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Kò Enjenyè Lame Ameriken an soumèt yon pwopozisyon pou re-emisyon pèmi ki deja egziste nan tout peyi a pou sètifikasyon kalite dlo ak pou revizyon konsistans federal la.
Schwab VIII, LLC, proposes to use a nationwide permit to modify a drainage ditch at 509 Capitol Trail, Newark, in preparation for redevelopment of the property into an apartment complex.
Schwab VIII, LLC, propone utilizar un permiso el Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los EE.UU. para modificar una zanja de drenaje en 509 Capitol Trail, Newark, condado de New Castle, DE, en preparación para el nuevo desarrollo de la propiedad como complejo de departamentos.
The DNREC Coastal Zone Act Program will conduct a public hearing on a application by North Fish USA, Inc. for a permit to manufacture smoked fish in an existing building at 200 Centerpoint Boulevard, in New Castle.
The Delaware Ocean and Bay Activity Guide is one of three core components of the Delaware Ocean and Bay Plan. It serves as an inventory of the marine activities and resource types occurring off Delaware’s coast. Insights into marine activities and current uses, in both a spatial and temporal context, were provided
After six years, the sand bypass system at the Indian River Inlet is reopening. But what exactly is a sand bypass system, how does it help prevent erosion and what do beachgoers need to know? Find all those answers and more in this piece from Outdoor Delaware.
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity proposes to use federal funds to build a single-family home at 12620 Nat Turner Street, in Bridgeville.
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity propone utilizar fondos del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE.UU. para la construcción de una vivienda unifamiliar en 12620 Nat Turner Street, Bridgeville.
Activities associated with marine minerals are foundational elements of Delaware’s blue economy and environment. Sand and dredging support coastal resilience by replenishing beaches and maintaining navigable waterways critical for commerce and recreation. These activities also help protect coastal communities from erosion and storm impacts. While no other minerals, including oil, gas and sulfur, are currently
Submarine infrastructure, such as cables and pipelines, along with archaeological resources and artificial reefs, form both the literal and figurative foundation of Delaware’s blue economy and environment. On the seafloor, these structures support essential services like communication, energy transmission and habitat creation. Archaeological resources are records of the past, while artificial reefs enhance biodiversity and
Water quality is a key element in planning for a healthy blue environment. Clean water supports the survival of marine life, sustains critical habitats and ensures safe conditions for recreation and fisheries. Poor water quality, caused by pollutants, excess nutrients or acidification, can lead to harmful algal blooms, habitat degradation and reduced survival in marine
The marine resources off Delaware’s coast are forced to adapt to increased human interactions and disturbances, known as anthropogenic impacts, warming waters and acidification. As essential components of Delaware’s ecosystem, marine resources in the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay provide ecosystem services such as supporting biodiversity, regulating climate, absorbing carbon dioxide and providing clean air.
Marine resource conservation is essential to maintaining a healthy blue environment off Delaware’s coast, ensuring the long-term sustainability of ecosystems that support commercial and recreational activities. By protecting habitats such as deep-sea corals and areas important to breeding populations of marine organisms, conservation efforts help preserve biodiversity and improve water quality. Thoughtful planning that considers
Offshore energy is an emerging facet of Delaware’s blue economy, with offshore wind leading the way in providing clean power, economic investment and job creation. Projects like US Wind’s MarWin and Ørsted’s Skipjack are expected to deliver over a gigawatt of power. Newer technologies and forms of marine energy being explored in other parts of
Maritime activities are vital to Delaware’s blue economy, supporting jobs, economic growth and coastal communities. Marine transportation facilitates the movement of goods through the Port of Wilmington, a key regional hub. Commercial fishing and aquaculture contribute to the state’s seafood industry and cultural heritage, while military operations provide national security and generate local economic activity.
Recreation and tourism play a major role in Delaware’s blue economy, supporting a wide range of businesses in Delaware, such as restaurants, hotels, marinas and sporting goods stores, especially in the summer months when beach visitation is at its peak. Recreation Photo: Sharon Denny The
The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a public hearing on proposed revisions to the State Energy Conservation Code regulations.
El DNREC División de Clima, Costas y Energía, llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para recibir comentarios del público sobre el Reglamento del Código Estatal de Conservación de Energía.
DNREC Divizyon Klima, Kot, ak Enèji pral reyalize yon odyans piblik pou konsidere kòmantè nan men piblik la sou Regleman pou Kòd Konsèvasyon Enèji Eta a.
Ayaan Farms proposes to use USDA funds to build a solar array at 3632 Sandtown Road, in Felton.
Ayaan Farms propone utilizar fondos del USDA para la construcción de 496 paneles solares montados en el suelo, 4 inversores y aproximadamente 460 pies de cable enterrado en 3632 Sandtown Road, Felton.
Ayaan Farms pwopoze pou itilize fon USDA pou konstwi 496 panno solè nan tè, 4 envèstisè, ak apeprè 460 pye kab antere nan 3632 Sandtown Road, Felton.
DelDOT proposes to use a U.S. Coast Guard Bridge Permit for the replacement of a bridge over the waterway known as “The Ditch” on State Route 54, in Selbyville.
