http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/News&page=a0eb7141-2040-4196-b496-6cf636c915ca&wp=af4c87f3-880d-4dc8-8ddc-b55f2a8d6faf&pageurl=/News/Pages/Default.aspxNews from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control60http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/With-beachnester-bird-breeding-season-off-to-an-uneven-start,-four-piping-plover-nests-confirmed-on-the-Point-at-Cape-Henlo.aspxLEWES (May 15, 2012) – Unseasonably warm weather in March and a wet, windy and cooler April made for an uneven start to beachnester bird breeding season. However, in May, piping plovers have gotten down to the business of nesting, with four nests spotted this week on the Point at Cape Henlopen, and a fifth pair possibly soon to nest. Things are progressing more slowly down at Gordons Pond, where one pair of plovers has been seen but has not yet set up territory.Tue, 15 May 2012 16:48:01 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC’s-DuPont-Nature-Center-announces-‘Peace,-Love--Horseshoe-Crabs’-to-be-held-on-May-19.aspxSLAUGHTER BEACH (May 10, 2012) – The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve, a DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife facility, will host “Peace, Love & Horseshoe Crabs,” its third-annual festival celebrating the spring spectacle of migrating shorebirds and spawning horseshoe crabs, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at the center. Admission is free.Fri, 11 May 2012 19:06:05 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC’s-DuPont-Nature-Center-to-host-award-winning-author-of-shorebird-story-on-May-18.aspxSLAUGHTER BEACH (May 10, 2012) – The Friends of the DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve will host an evening social featuring Newbery Honor and National Book Award-winning author Phillip Hoose beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 18 at the center. Admission is free.Fri, 11 May 2012 19:08:21 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC-Fish--Wildlife-Enforcement-Blotter-April-25--May-8.aspxDOVER (May 11, 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 responded to 58 complaints and issued 38 citations between April 25 and May 8.Tue, 15 May 2012 11:59:58 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Proposed-Bike-and-Pedestrian-Trail-Projects-will-be-presented-at-public-.aspx(DOVER, May 11, 2012)– DNREC and DelDOT will hold two more public workshops on proposed bike and pedestrian trail projects – part of Governor Jack Markell’s First State Trails and Pathways Initiative.Wed, 16 May 2012 14:27:30 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Striped-bass-harvest-prohibited-on-spawning-grounds-through-May-31.aspxDOVER (May 9, 2012) – The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds anglers that during striped bass spawning season, which continues through midnight on May 31, it is unlawful for any person to take and retain any striped bass from the Nanticoke River, the C&D Canal, and the Delaware River north of and including the south jetty at the mouth of the C&D Canal, or any tributaries of these waterways. Under state regulations, anglers are required to release any striped bass caught in these spawning areas.Wed, 09 May 2012 17:16:25 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/‘Take-a-Kid-Fishing!’-day-set-for-May-12-at-Killens-Pond-State-Park.aspxFELTON (May 9, 2012) – Do you know a child or young teen who might enjoy learning about fishing and trying their hand at landing a fish? The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Take a Kid Fishing! program is designed for these budding young anglers, and the next date on the program’s calendar is coming right up. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, youth ages 6 through 15 are invited to come out with a parent/guardian and cast a line at Killens Pond State Park* in Felton.Wed, 09 May 2012 17:19:54 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Proposed-Bike-and-Pedestrian-Trail-Projects-will-be-presented-at-.aspx(DOVER, May 9, 2012)– DelDOT and DNREC, along with partner organizations, will hold three public workshops, one in each county, on information and maps of proposed bike and pedestrian trail projects – part of Governor Jack Markell’s First State Trails and Pathways Initiative. Workshops are scheduled at Dover City Hall on May 10, at WILMAPCO offices in Newark on May 14 and at Lewes City Hall on May 17.Thu, 10 May 2012 12:05:25 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Six-downstate-ponds-to-be-treated-for-aquatic-weeds-during-2012-season.aspxDOVER (May 7, 2012) – During the next three weeks, weather permitting, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will be treating six downstate ponds for aquatic nuisance weeds that, left unchecked, can choke the waters, crowd out beneficial plant species, and prevent fishing and boating access. The ponds to be treated are: Blairs Pond and Griffiths Lake near Milford; Millsboro Pond; Records Pond near Laurel; Wagamons Pond near Milton; and Concord Pond near Seaford.Mon, 07 May 2012 18:57:41 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Air-quality-improvements-unveiled-at-Trinity-Port-Services-in-New-Castle.aspxNEW CASTLE (May 4, 2012) – A cooperative project that improves Delaware air quality and the quality of life for neighborhood residents was unveiled today at a ceremony at Trinity Port Services in New Castle. Twenty electrified outlets that power refrigerated storage containers at the company’s Rogers Road site have replaced the use of diesel generators, significantly reducing air pollutants, diesel fumes and noise in the community.Mon, 07 May 2012 13:06:27 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/First-State-Heritage-Park-Offers-Three-Candlelit-Cemetery-Tours-.aspxDOVER (May 4, 2012) – The First State Heritage Park’s candlelit tours of Dover’s three historic churchyards return this month. Tours will take place on the following Friday evenings – May 11, May 18 and May 25. The churchyard tours are made possible through the support and collaboration of the Presbyterian Church of Dover, Christ Episcopal Church and Wesley United Methodist Church.Fri, 04 May 2012 14:20:34 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/White-Clay-Creek-trout-stocking-rescheduled-for-Thursday,-May-10,-2012-.aspxDOVER (May 4, 2012) – DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today that the final trout stocking of spring for White Clay Creek, tentatively scheduled to have taken place this week, has been postponed until Thursday, May 10.Fri, 04 May 2012 18:47:42 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Federal-flood-insurance-now-available-in-Town-of-Odessa.aspxDOVER (May 4, 2012) – With collaboration from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the Town of Odessa is now a participating community in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program. Through Odessa’s efforts working with DNREC to secure participation in the program, federally-backed flood insurance is now available to the town’s property owners.Fri, 04 May 2012 20:17:37 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Millsboro-man-arrested-at-wildlife-area-for-felony-drug-and-weapon-violations.aspxMILLSBORO (May 3, 2012) – DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents arrested a Millsboro man Wednesday at the Ingrams Pond Wildlife Area boat ramp on an assortment of drug and weapon charges.Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:40 GMThttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Reminder-F-I-N--numbers-available-with-recreational-fishing-license-purchase.aspxDOVER (May 2, 2012) – Since 2009, recreational anglers fishing Delaware waters have been required to obtain a Delaware Fisherman Information Network (F.I.N.) number. Since last year, the required F.I.N. number is generated automatically on all individual fishing licenses sold through Delaware’s electronic licensing systems.Wed, 02 May 2012 15:29:02 GMT