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Control is pleased to submit the Fiscal 1972 Report in accordance with Section 25, House Substitute.No. 1 for House Bill 676 as amended. This report describes in'detail the many ways in-which services have been improved and new programs implemented at a lower cost. We are grateful for the assistance and encouragement of all of those who have helped make the Department's program a success. Sincerely, Austin N H er Secreta US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOAA PrOPOrtY Of CSC Library COASTAL SERvICES CENTER 2234 SOUTH HOBSON AVENUE CHARLESTON , SC 29405-2413 N@H hi.-rd Annual e ort 1972 CONTENTS GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL .... 6 Major Accomplishments .............................. 11 Administration ..................................... 1.3 Division of Environmental Control ................. 27 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ADVISORY COUNCIL ............ 41 Division of Fish and Wildlife ..................... 43 SHELLFI SHERIES ADVISORY COUNCIL ................... 53 FISH AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY COUNCIL ................ 55 Division of Parks, Recreation and Forestry ........ 58 FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL ......................... 64 PARKS ADVISORY COUNCIL ............................ 66 RECREATION ADVISORY COUNCIL ....................... 70 Division of Soil and Water ........................ 77 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL ...... 82 Legislation ........................................ 87 Financial Report .................................. 89 T P m m z z < < (.n 0 M r) r) 3: L,-j m I o -7j 0 0 0 CAA z 0 0 z Z;i a > z 0 Z r) Z z 0 m 0 0 m rm m Z c - Z 0 z z Ln > -n z 0 > 0 < > Z, -M 50 > M -n 4 = 0 = z Z ;C7 n M o > 0 b Z n rn z -n L" Z Ln --4 -, rn --4 ;o M > (.n M > 0 0 0 Z 0 Z z z z r) 0 2 , MA ;= I-d z 0 ;o 0 0 @j m LA 0 0 ;o LA -< 0 = n m 0 low n ?2 C: 0 m z c - z Z m 0 m 0 > Ln m 0 0 m L-1 0 > > tTj ::@ z 0 > t:@ PU V) m 0 @-3 @-3 LIJ ni Ln 0 0 LA PO ;a m > -< .0 Ln m > ;v m V) 0 n ;o 4 X m r) ;Q 0 0 LA -,V Z 0 C: 0 z z M z ;a > 0 z "Ti z M o 0 m w. c Z () -n > 0 --I > E-) a Z > < Ln o 0 0 m 90 ;o z 0 z < > 0 m > M --4 --4 rn z > > z Z M 0 M n 0 C Z ;--><- 5@9>i -000--n 0 m -n z DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ADVISORY COUNCILS GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Dr. William E. McDaniel, Chairman Walter L. Kabis H. Wallace Cook William L. Kapa James P. Muir Leah L. Roedel W. Paynter Sharp WATER AND AIR RESOURCES COMMISSION FISH AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY COUNCIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ADVISORY COUNCIL W. Paynter Sharp, Chairman Irvin D. Evans Walter L. Kabis, Chairman Frank T. Lynch A. J. P,1aitland Franklin N. Tarburton Grover A.'Biddle Samuel A. Tyndall Harvey B. Spicer J. Reese White, Jr. J. olayne Kneisley George H. Shilling, Jr. William A. Carter Frank T. O'Brien, M.D. PARKS ADVISORY COUNCIL Harold L. Jacobs, Ex-Officio Robert R. Jordan, Ex-Officio Leah L. Roedel, Chairman Gordon B. Sanders SHELLFISHERIES ADVISORY COUNCIL Robert H. Sparre Samuel E. Timmons James P. Muir, Chairman George R. McFarland Willis Hand Donald Merritt G. Stevens Lyshon, III James W. O'Neal Harry E. Smith John H. Burger, Jr. FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL lienry R. Buckaloo Elisha C. Cropper General H. Wallace Cook, Chairman *Thomas L. Neiger Clifford J. Donovan Emory Voshell RECREATION ADVISORY COUNCIL Carmel L. Collins Charles C. Brown William L. Kapa, Chairman A. Wayne Burton John Carson Earl A. Lloyd Nannie Caulk (Mrs. Marvin) Ralph S. Cryder SOIL AND WATER C014SERVATION James T. Dixon ADVISORY COUNCIL Frank Jelich John Purnell Dr. William E. McDaniel, Chairman George Sargisson Gardner Kersev John E. Unruh Robert Dukes F. William Haas, Jr. Charles Blendt Associate non-voting member Cashar W. Evans Andrew J. Casey 4 DEPARTME"NT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AUSTIN N. HELLER - SECRETARY OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION Robert H. Tarr - Director OFFICE OF PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION Rudolph F. Jass - Director OFFICE OF INFORMATION AND EDUCATION Elizabeth T. Caulk - Director DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MOSQUITO CONTROL SECTION John C. Bryson - Director A. Warren Wheatley - Manager AIR RESOURCES AND SOLID WASTE SECTION TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION Robert R. French - Manager Charles A. Lesser - 'Manager WATER RESOURCES SECTION N. C. Vasuki - Manager DIVISION OF PARKS., RECREATION AND FORESTRY Peter Geldof - Director TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION Harry W. Otto - Manager PARKS SECTION William J. Hopkins - Manager DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE FORESTRY SECTION Darrell E. Louder - Director Samuel V. Mace - Manager FISHERIES SECTION RECREATION SECTION William F. Moore - Manager Glenn T. Smoot - Manager WILDLIFE SECTION Robert L. Graham - Manager DIVISION OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION William R. Ratledge Director THE GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 1972 ANNUAL REPORT 6, The membership of the Governor's Council on Natural Resources and Environmental Control is composed of the chairman of each of the Advisory Councils for the various divisions of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The Advisory Councils,in the department and their chairman are: Council Chairman Game and Fish W. Paynter Sharp Shellfisheries James Muir Parks Mrs. Leah Roedel Recreation William L. Kapa Forestry H. Wallace Cook Soil and Water Conservation William E. McDaniel Environmental Control Walter L. Kabis William E. McDaniel serves as Chairman of the Governor's Council at the pleasure of the Governor. William L. Kapa serves as Secretary through election by the Committee. The business of the Council has been conducted at meetings and by actions of the Chairman and Secretary between meetings under due authorization of the Council. Following are-the dates and places of the Council meetings: Date Place September 30, 1971 Tour by helicopter over Delaware October 14, 1971 Tour of oyster industry November 16, 1971 Dover, Delaware January 31, 1972 Dover, Delaware May 15, 1972 Brandywine Creek Park Nature Center June 19, 1972 Lewes, Delaware July 12, 1972. Tour to study pollution, Delaware River Governor Peterson arranged for a Delaware National Guard helicopter to supply transportation for an air tour for the Council over the state. Secretary Austin Heller and Mr. William Ratledge accompanied the Council on the tour. Mr. Ratledge pointed out and explained the function of the network of drainage ditches in Kent and Sussex Counties which had been constructed under the approval of the Soil and Water Conservation Division of the Department (and its predecessor, the Soil and Water Conservation Commission). Secretary Heller pointed out 7 the other visible properties and activities of the Department that could be seen from the air. He explained and answered questions pertaining to the property and activities and the relationships of these activities between the divisions within the Department. On October 14, 1971 the Council toured the ovster areas off the coast of Delaware to become familiar with the oyster activities of the Department. Robert Beck, supervisor of fisheries, Frederick Bonner, fishery biologist and John Burger, of the Division of Fish and Wildlife, explained the oyster operations of the Department. The tour supplied background information to members of the Council, which will be helpful in arriving at recommendations pertaining to oyster activities of the state and within the Department. As Governor Peterson has stated on many occasions, one of the major benefits of the cabinet form of government was the consolidation of the management of the state activities which were previously conducted,by"the many state commissions. The two tours descrIbed above provided background for the chairmen-/6-f the*several Councils of the Department to,./Advise the divisions within the Department qi@ making the activities of each division supplementciry and complementary to the activities of other divisions. The Governor"s Council is very interested in having the various divisions function as'integrated parts of a whole (Department). The Governor's Council serves as a "clearinghouse" for the chairmen of the Councils within the Department. For example, Councilman Jack Casey, of the Soil and Water Conservation Council, reported on the concern of New Castle County residents on the total.ban on burning. This had caused a problem,in the disposing of leaves. After discussion, Chairman McDaniel was requested to discuss with the Governor's Council some possible relief from the total burning ban during certain weather conditions and,to ascertain whether a total burning ban was necessary. The discussion within the Governor's Council supplied Walter Kabis, Chairman of the Environmental 'Control Council, the feelings of the other Council chairmen on the subject. On November 16, 1971 Secretary Heller reviewed, with the Council, the Department's proposed 1973 budget which had been submitted to the Governor. During the discussion of the budget Secretary Heller indicated the Department was preparing a six-year program plan which would be helpful in the preparation and discussion of future budgets. 8 On February 9 and 14 members of the Council attended the.Joint Finance Committee's budget hearings for the Department. During the,November 16 meeting Mr. Kapa suggested to Secretary Heller that the names of staff members, specifically division directors and managers, be included in future Department Annual Reports. This would provide the public with their names as well as give the staff a morale boost by being recognized. out of discussions which occurred in the Governor's Council meeting on January 31, the decision was made to hold a joint meeting of all the Advisory Councils to exchange ideas and set guidelines on the type of information which would be most helpful to the Councils. The joint meeting was held at Buena Vista the evening of March 16, 1972. Again in an effort to orient the chairmen of the various Councils on the activities of a specific division, a Governor's Council meeting was held at Brandywine Creek Park Nature Center May 15, 1972. Mr. Peter Geldof, Director, Division of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, explained the activities, challenges and problems involved in the nine state parks which include 7,000 acres and the three state forests, totaling 6,500 acres. At this meeting Mrs. Roedel reported that the Park Advisory Council had approved a resolution in support of the Department's stand on a three-year moratorium on the park user's fee, since they felt enough time had not been given to the present set up to make an accurate evaluation. The Governor's Council then took action to endorse the recommendation of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control on this subject and to support action taken through resolution by the Park Advisory Council for a three-year moratorium on the park user's fee in order that further study can be made by the Department. The Council met June 19 at the University of Delaware Marine Science laboratories, Lewes, Delaware to hear a report presented by Secretary Heller and Dean William Gaither on the cooperative work between the University and the Department. Secretary Heller asked the Council to study two propos6d projects and to make a recommendation on whether or not they should be done, the best way to do them and who should have the responsibility. On July 12, 1972 the Council toured the Delaware River by boat to study sources polluting the river. Secretary Heller, John C. Bryson and members of his staff informed the Council pertaininq to the details of the Department's program to monitor pollution of the river. 9 One of the important activities of the Council is to review proposed legislation affecting the activities of the Department and its various divisions. Reviews and appropriate comments were made on such proposed legislation during the past year. spectfully submitted, I m E Mc el Chairman 10 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOUIRCES AND ENVIRONIPIENTAL CONTROL MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS - FISCAL 1972 . . . . INNOVATIVE PLAN FOR CONCURRENT FINANCING OF SEWERAGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REDUCES LOCAL COSTS, AND ENABLES DELAWARE TO IMPROVE ITS STREAMS MORE QUICKLY.