DNREC holds public hearings Sept. 15, 19 and 21 for comments on state’s regulatory review process
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016
In accordance with 29 Delaware Code, Section 10407, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is conducting a review of agency regulations that have not been amended during the last four years. A listing of regulations subject to this review can be found on DNREC’s website. The three-month review period began Aug. 4 and concludes Nov. 4.
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 29-Sept. 4
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Aug. 29-Sept. 4 made 2,161 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 215 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.
First 2016 finding of West Nile Virus in DNREC Mosquito Control Section’s sentinel chickens reported
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016
West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware in blood samples taken from DNREC’s sentinel chickens that are monitored for mosquito-borne diseases. The samples are collected as part of a statewide surveillance program conducted by DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section. So far in Delaware this year, no cases of West Nile virus have been found in horses, humans or wild birds.
DNREC recycling team offers free onsite waste assessment to schools and businesses
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016
DNREC’s Recycling Team in the Division of Waste & Hazardous Substances is providing a valuable Universal Recycling preview in the form of free onsite waste assessments to organizations and schools in Delaware who might want to apply for recycling grants or low-interest loans offered this year by DNREC.
Tickets now on sale for Kent Conservation District’s 17th Annual Barn Dance fundraiser on Oct. 14
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016
The Kent Conservation District will hold its 17th Annual Barn Dance fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Harrington Fire Company, on Clark Street in Harrington.
