Delaware Coastal Management Program – Program Changes

The NOAA Office for Coastal Management has approved program changes that reflect a structural reorganization of the DCMP to move the program into the DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal, and Energy.

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Federal Consistency Determinations Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program

The USDA Farm Service Agency proposes to provide financial assistance for the construction of six poultry houses, a manure shed, composter and related infrastructure at Maple Branch Road Farm in Ellendale.

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Notice of Proposed Program Change to the Delaware Coastal Management Program

The Delaware Coastal Management Program has submitted proposed changes to Delaware’s federally approved coastal management program to the NOAA Office for Coastal Management.

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The Delaware Coastal Management Program

From the Delaware Bay to the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware’s coastal resources contribute to its economy, environment, and quality of life. DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Management Program (DCMP) is a networked program that works to preserve, protect, develop, enhance, and resolve conflicts related to the state’s coastal resources. The Coastal

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Federal Consistency

Federal agencies are required to follow state coastal management policies when conducting projects or issuing permits that could affect coastal resources. US WindFederal Consistency Certifications

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Delaware Coastal Programs

The Coastal Programs Section of the Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy serves as the Department’s research, education, and policy lead for coastal and ocean issues. It helps manage Delaware’s federal coastal zone and balance the use and protection of its resources through the integrated efforts of the Delaware Coastal Management Program and Delaware National Estuarine Research

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