* (PAGE 14) . . . . IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ESSENTIALLY APPROVED BY EPA.* (PAGES 14, 27) . . . . REQUESTS FROM FOUR MAJOR COMPANIES FOR A VARIANCE FROM AIR POLLUTION REGULATIONS DENIED. ,EPA SUPPORTED DEPARTMENT'S ACTION WITH FEDERAL ORDER.* (PAGES 14, 30) . . . . COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED A PROPOSAL OF 13.7 MILLION DOLLARS TO EPA FOR A TOTAL RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM. (PAGES 14, 31) . . . . IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OFFICERS EXPANDED (PAGE 15) EDWARD TATNALL BUILDING DEDICATED, JULY 14, 1971. (PAGE 21) . . . . DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL LAWS AND REGULATIONS CONDENSED INTO TWO LOOSE-LEAF VOLUMES (PAGE 21) . . . PERMANENT EXHIBIT INSTALLED AT DELAWARE STATE FAIR GROUNDS (PAGE 22) . . . . 3URTON ISLAND RELOCATION PROJECT (PAGE 23) NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE 11 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS FISCAL 1972 VITAL WETLANDS AND PARK LANDS ACQUIRED (PAGE 23) IMPORTANT OPINION OBTAINED FROM THE DELAWARE SUPREME COURT IN THE DEFENSE OF PUBLIC LANDS ALONG THE DELAWARE COAST. (PAGE 24) FRESHWATER TROUT PROGRAM EXPANDED (PAGES 43, 48) MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM EXPANDED (PAGE 44) OYSTER BEDS OPENED TO TONGUERS FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 1965 (PAGE 46) FINFISH AND WILDLIFE REGULATIONS PUBLISHED (PAGE 49) PARK USER FEE FINANCES PARK IMPROVEMENTS (PAGE 61) NATURE INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM EXPANDS (PAGE 61) MANAGEMENT TRAINING SCHOOL SPONSORED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FIRST TIME (PAGE 63) 192 LANDOWNERS BECAME COOPERATORS WITH THE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (PAGE 77) NEW MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WAS EXECUTED BETWEEN THE DISTRICTS AND STATE FORESTRY AGENCIES (PAGE 78) 12 THIRD ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 1971 - JUNE 30, 1972 DCDART,@IENT OF NATIJD AL RESOURCES L! AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is the one department responsible to Delawareans for environmental quality i. In our second full year of administering the many disciplines which make up the warp and woof of the environment we have made some giant steps forward. During F1Y 1972 the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has the added responsibility for beach erosion control which was transferred to us from the Department of Highways and Administration. In the consolidation of departmental programs the flow of information has greatly improved through the use of monthly fis.cal reports and quarterly fiscal and activity reports which are utilized by the Directors in managing the diverse programs. The Department's foremost objective is quality plus economy. 'The Department reverted $346,000 of state funds while at the same time improving services, for example, streamlining the issuance of permits, development of interpretive programs in the parks, and expansion of freshwater trout program. An education and training program to develop the maximum potential of each employee to meet the operating needs of the Department is given a very high priority. The Department of Agriculture and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control co-sponsored the Organization Management Training Course presented by the U. S. Forest Service for the Northeast Region. There were 30 Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control employees in the class of 50. Thirty-nine Environmental Protection Officers matriculated in courses offered at the State Police Training Academy and Delaware State College. 13 DELAWARE ASSUMES NATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD @I. Phase Grant System Delaware's phase-grant system for allocating sewerage construction funds is anticipated to be adopted by Congress. Experts consider this method of financing many sewerage construction projects simultaneously to mean that all of Delaware's needs for stream-improvement will be met sooner. Delaware communities are expected to receive 30 odd million dollars. The new legislation is expected to raise the federal share from 55% of the eligible costs to 75% of the total project costs. This means that 150 miles of Delaware streams will be cleaned up in the shortest possible time, and at much lower cost to Delawareans. I II.. Air Pollution Enforcement On December 28, 1971 the Secretary denied the variances sought by four companies to gain more time for compliance with air pollution regulations. The cases were contested in the courts and, for the first time anywhere in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actedl under its Clean Air Act of 1970, to test its enforcement powers. The courts have upheld the Secretary's denial and EPA's enforcement. The case is to be appealed before the Supreme Court by Getty Oil. The final decision will have national significance with reference to the 1970 Clean Air Act, and can be expected to be a landmark decision in environmental law. III. Delaware Reclamation Project A 500 ton a day plant is being designed which will be capable of separating and recovering the components of solid wastes in a form which will allow their diversion back into the consumer market while at the same time using digested sewage sludge as a diluent, in the process. We have applied to EPA for a demonstration grant. IV. Burton Island Relocation The massive job of relocating 294 vacation home owners to surrounding communities was accomplished smoothly. The federal government assumed the cost of relocation. Burton's Island, a nationally recognized access to fine salt water fishing grounds, was purchased in 1971 with federal and state monies. The year has been one of consolidation, improved programs and landmark decisions. We have built a sound foundation for environmental progress in Delaware. 14 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION The coordination of fiscal, personnel, procurement and enforcement activities is the responsibility of the Office of Administration. To.continue to improve the administrative activities of the Department, the policies and Drocedures were reviewed and updated with emphasis on controls, yet streamlining the operations wherever feasible. "'o further assist management with their fiscal programs, the Monthly Financial Report was issued in two parts, one being the percentage report, the other putting the financial status in graphic form. The fiscal section continues to maintain all accounting records of the Department and maintain control of the Department's revenues. The personnel section played a more active role in setting procedures and processing applications for seasonal employment during the year. The Department continues to be represented on the Credit Union approval committee and has a good number of its staff utilizing this method of saving. The Department also has a good number of personnel saving through the procurement of United States Savings Bond . The purch'asing section, in a continuing effort to strengthen the Department's purchasing power, consummated various term contracts'for high use items. This has established a stable price for such items over a-period ranging from six to eighteen months and enabled the Department to obtain more per dollar expended. The utilization of the statutory five letter bid has been an effective tool in securing services and materials in that the time element has best served the Department's needs. One major step in the advancement of the Enforcement Program is the consolidation of the radio communications network of the Department to a two-band system; one frequency for enforcement, the other for administration and operation. in addition to'the Environmental Protection officer Training_School held at the State Police Academy, a Management Resources Theory Course highlighting man and his environment was held at Delaware State College in conjunction with the College. On toll free complaint line, which is available to all Delawareans for reporting problems immediately on a 24-hour basis, 626 calls were received during the fiscal year. 15 PIP --rl." xr, W Ayr r-@ r-4 1.7r,o �r" Cie tv 11"M Ln H LA. @11 0 w u 17-i I LU 0 w z z x ON C) CV) 0 0 0 0 0 0, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 00 Lr) DEPARTMENT OF NATUR AL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS July 1, 1971 June 30, 1972 VIOLATIONS - FISH & WILDLIFE FISH.AND WILDLIFE (Cont.) Fishing without a license 69 Hunting with illegal ammo 2 Fishing on C/B resident 1 Possession of firearms on Taking overlimit of trout 2 C & D Canal 9 Trouting after hours 1 Possession of firearms on Taking oversized bass 1 1 GIF Canal area 1 Taking overlimit of ducks 2 Loaded gun in vehicle 17 Possession of illegally taken Trespassing with gun 22 ducks 1 Trespassing 6 Ducking after hours 6 Hunting from vehicle 2 Hunting without a license 15 Hunting with loaded firearms 4 Hunting without permission 2 Illegal use of artificial Hunting in closed season light 12 (deer cases) 8. Shooting from public road 5 Hunting in closed area 10 Non-resident hunting without Hunting illegal hours a license 2 (deer cases 2) 31 License obtained under false Hunting from state blind pretense 1 within 100' 5 Speeding with motor boat 1 Failure to report deer kill 1 Improper display of license 1 Failure to tag deer 3 Defacing state property 1 Huntinq deer on Sundav 4 Removing bushes 1 Butchering deer before checking 1 Illegal use of net 3 Running-dog in deer season 2 No field trial permit 1 Hunting squirrel in closed season 2 Illegal discharge of firearms 1 Hunting geese after hours 1 Motor Cycle operating East Taking waterfowl after hours 1 of C & D Canal 1 Hunting waterfowl from motor boat 1 TOTAL 324 Hunting from powered boat 1 Killing hen pheasant 1 Attempting to take 2nd. pheasant 4 Failure to return pheasant permit 1 Taking over bag limit 3 Trespassing to take muskrat 2 Illegally taken muskrat 1 Protected wildlife in possession 3 Possession of game bird 3 Possession and exposure of protected wildlife I Possession and sale of protected wildlife 1 Illegal possession of game 4 Making use of bait 2 Hunting over baited area 23 Possession of unplugged gun 6 Possession of improperly plugged gun 1 Hunting on refuge 4 17 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS July 1, 1971 - June 30,.1972 VIOLATIONS BOAT AND SHELLFISH VIOLATIONS - PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY Taking ovetlimit clams 35 Taking undersized clams 4 Careless driving 1 Taking undersized crabs 1 operating unregistered Taking undersized lobsters 1 motor vehicle 1 Clamming in 'polluted water 3 Speeding 1 Crabbing on Sunday 3 Loaded gun in vehicle 1 Crabbing without a license 1 Trespassing with gun and Negligent operation of boat 8 dog 1 Expired registration 7 Unplugged gun 1 No boat registration. 14 Assault and battery 1 No numbers displayed 3 Possession and consumption Unlicensed boat 2 of alcoholic beverage by No numbers on bow 10 minor 1 No numbers on hull 1 Under influence of Operating ClAss A boat without intoxicating beverage 1 license 2 Indecent exposure 2 Excessive wake 1 Disregarding stop sign 2 No present boat decal 4 Littering 2 Not enough life saving devices 26 Disorderly conduct 2 Lack of equipment 4 Reckless driving 3 Improper water skiing 1 Operating a motor vehicle Overloaded boat 1 without an operator TOTAL 132 permit 3 Breach of peace 6 Cutting trees on state park property 8 VIOLATIONS DOG TOTAL 37 Dog running at large 559 Unlicensed dog 196 Shooting a licensed dog 3 Failure to attach tag to dog collar 2 Breach of Peace 1 Failure to answer summons 1 Dog in season 2 Cruelty to animals 2 TOTAL 18 EMPLOYEE SAFETY The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control takes the view that, aside from the humanitarian aspect, safety is good business on the basis of employee morale, decreased labor turn-over, employee productivity and the conservation of human resources. Departmental s-tipervisors recognize that employee safety is a paramount function of management and assume full responsibility for the personal safety of everyone under their supervision. While management has overall responsibility, the Central Safety Committee administers the program on a day to day basis. The Central Safety Committee consists of a representative from each of the Divisions and a Resources Engineer who serves as committee chairman. These positions are part-time and are performed on a collateral basis. The committee meets once each month to discuss safety needs of the Department and to recommend activities, regulations and other measures which will help to protect employees. A major function of the committee is to conduct safety inspections of the Department's facilities and to report unsafe practices, conditions, or equipment to management. During the past year, the Department accumulated over one-half million exposure man-hours. The frequency rate (major injuries per million exposure man-hours).decreased from 10.4 in fiscal year 1971 to 7.1 for fiscal year 1972 - a decrease of almost 32%. It is the Department's objective to totally eliminate occupational accidents involving its employees. However, in 1972 none of the injuries sustained by our employees resulted in death or permanent total or partial disability. The main thrust of the Department's safety program is, and will continue to be: Increased safety awareness by all employees and members of supervision, better safety communications between supervision and employee, more frequent and thorough safety inspection of facilities, greater concern for placement of employees compatible with their ability, training and temperament, and continuing programs of safety education in accident prevention. The Department's philosophy of employee safety was clearly stated in the preface to the Department safety handbook. The Department Secretary wrote, "Finallv, it is the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's policy for safety to come first on the job - regular and emergency. It should never be said that time or job demands did not allow for doing the job safely." 