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Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the Former Seymour’s Cleaners Site (DE-1877)

The DNREC Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with Frank Sr & Jr, LLC regarding the Former Seymour’s Cleaners site, located at 900 Union Street, in Wilmington.


Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the 2700 Northeast Boulevard Site (DE-1874)

The DNREC Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy Land Bank Corporation regarding a site located at 2700 Northeast Boulevard, in Wilmington.


Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the 523 Federal Street Site, (DE-1878)

The DNREC Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Atomic Acres LLC. regarding a site located at 523 Federal Street, in Milford.


Dewatering Permit: DelDOT

The Delaware Department of Transportation needs to construct a dewatering sump to deepen an existing stormwater pond at the intersection of Silicato Parkway and NE Front Street, in Milford.


Title V Synthetic Minor Permit Applications: Allan Myers, Delaware, Inc.

Allan Myers, Delaware, Inc. has applied for a permit to build a replacement drum mixer at their facility at 22351 Joseph Road, Georgetown.


Solicitudes de Permisos Menores Sintéticos del Título V: Allan Myers, Delaware, Inc.

Allan Myers, Delaware, Inc. ha presentado una solicitud para la construcción o reemplazo de la mezcladora de tambor en 22351 Joseph Road, Georgetown, Delaware.


Pending Hazardous and/or Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Transporter Permits

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances for permits to transport hazardous and/or non-hazardous solid wastes in, out of, or through the State of Delaware.


Federal Consistency Certification: Anchor Way Shoreline Improvements (2024.0051)

Anchor Way, LLC proposes to use a Corps of Engineers permit for shoreline improvements, including placement of sand fill and installation of two stone groins to protect an existing deck at 116 Anchor Way, Dewey Beach.


USACE L&R Canal Maintenance Dredging (2024.0048)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to maintenance dredge two sections of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal in Sussex County, in two phases.


Brandywine Septic Services, Inc.

Brandywine Septic Services, Inc. has applied for the renewal of a permit to transport septage, holding tank waste and portable toilet waste to be disposed of at an out-of-state treatment facility.


Clark’s Environmental Services, LLC

Clark’s Environmental Services, LLC has applied for renewal of a permit to transport septage, holding tank waste, grease trap/cooking oil waste, portable toilet waste and other non-hazardous liquid waste to be disposed of at Laurel Wastewater Treatment Facility, Kent County Wastewater Treatment Facility, Perdue Farms Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Seaford, and out of state facilities.


Pierson Comfort Group, LLC

Pierson Comfort Group, LLC has applied to renew a permit to transport portable toilet waste to be disposed of at Kent County Wastewater Treatment Facility, and out of state facilities.


Milford Corporate Center Pump Station WPCC 3063/24

The City of Milford proposes to install a regional sewage pump station designed to serve the proposed Milford Corporate Center property, adjacent developments and provide service to the Northwest part of the City of Milford.


Paradise Meadows WPCC Permit 3066/24

CNR Land Development, LLC proposes to install a pump station, gravity and force main, and manholes to serve 191 single family lots and a clubhouse in a proposed subdivision on Cave Neck Road near Milton.


Waves Rt. 24 Carwash WPCC 3064/24

Cherner Development Group proposes to install a pump station, gravity sewer and force main to serve a carwash on the southwest corner of John J. Williams Hwy. and Warrington Rd., in Sussex County.


Battling a Summer Menace: Inside Delaware’s Relentless Mosquito Control Efforts

You don’t need to know much about mosquitoes to appreciate efforts to prevent the insects from spreading and sucking blood. But how exactly does the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control go about controlling the mosquito population? Learn all about mosquito control in this article from Outdoor Delaware.


Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for the SW College Square/the Grove Site (DE-1813)

The Department invites comment on a proposal to clean-up the SW College Square/The Grove Site, located at 121 College Square, in Newark.


Plan de Acción Correctivo Propuesto para el Sitio de SW College Square/the Grove (DE-1813)

El Departamento invita al público a comentar sobre una propuesta para limpiar el sitio SW College Square/The Grove, ubicada en 121 College Square, Newark.


Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line

Andrew Karron has applied for a permit to bring in sand to level a lot and replace eroded sand in South Bethany.


Title V Synthetic Minor Permit Applications: Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC

Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC has applied for an amendment to the terms of their existing permits to allow for an increase in the throughput of grain and the receipt of a new material at their facility at 1001 Nanticoke Avenue, in Seaford.


Pending Hazardous and/or Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Transporter Permits

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances for permits to transport hazardous and/or non-hazardous solid wastes in, out of, or through the State of Delaware.


Título V – Solicitudes de Permisos de Fuentes Menores Sintéticas: Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC

Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC ha presentado una solicitud para una enmienda en los términos de los permisos existentes, lo que permitiría un aumento en el caudal máximo de granos y la recepción de un material conocido como CarbonLock en su establecimiento situado en 1001 Nanticoke Avenue en Seaford, Delaware.


Tit V Aplikasyon Pou Pèmi Minè Sentetik

Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC te voye yon aplikasyon pou yon chanjman nan kondisyon pèmi yo gen nan moman an ki t ap pèmèt yo ogmante nan debi maksimòm youn dèyè lòt pou tout sereyal yo resevwa pa mwayen kanal ak resepsyon materyèl yo rele CarbonLock ki nan adrès yo ki 1001 Nanticoke nan in Seaford, Delaware.


Public Meetings and Events

DNREC posts notices of all public meetings on the state’s Public Meeting Calendar on a number of division- and office-specific calendars.


DNREC Calendar: Public Meetings

A calendar of DNREC public hearings, community meetings and workshops and meetings of the various boards, councils, committees and task forces that advise the Department. DNREC public meetings are published on the state Public Meeting Calendar, as required by law, and on the DNREC Calendar of Events.



