Pages Tagged With: "pollution"
DNREC Works Diligently to Tackle the Oft-Overlooked Environmental Threat of Nonpoint Source Pollution
While people often think of factory smokestacks emitting gases into the sky or industrial facilities discharging wastewater into rivers when they hear of pollution, many of the contaminants that make their way into the environment originate as part of everyday activities. This is known as nonpoint source pollution, and it can be very difficult to stop. But the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control isn’t backing down.A History of Earth Day in Delaware
At the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Earth Day is far too important and multifaceted to be confined to a single 24-hour period. Though Earth Day normally takes place on April 22, in Delaware, this holiday is transformed into a monthlong event recognizing the importance of preserving our natural world. For 2025, DNREC has planned tree plantings, beach cleanups, hikes, talks and more.Meet the Dedicated DNREC Inspectors Protecting Delawareans from Environmental Hazards
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control handles a lot of responsibilities, one of the most important yet often overlooked of which is ensuring companies and other entities are following environmental laws and regulations. This includes regularly inspecting boilers, septic systems, exhaust stacks and more around the state. Learn more about the dedicated professionals who handle these duties in this piece from Outdoor Delaware.Accidental Release Prevention
The DNREC Accidental Release Prevention (ARP) Program ensures that facilities that use Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) maintain Risk Management Plans (RMP).Contact Us
Anuj Kumar Program Manager II Prevention and Preparedness Branch 302-395-2523
