Pages Tagged With: "watershed stewardship"
Bay Beach Nourishment Project
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is advancing the Delaware River Dredged Material Utilization (DMU) Project, also known as the Bay Beach Nourishment Project. Each year, approximately three million cubic yards of sand are dredged from the DelawareThe Underwater Forests You’ve Never Noticed
We see dozens if not hundreds of different plant species every day, from towering trees to colorful flowers to sturdy shrubs. But how often do we consider underwater plants and the niches they occupy? While it can be easy to overlook submerged aquatic vegetation, one shouldn’t ignore these grasses.Delaware’s Draft 2026 Combined Watershed Assessment Report (305(b)) and Determination for the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) List of Waters Needing TMDLS (The Integrated Report)
DNREC has released a draft of the 2026 Combined Watershed Assessment Report and Determination for the Clean Water Act Section List of Waters Needing TMDLs for public comment.Borrador del Informe Integrado de 2026 de Evaluación de Cuencas Hidrográficas de Delaware (305(b)) y Determinación Relativa a la Lista de Aguas Que Requieren TMDL Conforme a la Sección 303(d) de la Ley de Agua Limpia (Informe Integrado)
DNREC ha publicado un borrador del Informe de evaluación combinada de cuencas hidrográficas de 2026 y la determinación de la sección de la Ley de Agua Limpia, Lista de aguas que necesitan TMDL para comentarios públicos.Premye Vèsyon 2026 Delaware pou Rapò Konbine Evalyasyon Mas Dlo (305(b)) ak Desizyon Pou Seksyon Lwa Dlo Pwòp 303(d) Lis Mas Dlo Ki Bezwen TMDLs (Rapò Entegre A)
DNREC pibliye yon bouyon Rapò Evalyasyon Basen Vèsan Konbine 2026 la ak Detèminasyon pou Lis Dlo ki Bezwen TMDL nan Seksyon Lwa sou Dlo Pwòp la pou piblik la ka fè kòmantè.The Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System
The Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System is getting ready to start pumping sand again, after an upgrade from diesel power to electric. prep work requires periodic closures and access restrictions on both the North and South sides of the inlet and within Delaware Seashore State Park. A view east from theApplication for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Tyler Littlefield has applied for a permit on behalf of the Middlesex Beach Association to place 103,000 cubic yards of material on Middlesex Beach from an offshore borrow source.Delaware NPDES Construction General Permit Reauthorization
The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program has revised the Delaware National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction General Permit.Delaware NPDES Permiso General De Construcción Reautorización
El Programa de Aguas Pluviales de DNREC ha revisado el Sistema de Eliminación de Descarga de Contaminante De Delaware Nacional Permiso de Construcción General.Delaware NPDES Pèmi Konstriksyon Jeneral Reotorizasyon
Pwogram Sediman ak Dlo Lapli DNREC la revize Pèmi Jeneral Konstriksyon Sistèm Eliminasyon Egzeyat Polisyon Nasyonal Delaware a.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Gilbert Leidig has applied for a permit to install four piles under an existing dwelling on a lot in Sandpiper Village, in Sussex County.Broadkill Beach Dune Realignment
DNREC initiated construction of the Broadkill Beach Dune Realignment Project as a targeted effort to reduce ongoing dune losses and improve the effectiveness of storm protection along approximately one mile of shoreline. Work began on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, to realign and reconstruct the existing artificial dune and create a broader, more7 DE Admin. Code 5101 Sediment and Stormwater Regulations: Regulatory Guidance Documents
The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program has released a revised regulatory guidance document for public review.7 DE Admin. Código 5101 Sedimento y Aguas Pluviales Regulaciones: Documentos de Guías Regulatorias
El DNREC Programa de Aguas Pluviales publico documentos de guías de regulaciones revisadas y nuevas para revisiones públicas.7 DE Admin. Kòd 5101 Sediman ak Dlo Lapli Regilasyon: Dokiman Gid Regilasyon
DNREC Pwogram Jesyon Sediman ak Dlo Lapli te lage nouvo ak revize gid regilasyon pou revizyon piblik.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Rachel Magnuson proposes to construct a replacement septic system on two lots at Broadkill Beach.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Bethany Dunes Homeowners Association proposes to mechanically scrape sand from the beach to rebuild the dune in their community.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Laura and Paetrus Banmiller propose building an elevator on a lot in South Bethany.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Middlesex Beach Association, Inc. proposes to bring in sand/fill to reinforce dune crossovers when needed east of Dune Rd.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Middlesex Beach Association, Inc. proposes to mechanically scrape sand from the beach to rebuild the dune on a lot east of Dune Road.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
David Heffernan has applied for a permit to build a concrete dune crossover for both vehicles and pedestrians on a lot in Prime Hook.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Kurt Wilber has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line for a property in Dewey Beach.DNREC Helps Keep Waterways Clear of Old Crab Pots
Every year, thousands of people go crabbing for fun in the Delaware Bay. Unfortunately, whether from neglect or simple forgetfulness, not all those crab pots get picked up. Forgotten or abandoned traps can be hazards, both to boaters and to wildlife. That’s why the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has been working with partner organizations for several years to clean up derelict pots, including holding an annual event aimed at finding and removing these traps.Delaware NPDES Construction General Permit Reauthorization
The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program has revised the Delaware National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction General Permit.Reautorización del Permiso General de Construcción NPDES de Delaware
El DNREC Programa de Sedimentos y Aguas Pluviales ha revisado el Permiso General de Construcción del Sistema Nacional de Eliminación de Descargas Contaminantes de Delaware.Delaware NPDES Reotorizasyon Pèmi Konstriksyon Jeneral
DNREC Pwogram Divizyon Jesyon Responsab Sediman ak Dlo Lapli te revize Sistèm Eliminasyon Dechaj Polyan Nasyonal Delaware Pèmi Konstriksyon Jeneral.7 DE Admin. Code 5101 Sediment and Stormwater Regulations: Regulatory Guidance Documents
The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program has released revised regulatory guidance documents for public review.7 DE Admin. Code 5101 Normativa Sobre Sedimentos y Aguas Pluviales: Documentos de Orientación Normativa
El DNREC Programa de Sedimentos y Aguas Pluviales ha publicado documentos de orientación normativa revisados para su revisión pública.7 DE Admin. Kòd 5101 Sediman ak Dlo Lapli Regilasyon: Dokiman Gid Regilasyon
DNREC Pwogram Jesyon Sediman ak Dlo Lapli pibliye dokiman revize gid regilasyon pou revizyon piblik.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Sea Del Estates Homeowners Association has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to scrape sand from the beach to rebuild the dune in Sea Del Estates, oceanside in North Bethany.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Cape Shores Homeowners Association proposes to place 34,000 cubic yards of sand on the beach at Cape Shores, in Sussex County.DNREC Permit Fees
This page lists permitting, licensing and related fees charged by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Division of Air Quality Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances Division of Water Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy Division of Watershed Stewardship