The DNREC Coastal Zone Act Program has issued a standard Coastal Zone permit to Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc.
El Programa de la Ley de la Zona Costera del DNREC ha emitido una solicitud de permiso estándar para la Zona Costera de Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc.
The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship proposes to realign a one-mile section of dune at Broadkill Beach.
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife proposes to build a new dock, fueling facility and storage building in the Leipsic River, at Lombard Street, in Leipsic.
Every June, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) celebrates Ocean Month, a time dedicated to honoring the state’s rich coastal heritage and the vital role the ocean plays in our environment, economy and way of life. With 381 miles of shoreline, vibrant coastal communities and diverse marine ecosystems, Delaware’s connection to
The DNREC Coastal Zone Act Program has issued a standard Coastal Zone permit to Graver Technologies, of New Castle.
El Programa de la Ley de la Zona Costera del Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Control Ambiental ha emitido un permiso estándar para la Zona Costera de Graver Technologies.
The DNREC Coastal Management Program (DCMP) received two federal consistency certifications (pursuant to 15 CFR 930 subparts D and E) for the proposed US Wind Project proposed off the coast of Maryland with landfall at 3R’s Beach and interconnection on tax parcel 233-2.00-2.01 adjacent to the Indian River Power Plant in Sussex County, Delaware.
The Technical Climate Advisors are experts from state agencies, higher education and other institutions tasked with evaluating and updating the State’s sea level rise, temperature and precipitation scenarios every five years to be used in the state Climate Action Plan and in support of other climate and sustainability initiatives. The group is
The Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has, in consideration of the status decision application, public comments received, previous status decisions and consultation with legal counsel, determined Atlantic Concrete Company does require a permit under the Coastal Zone Act for a project.
The Climate Change Officers are representatives from key state agencies involved in the implementation of Delaware’s Climate Action Plan. They are tasked with supporting the achievement of emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2050 and helping develop and update the Plan. The Climate Change Officers are established in the Delaware Code (7
The property owners propose to use a federal authorization to modify the existing federally authorized dune on several lots on Sea Side Drive, in South Bethany.
To celebrate Ocean Month, in June, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is exploring the stories of our connections with the ocean. It starts with an invitation to all to share their own stories of connection with the sea.
Submissions for the Voices of the Tide
The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy is committed to working with partners from both the public and private sectors and across regions, to assess and develop Delaware’s workforce and economic opportunities in alignment with the state’s climate goals. Understanding the clean energy and climate-related workforce landscape is necessary to addressing the strategies and actions
Angela Henderson and Kathleen Kissinger propose to use a federal approval to repair/replace an existing pier and install a new boat lift in the Indian River at 33256 Mercer Ave, in Millsboro.
Angela Henderson y Kathleen Kissinger proponen utilizar una Carta de permiso del Cuerpo de Ingenieros de la Armada de EE. UU. para reparar o reemplazar un muelle existente e instalar un nuevo elevador de botes en Indian River en 33256 Mercer Ave, Oak Orchard, Millsboro.
The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a public hearing on an application for a standard Coastal Zone permit from Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. to manufacture crushed sand in an existing building at 400 Centerpoint Boulevard, in New Castle.
La División de Clima, Costas y Energía del DNREC llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de permiso estándar de Zona Costera de Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. para fabricar arena triturada en un edificio existente en 400 Centerpoint Boulevard, en New Castle.
SB Old Mill Bridge, LLC, proposes to use a federal permit to install a marina facility on the northern bank of Dirickson Creek, east of Old Mill Bridge Road, near Frankford.
SB Old Mill Bridge, LLC propone utilizar un permiso federal para instalar un puerto deportivo en la orilla norte del arroyo Dirickson, al este de la calle Old Mill Bridge, cerca de Frankford.
The US Army Corps of Engineers proposes to restore and/or maintain the berm and dune along the shoreline on the north side of the Indian River Inlet, in Sussex County.
West Selbyville Development, LLC proposes to use a federal permit to modify the Beaver Dam Tax Ditch Prongs 6 and 7 in preparation for residential development in the town of Selbyville.
Atlantic Concrete Company, Inc. has requested a decision whether a Coastal Zone Act permit is required to conduct residual management activities and handling of waste and byproducts on parcel adjacent to their facility at 16762 Old Orchard Rd., in Lewes.
The DNREC Climate and Sustainability Section is charged with coordinating state actions that reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change and improving Delaware’s resiliency to climate change impacts. They use technical assistance, financial incentives, policy development, pilot projects and education initiatives to meet this charge. The Division is
Delaware’s Climate Action Plan is the State’s playbook of actionable strategies and goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, produce energy from renewable sources and protect our natural resources, communities, and people from the impacts of climate change. 2025 Climate Plan Update DNREC is actively developing the 2025
The 2025 Delaware Climate Action Plan was developed by DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy, in collaboration with technical experts, stakeholders and residents, as an update the 2021 Climate Action Plan, including requirements in the state’s Climate Change Solutions Act. Community Engagement Sessions
The applicant proposes to use federal funds to install 281 ground-mounted solar panels at 794 Pearsons Corner Road, Hartly.
