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. Grant guidelines and application Sample project

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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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