19 X C14 C) 0) .. .............. r-q H >4 E-4 Pq @4 z ..... ....................... CN @D 0 r- aN E-4 H E-1 W Z P4 0 ce) P4 >-' E-1 W U @4 z z z P4 otc A4 p P E-4 @Z 0 ZD P4 01, P4 0 0 0 z PQ E-4 >1 H 0 01, E-1 > 7@ z EA Q P4 z .............. ........ . .......... . . ... .......... ..... . ... ........... X........... -X-M-m C4 ....... ....... -...; .......... 0) r- PL4 40 0 r-q >4 E-4 C4 X X, 1-D 44 LO C) U') Lr) CD C%4 C14 INFORMATION & EDUCATION The Office of Information and Education is responsible for the coordination of all of the printing and public relations activities for the Department. To fulfill these responsibilities, the office is not only in continual contact with all the Divisions, but must also act as liaison between the Department and the public via the news media, lecture, film and slide presentations as well as informational assistance. D T uring the 1972 fiscal year, the office of Information and Education scheduled 452 film showings to an approximate audience of 36,640 persons, 26 tours attended by 1154 people, 49 lectures to an approximate audience of 3050 persons, and answered 3822 reQuests for information. The office also released 86 items to all types of news media, both in Delaware and nationally. The Office of Information and Education worked closely with the State Division of Graphics and Printing to ensure that the operational printing needs of the Department were met. Two issues of the Department's magazine, Delaware Conservationist, and the Department calenTa were published and mailed (mailing list increased from 6300 to 7000). Other 'publications include hunting and fishing summary brochures, Delaware Outdoor Adventure brochure and nature trail guides. The complete Laws and Regulations for the entire Department have been compiled into a two-volume loose-leaf binder format. Both volumes have been printed, and sets have been distributed. The newly remodeled Department headquarters in Dover was officially dedicated as the Edward Tatnall Building on July 14, 1971. Thirty-five members of the Tatnall family attended, along with over 100 invited guests. The DNREC Library has been reorganized to provide a suitable depository for reference material on all phases of environmental topics. Not only does it provide a convenient place for staff members to do research, but many students and others also use our facility. The DeDartment cooperated with State and private groups in writing @he "State Plan for Environmental Education" which was submitted for federal approval in January, 1972. 21 The p.ermanent.Department exhibit at the Delaware State Fair was completed. It features a waterfall, fish and waterfowl ponds, and display areas for wildlife species in simulated habitat. There is also a changeable display area to exhibit other aspects of departmental responsibility. This exhibit was manned continuously by staff personnel throughout Fair Week.with an approximate attendance of 30,000 persons. Earth Week activities were again coordinated by the Department in cooperation with the Department of Public Instruction. Daily tours were arranged.for departmental lands, waters and laboratory facilities. Films and speakers were also scheduled'. . . ........ .......... ........... ...... .................... .. ..... . . . .. ... ...... . . ..- A:i . . ........ ... . ...... .. 'iiivi ""'*,*""-"!.-.."-..,P*:,@lI ........ .... i4 .. ---- -------- .............. .. M ................ ............... X .. ............. Xijij3i:ijij .. .............. .... ... . .... . 3owers Beach West Boat Launch was completed in 1972. 22 PLANNI14G AND CONSTRUCTION The Office of Planning and Construction is responsible on the departmental level for land acquisition, construction projects in the various land holdings of the Divisions and the long-range planning, including the capital planning of the Department. The Real Estate Section acquired a total of 1,323 acres of land at a total acquisition cost of $904,833.00. During the year, 1,047.9 acres were acquired for fish and wildlife purposes, with most of this in the critical coastal zone wetlands. A total of $555,153 was spent for this property. In addition to the fish and wildlife purchases, $315,300 was spent for the Division of Parks, Recreation & Forestry. Most of these purchases were for Lums Pond State Park4 A major concentration of effort in the Office was with the Burtons Island project, where under federal and state law, relocation assistance was provided to the residents. A temporary office was established in a trailer on Burton Island and the Department of Natural Resources contracted with the Department of Highways & Transportation's Right-of-Way Section to assist in this prolect. It involved 315 parcels owned by 294 owners. Contact was made with each property owner and all realty owners have signed agreements. Two hundred and fifty- seven building sites have been released to the Division of Parks, Recreation & Forestry for demolition at the end of the fiscal year. On this project the federal'government has agreed to pay up to 100% of all relocation costs to both temporary and permanent residents. As of the end of the fiscal year approximately $840,954.90 has been allotted by the state for relocation on Burton Island. The Construction Section,.headed by an engineer, completed 15 construction projects at an approximate cost of $378,600. The biggest problem faced by the Section was the fact that all the construction program projects were going out at the same time. In addition to the engineer, only an inspector was available to keep all the projects going. In addition to these major programs, the Section provided,engineering advice upon request to the various Divisions and to individual communities regarding recreation, development and other related projects. In the field of planning, the Section was responsible for working with a consultant in the development of four Master Plans for State Parks, including Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashores, White Clay Creek and Brandywine Creek. 23 Working not only with the Divisions but the State Planning Office, guidelines and determinations were made in the case of Cape Henlopen and Delaware Seashores.and work is continuing with the consultant on the-remaining two parks under the contract. . In addition, the office maintains liaison with the counties and sends a representative to the Subdivision Advisory Council meetings every two weeks. The Office is also responsiblefor continuing -liaison with the Corps of Engineers, especially with regard to permits, and coordinates efforts by each of the Divisions to specific requests on environmental impact studies by the Coast Guard, Highway Department and other federal agencies on projects. PUBLIC LANDS *The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has continued to vigorously defend the public lands that were transferred from the Department of Highways and Transportation to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in the Fall of 1970. A significant opiniontwas obtained from the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware on September 16., 1971, in the Phillips vs. The State of Delaware case. This-was one of the several items of litigation that were pending before the courts regarding the State's claim to the beachlands in the vicinity of Fenwick Island. The Department'has pressed its fee counsel to actively continue its strong defense of-the State's properties, fully realizing the value of these beachlands (approximately 14 million dollars) as a natural resource to the residents of Delaware. It is expected that the other'cases involved will be resolved during fiscal year 1973. 24 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DIVISION OF PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY Projects Completed Cost Redden Forest, Road, Parking Lot 28,000 Improvements Cape Henlopen Fencing 8,000 Delaware City Parking Lot 8,000 Killens Pond Water System 4,800 Trap Pond Bathhouse Alterations 56,000 and Additions Redden Forest Maintenance 31,000 Building Brandywine Creek Water System 22,000 Cape Henlopen Sanitary Trailer 17,000 Delaware Seashores Water and 8,400 Sewer Facility 183,200 Projects Under Construction !@illens Pond Dump Improvement 15,750 Blackbird Forest Maintenance 33,800 Building Lums Pond Entrance Road, Camping 57,500 Area Improvements 107,050 Projects Under Design Contact Stations 334,000 Cape Henlopen-Redden Forest 60,000, Fire Damage Trap Pond Sewage Plant @120,000 .Trap Pond Camping Area Improvements 185,000 Delaware Seashores Parking Lot & 95,000 Road * Cape Henlopen Bathhouse and 10,000 Boardwalk Brandywine Creek Picnic Area 83,000 Parking Lot * Brandywine Creek Entrance Road 82,000 969,000 *Project hold by Construction Moratorium 25 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL' RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Projects Com2leted Cost Brandywine Creek Fishways #4 107,000 Bowers Beach Westerly Bulkhead 20,200 Lewes Boat Launching Ramp 8,000 Coursey-Blair Ponds-Parking Lots .17,500 Craigs Pond Spillway 11,000 Cedar Creek Bulkhead 31,400 195,100 Projects Under-Construction Bowers Beach Easterly Boatram'P 25,000 Cedar Creek Parking Lot Expan'sion 70,000 and Improvements 95,000 Projects Under Design Gri ffith Lake Bulkhead 6 000 Cedar Creek New Launching Ramps, 110,000 Pilers & Bulkheads Nanticoke Wildlife Area .10,000 Maintenance Shed Woodland Beach Ramp & Bulkhead 20,000 Phillips Landing Bulkhead 20,000 166,000 *Project hold by Construction Moratorium 26 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMFNTAL CONTROL INTRODUCTION The Division of Environmental Control is charged with responsibility in the areas of air pollution control, water pollution control, the utilization of water, underwater resources, mineral exploration and exploitation, management techniques of beach erosion control and solid waste management. The Division operates with three sections, as follows: Air Resources and Solid Waste Section R. R. French, Manager Water Resources Section: - N. C. Vasuki, Manager Technical Section: - Dr. Harry W. Otto, Manager AIR RESOURCES SECTION The third and final year of the establishment of Delaware's Air Pollution Control Program was completed during this year. Federal support was continued to the state in the form of a grant of $234,314. The federal government approved Delaware's Implementation Plan for Achieving the National Primary Air Quality Standard for Sulfur Dioxide. The federal government subsequently reported as approvable the st'ate's additional plans for attainment and maintenance of ambient air quality standards throughout the state. The plans provide for control of sulfur dioxide, suspended particulate matter, oxides.of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, oxidants and hydrocarbons. The plans called for many changes in the existing "Regulations Governing the Control of Air Pollution" which were adopted by the Water and Air Resources Commission. The permit system functioned throughout the state requiring both construction and operating permits for all new installations. Registration of all existing sources and the issuance of operating permits for equipment which comply with the regulations was begun. An analysis of the types of permits issued shows the land clearing and fire training permits to be most numerous. 