Pages Tagged With: "watershed"
Swimming Advisory Caution
The DNREC Recreational Water Program monitors bacterial water quality at established sampling sites throughout the state from May through September. If bacterial sampling results exceed state standards, DNREC issues swimming advisories for Atlantic Ocean beaches, as well as for Delaware Bay beaches south of and including Lewes Beach and for Lake Como in Smyrna.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
The Sea Colony Recreational Association has applied for a permit to mechanically scrape sand from the beach to rebuild the dunes on Sea Colony.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Atlantic View Realty, LLC has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to renovate an existing hotel in Dewey Beach.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
RPT-MD Investments LLC has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line for a single-family dwelling with a cantilevered porch on Lot 27, Block 7, South Bethany.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
Highway One Limited Partnership has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line for a single-family dwelling on Lot 1, Block 4, in Dewey Beach.Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
James and Joan Dawson have applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to replace pilings under the dwelling and replace deck boards and dune crossover on Lot 19, Block A, in Middlesex Beach.Economic Analysis for Shoreline Management
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has commissioned a study to explore the economic benefits of beach nourishment and to begin to develop new approaches to funding projects needed to maintain Delaware’s shorelines. This will be a public process, with public meetings to present information to Delaware residents andApplication 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.Application 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.Delaware Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook Updated
DNREC has published a revised regulatory guidance document, the Delaware Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, effective July 2023.New and Revised Forms as Erosion and Sediment Control Regulatory Guidance Documents
DNREC has released new and revised forms as regulatory guidance documents for the Sediment and Stormwater Program for public review.Wetland Assessment Map
The Wetland Monitoring and Assessment program publishes wetland health assessments of the health of Delaware’s wetlands at a watershed level. The map below provides basic information about the health of the wetlands in Delaware watersheds for which assessments are complete. Watersheds are shown in colors reflecting the overall health of the wetlandsVibrio 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.) — canApplication 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.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.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.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.Delaware 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 can educateLocal 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.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
The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship manages permits and approvals under the regulatory programs that govern coastal construction in Delaware.Contact Us
Jennifer Luoma Pongratz 302-608-5502
