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DNREC announces initiation of process to develop regulations for Coastal Zone Conversion Permits

Today the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced the initiation of the process to amend Delaware Coastal Zone Act regulations to incorporate the provisions of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act (HB190). Governor John Carney signed HB190 into law on Aug. 2. The Act authorizes DNREC to issue permits for construction and operation of new heavy industry uses at 14 existing heavy industry use sites within the state’s Coastal Zone.



Governor Carney Announces Appointments to Delaware Offshore Wind Working Group

Working group, established by Executive Order #13, will hold its first meeting October 6 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced appointments to the Delaware Offshore Wind Working Group, which was established last month by Executive Order 13 to study potential environmental and economic development benefits of offshore wind development to serve Delaware. […]



DNREC showcases Delaware’s coastal and natural resources on Oct. 1 at Coast Day in Lewes

Delaware’s coastal and natural resources will be showcased Sunday, Oct. 1 at DNREC’s Coast Day education tent on the campus of the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment in Lewes.



DNREC invites public input at Oct. 5 ocean planning workshop in Bethany Beach

DNREC invites ocean recreational users to participate in the Mid-Atlantic Non-Consumptive Recreation Workshop on Thursday, October 5, at the South Coastal Public Library in Bethany Beach.



Stretches of ocean beach to reopen at DNREC’s Cape Henlopen State Park

DNREC announced today that stretches of ocean beach between Gordons Pond and Herring Point, and beachfront along the ocean side of The Point on Cape Henlopen, will reopen Sept. 1, following the conclusion of beachnesting bird season.






 Pages Tagged With: "ocean and coasts"

DNREC announces initiation of process to develop regulations for Coastal Zone Conversion Permits

Today the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced the initiation of the process to amend Delaware Coastal Zone Act regulations to incorporate the provisions of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act (HB190). Governor John Carney signed HB190 into law on Aug. 2. The Act authorizes DNREC to issue permits for construction and operation of new heavy industry uses at 14 existing heavy industry use sites within the state’s Coastal Zone.



Governor Carney Announces Appointments to Delaware Offshore Wind Working Group

Working group, established by Executive Order #13, will hold its first meeting October 6 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced appointments to the Delaware Offshore Wind Working Group, which was established last month by Executive Order 13 to study potential environmental and economic development benefits of offshore wind development to serve Delaware. […]



DNREC showcases Delaware’s coastal and natural resources on Oct. 1 at Coast Day in Lewes

Delaware’s coastal and natural resources will be showcased Sunday, Oct. 1 at DNREC’s Coast Day education tent on the campus of the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment in Lewes.



DNREC invites public input at Oct. 5 ocean planning workshop in Bethany Beach

DNREC invites ocean recreational users to participate in the Mid-Atlantic Non-Consumptive Recreation Workshop on Thursday, October 5, at the South Coastal Public Library in Bethany Beach.



Stretches of ocean beach to reopen at DNREC’s Cape Henlopen State Park

DNREC announced today that stretches of ocean beach between Gordons Pond and Herring Point, and beachfront along the ocean side of The Point on Cape Henlopen, will reopen Sept. 1, following the conclusion of beachnesting bird season.