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DNREC to Remove Baker’s Channel Markers in Inland Bays

Credit to: Cape Gazette, Chris Flood

Credit to: Cape Gazette

As part of an ongoing effort to repair and install channel markers throughout the Inland Bays, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced it will remove the floating channel markers from Baker’s Channel and will not replace them.

According to Josh Lippert, administrator of DNREC’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section, more than half of the channel’s floating markers were lost during this winter’s storms. Many of the remaining markers were also pushed off station and no longer accurately indicate safe navigation routes, creating potential hazards for boaters.

Baker’s Channel connects Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay along the eastern…

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Warmer water means more jellyfish

Credit to: Coastal Point, Susan Canfora

Moon jellyfish captured by  (Mahaffie, Mike, DNREC)

More jellyfish on our beaches this summer has meant an increase in stings. But, generally, the pain doesn’t last long and can be eased by piling on sand or asking a lifeguard for antiseptic, Bethany Beach Patrol Capt. Joe Donnelly said this week — adding, with a laugh, that he doesn’t endorse the old wives’ tale of applying urine.

“No, I wouldn’t recommend that, but meat tenderizer is a good old standby,” he said.

“The water has been a lot warmer,” Donnelly explained. “They are out there. We haven’t seen them too bad in Bethany Beach. Maybe a day or two here. Dewey Beach, Rehoboth, the state parks, are getting them a lot worse. North of the inlet is…

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DNREC testing beach restoration equipment in Delaware Seashore State Park

Credit to: Coastal Point

Photo by WBOC: March 26th, 2024

DNREC officials announced on Friday, July 11, that workers will be testing important beach restoration equipment in Delaware Seashore State Park at the Indian River Inlet from July 14 through Aug. 6.  Beachgoers and swimmers are being advised to stay out of marked hazard zones on the beach and in the water. The work involves moving large volumes of sand, which can create unstable conditions and dangerous rip currents, officials warned.

This work has begun in an effort to keep ocean water from breaching the dunes and spilling onto the Indian River Inlet bridge, leaving motorists unable to continue North to Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach.  Twice last year, alone, we have experienced a dune…

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DNREC to Hold Construction Informational Event regarding US Wind, 3Rs Beach

Credit to: Sean Curtis, WBOC

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) plans to hold a public informational session regarding US Wind’s proposed construction that would bring power lines ashore at 3Rs Beach at the Delaware Seashore State Park.

US Wind and Governor John Carney’s Office previously announced negotiations were underway to bring the power lines from offshore turbines ashore at 3Rs Beach, with US Wind paying an annual $350,000 for the land lease.

DNREC says the information session, slated for next Tuesday, will focus solely on the potential lease to allow the underground cables at the beach, including the construction plan and what will be visible following the construction. The meeting will not cover the…

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