27 PERMITS ISSUED - 1972 Land Clearing 206 Fire Training 78 Boilers 30 Incinerators 17 Process Equipment 49 Landfills 2 TOTAL 382 Of this total, 33 operating certificates of approval were issued. Some of the more significant permits issued were as follows: V I. Delmarva Power and Light Company to convert four existing boilers from coal to low sulfur oil. This conversion was completed in March, 1972 and all four units were issued operating certificates. 2. North American Smelting Company to install control equipment on its brass operation to reduce the emission of particulate matter. 3. Artic Roofings, Inc. to install control equipment on its roof saturator to reduce odors and particulate matter emissions. 4. Getty Oil Company (Eastern Operations) to operate a Merox treating plant to control mercaptan odors at its refinery in Delaware City. 5. Getty Oil Company (Eastern Operations) to construct a carbon monoxide boiler to reduce emissions of carbon monoxide at the Delaware City Refinery. 6. City of Dover to convert two existing boilers at its power plant from coal to low sulfur oil. This conversion is 95% complete at this time. New personnel who joined the section during the year are as follows: Robert R. French as Manager of the Air Resources Section on August 16, 1971; Pasquale S. Canzano as Manager.of the Delaware Reclamation Project on March 161 1972; Jerome S. Cohen as the Division's first full time attorney on.November 1, 1971; Karen Fones on March 1, 1972 as a clerk stenographer. 28 Administrative hearings were conducted by the Department to consider the following permit applications: 1. E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company to install an experimental fabric finisher and a solvent absorber at the Christina Laboratory - permit granted. 2. Delmarva Power and Light Company to install a new generating unit at its Edge Moor power plant - decision pending. 3. .-@krtic Roofings, Inc*to install odor and particulate matter control equipment on its roof saturators - conditional permit granted. 4. Sunolin Chemical Company to install a sulfur recovery unit to reduce sulfur oxide emissions application subsequently withdrawn. .5. SunOlin Chemical Company and Allied Chemical corporation to jointly install a pipeline and associated equipment to transport waste gases from Sun0lin Chemical Company to Allied Chemical Corporation for use as a raw material thereby eliminating 8,000 tons per year of sulfur oxide emission from Sun0lin Chemical Company - permit granted. The Air Resources Section provided technical assistance to the Water and Air Resources Commission for hearings on the following subjects: 1. Revisions of the open burning regulations to consider the problem of leaf burning in New Castle County.. 2. Delaware's proposed Implementation Plans for Attainmen t and Maintenance of Ambient Air Quality Standards. Revisions to "Regulations Governing the Control of Air Pollution" were considered as a part of the proposed plans. 3. Proposed regulations for the control of odors and for the start-up and shut-down of certain industrial equipment. 4. Proposed regulations to control dust emissions from grain dryers and to effect changes to the open burning regulation. 29 5.. Appeal to the Commission by Stauffer Chemical Company of the Department's denial of. a variance request for additional time to bring its sulfur recovery units into compliance with emission standards. 6. Appeal to the Commission by Getty Oil Company of the Department's denial of a variance request for additional time to comply with the 3.5% limit on the sulfur content of fuel. The following hearings were conducted by the Department on requests for variances from specific regulations: 1. Getty Oil Company requested additional time to bring a sulfur recovery unit into compliance - ,rariance denied. 2. Getty Oil Company requested a variance from emission standards during start-up and shut-down of its fluid cokingunit - variance granted. 3. Allied Chemical Corporation requested additional time to reduce emissions of sulfur oxides from its sulfuric acid T)lant to allowable limits - variance denied. 4. Stauffer Chemical-Company requested additional time to bring a sulfur recovery unit into compliance variance denied. 5. Getty Oil Company and Delmarva Power and Light Company requested additional time to limit to 3.5%-the sulfur content of fuel used by Delmarva Power and Light Company at-its Delaware City station - variance denied. The federal government issued its first enforcement order pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act, as amended, against Getty Oil Company and Delmarva Power and Light Company. The order requires the firms to comply with Delaware's regulation limiting the sulfur content of fuel to 3.5%. The case is being contested in the courts. The federal government also issued an order to Allied Chemical Corporation requiring the firm's sulfuric acid plant to meet Delaware's emission limit by September 15, 1973. In accordance with statutorV requirements, the Section cooperated with the Technical Services Section and the Division of Motor Vehicles in establishing a program for 30 measuring exhaust emissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from motor vehicles. The data is being used to determine the limits on emissions to be incorporated in the State's Motor Vehicle Inspection Program. In accordance with statutory provisions, the section assumed certain responsibilities for control and management of solid wastes@ (a) A contract was negotiated with a private consulting firm to update Delaware's Solid Waste Management Plan. (b) Legal proceedings were brought against Wildcat Landfill, Inc. of Dover for operating a sanitary landfill without a permit. A fine was imposed against the firm by the Magistrate Court. (c) Staff investigations of 108 complaints resulted in the discontinuance of open dumping practices at 32 sites. During this period 75 inspections of approved landfill operations were conducted. (d) Under the supervision of the Air Resources Section, T.-fercules, Incorporated continued its design of a facility in New Castle County, the Delaware Reclamation Project, which will process solid wastes and sewage sludge to produce marketable products. The application for a federal grant to construct the plant and operate it for one year was prepared for submission to the federal government. WATER RESOURCES SECTION The following are the major items accomplished during Fiscal Year 1972,' 1. Standard operating procedures were prepared for reviewing subaqueous lands applications, septic tank permits and commercial permits. Adoption of such procedures has resulted in reduction of time involved in reviewing and issuing a permit. ..31 A summary of permits issued during the fiscal year is given below: Type lst Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter@ 4th Quarter Water Pollution Control (Individual Septic Tanks) 505 385 309 707 Commercial (Sewer systems,: trailer courts, industries, etc.) 28 40 14 53 Water Supply Domestic 285 158 164 309 Public 10 9 4 6 Agricultural 9 11 11 8 Industrial 5 2 4 6 Commercial 4 2 4 6 Subaqueous Lands 25 14 28 15 32 2. Standard operating procedures were also developed for reviewing federal grant applications for' sewerage systems and for the disbursement of state and federal grant funds. Eight million dollars in state funds and $7.2 million in federal funds have been allocated to 18 projects in Delaware for Fiscal Years '71 and '72. 3. Program grant applications were prepared and submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for grants pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq. and the Department of Interior Water Resources Council for grants pursuant to P.L. 89-80. 4. The Section acted as an agent of the Environmental Protection Agency in a survey of all industrial waste entering the sewer systems. 5. The Section is continuing to act as an agent for the Environmental Protection Agency-Corps of Engineers permit program pursuant to Feaeral Refuse Act of 1899. 6. The Section has reviewed and made changes to the STORET forms submitted-by the Environmental Protection Agency. 7. The Section participated in the Environmental Protection Agency AutoMap System and assisted that agency in preparing an Environmental Impact Statement on the Bethany Beach Project. 8. The Section was involved in the dispute between the City of Newark and New Castle County in which the Department acted as a mediator. The sewer problems in the Newark area were investigated. A detailed report was prepared and presented within the six week period and a firm agreement was reached between the parties on measures to improve the sewer situation. 9. A potential groundwater pollution problem was detected near Llangollen, Delaware. Investigations are continuing to establish conclusive proof of contamination of the aquifer from the old New Castle County dump. 10. The Section participated in the conceptual development of a regional wastewater collection and treatment system for Long Neck area in Sussex. 33 11. The Section staff participated in developing position papers and suggested legislation for* beach erosion control. 12. A program for on-the-job training of sewage treatment plant operators was initiated and the Department received a grant of $18,500 for this purpose from the Environmental Protection Agency. 13. Illegal subaqueous lands development activities were investigated by the Section staff and reported to the Division, the Secretary and the Water and Air Resources Commission. Aerial surveys and photographic evidence were compiled. 14. The Section managed the clean up of twenty-four (24) miles of oil contaminated beaches with the cooperation of Technical Services Section, Division of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Highways and Transportation and the Department of Health and Social Services. The Section's initiative resulted inthe U.S. Coast Guard reimbursing the State for the entire clean-up cost ($10,000). ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION Initiated against Surfside Products, Lewes; General Motots-Boxwood Plant; Swift Poultry, Felton plant; Globe Union, Middletown; National Cash Register, Millsboro; Clifton Cannery, Cannon; Draper-King Cole, Milton; Culligan, Milford; Town of Milton; Town of Bridgeville; Plarclay Mills, Milford; Cannon Foods, Bridgeville; and Du Pont@,-,at Seaford. Public hearings'were held on applications for Peachtree Run Apartments; Sea Colony, Inc.; Star Hill Village; Derby Shores; Red Lion Village and a public hearing on illegal subaqueous lands development activities. TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION The Technical Services Section completed the second year since its organization within the Division of Environmental Control. In that period a number of important improvements have been instituted to further optimize its operations. Some of these improvements include a viable safety program, training sessions for personnel, purchasing/finance procedures, and additions of important, much-needed instrumentation. The most critical need of the laboratory is for adequate physical facilities. Present facilities are far below national minimum standards for laboratories in terms of,-ventilation, 34 temperature maintenance for critical instruments, chemical/solvent storage, compressed gas storage, and" delivery areas for heavy supplies. The responsibilities of the Section encompass development of the broad technical aspects of the Division's air and water quality monitoring programs including field surveillance studies, episode control, source sampling, analytical methods development, personnel training and safety, and evaluation of technical programs of interest to the Division, but sponsored by other sections and slCate agencies. The Section has undertaken.numerous scientific studies in support of the program of other sections in the Division. AIR : A sophisticated air quality monitoring network has been maintained in operation in-the state to evaluate existing levels of air contaminants, to measure progress of control programs as indicated by improved air quality, and to provide the necessary information to effectively dealwith emergency situations. The network essentially consists of an array of primary and secondary stations