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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC Issues Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2020

DNREC has issued a recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue based on elevated levels of bacteria found in a sample taken Wednesday by the Department’s environmental scientists.




Conservation Project Cleans Indian River and Expands Wildlife Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2020

The Center for the Inland Bays has partnered with DNREC to permanently protect and restore 52 acres of highly-valuable forests and wetlands.




Delaware Coastal Cleanup – With Precautions – Set for Sept. 12 to Help Keep DE Litter Free

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 6, 2020

Volunteers are encouraged to mark their 2020 calendars now for the DNREC-sponsored 33rd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, tentatively planned for Sept. 12.




DNREC begins treatment of downstate public ponds for the aquatic weed hydrilla

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2020

With inland water temperatures rising and aquatic plants emerging, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is treating downstate public ponds for the nuisance aquatic weed hydrilla.




New website provides Seaford-area residents information on proposed flood risk mapping revisions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Seaford-area residents are asked to review and comment on proposed floodplain mapping changes in the Clear Brook watershed by visiting a new website.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC Issues Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2020

DNREC has issued a recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue based on elevated levels of bacteria found in a sample taken Wednesday by the Department’s environmental scientists.




Conservation Project Cleans Indian River and Expands Wildlife Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2020

The Center for the Inland Bays has partnered with DNREC to permanently protect and restore 52 acres of highly-valuable forests and wetlands.




Delaware Coastal Cleanup – With Precautions – Set for Sept. 12 to Help Keep DE Litter Free

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 6, 2020

Volunteers are encouraged to mark their 2020 calendars now for the DNREC-sponsored 33rd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, tentatively planned for Sept. 12.




DNREC begins treatment of downstate public ponds for the aquatic weed hydrilla

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2020

With inland water temperatures rising and aquatic plants emerging, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is treating downstate public ponds for the nuisance aquatic weed hydrilla.




New website provides Seaford-area residents information on proposed flood risk mapping revisions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Seaford-area residents are asked to review and comment on proposed floodplain mapping changes in the Clear Brook watershed by visiting a new website.