Protecting Delaware’s Beaches: Regulatory Updates for Coastal Resilience

The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship, through the Shoreline and Waterway Management Section, has initiated a regulatory review of Delaware’s Regulation Governing Beach Protection and the Use of Beaches (7 DE Admin. Code 5102). DNREC is evaluating proposed updates that will strengthen the Coastal Construction Program, clarify regulatory language, and improve protection of Delaware’s beach

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Administrative Hearing: David Heffernan Request for Reconsideration of the Application for a Coastal Construction Permit

The DNREC Office of the Secretary will hold a virtual Administrative Hearing on an appeal by David Heffernan of a denial of a Coastal Construction Permit for a concrete dune crossover in Clifton Shores.

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

The City of Lewes has applied for a permit to install signs at Savannah Beach and Johnnie Walker Beach.

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

The Town of Slaughter Beach proposes to bring in approximately 5700 cubic yards of sand to rebuild the dune from Sussex Avenue to Simpson Avenue.

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