located throughout the state as indicated in Figure 1. The functions of the primary stations are more complex than the secondary ones in terms of the array of monitoring instrumentations and data processing. Each of the four pri,mary stations is automatic and carries out a broad array of.monitoring measurements as shown in Table 1. These measurements include not only pollutant concentrations but meteorological factors as well. The primary system has generally been operational with the exception of the telemetry and electronic data processing equipment. TABLE 1 INSTRUMENTATION - PRIMARY AIR QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM Wind Wind Site Speed Direction Tape S02 N09 23 TOx TH(_ @gO RAD P-1 X X, X X X X X X X X P-2 X X X X X X X X X X P-3 X X X X X X X X X X P-4 X X X X X X X X X X 35 60 52 2 ILMINGTON R q3 NEW CASTLE Figure I E BVIRONMENTAL OUALITY THROUGH MONMORHIG 0 Primary Air Quality Monitoring Stations 0 Secondary Air Quality Monitoring Stations 9 Central..Data Processing Station Stream Sampling Sitdtions 89J6 0 0.3 ER Q 13 RD 4 0 16 113 0 E ES 18 GO SEAF RD 28 LAU REL xl 24 C The primary air quality system has been operational with respect to all instruments. Three instruments in each of the primary stations have produced continuous valid data over the past year. Seven instruments for other pollutants have been maintained in a standby condition due to a lack of an operating data acquisition system. The telemetry and electronic data processing system for the Primary Automatic Continuous Air Quality Monitoring System continues to present serious difficulties. The original system was designed by Litton in such a way that data is not forthcoming unless the data processing units function--a recorder for each sensor is lacking. Detailed systems evaluations have been completed, but corrective work has been hamstrung due to indecision on the part of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), whose prior endorsement of the project is required. Plans to update air monitoring instrumentation in compliance with federal requirements have likewise been stymied due to lack of decision on the part of EPA. The secondary air monitoring system consists of eleven (11) completely operational stations equipped with the array of monitoring instruments shown in Table II. TABLE II INSTRUMENTATION SECONDARY AIR QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM S02 S02 N02 Pb Tape site Co@d. Color Color Candle AISI H-V Dustfall Meteor. s-3 x x x x x x s-4 x x x x S-5 x x x x x s-6 x x x x x S-7 x x x x x S-8 x x x x x x S-9 x x x x x S-10 x x x x S-11 x x x x x x S-12 x x S-13 x x 37 While the typical secondary station is considerably less complex-than a primary station, it serves to fill in the areas between the primary stations so as to provide a firm basis on which to evaluate air quality. Stations are located to monitor general air quality in high-pollution industrial areas, as-well as "cleaner residential suburbs. The stations serve to provide not only an indication of 11worst case" of pollution situations in the state, but also provide effective measurement during emergency situations. All instruments in the secondary system have been operational during the past year. Instrumentation for the system consis 'ts essentially of pollutant monitors, although meteorological parameters are being measured at one site. Colorimetric sulfur dioxide detection equipment replaces the older and conductometric instruments at S3.., S8, and S11 in compliance with federal guidelines for:air monitoring instrumentation. Two additional sites wereadded to the system at downstate locations at.S12 in Seaford and S13 in Milford. These two stations will be brought to full on-line status in the coming year. In addition, the Section maintains and operates three air sampling stations as part of the National Air Sampling Network (NASN) in cooperation with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. These stations provide ,air quality information concerning sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and particulate levels. Unlike the primary-and secondary systems, the NASN stations do not -provide a continuous record of pollutant levels in the atmosphere. Utilizing available equipment.in the Section, two mobile air monitoring stations were fielded last year. These units provide measuring capability of street-level concentrations pollutants. Instrumentation currently inc,ludese,monitorsfor sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, @particulates, wind speed, and wind direction. This surveillance capability has proven an effective tool in assuring compliance with Delaware's ambient air standards and has-been instrumental in a number of recent court cases. Special surveys have been completed for sulfur dioxide levels in the Delaware City area, particulates in the Marine Terminal area of Wilmington, and nitrogen dioxide levels in Wilmington. WATER Water quality surveillance programs -for Delaware's lakes, bays, streams, canals, and rivers has continued. 38 Most of the streams in the major drainage basins were sampled at least once a month. The surveillance als6 includes analysis of effluents from all major industrial and municipal treatment facilities. Routine inspections of all these facilities have been maintained by the Section. The laboratory has continued its program to aid numerous industrial and municipal treatment plants in the establishment of their own water quality surveillance programs by availing.staff expertise. This has proven effective in substantially extending the scope of Delaware's water quality program without additional manpower. It provides the capability to improve and more closely control effluent quality. Although problems still.exist, numerous industries have felt the need to dedicate personnel to active sampling programs and have responded favorably. Although investigation of emergency situations at times puts stress on available manpower, the number of instances during the past year dropped from 173 to 40. The kinds of problems are diverse: oil spills, toxic chemical spills, acid spills, fish kills, sugar spill, contaminated domestic wells, septic tank overflows, landfill contamination of water supplies, algae blooms, ammonium sulfide spill, phenol spill, gasoline spill, sludge dump, and sewer line rupture. Surveillance of water quality has involved an extensive effort. The following provides some insight into the scope of the project: Surveillance No. Times Sampled Waste Treatment Plant Effluents 221- Industrial Effluents 361 Streams, Lakes, Rivers 194 Emergencies 40 Treatment Plant Inspections 100 Special studies in water pollution during the past year have included ocean dumping of raw sewage, sediment analysis of rivers, bays,and lakes, effectiveness of chlorination of final treatment plant effluents in reducing bacteria, and contamination of lagoons by domestic septic systems. The laboratory processed an estimated 3992 samples. The breakdown is as follows: 39 origin No. Analyses Streams 1900 Sewage Treatment Plant 612 Industry Wells 160 Oil (Sulfur) 24 Dye and Phenol 45 Miscellaneous 375 3992 To provide a concept of the scope of this effort, analyses of these samples required over 2560 bacteriological determinations and 11,172 heavy metal measurements. An estimated total of 59,880 analyses have been conducted in support of the Division's programs. In addition, the laboratory now has the capability for conducting pesticidal measurements on water on a routine basis. I The improvement of the water quality within the Delaware River Basin represents a cooperative interstate effort on the part of Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Surveillance of the water quality of the Delaware River is carried out by the Section under contract to the Delaware River Basin Commission. During the past year, approximately 20 river studies were conducted and over 8 ind ustries and streams sampled on a monthly basis. These studies required an estimated 5,892 analyses by the laboratory. A research proposal to develop an ecological warning system for Delaware Bay has been prepared. The study will be conducted by the Department of Natural Resources'and Environmental Control to'prepare the needed methodology for the establishment of an ecological warning system. selected for this demonstration is the concentration variation of heavy metals in an estuarine system, the interaction of pollutants with other inputs into the system, and the entry of these materials into the human food chain. This research program not only will result in the development of predictive models, but also will develop the methodology that may be used for the evaluation of all-contaminants having access to the system. Thus, this program represents two unique opportunities for study of a rapidly expanding coastal.area and important natural resource. Technical Services has also assisted a number of other state agencies with their programs in terms of providing technical expertise and chemical analyses. These agencies include the' Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Highways and Transportation, Department of Agriculture, Medical Examiner's Office and the Department of Labor. In addition, speakers have been provided a number of interested groups and organizations. 40 I ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ADVISORY COUNCIL 1972 ANNUAL REPORT I 41 In reporting to you on the annual activities of the group of which I am Chairman,, I find it difficult indeed to separate it's various functions under Water and Air Resources.Com'mission, Environmental Council, and Appeals Board headings, since their functions are so uniquely interjoined. I trust you will accept, therefore,a general@report covering the activities of all three. We held a total of thirty-seven meetings, hearings, and,on-site tours with increasingly lengthening agendas due to a significant rise in matters requiring our action. Regular monthly meetings in Dover were always all-day sessions, usually of eight or more hours duration. Hearings also were lengthy, requiring no small amount of "homework" both before and after. Most Council meetings, scheduled in Odessa, lasted about four hours. Conservatively calculated,.the sum total of Commission time covered by this report comes to an impressive one thousand one hundred seventy-six (1,176) man-hours in dedicated service contributed to the State of Delaware. The encouragement and assistance given us is appreciated, as is the considerable support received through the .Department and we look forward to an increasingly productive year. RQspectfully submitted, er L. Xa Chairman v@*er @L 42 DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE INTRODUCTION The Division of Fish and Wildlife has the state-wide responsibility to protect, conserve and propagate all species of fish and protected wildlife in Delaware, to enforce the laws relating to fish, wildlife, dog control, and boating and to control the pestiferous insects. By working as a team, the four sections of the Division - Fisheries, Wildlife, Technical, and Mosquito Control - are able to perform efficiently and start new biological programs to better provide the public with information and facilities to enjoy our fish and wildlife resources. FISHERIES SECTION This section is responsible for the development and maintenance of fishing access areas, fish stocking, sportfishing tournament-and the small boat safety program. During fiscal 1972, the thirty fishery areas were maintained which included grass cutting, waste collection, general carpentry and masonry repairs. sanitary facilities were provided on the areas of major use. The areas of major development were Andrews Lake, Bowers Beach and Cedar Creek. The work at Andrews Lake consisted of tree clearing and development of a roadway and parking lot in order to provide access to the lake for fishing. Construction work at Bowers Beach included repairs to an existing launching ramp structure and installation of a new sea wall or bulkhead. Construction of a new parking lot and three new launching ramps at Cedar Creek was initiated. In addition to actual construction plans and proposals for funding, the construction of three new water control structures were prepared. The freshwater trout stocking program was a great success, mainly due to the continuance of stocking trophy trout in several additional streams in New Castle County. one very popular innovation was the creation of a "fly-fishing only" stream. Here, anglers were permitted to fish only with artificial flies and fly rods. Due to the increased popularity in the