Posts Tagged ‘DNREC’
DNREC Approves Final 3 Permit Applications for US Wind to Connect in Sussex County
DNREC has approved the final three permit applications for US Wind to connect its offshore wind power to the regional electrical grid in Sussex County. The three permits are a Subaqueous Lands Permit, Wetlands Permit and Beach Preservation Coastal Construction Permit. These approvals allow US Wind to responsibly land its power cables underneath 3R’s Beach…
Read More2025 Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf Fishing Permits to Go on Sale Dec. 3rd
DNREC announced today that 2025 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits will go on sale starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, December 3rd. Annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office and at DNREC’s Dover campus Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passes and…
Read MoreDredging to Restore Beach North of Indian River Inlet Underway
An emergency dredging project to restore the beach area north of the Indian River Inlet is now underway. This project is needed to protect transportation infrastructure – including Coastal Highway, which is an emergency evacuation route. Beach-goers are cautioned that the area from the North Campground to the northbound lanes of Route 1 will have…
Read MoreMonday Morning Crash Closes Rt 13 Near Seaford for Hazmat Response
Two people were injured in a crash just after 5:30 this morning at the intersection of Route 13 and Airport Road south of Seaford. Delaware State Police say a pickup truck was stopped for a stop sign on Airport Road but pulled away from the stop and into the path of a Jetta that was…
Read More2 Virtual Public Meetings Wednesday on DE’s EV Infrastructure Plan
DelDOT and DNREC will hold two virtual public meetings on Wednesday on the First State’s EV Infrastructure Plan. The first meeting is at 4pm – and the second at 6pm. Each Zoom session presentation will be identical and followed by a question and answer period. The presentation will include Delaware’s transition to an electric transportation…
Read MoreDE Plover Population Sees Slight Decline, but Higher Nesting Success
The piping plover season has ended in Delaware and DNREC officials say this year there was a decrease in adult pair numbers – but increased nesting success. The piping plover is a federally-listed threatened species and an Delaware state-listed endangered species. Until this year, pair counts in the First State had steadily increased since 2016…
Read MoreOpen Burning Ban Issued for Delaware
There has been below-average precipitation since late summer and Sussex County and New Castle County are abnormally dry according to DNREC officials. DNREC and the Delaware State Fire Marshal have issued a statewide ban on all open burning until further notice. While water demand decreases in the fall – and Delaware’s reservoirs and aquifers are…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Community Information Session Tues, Sept 24 on Beach & Dune Replenishment North of Indian River Inlet
A community information session will be held by DNREC on Tuesday evening, September 24th, to discuss the upcoming dredging and beach and dune replenishment project on the north side of the Indian River Inlet. Temporary “fixes” have been undertaken to keep the ocean from breaching the dunes and flooding Route 1, but Governor Carney has…
Read MoreDELAWARE Beaches Medical Waste Update
Many beaches in Delaware have been closed to swimming since Sunday, September 15th when medical waste began washing up on the beaches. DNREC’s swimming/wading advisory is through Sept, 23. Wearing closed-toe shoes to walk on the beach is advised. The towns of Dewey Beach, South Bethany, Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island are following…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Recreational Water Advisory for DE Coastal Beaches as Medical Waste Continues to Wash Ashore
DNREC has issued a recreational water advisory for Delaware coastal beaches – including Rehoboth Beach in relation to the medical waste that has washed ashore since Sunday. This advisory is for one week. Beach access will remain open in Rehoboth Beach, however swimming and wading in the ocean are not advised. Rehoboth Beach Patrol members…
Read MoreMan Collapses in Cardiac Arrest Rescuing Grandson in Surf
A 62-year-old man collapsed in cardiac arrest trying to rescue his 9-year-old grandson who was in distress in the surf. It happened around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday near the South Bethany drive-on in the Fenwick Island State Park. The child made it safely to shore, but his grandfather remained in cardiac arrest as he was…
Read MoreDE Coastal Cleanup is Saturday – Month-long Cleanup Underway
Saturday is the Delaware Coastal Cleanup. Over 1000 volunteers will clean up 45 sites statewide on both the ocean and bay shorelines and other areas. The cleanup is from 9am to noon and supports Governor John Carney’s “Keep Delaware Litter Free” initiative. Not just the state’s roadways – but the state’s beaches, waterways, natural areas…
Read MoreSections of North Indian River Inlet Beach closed to Recreational Activities
Beachgoers are advised that sections of the North Indian River Inlet Beach are closed to recreational activities due to debris and exposed bridge infrastructure creating unsafe conditions. Heavy equipment will also be moving in and around this area for the next several months. DNREC asks that visitors respect the access closures during this time period.
