Delaware DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship

06/10/2026

We're hiring! Our Drainage Program is seeking an Environmental Program Manager II to work with landowners, tax ditch organizations and federal, state and local agencies to improve drainage, stormwater management and water quality in Delaware. This position will be a part of an integral team with a variety of responsibilities in planning, budget development, staff management, and implementation of projects and programs.

The posting closes this Friday June 12 - apply below. ⬇️

05/15/2026

On Monday, May 18, the Sand Bypass system will be decommissioning for the season! There will be heavy equipment on site between Tuesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 21. The Southside Inlet crossover will also likely be closed on Monday, May 18. For more info on the Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System, please visit https://dnrec.delaware.gov/watershed-stewardship/beaches/sand-bypass/

05/12/2026

The Sediment and Stormwater Program will provide an overview of DURMMv2.6 during a webinar on May 18 at 2 p.m.

Learn about the latest DURMM updates and regulatory guidance related to the design of extended detention stormwater facilities.

Learn more and register: d583a312-b1bc-488b-b452-f5139582a210@8c09e569-51c5-4dee-abb2-8b99c32a4396" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d583a312-b1bc-488b-b452-f5139582a210@8c09e569-51c5-4dee-abb2-8b99c32a4396

04/28/2026

The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship manages permits and approvals under the regulatory programs that govern coastal construction in Delaware.

Coastal Construction Permits are now available on the Open Data portal: https://data.delaware.gov/Energy-and-Environment/DNREC-Coastal-Construction/46mj-kgr3/about_data

For more information on Coastal Construction Permits, please visit https://dnrec.delaware.gov/watershed-stewardship/beaches/coastal-construction/permits/

04/27/2026

04/08/2026

Join a cleanup this Earth Month! We're looking for volunteers for the Concord Pond Cleanup in Seaford this Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. Please pre-register by visiting:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concord-pond-cleanup-tickets-1984911415476

As part of an Earth Month celebration, DNREC is seeking volunteers to join this year’s cleanup event at Concord Pond, a popular fishing and boating destination near Seaford. Volunteers are asked to pre-register for the event to be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 11.

04/07/2026

Part 1 of our SAV Seekers Training will be held April 22 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Abbotts Mill Nature Center.

Ever wondered what’s growing beneath the surface of Delaware’s waterways? It could be submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) — and we need your help to find it.

Join us for an engaging, hands-on training to become a SAV Seeker — a community scientist helping monitor the underwater grasses that support healthy waterways.

Learn more and register:https://www.delawaresav.org/event-details/sav-seekers-training-part-1

04/06/2026

Join us in celebrating Earth Month by participating in a cleanup at Concord Pond in Seaford, this Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m.

Lend a hand by picking up trash around the pond and Deep Creek, helping to improve local water quality and animal habitat.

Please pre-register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concord-pond-cleanup-tickets-1984911415476

04/01/2026

$10 Tree Sale!

Residents living in the following ZIP codes can purchase trees for just $10 each:
19973, 19956, 19933, 19950, 19940 & 19931 🌳

🚚 Free delivery when you purchase 5 or more trees
⏳ Sale closes June 15, 2026

Please note: You must live in one of the ZIP codes listed above to qualify.

Plant a tree and help grow a healthier community! 🌱
Learn more at: https://nanticokeriver.org/10-tree-sale/

03/24/2026

The 2026 Delaware Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale is open for preorders. Composting helps reduce the 30% of household trash made up of organic waste, while rain barrels conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff that can carry pollutants into local waterways.

Order by April 16 and pick up April 18. This is a preorder-only sale — no on-site purchases will be available. Order using the link in the comments below.

🌱 Pickup locations:

Sussex County — Georgetown Elementary School
301 W. Market St., Georgetown, DE
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.

Kent County — Richardson and Robbins Building
89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE (navigate to Innovation Way in your GPS app)
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.

New Castle County — Lukens Building
391 Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.