Category Archives: Environmental

NEW CASTLE COUNTY (March 28, 2012) – DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara encourages volunteers to join the Christina River Watershed Cleanup along the river and several of its tributaries on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 12 … Continue reading →

The Annual Christina River Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 21. Along Naamans Creek we will be working from 8:00 to noon. As usual we will meet behind Sweeney’s in the F&N Shopping Center and fan out from there. The … Continue reading →

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) and Dart Container Corporation (Dart) are pleased to provide two drop off location for the recycling of polystyrene foam (foam #6- commonly referred as STYROFOAM). Drop-off Containers can be found at the following DSWA … Continue reading →

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) is holding Electronic Goods Collection and Document Shredding Events. The following events have already been scheduled; continue to check back for the addition of more events. Saturday, February 25, 2012- Dickinson High School, 1801 … Continue reading →

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) is pleased to announce that it will expand its plastic recycling efforts. Starting immediately Delaware Residents can begin recycling #1, #2, #4, #5 and #7 plastics. These numbers, known as the resin identification code, … Continue reading →

Interested in helping out your Environment? Visit the new DNREC Volunteer website. They have a variety of volunteer opportunities for both individuals and groups. The site includes information and links to AmeriCorps and other related organizations.

The New Castle County Office of Emergency Management is seeking to document property damage from the recent storms. If you have sustained property damage, please call: 395-5555 and tell the operator you wish to report. There may be funding to … Continue reading →

Delaware Recycles Universal Recycling starts September 15th. Are you ready? Learn more here.

Here are some updated pictures taken by Marianne Cinaglia on the continuing stream restoration at Harvey Mill Park.

In 1996 Naamans Creek Watershed Association began its efforts to address some of the stormwater runoff problems along Naamans Creek. Councilman Robert Weiner and Representative Wayne Smith advocated for and helped to fund the Naamans Creek Flood Abatement Study (1999). … Continue reading →