Legal Notice: On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System

Twilight Haven, LLC has applied for an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system permit. The system has been designed to accommodate 1,640 gallons per day

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Title IV Permit Renewal Application

Notice is hereby given that Calpine Mid-Atlantic Generation, LLC. Edge Moor Energy Center having a facility at 200 Hay Road in Wilmington, Delaware, has submitted

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LEGAL NOTICE: 7 DE ADMIN. CODE 1130 SYNTHETIC MINOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Notice is hereby given that Ashland Specialty Ingredients G. P. (formerly Hercules, LLC) located at 500 Hercules Road, Wilmington, Delaware, has submitted an application,

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Legal Notice: Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for the Lidl Grocery Store Site (De-1643)

The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean up the Lidl Grocery Store Site located in Dover, Delaware.  The approximately 7.23-acre

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LEGAL NOTICE: TITLE V SYNTHETIC MINOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Notice is hereby given that Bracebridge Corporation (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Bank of America) – Deerfield Complex has submitted an application, pursuant to 7

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General Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Permits

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Water Resources, Surface Water Discharges Section and the Department of Agriculture, Nutrient Management Program, hereby give notice that the following

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Q and A: Croda Ethylene Oxide Release November 25, 2018

What happened at the Croda Atlas Point plant? At 4:15 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2018 ethylene oxide (EO) was accidentally released into the air from Croda’s ethylene oxide plant. Since EO is very soluble in water,

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New Employee Orientation

Welcome to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. We’re glad you are joining us here at DNREC, as we call ourselves. This page will help get you started with us. … a healthy environment where people embrace a commitment to

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Delaware Natural Resources Police 411

This page has been updated and republished at https://dnrec.delaware.gov/nrp/tip-411/. Please update your

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Natural Resources Police

This page has been updated and republished at https://dnrec.delaware.gov/nrp. Please update your

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Environmental Finance

The DNREC Environmental Finance Office administers the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (also known as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund), making funding available to municipalities, private organizations, nonprofit organizations and private individuals.

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Non-Point Source Program Funding

The state provides loans to both public and private sector partners to support projects that help to reduce non-point source (NPS) pollution. Non-point source pollution is any pollution that originates from a diffuse source (such as an open field or a road) and is transported to surface or ground waters through leaching or runoff.

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Firearms Regulations

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) have issued regulations expanding the scope of legal possession of firearms within Delaware’s state parks, state wildlife areas and state forests. The firearms regulations

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Children in Nature

Delaware Children in Nature has merged into the Delaware Association for Environmental Education (daeeonline.org) which helps to ensure that every citizen in Delaware has the opportunity to become involved in meaningful outdoor experiences.        

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Environmental Appeals Board Decisions

This is an archive of decisions issued by the State of Delaware Environmental Appeals Board. The decisions are organized by date of decision, with the most recent at the top of the page. Disclaimer: This archive contains only decisions by the Board. If there have

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DNREC Newsroom

The latest news and information from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. DNREC Media Contacts Nikki Lavoie Chief Communications Officer Michael Globetti Media Relations Manager 302-739-9902 DNREC on the Delaware News Server  Sign up for the

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Business Assistance

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) provides free assistance to all new and existing small businesses in Delaware through the Small Business Ombudsman and the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program. They help businesses understand the requirements of Delaware’s environmental programs and help find ways to comply with them in the easiest and

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Community Involvement Advisory Council

The Community Involvement Advisory Council (CIAC) works to increase community participation and the flow of information between communities and the department. And it facilitates dialogue among all stakeholders during the decision-making process. Community Ombudsman 100 W. Water Street, Suite 6B Dover, DE 19904

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Regulatory Advisory Service

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers a free advisory service to help businesses learn about, and navigate, the regulations and permit requirements that apply to new or expanding businesses. Michelle Jacobs Small Business Ombudsman 89 Kings

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Environmental Crimes Unit

This page has been updated and republished at https://dnrec.delaware.gov/nrp/environmental-crimes-unit/. Please update your

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Uh-Oh

Looks like something went wrong. Your form was not successfully submitted. You can use your back button to return to the form and try again, or reach out to our staff to see if there’s a larger problem. If

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Thank You

Your form has been successfully submitted. We appreciate your help. Where to Next? DNREC Home Page DNREC Contact Information  Topics of Interest

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Environmental Appeals Board

The Delaware Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) hears appeals of decisions made by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The Board has the authority to affirm, modify or reverse a decision of the Secretary. Administrative Contact Environmental Appeals

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Project Planning Advances

Funds are available to help municipal governments prepare to apply for loans for public wastewater and drinking water projects. Guidelines

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Asset Management Incentive Program

Public wastewater and drinking water utilities can receive grants or loan interest rebates to develop and implement asset management plans to help keep their facilities in optimal working order. Michael Fleming DNREC Environmental Finance 97 Commerce Way, Suite 106 Dover, DE 19904

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Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund

The Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund provides low-interest loans and grants to municipalities, private organizations, nonprofit organizations and private individuals for projects that will improve water quality. Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund 29 Delaware Code, §8003 (12) 67 Del. Laws, c. 291 The EPA

