EIN Presswire is celebrating 30 years! Follow us on Substack for customer insights, interviews, and more!

EIN Presswire is celebrating 30 years! Follow us on Substack for customer insights, interviews, and more!

There were 1,813 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 426,989 in the last 365 days.

Division of Community Affairs Press Releases

983 Press Releases
  • Published on June 8, 2021 - 18:41 GMT

    DNREC Releases NCCo Community Air Monitoring Results

    Community Meetings to Be Held on Claymont and Eden Park Studies June 22 and 23 to Help Determine Path Forward for Improving Air Quality Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has released final reports on two community air …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on May 28, 2021 - 20:31 GMT

    DNREC Closes Fort Delaware until June 4 for Ferry Repairs

    The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed Fort Delaware State Park until Friday, June 4, to repair the Delafort ferry that transports visitors to the fort. The ferry is in need of repair due to an unforeseen …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on May 26, 2021 - 19:37 GMT

    New Head of DNREC Division of Air Quality Named

    Angela Marconi to Succeed Retiring Director David Fees in the Position Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has named Angela Marconi the new director of DNREC’s Division of Air Quality, succeeding …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on May 26, 2021 - 19:37 GMT

    Young Anglers Invited to Enter Semi-virtual Youth Fishing Tournament

    Annual Free Fishing Days Designated for June 5 and 6 Families are invited to bring their kids out to try casting a line for a big fish in freshwater public ponds throughout the state when the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on May 21, 2021 - 18:37 GMT

    DNREC to Issue Off-Peak Surf Fishing Permits Starting May 25

    The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will launch an off-peak surf fishing permit pilot program starting Tuesday, May 25. The pilot program is being introduced in response to unprecedented surf fishing permit sales and to …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on May 19, 2021 - 15:08 GMT

    Downstate Public Ponds to Be Treated for Invasive Aquatic Weed Hydrilla

    With inland water temperatures rising and aquatic plants emerging, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will be treating certain downstate public ponds for the nuisance aquatic weed hydrilla, starting the week of May 24, …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on May 18, 2021 - 14:17 GMT

    Nominations Open for 2021 Young Environmentalist Awards

    Nominate a Student Making a Difference for the Environment Today The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is looking for Delaware students who are working to make a difference for the environment, and encouraging teachers, classmates, …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on May 17, 2021 - 23:11 GMT

    Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife

    Whether in their own backyards or while taking a walk outdoors, Delawareans are likely to encounter young wildlife this time of year. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds well-meaning residents that usually the …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on May 11, 2021 - 14:30 GMT

    Delaware State Parks Named a Finalist in National Competition for Excellence

    PHOTO CAPTION: Delaware State Parks is a finalist in the 2021 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management awarded by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Delaware’s state parks abound with offerings …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on May 3, 2021 - 15:19 GMT

    Photographers and Nature Lovers Invited to Enter Aquatic Resources Education Center Photo Contest

    Photographers and nature lovers are invited by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to submit photographs for the first annual Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) nature photography contest. The contest is intended …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on April 30, 2021 - 23:52 GMT

    Gov. Carney celebrates Arbor Day in Rehoboth Beach

    View high-resolution images from the 2021 Arbor Day Ceremony: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVt4ZHB Watch a video of the Arbor Day Ceremony at: https://vimeo.com/543833663 From left, DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin, Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse, Rehoboth Beach …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on April 30, 2021 - 18:08 GMT

    Christina River Watershed Cleanup Extended to May 15

    To encourage northern Delaware volunteers to get outside and clean up, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in partnership with the Christina Conservancy has extended the month-long Christina River Watershed Cleanup …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on April 30, 2021 - 15:30 GMT

    Delaware Recognizes Air Quality Awareness Week May 3 to 7

    Coincides with Onset of Ozone Season and Raised Risk of Unhealthy Air The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control joins national organizations to recognize Air Quality Awareness Week on May 3 to 7. The national theme for 2021 is …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on April 29, 2021 - 20:31 GMT

    Delaware Envirothon Results Announced

    Wilmington Charter School Team C members are, top row: Darren Wu and Shriya Boyapati; middle row: Joanna Tan and Meghna Raj Annasagaram, and bottom: Amogh Baradwaj. Wilmington Charter School Team C Finishes First Charter School of Wilmington Team C is the …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on April 29, 2021 - 20:31 GMT

    DNREC Issues Corrective Action Permit to Diamond State Port Corporation for Former Chemours Edgemoor Site

    The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a permit to the Diamond State Port Corporation (DSPC) to continue corrective actions at the former Chemours Edgemoor industrial facility in redeveloping it as a shipping …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on April 28, 2021 - 15:46 GMT

    DuPont Nature Center to Reopen May 1

    Visitors will be welcomed at the DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve when it reopens for the season Saturday, May 1. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control facility will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on April 27, 2021 - 19:48 GMT

    DNREC Requires Allen Harim to Act on Environmental Concerns at Harbeson and Millsboro Poultry Plants

    Conciliation Order Resolves Prior Effluent Problems at Harbeson Facility The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced the signing of a conciliation order today with Allen Harim Foods, LLC that requires the company to …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on April 23, 2021 - 22:18 GMT

    The Delaware Bayshore Byway National Scenic Byway Designation Sign Unveiling

    As part of this week’s Earth Day celebration, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Tourism Office, Delaware Greenways, and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are excited to announce …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on April 23, 2021 - 22:18 GMT

    DelDOT Highlights Ongoing Litter Cleanup Efforts

    In the ongoing effort to “Keep DE Litter Free” the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to dedicate resources to cleaning up our roads. To date in 2021, nearly 16,000 bags of trash have been collected, and last year, cleanup efforts …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on April 22, 2021 - 21:02 GMT

    Students Win Contest for Earth Day Videos

    Governor John Carney joined DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today to recognize the student winners from throughout the state who won this year’s Earth Day video contest hosted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The …

    Distribution channels: