ANNOUNCEMENT: DNREC to hold second public meeting Aug. 14 in New Castle regarding Croda’s 2018 ethylene oxide release

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DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, joined by Croda company officials, will hold a meeting Aug. 14 to update the public about actions taken since Croda’s Nov. 25, 2018 accidental ethylene oxide release, and steps moving forward for Croda. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug.14 at McCullough Middle School, 20 Chase …

ANNOUNCEMENT: DNREC to hold second public meeting Aug. 14 in New Castle regarding Croda’s 2018 ethylene oxide release

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DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, joined by Croda company officials, will hold a meeting Aug. 14 to update the public about actions taken since Croda’s Nov. 25, 2018 accidental ethylene oxide release, and steps moving forward for Croda. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug.14 at McCullough Middle School, 20 Chase …

DNREC’s Natural Resources Police launch new tip411 mobile app for reporting crimes and concerns

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Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has launched a new law enforcement app, enabling the public to connect with the department’s Natural Resources Police officers, receive alerts, and submit anonymous tips from their smartphones. The post DNREC’s Natural Resources Police launch new tip411 mobile app for reporting crimes and concerns appeared first on State of Delaware News.

DNREC postpones Delaware Coastal Cleanup to Sept. 22 due to weather concerns

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Due to uncertain weather conditions related to Hurricane Florence, the 31st Annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup will be postponed to the rain date of Saturday, Sept. 22, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced today. The post DNREC postpones Delaware Coastal Cleanup to Sept. 22 due to weather concerns appeared first on State of Delaware News.

Newark man pleads guilty to illegal dumping in New Castle County

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Delaware Natural Resources Police with DNREC’s Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Newark man for illegal dumping of refuse following an investigation into a recent complaint made at the state-maintained Polly Drummond Hill Road yard waste site in Newark. The post Newark man pleads guilty to illegal dumping in New Castle County appeared first on State of Delaware News.

Delaware to Sue U.S. EPA for Failure to Curb Out-of-State Air Pollution

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“Delawareans deserve clean air,” says Governor John Carney  WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware announced today its intent to send four Notice of Intent to Sue letters to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding air pollution that comes into Delaware from other states. The NOI letters, as required by the federal Clean Air Act, inform the […] The post Delaware to …

Governor Carney joins DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin in presenting DNREC Awards in Delaware State Fair ceremony

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HARRINGTON – Today at the Delaware State Fair, Governor John Carney and Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin honored 30 Delawareans of all ages for their environmental leadership, innovation and dedication. “This afternoon, we recognized a broad cross section of Delawareans who contribute to the conservation of our natural resources and the stewardship of our …