Division of Watershed Stewardship - DNREC
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Division of Watershed Stewardship - DNREC
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The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship manages and protects the state’s soil, water and coastlines. It uses a comprehensive array of watershed-based programs to ensure proper stewardship of Delaware’s natural resources.
Watershed Assessment and Management
The
Watershed Assessment and Management Section
oversees the health of the state’s surface water resources and takes actions to protect and improve water quality for aquatic life and human use.
Wetland Monitoring and Assessment
The
Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program
reports on the status, health and function of Delaware’s wetlands and collaborates with government agencies, businesses, non-profits and universities to further wetland research.
Shoreline and Waterway Management
The Shoreline and Waterway Management Section works to maintain and improve
Delaware’s beaches
, shorelines and
waterways
. It oversees
dredging
and helps manage navigability to preserve and enhance recreational use of the State’s waters.
Sediment and Stormwater Management
The
Sediment and Stormwater Management Program
takes a comprehensive approach to sediment control and stormwater management that includes monitoring of stormwater quantity and water quality control.
Drainage and Flooding
The
Drainage Programs
work with landowners,
tax ditch organizations
and federal, state and local agencies to improve drainage, stormwater management and water quality in Delaware.
Nonpoint Source Pollution
The
Nonpoint Source Program
provides funding for projects designed to reduce nonpoint source pollution — pollution that originates from diffuse sources and is transported to surface or ground waters through leaching or runoff.
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Related Topics:
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,
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,
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,
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,
division homepage
,
drainage and stormwater
,
flooding
,
shoreline
,
water quality
,
watershed
,
wetlands
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Division of Watershed Stewardship Notices
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line: Pat Sullivan
(4/22/2026)
Delaware’s Draft 2026 Combined Watershed Assessment Report (305(b)) and Determination for the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) List of Waters Needing TMDLS (The Integrated Report)
(3/6/2026)
Borrador del Informe Integrado de 2026 de Evaluación de Cuencas Hidrográficas de Delaware (305(b)) y Determinación Relativa a la Lista de Aguas Que Requieren TMDL Conforme a la Sección 303(d) de la Ley de Agua Limpia (Informe Integrado)
(3/6/2026)
Premye Vèsyon 2026 Delaware pou Rapò Konbine Evalyasyon Mas Dlo (305(b)) ak Desizyon Pou Seksyon Lwa Dlo Pwòp 303(d) Lis Mas Dlo Ki Bezwen TMDLs (Rapò Entegre A)
(3/6/2026)
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
(2/4/2026)
Delaware NPDES Construction General Permit Reauthorization
(2/1/2026)
Delaware NPDES Permiso General De Construcción Reautorización
(2/1/2026)
Delaware NPDES Pèmi Konstriksyon Jeneral Reotorizasyon
(2/1/2026)
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
(1/21/2026)
7 DE Admin. Code 5101 Sediment and Stormwater Regulations: Regulatory Guidance Documents
(12/31/2025)
All DNREC Public Notices
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Upcoming Meetings
April 28, 2026 --
Living Shorelines 101: A Green Way to Protect Your Property
May 2, 2026 --
Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale
May 7, 2026 --
Virtual Public Information Session: Delaware Beaches Regulatory Updates for Coastal Resilience
May 9, 2026 --
Public Information Session: Delaware Beaches Regulatory Updates for Coastal Resilience
June 16, 2026 --
Beach Preservation Regulatory Advisory Committee
August 18, 2026 --
Beach Preservation Regulatory Advisory Committee
October 20, 2026 --
Beach Preservation Regulatory Advisory Committee
December 15, 2026 --
Beach Preservation Regulatory Advisory Committee
Division of Watershed Stewardship meetings are posted on the
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and on the state
Public Meeting Calendar
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Divisions
Office of the Secretary
Div. of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Div. of Air Quality
Div. of Water
Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances
Div. of Fish and Wildlife
Div. of Parks and Recreation
Div. of Watershed Stewardship
About DNREC
DNREC Divisions
Boards and Councils
Vision and Mission
Delaware Coastal Cleanup
Environmental Justice at DNREC
Civil Rights and DNREC
Work for DNREC!
Internships with DNREC
Natural Resources Police
Topics of Interest
Open Data
Online Apps
E-Mail Lists
Coastal Zone Act
Admin. Law
Regulatory Development
Regulations
Environmental Permitting
DNREC Permit Fees
Secretary’s Orders
Public Notices
Public Meetings
Public Hearings
Environmental Appeals Board
Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board
FOIA Requests
DNREC News
Newsroom
Meetings and Events
Outdoor Delaware
Brand and Logo
Social Media
Digital Newsletter
Be the First to Know
Contact Us
DNREC Menu
Listen
The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship manages and protects the state’s soil, water and coastlines. It uses a comprehensive array of watershed-based programs to ensure proper stewardship of Delaware’s natural resources.