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Water Infrastructure Advisory Council

The Water Infrastructure Advisory Council (WIAC) initiates, develops and recommends to the Delaware General Assembly projects for the planning, construction, repair, renovation or expansion of drinking water and wastewater facilities. Environmental Finance 97 Commerce Way, Suite 106 Dover, DE 19904

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Private Projects that Support Estuary Programs

A portion of the loan funds available from the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (also known as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) are available for privately-owned water quality improvement projects that help meet the water quality goals of Delaware’s estuary management programs. [panel type=”success”

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Water Quality Improvement Loan Program

The Water Quality Improvement Loan Program provides loans to cities and towns to fund water quality improvement projects to compliment municipal wastewater treatment projects. [collapse type=”info”

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Community Septic System Outreach

The Community Outreach Initiative identifies low- and moderate-income homeowners in the Chesapeake and Inland Bay Watersheds that may need financial assistance to replace failed and/or failing septic systems. Bruce Wright First State Community Action Agency Stanford L. Bratton Bldg. 308 N. Railroad

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Septic Rehabilitation Grant Program

The DNREC Septic Rehabilitation Grant Program (SRGP) provides support for low-income homeowners who need to replace failing septic systems and cesspools. The program provides funding to help cover the cost of replacing failing systems with on-site wastewater disposal systems. It also provides funding for costs associated with connecting to central sewer

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Stormwater Infrastructure Loans

The Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund provides loans for stormwater infrastructure projects as part of a 20% set-aside designed to provide funds for green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency improvements, or other environmentally innovative activities. Greg Pope, P.E DNREC Environmental

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Green Infrastructure Loans

The Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (commonly known as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) provides loans for green infrastructure projects to help meet an EPA goal to promote green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency improvements, and other environmentally innovative projects. Greg Pope,

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Wastewater Matching Planning Grants

Wastewater Planning Matching Grants help municipal and county wastewater utilities prepare wastewater projects for funding through Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. [collapse

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Surface Water Matching Planning Grants

Surface Water Matching Planning Grants were established by the Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council and are intended to help plan for projects to manage water pollution that comes from specific sources and that which comes from many different sources (non-point source pollution).

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Applications and Guidance

The applications and guidance documents below are for grants and loans through the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The funds provide low-interest loans and grants to municipalities, private organizations, nonprofit organizations and private individuals for projects that will improve water quality.

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Environmental Finance Contacts

DNREC Environmental Finance97 Commerce Way, Suite 106Dover, DE 19904 Telephone: 302-739-9941Fax: 302-739-2137 Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Greg Pope, P.E.Chief of OperationsGreg.Pope@delaware.gov Laura K. RobbinsChief of Administrationlaura.robbins@delaware.gov Laura RaffertyAdministrative Specialist IIlaura.rafferty@delaware.gov

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Publicly Owned Wastewater Treatment Projects

The state provides loans for the construction, repair and upgrading of municipal wastewater facilities. Loans come from the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (also known as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund). Greg Pope, P.E DNREC Environmental Finance 97 Commerce Way,

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Community Water Quality Improvement Grants

The Community Water Quality Improvement Grant (CWQIG) is designed to help Delaware non‐profit organizations, local conservation districts, community organizations and/or homeowner’s associations implement projects or programs within Delaware’s developed landscape to improve water quality. Jim Sullivan DNREC Nonpoint Source Program 285

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Land Conservation Loan Program

The Land Conservation Loan Program is an innovative financing approach to fund conservation easements and land-preservation land purchases with Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (WPCRF) municipal loans.

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DNREC Digital Newsletter

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) provides e-mail list subscriptions on a variety of subjects.

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Your Guide to Nature, Conservation and Fun

Outdoor Delaware, Delaware’s award-winning conservation magazine, is published four times each year and presents stunning photography, detailed feature articles, regular columnists, and more.

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DNREC FOIA Requests

FOIA, the Delaware Freedom of Information Act (29 Del. Code, Chapter 100), ensures that the public has “easy access to public records” held by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and other state agencies. This page offers options for making a FOIA request to DNREC.

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Doing Business With DNREC Online

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control offers a number of online applications and tools to make it easier to interact with the agency.

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Vision, Mission, Values and Priorities

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) envisions a Delaware that offers a healthy environment where people embrace a commitment to the protection, enhancement and enjoyment of the environment in their daily lives; where Delawareans’ stewardship of natural resources ensures the sustainability of these resources for the appreciation and enjoyment of future generations; and where people recognize that a healthy environment and a strong economy support one another.

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DNREC Open Data

DNREC has added a number of datasets to the Delaware Open Data Portal and will continue to add data based on agency priorities and public requests.

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DNREC Social Media

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) maintains many social media accounts across its varied divisions and offices that provide updates on issues, activities, and volunteer opportunities, among other subjects. Follow the Department (@DelawareDNREC) on several major social media platforms.

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How Can We Help?

We’re here to help. The people of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) provide information and assistance across a wide spectrum of topics and for specific needs. You can get immediate help with environmental issues, search for contacts by subject, or find contact information by Division and program.

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