DNREC now accepting grant proposals for wastewater and surface water project planning
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Financial Assistance Branch and the Division of Watershed Stewardship are now accepting project proposals from state, county and municipal governments and governmental subdivisions for matching grants for wastewater and surface water project planning. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. May 30, 2013.
Baby wild animals in your yard? DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife recommends “If you care, leave them there”
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
With spring mowing season underway and having fielded recent calls from people who have found what they believe are “abandoned” baby rabbits, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife would like to remind well-meaning wildlife watchers not to “rescue” young wild animals. Young Eastern cottontail rabbits, in particular, may appear to be alone, since their mothers often temporarily leave their ground nests to avoid attracting predators, returning only to feed their young.
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Blotter: April 9-16; Reminder for the week: Before turkey hunting, know the regulations
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents between April 9 and April 16 made 669 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, including 26 boating safety/fishing regulation compliance checks.
Plan Would Strengthen Teacher Preparation
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Governor Jack Markell announced measures to strengthen licensure requirements for prospective teachers while improving teaching training and better tracking data on teacher preparation programs.
DNREC issues air permit to restart cooling tower at Delaware City Refinery
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, April 22, 2013
DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara today approved issuance of an air permit for the Delaware City Refining Company to restart an unused closed-loop cooling water tower at the Delaware City Refinery. The restarted unit will help the facility achieve a required 33 percent reduction in cooling water withdrawal from 452 million gallons per day (mgd) to 303 mgd, which is anticipated to reduce incidents of aquatic life mortality by a corresponding 33 percent. The reductions are required to be achieved by the end of 2013, per the facility’s restart agreement with the State and other existing permit conditions.