Monthly Calendar: Public Meetings

A calendar of DNREC Public Hearings, community meetings and workshops and meetings of the various boards, councils, committees and task forces that advise the Department. DNREC public meetings are published on the state Public Meeting Calendar, as required by law, and on the DNREC Calendar of Events.



DNREC Calendar: Education and Outreach

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) hosts education and outreach meetings to help inform the public about issues and opportunities, to provide hunter safety and boating safety training and to introduce related information. This calendar includes DNREC volunteer opportunities. This calendar is presented as a list of upcoming events (below) and


Monthly Calendar: Education and Outreach

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) hosts education and outreach meetings to help inform the public about issues and opportunities, to provide hunter safety and boating safety training and to introduce related information. This calendar includes DNREC volunteer opportunities. This calendar is presented as a month-to-month calendar grid (below) and as


DNREC Calendar: Outdoor Recreation

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers outdoor recreation classes and opportunities for children and adventurous adults at its several nature centers, outdoor education centers, the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve and via several educational programs. This calendar is presented as a list of upcoming events (below) and as


Monthly Calendar: Outdoor Recreation

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers outdoor recreation classes and opportunities for children and adventurous adults at its several nature centers, outdoor education centers, the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve and via several educational programs. This calendar is presented as a month-to-month calendar grid (below) and as a list of


Work for DNREC!

Join us at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control! DNREC, an executive state agency, is broadly responsible for protecting the environment and providing outdoor recreational opportunities in our state. Our work includes studying flora and fauna, overseeing our award-winning


Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for 701 Anchorage Street Site (DE-1752)

The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up a site at 701 Anchorage Street, in Wilmington.


Plan de Acción Correctivo Propuesto para el Sitio de 701 Anchorage Street (DE-1752)

El Departamento invita al público a comentar sobre una propuesta para limpiar el sitio de 701 Anchorage Street en Wilmington.


Operating Permit for Town of Middletown Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Mayor and Council of Middletown have submitted an application to renew the operating permit for the town’s wastewater treatment plant.


Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the Greenville Station Site (DE-1865)

DNREC’s Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with Setting Greenville, LLC, regarding the Greenville Station Site, located at 3920 Kennett Pike, Wilmington.


Notificação de Comentário Público para um Acordo de Desenvolvimento de Áreas Industriais Degradadas para o Local da Estação de Greenville (DE-1865)

A Seção de Remediação do DNREC negociou um Acordo de Desenvolvimento Brownfield com a Setting Greenville, LLC referente à Estação Greenville, localizada em 3920 Kennett Pike, Wilmington.


Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the Magic Touch Car Wash-New Castle Site, (DE-1875)

DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Renner Brothers, LLC, regarding the Magic Touch Car Wash-New Castle site, located at 1707 New Castle Ave, in New Castle.


Notificación Sobre las Negociaciones para un Acuerdo de Desarrollo de Zona Industriales Abandonados para el Sitio Magic Touch Car Wash-New Castle, (DE-1875)

La Sección de Remediación del DNREC está negociando un Acuerdo de Desarrollo de Zonas Industriales Abandonadas con Renner Brothers, LLC, con respecto al Magic Touch Car Wash-New Castle Sitio, ubicado en 1707 New Castle Ave, New Castle.


Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the Former Seymour’s Cleaners Site, (DE-1877)

DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Frank Sr & Jr, LLC, regarding the Former Seymour’s Cleaners site, located at 900 Union Street, in Wilmington.


Notification of Negotiations Concerning a Voluntary Cleanup Program Agreement for the Milford Marina Site, Milford (DE-1871)

DNREC is negotiating a Voluntary Cleanup Program Agreement with the Delaware Office of Management and Budget regarding the Milford Marina Site located at on Cedar Beach Road, in Milford.


DNREC Calendar of Events

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Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line

Otho Eskin has applied for a permit to bring in sand to fill low spots on Lot 16, Block 1, in South Bethany.


Federally Enforceable 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Applications

The University of Delaware has applied for permits to install natural gas emergency generators at their facility at 63 East Delaware Avenue, in Newark.


Pending Hazardous and/or Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Transporter Permits

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances for permits to transport hazardous and/or non-hazardous solid wastes in, out of, or through the State of Delaware.


How Delaware is Preparing for the Return of Black Bears

Prior to 2016, black bears had not been spotted in Delaware in more than a century. Over the past eight years, however, four different juvenile male bears have ventured into Delaware, capturing the public imagination. Is this a trend residents can expect to continue?


Operating Permit for Mt. Cuba Center

Mt. Cuba Center has submitted an application for an operating permit for an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system.


Armada Subdivision Pump Station WPCC 3058/24

Grayway Developers, Inc. proposes to install a pump station and approximately 165 linear feet of force main west of Indian Mission Road and Harmon’s Hill Road, in Millsboro, to serve 68 equivalent dwelling units.


North Duck Creek Utility Extension Phase 2 WPCC 3059/24

The Town of Smyrna proposes to install approximately 1,250 feet of force main to serve future facilities on the State of Delaware warehouse parcel near the Intersection of Dupont Highway and Duck Creek Road.


Twin Masts WPCC 3062/24

Twin Masts proposes to install a pump station, 1,741 feet of force main, 10,423 feet of gravity sewer main and 48 manholes to serve 249 single family lots and a pool house located on Block Round Pole Bridge Road, Milton.


Community Environmental Project Fund

The Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) provides money to support the restoration of the environment in communities that were damaged by environmental pollution. In 2013, Cornerstone West CDC received a grant to improve recreational green space in Wilmington’s west side. Three playgrounds were renovated. The fund was created by





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