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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has submitted proposed reissuing of existing nationwide permits for water quality certification and for federal consistency review.
El Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de EE. UU. ha presentado una propuesta para volver a emitir los permisos existentes a nivel nacional para la certificación de la calidad del agua y para la revisión de coherencia federal.
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 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
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
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 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 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 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
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.
The applicant proposes to use federal funds to install 281 ground-mounted solar panels at 794 Pearsons Corner Road, Hartly.
El solicitante propone utilizar fondos del Departamento de Agricultura Desarrollo Rural de EE.UU. para la construcción de 281 paneles solares en 794 Pearsons Corner Road, Hartly.
Aplikan an pwopoze pou itilize fon Depatman Agrikilti, Devlopman Riral Ameriken pou konstriksyon 281 panno solè ki monte sou tè a nan 794 Pearsons Corner Road, Hartly.
Delaware Electric Cooperative proposes to use a federal permit to expand their headquarters onto 9.3 acres of agricultural land west of Cart Branch Road, in Greenwood.
The Mispillion Apartment Complex proposes to receive a HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit for the improvement and construction of apartment buildings and amenities in Milford.
El complejo de apartamentos Mispillion propone recibir del HUDun crédito fiscal para la mejora y construcción de edificios de apartamentos y servicios en Milford.
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife proposes to use a federal permit to build a fishing pier, a trail and parking lot improvements at Deemers Beach in the Dobbinsville area of New Castle.
La División de Pesca y Vida Silvestre del DNREC propone utilizar un permiso feredarl para construir un muelle de pesca, un sendero y mejoras en el aparcamiento de Deemers Beach, en la zona de Dobbinsville de New Castle.
The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a public hearing on an application for a standard Coastal Zone permit from Graver Technologies for a new manufacturing process at 800 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 Graver Technologies para un nuevo proceso de fabricación en 800 Centerpoint Boulevard, en New Castle.
The Town of Milton and DNREC have teamed up to create a shoreline stabilization design for Memorial Park and the associated southern shoreline of the Broadkill River near the town’s emergency services offices. The Town of Milton, in Sussex County, has its historic roots embedded at the headwaters
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control contracted with Verdantas to perform a flood mitigation feasibility study for the southern portion of the Town of Little Creek. Little Creek is a small, rural community located in eastern Kent County, between the City of Dover and the Delaware
The Town of Fenwick Island and DNREC have partnered to develop a resiliency plan to mitigate the potentially devastating effects of sea level rise on Fenwick Island and enhance the community’s overall resiliency. The Town of Fenwick Island is particularly at risk to sea level rise due to
DNREC and the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration worked together in 2021 to provide a full spectrum of technical, policy and outreach support for the Lewes Resilient Communities Partnership project. They worked closely with a city committee to help the city and its residents better understand the environmental challenges that impact them and
Silver Run Electric, LLC, proposes to use a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit to install our new electric transmission cables in Delaware State waters (the Delaware River).
Amendment 25 to the fisheries management plan would revise the current Atlantic cod stock management units to ensure that the plan reflects the best scientific information available for stocks in need of conservation and management.