trout program, trout stamp sales continued to increase. In fiscal 1972, the DelawareState Sportfishing Tournament completed it's first year under the management of the Division of Fish and Wildlife. The interest in 43 the tournament exceeded all expectations. Approximately 2,500 entries were recorded by the volunteer weight stations. Trophies were awarded to individual category winners and a master fisherman award was given for the first time. The small boat safety program was enlarged with the assistance of funds provided by the Federal Motorboat Act. An additional marine officer was employed and contracts for two new patrol boats were originated. A continued expansion of the program is expected. MARINE ENFORCEMENT The main objective was the enforcement of shellfish laws, boat safety, and the general welfare of the boating public. The marine environmental protection officers attended training classes at the State Police Academy on enforcement procedures and attended classes at Delaware State College on basic ecology. Special assignments were made-in t'@e areas of boat ramps to relieve congestion, especially on weekends. This assignment entailed assistance in loading and unloading boats and in auto and trailer parking. Marine Police boats patrolled the oysters, crab and the clam areas of the state, as well as performing search and rescue missions. In fiscal 1972, this group embarked on a program of public assistance which provided assistance in the form of towing, and other services, to seventy-eight boaters in distress. WILDLIFE SECTION The Wildlife Section is responsible for the protection, conservation and propagation of all forms of wildlife and the operation, maintenance and development of state-owned wildlife areas for public hunting and other associated forms of outdoor recreation. Delaware's wildlife lands, comprising 24,575 acres in eleven major areas, especiallV the marsh lands, have been considered by some in the past to be nothing more than mosquito producing wastelands. Now, their values in the ecological chain, both from the fish and wildlife aspects, are becoming better recognized by the general populace. 'These lands are also increasing in importance in recreational value in these days of fast living, expanded land development and increasing populations. State lands alone in the 1971-72 44 hunting season provided an estimated 15,300 man-days of hunting for waterfowl and other migratory birds visiting Delaware's marsh lands during their migratory season : Another 10,690 man-days of hunting were experienced in hunting other forms of game, including deer, rabbit, quail, pheasant, raccoon and fox. Other activities such as bird watching, nature study, photography, dog training, horseback riding, picnicking and related forms of outdoor recreation occurred on these state lands providing an estimated 110,000 man-days of recreation. Wildlife operation personnel performed various duties and services to provide ihis recrea'tional opportunity. Included was the development and maintenance of 22 buildings, 13 marshes, 5,168 feet of dikes, 11 bridges, 34 miles of roads, tilling and planting 1,110 acres of land to wildife food and cover crops, 28 parking lots, 61 duck hunting blinds, 4 small boat ramps, and the installation and maintenance of over 500 signs and boundary markers. Important also in providing this recreational opportunity was the raising of 1,200 pheasants for a special put-and-take pheasant season held on eight (8) wildlife areas throughout the state. The environmental protection officers, principally oriented towards wildlife protection, consisting of ten field officers and one supervisor, were charged with enforcing State game and fish laws state-wide. Considerable added emphasis was placed on enforcement of migratory bird regulations and seasons in cooperation with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This staff, although primarily involved in enforcement work, provided a major tool in relating to the public the Division's programs, policies and important events as well as servicing the many requests by private citizens for assistance in such things as wildlife crop and animal damage and pest animals. Under the coordinated environmental protection officer system of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, this staff of men also assisted the Fisheries Section in marine and shellfish patrol work, small boat safety and rescue work, and the Parks Section in park area patrol. FIREARM AND HUNTER SAFETY TRAINING PROGRA24 The purpose of the program is to enhance the safety and well-being of firearm users by providing instruction in the safe use of firearms. 45 The hunter safety course is given by a corps of Delaware sportsmen who have been examined and trained to conduct hunter safety courses throughout the state. Volunteer hunter safety instructors are assisted by .state environmental protection officers in scheduling, promoting and teaching these courses. Each student is required to attend at least six hours of formal instruction in the knowledge of guns and ammunition, proper handling, safe hunting methods, courtesy and sportsmanship, principles of game management, and game laws of Delaware. He is required to pass a written examination before obtaining his certificate of competency. Stat 'e law requires all persons between the ages of 15-19 to have satisfactorily completed the course before application can be made for a resident hunting . license. ""he course is open to the public and is free of charge. : During.the 1972 fiscal.year, an additional 21 instructors were certified, bringing the volunteer T instructor force to 135. @ndividual classes of from 12 to 40 students. produced 1,537 certified students, bringing the total of trained students under the nrogram in two years to 4,737. DOG CONTROL PROGRAM The dog control program was contracted to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), "state-wide", for the first time. This control program is important because of the unbelievable numbers of dogs running at large, and their detrimental influence on human safety and welfare, as well as on other.domesticated animals. This program was operated on a cost basis utilizing physical facilities already required by other functions of the SPCA. The, program is funded primarily by receipts from the sale of dog licenses and is also supported by supplemental general fund appropriations. DELAWARE BAY During fiscal 1972, Delaware oyster planters harvested 54,770 bushels of market oysters. These oysters had a dockside value of $246,505. Delaware oystermen also harvested and planted 77,975 bushels of seed oysters in Delaware Bay. These seed oysters will be harvested as market oysters during the fall and winter of fiscal 1973. Delaware's market oyster catch during fiscal 1973 is expected to be in excess of 90,000 bushels. An additional 10,800 bushels of seed oysters were planted on the state supervised public oyster tonging bed. 46 Fisheries biologists are in the process of surveying and mapping all of the natural seed oyster beds in Delaware. Formerly unproductive seed oyster beds are coming back into production as a direct result of the continuous shell planting program. During fiscal 1972, an additional 200,000 bushels of surf clam shells were planted on state seed oyster beds at no cost 'to the State of Delaware. I .A heavy metals monitoring program has been started as a cooperative effort between the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Universitv of Delaware Sea Grant Program. -SPORTFISHING SURVEY OF THE DELAWARE ESTUARY The development of public access areas for sport fishermen to the Delaware Estuary required an account of fishing pressure in the estuary and of those areas receiving the greatest demand for access. Aerial surveys, personal interviews, and car counts were conducted from July through September, 1971, on the estuary from the C & D Canal to Lewes to obtain this information. Aerial surveys of fishing boats in the estuary revealed that 300,481 man-days were spent sportfishing from May 30, 1-971 through September 30, 1971. Private boat fishermen were in the majority followed by shore fishermen and party boat fishermen. Most fishing occurred from Port Mahon south to the Lewes breakwater. Personal interviews and car counts were conducted at five major public boat access sites (Augustine Beach, Woodland Beach, Bowers Beach, Cedar Creek and Lewes) and along the C & D Canal concurrently with the aerial surveys. Persons interviewed reported catch by species, number of people in party, and hours the party fished that day. The total number of fishes landed in Delaware by Delaware Estuary sport fishermen was 2,441,944 from May 30, 1971 over 1968 landings. Sea trout (Cynoscion regalis) comprised 89% of total fishes reported by boats and white perch, (Morone americana) led shore landings at 34%. . Delaware residents composed 56% of the s 'Port fishermen fishing 'from boats in Delaware. I@on-resident usage was highest at the southern access facilities near resort areas. Public access facilities did not meet the public demand for parking on peak weekend days. This federal aid project is continuing in 1972 with surveys running from May 28, 1972 into October, 1972. 47 '___IDAL STREAM SURVEY Indian River, Rehoboth Bay and AssAwoman Bay were included in the second year of this federal aid Project in addition@ to the 14 tidal streams already being sampled. Benthic invertebrates, fish larvae and fish species were collected biannually from 33 stations. Special emphasis was put on numbers, sizes, and distribution of sp Iort fish species. Water quality data including dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity, salinity and water temperature were taken concurrently with biological collections at all stations. Bottom contour, stream depth and width, tidal condition, and bottom composition were also noted. Benthic invertebrates were analyzed to determine volume -of fish food organisms/squ-are foot. Measurement of all@fishes, by species, in inch classes were made to determine estimated total lbs. fish/surface acre. The importance of these creeks as -spawning and nursery areas for fish species of the Delaware River Estuary were investigated. All data for each stream were correlated and analyzed to pinpoint problem-areas and areas able to support. increased fishing pressure. The second phase of this project is determining the biological recovery of Red Clay Creek in which zinc chloride effluents have been terminated. Four stations are being sampled quarterly for plankton, benthic invertebrate and fish species. Water-sarnples are taken to determine pH, dissolved oxygen and.alkalini.ty. The volume of fish.food .organisms, total lbs.'fish/surface acre and pounds game fish/surface acre are.being.calculated for each station. TROUT FISHING PROGRAM The 1972 freshwater trout fishing program was another success according to the replies that fishermen returned to the Division of Fish and Wildlife. More available money in 1972 allowed the number of trophy sized fish to be increased over the 1971 program. Delawaretrout fishermen also had favorable comn@ ents about the variety of the.large fish this year. Rainbow, golden_(rainbow), brown, brook.and tiger (brown & brook) trout were stocked that were up to 26 inches long. The succe@ss of the 1972 program will pave the way for a greater season in 1973. STATE HUNTING AREAS As in the past, voluntary "windshield" surveys were conducted on five state hunting areas to determine hunter use and success. iS'urvey cards were placed on hunters'. 