Gov. Markell Signs SB 253 into Law, Authorizing DNREC to Provide Additional Flexibility in Meeting Standards for Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016
Governor Jack Markell has signed Senate Bill 253 that provides additional options and flexibility to developers, contractors and landowners for meeting standards that protect Delaware’s water quality and reduce flooding impacts under the state’s sediment and stormwater management program.
Three broods of piping plover chicks spotted foraging on the Point at Cape Henlopen
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2016
Three broods of piping plover chicks are now foraging on the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, two on the bayside and one inside the dunes.
Delaware promoting Operation Dry Water June 24-26 to prevent boating under the influence and help save lives on the water
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announced Delaware’s active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education campaign aimed at preventing alcohol and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities, over the June 24-26 weekend.
Hearns Pond dam and boat ramp now closed for up to a year while replacement structures are built
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
The Hearns Pond dam and boat ramp, located north of Seaford, are now closed and will remain closed for up to one year while a replacement dam and ramp are built.
Deadline extended to June 30 to nominate a student for 2016 Young Environmentalist Awards
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
The deadline has been extended for nominations of deserving students for the 2016 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.
