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New Delmar wastewater plant unveiled
A ribbon-cutting ceremony that included dignitaries from Delaware (including U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons), Maryland, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opened the plant Dec. 20. Investments that made it possible came from EPA funding, the states of Delaware and Maryland, and the town of Delmar. Funding totaling approximately $7.4 million was secured from a $2 million EPA grant to Maryland under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), a Maryland Department of the Environment grant of more than $3.3 million, a Delaware Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan of about $1.3 million, a $480,000 grant from the EPA, and local funds from the Town of Delmar of about $320,000. Delaware’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund investments are supported by EPA capitalization grants and State of Delaware matching funds. |
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Funding workshops for community environmental projectsDOVER ( Feb. 8, 2012) – Two free public workshops on funding opportunities for environmental projects that benefit communities will be held by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Community Involvement Advisory Council (CIAC). DNREC permit approval clears way for cleaner air in ClaymontDOVER (Feb. 8, 2012) – DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara has issued Evraz Claymont Steel a construction permit to install state-of-the-art pollution control equipment to collect dust and reduce other emissions at the plant – the new permit building on environmental progress in an earlier consent decree between DNREC and the company, which has committed to continue technology upgrades that improve air quality. Governor Markell cuts the ribbon on solar power system for Belvedere Fire Company in WilmingtonWILMINGTON (Feb. 8, 2012) – Governor Jack Markell and DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara joined a group of Delaware solar companies and volunteer firefighters this morning to cut the ribbon for a new 50 kilowatt solar power system on the Belvedere Fire Company’s Fire Hall in Wilmington. Built from Delaware-manufactured components by Delaware contractors, the system will save the fire company an estimated one-third of its electric utility costs – approximately $400,000 over the life of the system. DNREC Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Blotter Jan. 25 – Feb. 1DOVER (Feb. 3, 2012) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents issued 21 citations between Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. World Wetlands Day draws attention to new DNREC websiteDOVER (Feb. 2, 2012) – DNREC’s Delaware Wetlands website landed with a splash today in coinciding with celebration of
World Wetlands Day. The newly revamped website at http://de.gov/delawarewetlands is replete with online tools ,making it possible for all Delawareans to get involved in the ongoing effort to conserve our wetlands – the site is primed to host landowners, educators, volunteers, biologists, and environmental decision makers. Division of Fish and Wildlife seeks volunteers for 2012 to monitor frog callingDOVER (Feb. 2, 2012) – The sound of frogs calling in the night is more than just a sign of spring’s arrival. Frog calls can also be an important way to determine where different species live and how populations are doing over time – and many scientists now believe keeping track of these small amphibians can provide valuable information about our natural world. First State Heritage Park Commemorates Black History MonthDOVER (Jan.31, 2012) – On Saturday, Feb. 4, the First State Heritage Park’s monthly First Saturdays in the First State programming turns a special focus on the history of African Americans. Living history performances at the John Bell House provide “Windows on the African American Experience” through three historical vignettes from the 18th and 19th centuries. DNREC Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Blotter Jan. 18-25DOVER (Jan. 25, 2012) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents issued eight citations between Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 and responded to a variety of complaints including spotlighting, trespassing, gunshots and dumping of deer carcasses. DNREC issues penalty to International Petroleum Corp. for air and waste violationsDOVER (Jan. 20, 2012) – Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Collin O’Mara has issued a Notice of Administrative Penalty and Secretary’s Order to International Petroleum Corporation (IPC) of Delaware, Inc. for violations of Delaware’s laws and regulations governing hazardous waste management and its permit issued by the Division of Air Quality.
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