Impoundment Dike Repairs Likely to Mean Partial Closures of Little Creek Wildlife Area During Early Waterfowl Season
DNREC announced that partial closures of the Little Creek Wildlife Area east of Dover are a likely occurrence as emergency repairs are made to the breached exterior dike at the area’s West Impoundment.
Christina River Boat Ramp on Churchmans Road Closed Temporarily to Recreational Activities for Water Main Repair
The Churchmans Road boat ramp on the Christina River is temporarily closed due to repairs associated with a water main break.
Garrisons Lake Fishing Pier Temporarily Closed
The Garrisons Lake aluminum fishing pier on the north side of the lake is to close Monday, Oct. 16 for repairs after having been damaged during a recent storm.
Partial Closures of Little Creek Wildlife Area to Begin Aug. 1 for Main Impoundment Dike Restoration Project
DNREC announced that restoration work within the Little Creek Wildlife Area on the main impoundment’s exterior dike is set to begin on Aug. 1 – which will require closure of the impoundment for public use until the project’s completion, expected in early fall.
State and Federal Protection of Piping Plover Nest to Close Portion of Beach at Gordons Pond on Cape Henlopen
DNREC announced that the first piping plover nest discovered at Gordon’s Pond in Cape Henlopen State Park since 2016 will result in the temporary closure of 800 feet of beach for protection of the new nest and any piping plover chicks that may hatch and fledge from it.
