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2021 AREC Photo Contest Gallery

This page contains photographs submitted for the 2021 Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) nature photography contest, including the winning submissions. The contest was open to photographers of all ages. Prizes were awarded in three categories (birds, nature, and people enjoying nature) and in three age groups (children, teens and adults). All photos were


Final Plan of Remedial Action for Sussex County Family Court Site (DE-1776)

The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of the Sussex County Family Court Site located at E. Market Street and E. Pine Street in Georgetown.


Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the 0 Airport Road Site, 0 Old Airport Road, New Castle, Delaware (DE-1801)

DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with 335 Airport Road Property Holdings, LLC regarding a site at 0 Old Airport Road, in New Castle.


Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the Joy Cleaners Site, 301 Greenhill Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware (DE-1800)

DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with 301 Greenhill, LLC regarding the Joy Cleaners Site, located in Wilmington.


Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the Isaacs Site, 412 West 8th Street Wilmington (DE-1788)

DNREC’s Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with The Choir School of Delaware, Inc. regarding the Isaacs Inc. Site, located at 412 West 8th Street, in Wilmington.


Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section for permits, leases and certifications.


Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for 16519 South Dupont Highway Site (DE-1768)

The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up a site located at 16519 South Dupont Highway, in Harrington.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Old Mill Bridge LLC

Old Mill Bridge LLC. has applied for a permit to install a pump station and approximately 1,875 linear feet of forcemain to serve the Estates at Bridgewater residential development, located southeast of Old Mill Bridge Road and Millers Neck Road.


Final Plan of Remedial Action for 900 S Heald Street Site (DE-1760)

The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of a site at 900 S Heald Street Site, in Wilmington.


Operation Terrapin Rescue – Keeping Turtles Safe

The diamondback terrapins at Port Mahon in Kent County could use a hand during their upcoming nesting season. Learn more about how you can help.


Title V Permit Renewal Applications: Christiana Care Health Services

Christiana Care Health Services has applied to the Div. of Air Quality for renewal of their operating permit for the Christiana Hospital, at 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road, in Newark.


EcoPlastic Products of Delaware Recycling Permit Approval

EcoPlastic Products of Delaware has applied for a permit to operate a recycling facility at 18 Germay Lane, in Wilmington.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of water allocation permit applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section.


On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System

St. Clair Real Estate Holdings LLC has applied for a permit to install an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system on their property on the south side of Betts Pond Road east of DuPont Blvd., in Millsboro.


Statement of Basis for Corrective Action at Dupont Experimental Station

The DNREC Remediation Section has issued a Statement of Basis for Corrective Action at the DuPont Experimental Station Facility located in Wilmington.


Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Applications

A listing of applications to the DNREC Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section for permits and Water Quality Certifications.


On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System: Southern Delaware Communities, Inc.

Southern Delaware Communities has applied for a permit for upgrades to an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system located at Colonial Estates Drive, in Sussex County.


Public Information Meeting on Request for a Distribution and Marketing Permit – Turf Care Supply Corporation

The DNREC Surface Water Discharges Section will hold a public information meeting on Turf Care Supply Corporation’s application for a distribution and marketing permit for heat dried Class A/Exceptional Quality biosolids products.


Federal Consistency Certification: South Shore Marina Entrance Channel Relocation

South Shore Moorings proposes to relocate the entrance channel of a 92-slip marina.


Federal Consistency Certification: STA Pharmaceutical Plant

STA Pharmaceutical proposes to construct a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Middletown.


7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: Edgewell Personal Care

Edgewell Personal Care requests a permit to operate a vacuum system, a briquetter, and two fine dust filter baghouses at their facility at 804 Walker Road, in Dover.


Notification Of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the 1320 E. 8th Street Site, Wilmington (DE-1689)

DNREC’s Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with St. Cyprian’s Holdings regarding a site at 1320 E. 8th Street in Wilmington.


Flood Hazard Map Revision: Bundicks Branch

Sussex County proposes to revise the flood hazard information along Bundicks Branch between Beaver Dam Road and Cool Spring Road and along a tributary to Bundicks Branch from the confluence with Bundicks Branch to Dairy Farm Road.


Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for 601 Delaware Avenue Site (DE-1779)

DNREC invites public comment on a proposal to address the site at 601 Delaware Avenue in Wilmington.


