Pages Tagged With: "watershed"
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.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 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.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.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.Application 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.Inland Bays 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. For More InformationApplication 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.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. [button-group xclass=”col-xs-12Delaware Wetland Restoration Strategies
Wetlands across the state of Delaware face many challenges. However, there are opportunities to combat specific issues and to restore and protect Delaware’s wetland resources. The DNREC Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program is developing strategies, specific to Delaware’s different watersheds, to identify and pursue those opportunities. The wetland restoration strategies will help guide statePublic 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.Delaware’s Section 303(d) Waters and Data Solicitation
The state has released a draft of its 2022 Combined Watershed Assessment Report for comments on DNREC’s tentative determination for Delaware’s 2022 Section 303(d) List.Real Estate Professionals and Wetlands
Delaware real estate professionals can help their clients buy and build wisely when it comes to wetlands. Those who stay up to date on wetland issues in the state can help their clients avoid problems, and costs, when they buy land or homes in Delaware. As the landowner’s first contact, real estate professionals canLocal 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.
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Marie Carter Family Partnership has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to add a 2nd story addition and cantilevered decks on Lots 5 & 6 and half of 7 & 8, Block 126, in Bethany Beach.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Weil have applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to construct a single family dwelling and driveway on Lot 544 in Slaughter Beach.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Neven have applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to bring in sand to fill a low area on Lots 15, Block 1, in South Bethany.Delaware’s Draft 305(b) and 303(d) Waters Assessment Methodologies and Data Solicitation
The Department is asking for public comment on DNREC’s Draft Assessment and Listing Methodologies for Delaware’s 2022 Combined Watershed Assessment Report (305(b)) and Determination for the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) List of Waters Needing TMDLs.Notice of Public Hearing: Shellfish Sanitation Regulations
The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship will conduct a virtual public hearing on proposed revisions to the Shellfish Sanitation Regulations.Chester-Choptank Watershed Wetland Assessment
The Chester-Choptank watershed is located partially in Kent County and partially in New Castle County, where it encompasses 113,944 acres of land. Unlike most of Delaware’s watersheds, the Chester-Choptank drains to the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay drainage basin in Delaware, including the Chester-Choptank watershed, provides an estimated $3.4 billion in ecosystem goods and services.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Moses have applied for a permit to renovate an existing dwelling within the current footprint on Lot 20, Block 45, Dewey Beach.Success Stories: Tappahanna Ditch
Runoff from agricultural areas caused high bacteria levels in Delaware’s Tappahanna Ditch of the Choptank River. As a result, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) added the watershed to the 1996 Clean Water Act (CWA) section 303(d) list of impaired waters for bacteria and nutrients. Watershed stakeholders provided technical assistance andSuccess Stories: Iron Branch
Runoff from agricultural areas caused high bacteria levels in Delaware’s Iron Branch of Indian River Bay. As a result, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) added the watershed to the 1996 Clean Water Act (CWA) section 303(d) list of impaired waters for bacteria. Watershed stakeholders provided technical assistance and installed agriculturalApplication for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Bell have applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to build a single family dwelling on Lots 17 and 19, North Indian Beach, in Sussex County.Coastal Construction Permits
A listing of permit applications and related documents for the regulatory programs that govern coastal construction.Contact Us
Jennifer Luoma Pongratz 302-608-5502
Drainage Concern Reporting Form
You can get advice or technical assistance with drainage issues on your property. The first step is reporting the issue, using the form below. What is your name? How can we contact you?Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
SQF LLC has applied for a permit to install a wifi utility pole at the end of McKinley Street seaward of the building line in Dewey Beach.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gensler have applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC building line to renovate the existing dwelling and extend the deck on Lot 7, Block 8, South Bethany.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Town of Slaughter Beach proposes to bring in approximately 5700 cubic yards of sand to rebuild the dune from Sussex Avenue to Simpson Avenue.Wetlands Education Opportunities
There are multiple opportunities for wetland education and field trips in Delaware. They include opportunities within the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and among our conservation partners. DNREC Opportunities The Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Aquatic Research Education Center (AREC) offers extensive wetland education materials for teachers, a fieldWetlands Protect
Wetlands protect us against flooding and erosion of our shores.Library: Wetland Health Reports
A collection of wetland health reports from the DNREC Watershed Assessment Section. Wetland Publications LibraryLibrary: Long-Term Wetlands Monitoring
A collection of long-term wetlands monitoring documents from the DNREC Watershed Assessment Section. Wetland Publications LibraryYou Can Help Wetlands and Watersheds
Whether your property is in a suburban, urban, or rural landscape you can adopt several watershed and wetland friendly behaviors that will reduce your impact on the waters and land downstream of you. Here are some of the simple changes, and the more dedicated changes, you can make each dayWhat’s at Risk?
Even with numerous federal and state level protection efforts, many nontidal (e.g., headwater tributaries) and isolated (e.g., flooded forests, seasonal ponds) wetlands are threatened because of gaps in existing regulations or are being impacted illegally due to limited enforcement activity. Legally, wetlands are permitted to be impacted on a smallWater Family Fest
DNREC and the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays host an annual Water Family Fest at the James Farm Ecological Preserve, in Ocean View. The event highlights the work of each organization to improve Delaware’s wetlands, water, and recreational shorelines.Wetland Plant Field Guide
Plants are a key factor for identifying wetlands. The Delaware Wetland Plant Field Guide aims to make distinguishing wetlands easier by providing a transportable plant guide for use by the public, scientists, and practitioners alike.Contact Us
Library: Education and Outreach Materials
A collection of wetlands education and outreach materials from the DNREC Watershed Assessment Section. Wetland Publications LibraryWetland Monitoring and Assessment
By understanding the health of our wetlands, we also can better understand how to restore them and protect them from actions that cause damage..Contact Us
Alison Rogerson Delaware Wetlands 302-739-9939
