Pages Tagged With: "watershed stewardship"
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Grinspoon have applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to construct a single family dwelling with an 11′ cantilevered porch/deck on Lot 50, Block 1, South Bethany.Floodplain Management
The DNREC floodplain management program works to preserve public health, safety, and well-being and protect property by reducing flood hazard risks statewide.Contact Us
Kathy Potter 302-608-5500
The First State Watermark
An archive of past editions of The First State Watermark, Delaware’s floodplain management newsletter. December 2021 July 2021 February 2021 June 2020 January 2020 June 2019 MayResources for Communities
The federal government requires communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to adopt updated floodplain regulatory language to comply with NFIP requirements.Contact Us
Kathy Potter 302-608-5500
Floodplain Mapping
The DNREC Floodplain Management Program works with FEMA to improve the accuracy of Flood Insurance Rate Maps, which were originally created in the 1970s, and to provide technical support pertaining to flood risk.Contact Us
302-608-5500
The National Flood Insurance Program
Homeowners’ insurance does not cover flood damage. Flood insurance is available through the National Flood Insurance Program.Contact Us
Kathy Potter 302-608-5500
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The City of Rehoboth has applied for a permit to replace 16 light poles, outfit them for wireless coverage and install conduits for cables on and around the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Kane have applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to construct a single family dwelling with a cantlievered deck/porch on Lot 5, Bayberry Dunes.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Todd Nevin has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to build a single family dwelling with a 12-foot cantilevered deck on Lot 15, Block 1, South Bethany.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Port Lewes Association of Unit Owners has applied for a permit to construct a dune reinforcement system, including placement of sand, and a pedestrian dune crossover.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Duenkel have applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to renovate the existing dwelling, including the construction of a new second story and roof on Lot 3, Block A, in Bethany Beach.Delaware’s Section 303(d) Waters and Data Solicitation
DNREC announces the availability and opportunity to comment on the Department’s Tentative Determination for Delaware’s 2020 Section 303(d) List (water quality limited segments) and the supporting Documents for the determinations.Floodplain Mapping for Clear Brook
DNREC and the federal government are working on an update of floodplain maps for Clear Brook, near Seaford in Sussex County. The study involves new data and engineering models. DNREC is gathering input from local property owners and businesses as part of the update. Update (4/1/2021): FEMA has issued the Letter ofInformation About Vibrio Bacteria
Vibrio are bacteria that occur naturally in brackish waters such as the Delaware Bay, the Inland Bays and tributaries, especially during warm weather months. Vibrio infections are relatively rare in Delaware and nationwide. However, when Vibrio or other bacteria come into contact with an open wound, they can cause serious infections. Vibrio infections can beWhat is a Red Tide?
“Red Tide” is the common term for a particular type of harmful algal bloom made up of large concentrations of toxic red dinoflagellates called Karenia brevis (K. Brevis). These are tiny red-colored, naturally-occurring aquatic microorganisms which, in sufficient concentrations, can cause a reddish tint to the water. At very high concentrations, they can cause toxicRecreational Water Monitoring
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control monitors recreational waters to ensure their quality for swimming and other recreational uses. The Department tests for Enterococcus bacteria, which indicate the presence of other potentially harmful bacteria and viruses. The results of these tests are available online and though an email alert system.Watershed Stewardship Contacts
Steve Williams, Director 285 Beiser Blvd., Suite 102 Dover, DE 19904 302-739-9921
Watershed Assessment and Management 302-739-9939 Shoreline and Waterway Management 302-608-5500 Conservation Programs 302-608-5458 Determining Dredging Priorities
The DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section uses a data-based method to prioritize statewide dredging projects in Delaware’s Inland Bays and along the Delaware Bay coast.Contact Us
Shoreline and Waterway Management Section 302-608-5500
