DNREC Shares Public Information Sources About Environmental Releases, Air Quality in Light of Refinery Incident
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2025
DNREC has been monitoring the ongoing incident at the Delaware City Refinery as a result of equipment failure first reported on May 26. There are two DNREC tools available to the public that provide information on this and other incidents.
Delaware’s Open Burning Ban – Also Known as the Ozone Season – to Begin May 1 and Run Through Sept. 30
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
DNREC reminds the public that Delaware’s Ozone Season and open burning ban take effect May 1 and continue through Sept. 30.
Latest DNREC Air Quality Report Shows Progress, but Highlights Need for Continued Focus on Improvement
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
DNREC has released the Annual Air Quality Report, with the latest full-year data (2023) from the statewide air quality monitoring network showing that Delaware is making steady progress toward cleaner air which leads to healthier communities. DNREC Division of Air Quality data for 2023 found that Delaware’s air was either “Good” or “Moderate” for 353 days of the year.
Delawareans Can Buy Composters Online at a Discount Through April 3 Via DNREC Promotion
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 10, 2025
DNREC is promoting an online discount sale of compost bins through April 3, offering composters, rain barrels and conservation accessories to Delawareans at reduced prices.
Delaware Faces Dry Conditions: Open Burning Ban Issued, Water Conservation Urged
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Delaware is experiencing dry conditions with an open burning ban in effect.