Watershed Assessment and Management
The
Watershed Assessment and Management Section
oversees the health of the state’s surface water resources and takes actions to protect and improve water quality for aquatic life and human use.
Wetland Monitoring and Assessment
The
Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program
reports on the status, health and function of Delaware’s wetlands and collaborates with government agencies, businesses, non-profits and universities to further wetland research.
Shoreline and Waterway Management
The Shoreline and Waterway Management Section works to maintain and improve
Delaware’s beaches
, shorelines and
waterways
. It oversees
dredging
and helps manage navigability to preserve and enhance recreational use of the State’s waters.
Sediment and Stormwater Management
The
Sediment and Stormwater Management Program
takes a comprehensive approach to sediment control and stormwater management that includes monitoring of stormwater quantity and water quality control.
Drainage and Flooding
The
Drainage Programs
work with landowners,
tax ditch organizations
and federal, state and local agencies to improve drainage, stormwater management and water quality in Delaware.
Nonpoint Source Pollution
The
Nonpoint Source Program
provides funding for projects designed to reduce nonpoint source pollution — pollution that originates from diffuse sources and is transported to surface or ground waters through leaching or runoff.
Contact Us
Conservation Districts
Regulations
Recent Public Notices
News Headlines
Public Meetings
Recreational Water Quality
Shellfish
Related Topics:
beaches
,
clean water
,
conservation
,
division
,
division homepage
,
drainage and stormwater
,
flooding
,
shoreline
,
water quality
,
watershed
,
wetlands
Office of the Secretary
Division of Air Quality
Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances
Division of Water
Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Division of Parks and Recreation
Division of Watershed Stewardship
DNREC Newsroom
Public Meetings
Public Notices
DNREC Regulations
Environmental Justice
Non-Discrimination Notice
DNREC Open Data
FOIA Requests
DNREC Divisions
About DNREC
Work for DNREC!
Contact Us
+
Delaware's Government
Delaware's Governor
State Agencies
Elected Officials
General Assembly
Delaware Courts
State Employees
Cities & Towns
Delaware State Code
State Regulations
Business First Steps
Phone Directory
Locations Directory
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Voting & Elections
Transparency
Health Insurance
Tax Center
Personal Income Tax
Privacy Policy
Weather & Travel
Contact Us
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Withholding Tax
Delaware Topics
Help Center
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E-mail / Text Alerts
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Built by the
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©MMXXVI
Delaware.gov
-
Division of Watershed Stewardship Notices
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line: Pat Sullivan
(4/22/2026)
Delaware’s Draft 2026 Combined Watershed Assessment Report (305(b)) and Determination for the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) List of Waters Needing TMDLS (The Integrated Report)
(3/6/2026)
Borrador del Informe Integrado de 2026 de Evaluación de Cuencas Hidrográficas de Delaware (305(b)) y Determinación Relativa a la Lista de Aguas Que Requieren TMDL Conforme a la Sección 303(d) de la Ley de Agua Limpia (Informe Integrado)
(3/6/2026)
Premye Vèsyon 2026 Delaware pou Rapò Konbine Evalyasyon Mas Dlo (305(b)) ak Desizyon Pou Seksyon Lwa Dlo Pwòp 303(d) Lis Mas Dlo Ki Bezwen TMDLs (Rapò Entegre A)
(3/6/2026)
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
(2/4/2026)
Delaware NPDES Construction General Permit Reauthorization
(2/1/2026)
Delaware NPDES Permiso General De Construcción Reautorización
(2/1/2026)
Delaware NPDES Pèmi Konstriksyon Jeneral Reotorizasyon
(2/1/2026)
Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line
(1/21/2026)
7 DE Admin. Code 5101 Sediment and Stormwater Regulations: Regulatory Guidance Documents
(12/31/2025)
All DNREC Public Notices
Dismiss
Upcoming Meetings
April 28, 2026 --
Living Shorelines 101: A Green Way to Protect Your Property
May 2, 2026 --
Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale
May 7, 2026 --
Virtual Public Information Session: Delaware Beaches Regulatory Updates for Coastal Resilience
May 9, 2026 --
Public Information Session: Delaware Beaches Regulatory Updates for Coastal Resilience
June 16, 2026 --
Beach Preservation Regulatory Advisory Committee
August 18, 2026 --
Beach Preservation Regulatory Advisory Committee
October 20, 2026 --
Beach Preservation Regulatory Advisory Committee
December 15, 2026 --
Beach Preservation Regulatory Advisory Committee
Division of Watershed Stewardship meetings are posted on the
DNREC events calendar
and on the state
Public Meeting Calendar
.
Dismiss