living Shoreline Social Marketing Webinar June 16

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 6, 2022

A social marketing strategy to improve shoreline management is the topic of a free webinar at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, presented by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in partnership with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.




DNREC Announces Beach Access Closures Due to Storm Damage

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2022

 The widespread beach erosion and storm damage along Delaware’s Atlantic Coast as seen at Rehoboth Beach. /DNREC photo The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that multiple Delaware State Parks drive- and walk-on crossings will be closed this Memorial Day Weekend due widespread erosion along Delaware’s coastline sustained during a May […]







  Category: Division of Watershed Stewardship

DNREC Set to Begin Emergency Dredging Project Restoring Navigability in the Murderkill River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2022

An emergency dredging project is set to begin and be completed by the end of August to restore navigability in the Murderkill River, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.




Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta Set for Saturday, Aug. 6 on Nanticoke River

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 8, 2022

The seventh annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta will cast off Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park, 26 North Market Street, Blades, after a two year absence.




DNREC Brandywine Watershed Report Details Wetland Health and Management Recommendations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has released a report and educational report card on the health of wetlands within Delaware’s portion of the Brandywine watershed, with wetlands earning a C+ grade with recommendations for improvement.




DNREC to Present Living Shoreline Social Marketing Webinar June 16

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 6, 2022

A social marketing strategy to improve shoreline management is the topic of a free webinar at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, presented by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in partnership with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.




DNREC Announces Beach Access Closures Due to Storm Damage

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2022

 The widespread beach erosion and storm damage along Delaware’s Atlantic Coast as seen at Rehoboth Beach. /DNREC photo The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that multiple Delaware State Parks drive- and walk-on crossings will be closed this Memorial Day Weekend due widespread erosion along Delaware’s coastline sustained during a May […]