Greg Patterson

The Delaware City Refinery has been emitting excess levels of sulfur dioxide for almost two weeks due to equipment failure, but DNREC assures the community the emissions are not a public health threat.

The proposed fee increases are expected to add $8 to $9 million to DNREC’s base budget of $160 million.

DNREC is close to completing the state’s portion of an emergency dredging and beach nourishment project on the north side of the Indian River Inlet.

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn Garvin steps down weeks ahead of the new incoming administration.

State officials will not take new applications until further notice for a grant program aiming to reduce crime and revitalize towns and cities.Legislators…