48 vehicles with a request that the cards be completed and tacked to a nearby tree. Waterfowl hunters on the state's three primary hunting areas were required to register at a checking station and fill out a report of their kill. A new survey was undertaken to determine the accuracy of the identification of waterfowl reported by hunters using state areas. Upland hunter use increased slightly in 1971 as compared to 1970. Hunter success remained remarkably high in light of the high number of hunters. hunting pressure increased slightly in 1971. Although mild weather caused a shift in the distribution and pattern of the kill, the overall waterfowl hunter take increased by 8% over 1970. A new raffle system was initiated at Little Creek and Woodland Beach to insure an equitable system of blind distribution. Hunter acceptance of the raffle was excellent. An experimental early closing time on both areas was also undertaken in an attempt to increase the quality of hunting. The 1971 special pheasant season was a repeat of the successful 1970 season. The system of controlling the number of hunters in the field at one time continued to work well. No shooting accidents were reported. Although the number of pheasants released remained similar to previous years, more frequent stockings made hunting more rewarding throughout the weeklong season. ,MGULATIONS .A court case in November, 1971, cast doubt on the effectiveness of the Division's hunting regulations. Because many of the regulations were outdated and their legal status was uncertain, all regulations were rewritten and readopted. The new regulations, completed with the assistance of the Attorney General's office, are technically correct and clear, and should effectively help manage the state's wildlife resources. BANDING The Division, with the assistance of federal personnel, banded migratory birds in an attempt to find out more about their life history and habits. During 1971-1972, a total of 513 ducks, 923 Canada geese, 17 mourning doves and 21 osprey were captured and banded. Banding helps to find the information needed to manage migratory birds. 49 DEER The shotgun season of 1971 set a record for the deer harvest in Delaware. A total of 1,073 deer were checked, as required by law, during the November season. An additional four deer were taken by archery hunters during the 10 week bow and arrow season. Examinations of the animals brought to the checking stations, showed that Delaware's deer are in excellent condition. Both the average weights and the young to adult ratio remain highly favorable. Because of good habitat and sound harvest management, Delaware's aeer herd remains in good shape. The distribution of the kill was similar to previous years with the coastal fringe and western Kent and Sussex counties having the highest kill.- Anew project was undertaken to study the extent of deer-motor vehicle collisions in Delaware. From January 1971 through June of 1972, a total of 128 deer were killed by cars and reported. An average of 8.25 deer per month were reported killed. Since only a fraction of the total deer-vehicle accidents are reported, it is estimated that at least 200 deer are killed annually on Delaware's highways. The greatest number of reported kills occurred in the Bridgeville area. BLACK DUCK PRODUCTION STUDIES In July of 1971, 50 immature black ducks were released on the Woodland Beach study area. An additional 167 bi-rds were released in February of 1972. These birds were liberated as part of a four-year program to attempt to establish a colony of black ducks nesting in boxes. During the spring of 1972, 20 black duck hens nested in the elevated nesting structures. Although the 1972 box use was double the 1971 use, the birds have yet to sustain a self-supporting population. One interesting aspect of the project is the birds' acceptance of the boxes over freshwater ponds, and their failure to use boxes placed on the salt marsh. GROUSE. Delaware's hope of establishing a ruffed grouse population increased with the stocking of 16 wild birds from Massachusetts. These birds were released on the Nanticoke Wildlife Area where 47 other grouse were released in the previous three years. 50 Surveys conducted during the spring of 1972 revealed that the males were "drumming" to attract females, a sign that may indicate reproduction. Several birds were reported seen throughout the year, so at least a few remain on the area. The Division hopes that eventually the population will increase and serve as a nucleus for restocking other parts of Delaware. HUNTER SURVEY A new state-wide mail survey was undertaken in 1972 in an attempt to better understand the Delaware hunter and his needs.* A questionnaire with a postage-paid envelope was mailed to 1,585 randomly-selected Delaviare resident hunters. Returns were received from 1,060 residents after two mailings. Both the response rate and the data supplied showed excellent cooperation on the part of the hunters. Results of the survey indicated that the cottontail rabbit is Delaware's most popular game animal. over half of the respondents indicated that they hunted rabbits at least once in 1971-72. Deer and squirrel were close behind rabbit in popularity, followed by waterfowl in fourth place. Other popular species included quail, mourning dove, pheasant, woodcock and woodchuck. It is estimated that Delaware's 23,267 licensed hunters spent 302,351 days afield in 1971-72. Slightly over 4,000 hunters paid for the privilege to hunt. Almost 7,000 hunters (or 29%) used state hunting areas at least once during the year. These state lands provided hunting opportunities for 46,000 man-days of hunting in 1971-72. The survey yielded interesting results. Hopefully, the information gained can be used to better manage the state's wildlife resources. MOSQUITO CONTROL SECTION This marked the first full year of operation since the Mosquito Control Section's transfer from the Department of Highways and Transportation to the'Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The ditching accomplishments by this Section's regular appropriations amounted to 595,075 linear feet by both machine and hand cleaning methods. Also, 28,374 square feet of hand brushing of ditch right-of-ways were accomplished. This work was represented in all three counties. .51 Minor repairs were made to the*impoundments throughout the.year, such as pump.repairs and electrical motor overhauls. major dike and electrical line breakdowns were- repaired as needed Foot bridges were constructed, and repairs were made to water control@structures. The total acreage treated.by aerial spraying during Fiscal 19 '72.was 113,367-acres; more than 60% greater than the acreage sprayed in 1971. This increase was due to .@above normal rainfall and excessive lunar tides during .-the.first three months of the year. To supplement the aerial spraying, Thermo Aerosol fogging machines were employed in the three counties, dispersing some 760 gallons of Dibrom solution. Furthermore, .852 gallons of Bavtex (oil diluted) were dispersed by hand and power sprayers to combat mosquito-larvae, plus-:192 gallons of Abate (water diluted), 15 gallons of Flit MLO and "3,335 pounds,of Abate granular. in the field of research, the Department of Entomology and_Applied Ecology, University of Delaware, evaluated new compounds Chevron 11.775,-SBP-1382 and S.unoco oils 6E and 10E in their Micro-marsh pools at the,'Agri-cultural Farm. All, with the exception of Chevron 11775, showed.proirCise-as candidate materials to be used on the-salt marsh areas. One human case of tastern Encephalitis'(EE) occurred in Dover, Delaware. No confirmed equine cases were reported. Intensive-@spr'ay operations were carried out in the vicinity (Towne'Point) of the victim'@s home, as well.as all locations visited prior to her death. Emphasis was placed on safety with meetings being held monthly to correct any safety hazards. Over"the year, these meetings have proVen-beneficial to this Section. 52 SHELLFISHERIES ADVISORY COUNCIL 1972 ANNUAL REPORT 53 The Shellfisheries Advisory Council of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife, met on the following dates: July 27, 1971, August 31, 1971, September 14, 1971, October 5, 1971, February 9, 1972, March 1, 1972, April 26, 1972, May 3, 1972 and June 14, 1972. .The Council reviewed a list of fiscal year 1972 boating and shellfish violations. Violations were discussed at this time with indications of insufficient Environmental Protection Officers to apprehend violators. Chairman Muir suggested that a letter be sent to all oyster ground lessees giving regulations that they must comply with including staking, cultivating and planting of oysters, and that they be given a time limit. The Council recommended unanimously-that all oyster grounds be surveyed and lines established on all leased grounds by a registered surveyor of the State of Delaware. It was recommended by the Council that the State seed oyster beds be opened on the lst of May 1972. The beds were opened on that date and 77,975 bushels of seed oysters were taken by the commercial oystermen and transferred to their leased beds. State personnel also supervised the moving'of 10,800 bushels of seed oysters to the public tonging area. At several meetings, the Council discussed ways and means of obtaining additional funds in order to operate the small boat programs with more efficiency. Action was never taken on this matter. The Council met and reviewed and discussed the Shellfish Law Revisions. The Revisions were unanimously accepted as submitted. It is the plan of the Council to continue regular meetings at the call of the Chairman of the Advisory Council or the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Respectfully submitted, @afs P. @Muir Chairman 54 FISH AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY COUNCIL 1972 ANNUAL REPORT 55 The Fish and Wildlife: Council continued to hold their August and September meetings under their elected chairman of 1971. On September 19, 1971, three of the @original members' terms.expired -- Ray C. McDowell Thomas F. Bayard, III, and John W. Whitby. Thesewere replaced by the appointment of one new member -- Mr George Shilling. During the October meeting, the Council reorganized as follows: W. Paynter Sharp, Chairman- Irvin Evans, Vice Chairman Reese 'White, Secretary Franklin Tarburton Samuel Tyndall George Shilling Frank Lynch The Advisory Council continued to meet during Fiscal Year 1972 on the regular meeting date of the last Tuesday of each month, except for the month of December and the month of April, when a public hearing on game and fish laws was held. At each meeting., Council received written progress' reports on the various Federal aid projects that were ongoing. Regular review of the programs of all three sections of the Division was made.' Major recommendations and action by the Council are as follows: 1. That the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control continue to seek and hire a qualified Director for the Division of Fish and Wildlife. A new Director was hired on January 1, 1972. 2. Cooperated with the staff.of the Division of Fish and Wildlife in proposing and setting hunting and fishing seasons after holding a, public hearing. 3. Supported non-resideht trout fee increase1rom $2.10 to $5.25. 56 4. Supported legislation to establish a tidal-water fishing license. 5. Drafted legislation to increase penalties for illegal night hunting of deer. (Was not enacted into law) 6. Following public hearing assisted in the revision of regulations affecting fish and wildlife and the use of state lands. 7. Recommended that the Secretary place top priority on the acquisition of lands bordering Broadkill River for expansion of small boat access. 8. Supported immediate legislation to place a moratorium on all future dredging and filling of tidal wetlands for a sufficient period to conduct investigations that would provide a plan for their protection to ensure the biological productivity of the inland bays and their enjoy- ment by the people and-visitors of Delaware. Respectfully submitted, W. a7@er arp, Chai an 57 DIVISION OF PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY INTRODUCTION The Division of Park5, Recreation and Forestry is responsible for the operation and maintenance of nine state parks containing over 6,900 acres and four state .forest tracts totalling 6,327 acres. These areas served 3,440,925 visitors during fiscal year 1972. The Recreation Section administered $302,478 in grants to assist communities and local governments in recreation programming and parkland acquisition and development. The continuing overall goal of the Division is to provide recreational opportunities while preserving our na'tural resources. The work of the Division was described and pictured in a major article in the Spring,1972 issue of Delaware Conservationist. PARKS SECTION Master plans are currently being developed for four parks: Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore, Brandywine Creek and White Clay Creek, by the consulting firm of Chas. T. Main, Inc., of Boston. A joint interim report on the environmental and recreational resources of the two coastal parks has been completed and is now under study by Division staff members and advisors. Experience in the development of such plans, already completed for Lums Pond and Killens Pond State Park, has clearly demonstrated the value of surveys and planning by a team of highly skilled ecologists, engineers, and recreation specialists. After making a nationwide study of the user fee system as a source of park operation funding, and under authority granted to the Department by the enactment of H.B. 893 by the 125th General Assembly, the user fee charge was instituted on August 6, 1971. Annual permits are offered to Delaware residents for $5.00. Essentially a vehicular or parking charge, the daily fee (valid within all state parks on that day) is collected according to the following schedule: $1.00 per day per vehicle - not to exceed ten passengers; $2.00 per vehicle exceeding ten but less than twenty passengers; $5.00 per vehicle with more than twenty passengers. The fee is collected at outdoor contact stations during the peak visitation season, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The enabling legislation stipulated that the income be earmarked for parks in order to achieve higher standards of Maintenance and 02erations, and an expansion of Public Services. It has been designated the MOPS Program. The Division's goal 58 PARK ATTENDANCE L 5 L .1,184,119 0 4 N .3 597 234 .... ... ..... . . ...... ... 