Pages Tagged With: "watershed stewardship"
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Michael and Kristi Huber have applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to build a single-family dwelling with a cantilevered deck on Lot 10 in Bethany Village.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Sea Colony Beach Association has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to place sand on the beach by hydraulic dredge.Indian River Near Millsboro Beneficial Use Dredging Project
Work is set to begin in the fall of 2023 on dredging the navigational channel along the Indian River, near Millsboro. The material dredged from the channel will be used in a marsh enhancement project to restore a local wetland area.Contact Us
Watershed Photo Contest: Official Rules and Entry Form
The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship is looking for striking photographic images taken throughout Delaware’s watersheds. The following are the rules for this contest. Please read the entire set of rules of the Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest before submitting an entry. The entry form is found at the bottom of this page.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Andrew Karron and Janet Sterello have applied for a permit to build a single-family dwelling with a cantilevered deck on Lot 42, Block 8, in South Bethany.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Steven and Vincenza Aikenhas have applied for a permit to construct a single-family dwelling and septic system on a lot in Big Stone Beach, in Kent CountyApplication for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Ocean Breezes Homeowners Association has applied for a permit to mechanically scrape sand from the beach to rebuild the dune at Ocean Breezes, in Sussex County.Delaware’s Draft 305(b) and 303(d) Waters Assessment Methodologies and Data Solicitation
The Department is asking for public comment on Draft Assessment and Listing Methodologies for the next Combined Watershed Assessment Report.Vibrio Control Plans
Vibrio is a naturally occurring bacteria present in high levels in seawater when temperatures are warm. It can cause serious illness in humans. The National Shellfish Sanitation Program requires Delaware to implement plans to reduce the risk of Vibrio illnesses from oysters harvested in Delaware. Vibrio — Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V.p.) — canDesigner Training Modules
The following resources from the DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program are provided to assist Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan designers in use of the Delaware Urban Runoff Management Model (DURMM) and the design of post construction stormwater best management practices.Contact Us
Forest Buffer Incentive Program in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers incentives for urban and agricultural landowners to install forest buffers along waterways within Delaware’s Chesapeake Bay watershed. Eligible landowners that qualify will receive an incentive payment for land they enroll in the program. A forest buffer is aApplication for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Port Lewes Association of Unit Owners has applied for a permit to fill a void left from the demolition of an existing pavilion with concrete and brick from pavilion and sand from inland sources.Community Conservation Assistance Program
The Delaware Community Conservation Assistance Program (DeCAP) is a cost-share program that provides financial incentives, technical and educational assistance to property owners for installing eligible Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Delaware’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed.Contact Us
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Middlesex Beach Association proposes to redistribute sand from perpendicular mounds to lowest area of the dunes on a specific parcel.Public Hearing: Proposed Revisions to Erosion and Sediment Control Guidance Documents
Division of Watershed Stewardship
Published: March 1, 2022 Comments Due: April 19, 2023
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Douglas Greenburg has applied for permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to build a single family dwelling with a cantilevered deck on Lots 49, Block 1, in South Bethany.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Svetlana Lisanti has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to build a deck to allow access to a dwelling at Pickering Beach.Notice of Revised Regulatory Guidance Documents: Sediment and Stormwater Program
The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program has revised the Post Construction Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Construction Review Checklists.Delaware Inland Bay and Delaware Bay Coast Coastal Storm Risk Management Study
The Coastal Storm Risk Management Study of the Delaware Inland Bays and Delaware Bay Coast (known as the Back Bay Study) will explore potential storm risk management problems and flood risk reduction solutions. It will recommend risk reduction solutions that increase community resilience to coastal storms. The Delaware Inland BaysApplication 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 on a parcel in Bethany Dunes.Living Shoreline Cost Share Program
Living shorelines can protect and enhance the beauty of shoreline properties. The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship provides cost share assistance for installing living shorelines and stabilization projects. Living shorelines use natural materials like native plants, oyster shells and biodegradable coconut-fiber logs as a barrier to defend againstApplication for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Santry propose building a single-family dwelling and cantilevered deck on Lot 6, Block 1, in South BethanyRevised Sediment and Stormwater Regulatory Guidance Documents