Read MoreDump Truck Collides with SUV After Truck’s Brakes Malfunction
Milford police with the assistance of DNREC, the Delaware State Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit and the City of Milford Public Works Department investigated a collision between a dump truck and a Kia Telluride SUV. The driver of the Kia was taken to an area hospital for a medical evaluation and later released. Milford Police…
Read MoreUPDATED: Oceanside Beach at the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Reopens September 1st
UPDATED – 08/27/24Â – Katherine “Cat” Christie, DNREC Coastal Waterbird Biologist, tells the Talk of Delmarva that, “The Point hosted around seven breeding pairs of piping plovers this year, as well as two pairs of American oystercatchers, and a small colony of least terns. All three species had nests successfully hatch, and we confirmed the…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying in Sussex & Kent County Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, August 20, 2024: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford and Milton. Near Greenwood, Harrington, Lincoln, and Ellendale. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…
Read MoreDNREC Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening in Sussex County
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, August 12, 2024: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Delmar, Seaford, Lincoln, and Milford. Near Frankford, Millsboro, Laurel, Bethel, and Ellendale. For notification purposes, spraying will be done…
Read MoreDNREC: Mosquito Spraying Downstate Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, August 06, 2024: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Georgetown, Seaford, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Harrington, and Milford Near Millsboro and Laurel. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in…
Read MoreDNREC Announces Opening of New Boat Ramp at Records Pond near Laurel
DNREC has announced the opening of a new boat ramp facility at Records Pond near Laurel in Sussex County. Construction began earlier this year on the new facility – which includes a new boat ramp with courtesy dock, expansion of existing parking lots to accommodate boat trailers, and new decking for an existing fishing pier…
Read MoreFirst Detection of West Nile Virus Found in DE Sentinel Chickens
The first detections of West Nile Virus have been found in sentinel chickens in all three counties in Delaware. DNREC officials say the initial occurrence was found in 8 sentinel chickens sampled on July 22 by the Mosquito Control Section – tests showed positive for West Nile Virus by the DPH Lab on July 24th…
Read MoreTwo Retired Vessels Join Redbird Reef
A retired City of Baltimore fireboat and a World War II-era tugboat have now become a part of The Redbird Reef which is off the coast of Delaware east of the Indian River Inlet. The two vessels were sunk just after 10am and just after 11am – and have already become a haven for marine…
Read MoreDE Coastal Cleanup Set for September 14 – Several Ways to Volunteer
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host the 37th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 14 to help keep the state’s beaches and waterways clean. Volunteers can register now to clean up from 9 a.m. to noon at one of the 45+ designated cleanup sites. Volunteer registration is available for…
Read MoreOne Injured in Rt 24 Crash in Oak Orchard after Dump Truck Overturned
One person was injured after a dump truck failed to remain stopped for a red light and crashed into a pickup truck driven by a 61 year old Lewes man. Delaware State Police say the impact caused the dump truck to overturn spilling a load of rock and dirt onto Route 24. The Lewes man…
Read MoreDNREC Reminds Drive-On Surf Anglers Reservations are Required for Fourth of July Holiday
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) reminds those who plan to drive-on surf fish at one of the seven Delaware State Parks multi-use beaches that reservations are required during summer weekends and holidays. Drive-on surf fishing reservations for Thursday, July 4th, open Thursday, June 27th, at 11 a.m. Drive-on reservations for each weekend…
Read MoreMan Pulled from Rehoboth Bay in Cardiac Arrest, Dies
On June 17, 2024, at approximately 6:11 p.m., troopers responded to the beach area at the end of Camp Arrowhead Road for a death investigation. That is in the Angola Landing area. When troopers arrived, they learned that a 57-year-old man from East Prospect, Pennsylvania, swam from shore to check crab pots and became distressed.…
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