Pages Tagged With: "watershed stewardship"
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Ms. Linda Dressler and Mr. Christopher Randolf have filed an application for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to construct a third floor addition within the footprint of the existing dwelling on Lot 1, Block 40, Dewey Beach.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Mrs. Catharine C. Dorrier has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to build an elevator room within the existing porch on Lot 1112 and 910, Block 122, Bethany Beach.Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook Details
The Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook provides background information on erosion and sedimentation, information on Delaware’s regulatory program and standards and specifications for erosion and sediment control. Download the full Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook (PDF) and any of the standards and specifications to be used on Sediment and Stormwater Plans (below) thatSediment and Stormwater Newsletter
The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program offers an email-based newsletter that shares information on permitting, best practices, training opportunities, and more. To subscribe to this newsletter, please send a blank email (no subject line and no signature), from the email address you want to subscribe with, to listserv@listserv.delaware.gov with only the following inSediment and Stormwater Applications
The Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations require an approved Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan from the department or a delegated agency for regulated land-disturbing activities.Contact Us
Sediment and Stormwater Program 302-608-5458
Plan Review, Engineering, Construction and Maintenance Resources
The following are resources from the DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program for sediment and stormwater plan reviews, engineering design, construction activities and maintenance of best management practices. Plan Review EngineeringStormwater Watershed Reports
This page contains links to reports on the characteristics of specific Delaware watersheds for use in preparation of sediment and stormwater plans. Appoquinimink Scope of Work Hydrology Report – January 2009 Appendix A – TSDN DocumentsTraining and Certification
The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program provides several different training opportunities to help those involved in land development and construction projects meet the requirements of the Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations.Contact Us
Sydney Hall Sediment and Stormwater Program 302-608-5458
Sediment and Stormwater
The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Management Program operates within the Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Conservation Programs Section. The program employs a comprehensive approach to sediment control (both during and after construction) and stormwater management that includes monitoring of stormwater quantity and water quality control. The Sediment and StormwaterSediment and Stormwater Delegated Agencies
The following agencies have delegation of Sediment and Stormwater Program elements, consisting of plan review, construction inspection, and maintenance inspection for their geographic boundaries. State Agencies Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) Division of Watershed Stewardship Sediment and Stormwater Program 285 Beiser Boulevard, Suite 102 Dover DE 19904 302-608-5458 DNREC is responsiblePublic Hearing: Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution
The Division of Watershed Stewardship will conduct a virtual public hearing on proposed revisions to the Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution, Part 2 – Special Conditions for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activities.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 Delaware’s brackish and marine waters, especially during warm weather months. Vibrio are a normal part of the marine ecosystem, not the result of pollution. Vibrio infections are relatively rare in Delaware and nationwide. Individuals considered at-risk for serious Vibrio infection include small children, senior citizens, and people withWhat 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 waterbodies commonly used for swimming and other recreational activities to provide the public with guidance about water quality. Recreational Water Monitoring Map Learn About Blue-Green Algae Learn About Vibrio Bacteria Learn About Recreational Water Illnesses
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