The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program has released revised regulatory guidance documents for public review.Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest
DNREC’s Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest is open to photographers of all ages and skill levels. They will share their photos of Delaware’s natural beauty and remind us that everything that happens on land directly affects what happens in our waterways.Contact Us
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Edward Cohen has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to construct an elevator shaft on Lot 48 in Cotton Patch Hills, in Sussex County.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Dawn Sharpley has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to build a single family dwelling with a cantilevered deck/porch and septic system on Lot 69, Block A, of Broadkill Beach.Murderkill Inlet Jetty Rehabilitation
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has begun a project to replace and rehabilitate the jetties at the entrance of the Murderkill River.Contact Us
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Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kinney have applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to build a single family dwelling with a cantilevered deck on Lot 9, Block 1, in South Bethany.Emergency Murderkill River Inlet Dredging
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has completed an emergency dredging project at the mouth of the Murderkill River. The goal of the project was to restore navigability and increase boating safety while strengthening shoreline resiliency.Contact Us
Sediment and Stormwater Regulatory Guidance Memorandum RGM-3
The Sediment and Stormwater Program proposes to rescind the adoption of the Appoquinimink River Watershed Stormwater Management Plan’s standards and criteria for stormwater control, now redundant.Pilottown Road Mitigation Study
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has undertaken an investigation of flood mitigation options for the section of Pilottown Road, in Lewes, that crosses Canary Creek near its confluence with the Broadkill River. The section of Pilottown Road leading to the Canary Creek bridge is frequently inundatedApplication for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Division of Parks and Recreation has applied for a permit to excavate an area on each side of the dune crossover at the bathhouse and place sand on beach at the Tower Road and Fenwick Island.Swimming Advisory Caution
The DNREC Shellfish and Recreational Water Program has issued a permanent swimming advisory caution for Delaware’s Inland Bays (Rehoboth Bay, Indian River and Bay, Little Assawoman Bay and the portion of Assawoman Bay located in Delaware) and for Delaware Bay beaches north of, but not including, Lewes Beach.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
David A. Rumford has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to build an elevator shaft on the west side of the existing dwelling on Lot 3, Block JJ, Lewes Beach.Blue-Green Algae in Delaware
Blue-green algae blooms occur each year on Delaware ponds, lakes and some tidal freshwater areas. Because they can have harmful effects on people and animals, the state has posted warning signs at water bodies which historically have had blooms.Contact Us
Flood Hazard Map Revision: Bundicks Branch
Sussex County proposes to revise the flood hazard information along Bundicks Branch between Beaver Dam Road and Cool Spring Road and along a tributary to Bundicks Branch from the confluence with Bundicks Branch to Dairy Farm Road.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Girard have applied for a permit to construct a single family dwelling with a cantilevered deck on Lot 14, Block 7, in South Bethany.Brandywine Watershed Wetland Assessment
The Brandywine watershed is located within New Castle County, where it encompasses 72,969 acres of land. This is the northernmost watershed in Delaware and is part of the Piedmont region. Though most of the Brandywine watershed is developed, this area contains Category One wetlands, which are unique and ecologically significant freshwater areas.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Beachside Builders has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to construct a replacement septic system on Lot 565 in Slaughter Beach.Public Hearing: Surface Water Quality Standards Triennial Review
The Division of Watershed Stewardship will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, to consider comments from the public on proposed revisions to Delaware’s Surface Water Quality Standards.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Cape Shores Homeowners Association has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to place up to 10,039 cubic yards of sand along the beach at Cape Shores.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Melissa Kenny has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to build a single family dwelling and cantilevered deck on Lot 51, Block 12, in Broadkill Beach.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Cape Shores Homeowners Association has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to place up to 4,325 cubic yards of sand along the beach.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The City of Rehoboth Beach has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to excavate the dune to expose existing manholes for the purpose of accessing the stormwater collection system.Local Government Guide to the Chesapeake Bay
The Local Government Guide to the Chesapeake Bay is a seven-module series created to support decision-making by local officials. A Local Government Guide to the Chesapeake Bay, a video introduction from the Chesapeake Bay Program.