Final Plan of Remedial Action for 3700 N Market Street Site (DE-1726)

The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of a site at 3700 N Market Street, in Wilmington.


Amended Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for Operable Unit 4 of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant Site (DE-0105)

The Department invites public comment on an amended proposal of remedial actions for Operable Unit 4 of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant Site.


Flooding – What You Can Do

Flood Awareness Week is May 20-24, 2024. Are you prepared for flooding?


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits.


Public Workshops: Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Amendments

Division of Air Quality will conduct two virtual public workshops on draft amendments to the regulations governing the Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program.


Groundwater Discharges Applications

A listing of recent permit applications to the DNREC Groundwater Discharges Section.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Sussex County Engineering

Sussex County Engineering has applied for a permit to install a pump station and approximately 6,810 linear feet of forcemain on Rudder Lane, in Georgetown.


Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for Sussex County Family Court Site (DE-1776)

The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up Sussex County Family Court Site located at E. Market Street and E. Pine Street in Georgetown.


Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Applications

A listing of recent applications to the DNREC Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Branch.


Final Plan of Remedial Action for 1000 Eastlawn Avenue Site (DE-1739)

The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of the 1000 Eastlawn Avenue Site located in Wilmington.


Magnus Environmental Corporation Resource Recovery Facility Permit Modification

Magnus Environmental Corporation has applied for a modification to their permit to operate a resource recovery facility at 220 Marsh Lane, in New Castle.


Floods: Are You Prepared?

Delaware has the lowest average land elevation in the United States. It is more susceptible to flooding and faces an increased risk from sea level rise. Be prepared. Know your flood risk and how to manage it. With Climate Change, and the uncertainty it brings, the saying “Where


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Schell Brothers

Schell Brothers proposes to install a pump station and approximately 2,309 linear feet of force main to serve the proposed Miralon subdivision on of Cool Spring Road southeast of Milton.


Federal Consistency Determination Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program: National Marine Fisheries Service

The National Marine Fisheries Service is proposing to implement a flexible shortfin mako shark retention limit.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of recent applications for water allocation permits for irrigation wells at locations around Sussex County.


Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the 1320 E. 8th Street Site, Wilmington (DE-1689)

DNREC’s Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with St. Cyprian’s Holdings, LLC regarding a site at 1320 E. 8th Street, in Wilmington.


Notification Of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the Collins Property Site, Wilmington, Delaware (DE-1797)

DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with the Riverfront Development Corporation regarding the Collins Property Site, located at 519 S. Market Street, in Wilmington.


Notification of Negotiations Concerning a Prospective Purchaser Agreement for the Cavalier Country Club Site, Newark, Delaware (DE-1600)

DNREC is negotiating a Prospective Purchaser Agreement with U.S. Home, LLC regarding the Cavalier Country Club Site located at 100 Addison Dr., in Newark.


Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit: United Rentals

United Rentals (Reliable Onsite Services) has applied for an amendment to their Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit to include the Town of Laurel as a disposal location for portable toilet waste.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Lightship Cove

Schell Brothers, LLC, has applied for a permit to install a pump station and approximately 946 linear feet of forcemain to serve the Lightship Cove residential development, located on Fisher Road, Sussex County.


Public Hearing: Inland Bays Wastewater Treatment Facility

The Division of Water will conduct a public hearing to consider comments on an application by Sussex County for construction of a Phase 2 upgrade and expansion project at the Inland Bays Wastewater Treatment Facility.


Earth Day 2022 – The Time for Bold Action on Climate Change

For Earth Day, 2022, Gov. John Carney and DNREC Sec. Shawn M. Garvin wrote an article on the need to take bold action on climate change.


Federally Enforceable 7 DE Admin. Code 1102/Title V Synthetic Minor Permit Application

Allan Myers Delaware, Inc. has requested a permit for an asphalt heater at their facility at 1230 Railcar Avenue, in Wilmington.


Public Hearing: Denali Water Solutions Agricultural Utilization Permit

The Division of Water will conduct a public hearing on an application by Denali Water Solutions to renew their existing Agricultural Utilization permit with an additional application site.


Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for 900 S. Heald Street Site (DE-1760)

The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up a site located at 900 S. Heald Street, in Wilmington.





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