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Griffith Lake Dam Spillway Improvement Project

Reconstruction work on the spillway at Griffith Lake Dam, west of Milford, will begin in August 2026. A contractor will rebuild the concrete spillway and retaining walls and relocate and upgrade the low-level outlet to the south side of the spillway. The work will correct active seepage and

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line: Nancy Walford

Nancy Walford has applied for a permit to bring in sand to fill a low area on a lot in York Beach, in South Bethany.

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line: Prime Hook Beach Organization

The Prime Hook Beach Organization has applied for a permit to mechanically scrape sand from the beach to rebuild the dune on bayfront properties at Prime Hook Beach, in Sussex County.

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line: Gregory Goodman

Gregory Goodman has applied for a permit to install a replacement septic system on a lot in Broadkiln Beach, in Sussex County

New and Revised Sediment and Stormwater Regulatory Guidance Documents

The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship Sediment and Stormwater Program has released new and revised regulatory guidance documents for public review.

Documentos de Orientación Normativa Nuevos y Revisados Sobre Sedimentos y Aaguas Pluviales

DNREC Programa de Aguas Pluviales publico documentos de guías de regulaciones revisadas y nuevas para revisiones públicas.

Dokiman Gid Règlemantè Sediman ak Dlo Lapli Nouvo ak Revize

DNREC Pwogram Jesyon Sediman ak Dlo Lapli te lage nouvo ak dokiman revize gid regilasyon pou revizyon piblik.

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line: North Shores Board of Governors

The North Shores Board of Governors has applied for a permit to scrape sand from the beach to rebuild the dune on a parcel in North Shores.

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line: SPI Pharma

SPI Pharma proposes to replace electrical conduit and conductors that run to the end of the Fishing Pier at Cape Henlopen State Park.

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line: Anthony Ivener

Anthony Ivener proposes to bring in sand to level the lot and to install temporary wood tiles under an existing dwelling on Lot 3 of York Beach, in South Bethany.

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line: Alfred Bendell, IV

Alfred Bendell, IV has applied for a permit to replace a cantilevered deck and steps, add skirting and bring in sand to a fill low area on a lot in South Bethany.

Recreational Water Illnesses

DNREC monitors waterbodies commonly used for swimming and other recreational activities by testing for Enterococcus bacteria, a harmless bacteria found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals (including humans). While Enterococcus doesn’t cause illnesses, it serves as an indicator for pathogens, harmful bacteria and viruses that are also found in the intestine.

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line: Dion Lamb

Dion Lamb has applied for a permit to add an addition bisecting the building line on a lot in Seastrand, in Sussex County.

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line: Michael Boland

Michael Boland has applied for a permit to bring in sand to fill low areas between houses and dune on several lots in South Bethany.

Monitoring Shorelines

Monitoring beach change over time is a key component of shoreline management. The Shoreline and Waterway Management Section surveys over 80 profiles along Delaware’s bay and ocean coast beaches twice each year to measure seasonal and annual beach change conditions. Survey data from points along the Bay and

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line: Pat Sullivan

Pat Sullivan has applied for a permit to build a single family dwelling on Lot 9, at York Beach, in South Bethany.

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

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 Delaware

The 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 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 the Indian

Application 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

Construction of the Broadkill Beach Dune Realignment Project is now complete. The project was a targeted effort to reduce ongoing dune losses and improve the effectiveness of storm protection along approximately one mile of shoreline. Work by DNREC contractor Connor Management began in January 2026 and was completed in early March. The

7 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's Government