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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC, DHSS issue new fish consumption advisories reflecting significant improvements in New Castle County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Updated consumption advisories for fish caught in Delaware waterways show some of the most significant improvements in fish tissue contaminant concentrations since the state began assessing contaminants in fish in 1986, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health (DHSS/DPH) announced today.




Water Infrastructure Advisory Council meeting set for June 15 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 7, 2016

The Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council (WIAC) will hold a meeting, beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 15 at the Delaware Technical and Community College, Corporate Training Center, in Dover.




Reclaim Our River-Nanticoke Series’ Eco Paddle and barbecue set for June 25 at Laurel Riverfront Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Monday, June 6, 2016

Laurel Riverfront Park will be the setting of the second-annual Eco Paddle as part of the Reclaim Our River (ROR) Nanticoke Series.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 23-29

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 3, 2016

Natural Resources Police officers made 3,450 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between May 23-29, including 659 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.




DNREC to hold public hearing Wednesday, June 8 in Millville on Statewide Activity Approval process for Delaware shellfish aquaculture activities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Date Posted: Thursday, June 2, 2016

The DNREC Division of Water’s Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section will conduct a public hearing Wednesday, June 8 to solicit input on the proposed Statewide Activity Approval (SAA) for shellfish aquaculture in specific, designated shellfish aquaculture development areas (SADA) in Delaware.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC, DHSS issue new fish consumption advisories reflecting significant improvements in New Castle County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Updated consumption advisories for fish caught in Delaware waterways show some of the most significant improvements in fish tissue contaminant concentrations since the state began assessing contaminants in fish in 1986, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health (DHSS/DPH) announced today.




Water Infrastructure Advisory Council meeting set for June 15 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 7, 2016

The Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council (WIAC) will hold a meeting, beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 15 at the Delaware Technical and Community College, Corporate Training Center, in Dover.




Reclaim Our River-Nanticoke Series’ Eco Paddle and barbecue set for June 25 at Laurel Riverfront Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Monday, June 6, 2016

Laurel Riverfront Park will be the setting of the second-annual Eco Paddle as part of the Reclaim Our River (ROR) Nanticoke Series.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 23-29

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 3, 2016

Natural Resources Police officers made 3,450 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between May 23-29, including 659 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.




DNREC to hold public hearing Wednesday, June 8 in Millville on Statewide Activity Approval process for Delaware shellfish aquaculture activities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Date Posted: Thursday, June 2, 2016

The DNREC Division of Water’s Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section will conduct a public hearing Wednesday, June 8 to solicit input on the proposed Statewide Activity Approval (SAA) for shellfish aquaculture in specific, designated shellfish aquaculture development areas (SADA) in Delaware.