3.434.402 ......... ........ 3P196P197 3 ... ..... ..... .......... ........................ ....................... ... .............. ........... 2 274 534 ... .... s ..... ....... 2 .... .......... ................ ...... ........ ...... ................. .... . ............ ........... T ........ ... . ... . .... ...... .. ... .... 0 . ......... ...... ........ ...... .... ... ........ .... R ..... .... ............. ................ ............. ....... .. ........ ...... s ........... .... . .............. ............. 1968 1969 1970. 1971 1972 EXHIBIT A 59 a lIgIHXH ......... .ee- X, ......... .... .... 2.. 2 .......... . ........ : . ......................... . ....... .. . ................... . .... .... X ----------- ....... .... .. ct@ - - - - - - - - - - 0, Or ON 00 .......... ... .....L .......... ............. -11 .............. ................. ................ . . . ..... . ........ --- ---------- - - ... ....... . . . . 0 ............... . .............. -- - --- oes 0 - - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CN E-4 -Q-Q C@l 190 C - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I;. cr 0 @4 CD 0 C: 0 0 cr Lr) is to provide by 1978 a' $2,000,000 annual MOPS Program, 50 percent.of which is to.be derived from revenues such as camping, boat rental, concession, and user fees. As a_restlt of.the user f6el new services were made availab.l:e in the form of naturalist and interpretive programs at.Kil'lens Pond and Lums Pond State Parks. State services at Brandywine Creek were expanded considerably. At Cape HenloDen.-.State Park a former army base guardhouse,-which has served'as a park visitor cent(fr since 1966, was completely renovated during the past winter and was rededicated March'30 as the Seaside Nature Center. llere,.too, environmental and nature interpretive services have been increased.in season Jength and in variety-of.activities. After consultation with representatives of various camping groups and private campground owners asso-ciations throughout the State., the Department on August 6, 1971, increased its camping fees to $3.00 per -night per site and _50@ per night for electricity. The attendance during fiscal'year 1972 (Exhibit A) indicated.a decrease of approximately 749,717. This decrease was.expected due to the'implementation of the park user fee. During the nationwide.survey,that was conducted all states reported a decrease in attendance as a result of feecharges. .-Statistics showed that after a.reasonable period of time (in the case of Michigan -3 years) the attendance- 'increased and surpassed that established prior to the institution of the fee. Exhibit B,. which indicates the various activities, reflects the decrease in day-use activities. RECREATION SECTION The Section's Recreation Assistance Fund Program, permitted funding of 37 programs to communities and recreation agencies-throughout,Delaware'." The FY 1972.budget'appropriation for.-this grant program was $300,000.,"a $100,000.decrease. Recruests for'recreation grants during'the year.totaled nearly $700,000.. Recommendations for fundingwere made by the nine member Recreation Advi sory Council. Section.staff members followed each.approved program to conclusion through on-site program visits, evaluation and'financial record keeping...-, The grant programs approved during the year resulted in the following distribution of funds: !@'ent County - eight .programs $43,361; Sussex County - nine programs $35,546; New Castle County - eight programs $108,.504; City of Wilmington twelve programs $112,567. 61 The Division of Parks, Recreation and Forestry helped guide the Kent County Levy Court in the initiation of a County Parks and Recreation Commission. in June,1971 Kent County'Levy Court appointed its first Kent County Parks and Recreation Commission. This new Commission, with state help, during fiscal 1972 embarked on recreation programming in Kent County. Our Division conducted the fourth Annual State-wide Playground Leaders Workshop for summer playground staff members. The University of Delaware Extension Education Division co-sponsored this program and provided Title 1 funds. Over 250 playground staff members participated in the two- day session, held on the University Campus in Newark. Our Department,in cooperation with the University of Delaware's Summer Arts Festival, co-sponsored a state-wide traveling children's theatre. Over 9,000 children attended the sixty-three performances which were given in state parks, playgrounds, day camps, institutions and communities throughout the state. Excellent reviews resulted from the traveling children's theatre. FORESTRY SECTION. During fiscal year 1972 twice as many (6,433) picnickers, hunters, hikers, horseback riders and primitive campers enjoyed the 6,300 acres of Delaware's State Forest Lands as during the previous year. Multiple-use facilities on Blackbird, Redden and Ellendale State Forests include picnic pavilions, approximately 15 miles of forest trails, abundant wildlife, and primitive camping,sites. ;Forest maintenance and silvicultural work by Section employees on the state forest and look-out tower sites included: salvage of $2,018.29 of thinnings and diseased pulpwood, boundary maintenance and placing of corner monuments on recently acquired tracts, T)lanf:ing on open cut-over areas, and clean-up of fallen trees as a result of Hurricane Agnes. Capital improvements include a'new maintenance shop and office facilities at Redden and Blackbird and resurfacing the entrance road and construction of a new parking lot at Redden Forest Lodge. U. S. FOREST SERVICE COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS Forest Fire Extinction and Prevention The Forestry Section has the responsibility of wildfire. control on all forest lands (392,000 acres) in Delaware. The State is reimbursed by the U. S. Forest Service on a 62 50/50 matching basis for expenses incurred in wild-fire control. @-Iildfires d u'ring fiscal year 1972-occurred only during the months of April, May and June: 11 fires burned a total of 58 acres. The largest fire destroyed 20 acres of loblolly pine.plantation. Instruments to rate meteorological wildfire danger were installed at Blackbird and Redden State Forests. The daily monitoring of basic fire behavior factors improves forecasting fire danger and man-power requirements. It also provides data for the Area Fire Forecasting Center in Baltimore. During National Fire Prevention Week, Governor Peterson accepted three tilt.--bed transport trucks and a crawler tractor/ fire plow unit, valued at $50,000 from the U. S. Forest Service, for use in the Cooperative Forest Fir'e Control Programs. Excess equipment transferred from the U. S. Forest Service has greatly imp toved the operation and capabilities of the Forestry Section in its protection of Delaware's forest resources. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE Technical forestry assistance is provided for 'private woodland owners within designated watershed areas. Participants increased to 22 landowners involving 4,680 acres and 1,305,000 board feet of timber h arvested. Tandoeners in the Marshyhope Creek Project area and the Upper Choptank Prolect area also were assisted. The Delaware Timber Resource Survev made during January and February of 1971, updating 1958 information, -..,Jill be released within the next six months. Losses of forest acreage in New Castle and Sussex'Counties appear to be.offset by increases in Kent County. MANAGEMENT TRAINING Thirty employees of the Department of Natural Resources ..and Environmental Control attended an Organization Management Training Course presented to the Department by the U. S. Forest Service during the week of February 14-18, 1972. The training course included seven basic elements of management-- objective, policy, planning, organization, training, control and human element--and was designed to promote better service to the public through efficient and effective management of public programs. Secretary Heller participated in the critique on practical management and presented the diplomas at the graduation exercises. 63 FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL 1972 ANNUAL REPORT 64 The Advisory Council on'Forestry met'.five times -during-the year with@a majority of members present. Mr. Clifford J. Donovan was appointed on June .20,.'1971 to fill the expired term of Mr. Loxenzo.BrIttingh-am. Mr. Carmel L. Collins and Mr. Earl'A. Lloyd-were re-appointed on March .15, 1972 for. a three-year term. During the year, the Council received progress Xeports.''on forestry programs, land acquisition, and building construction. The F.Y. 1973 operating budget was also reviewed and accepted by Council members. At the.November 10, 1971 meeting, Secretary.Au.stin N. Hel-ler-met with the Council to discuss in depth what the roleof the Advisory Council should be in achieving the Department overall objectives and that' 6bmmun.ications was the key to success for effective Council-Departmeftt under-standing. He urged Council. members-to seek knowledge and understanding of the various-responsibilit.ies and programs of the Department of Natural Re-s-ources and Environmental Control. A-specIal Council meeting was called on June 5, 1972 to discuss legislation introduced by Senator Elliott and a news article which appeared in several state newspapers. Minutes of this.meeting ind.icate action recommended by the Council on the harvest of timber from state forest.lands and legislation affecting forestry programs. The Council believes that its function will best be realized by-the attendance of all members at each -meeting. The goal of the Advisory Council on Forestry is to have 100% attendance at future meetings. Respectfully submitted, W*allace Cook, Sr. Chairman .65 I PARKS ADVISORY COUNCIL 1972 ANNUAL REPORT 66 The Council on Parks serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of,the'Division of Parks, Recreation and Forestry and is appointed to consider matters relating to the.preservation and protection. of the scenic, historic, scientific, prehistoric and wildlife resources of the State for the purposes of public useand enjoyment and such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, Secretary of the Department or Director. The-.Council is also-'- charged to studv, research, plan and advise the Director, the Secretary,'and the Governor on matters @it deems appropriaterto enable the Division to :function in the best possiblel.:manner. The Council held four meetings during the year followed the policy of meeting on park areas whenever weather permitted.-,:This enables Council members to receive an.on-the-site review of facilities conducted by park personnel. Various-other personal-- visits are made as time-permits so that Council members keep oriented to latest developments. "No meetings were held.June 16, 1.971 to January 12,. 1972 due to lack of a quorum.. Date Place January 12, 1972 Dover., Delaware March 22, 1972 Buena Vista May 3, 1972 Dover, Delaware June 28, 1972 Cape Henlopen State Park At the January rifeeting,,the Council received a progress report on the Six Year Goals for the Division of Parks, Recreation and Forestry.. It was explained that the Division's Goalswere subject to change when .-.-the.Department reviews and establishes the overall program. Mr. John Bryson, Director of the Division of Environmental Control, explained House Bill 256 and its importance as it related to the Department. The Council endorsed the adoption of this legislation and agreed to work for,its passage. The Council also sent a letter of commendation to Mr. Eugene Giza, Assistant Park Superintendent ' whowas credited with saving a life at Indian Rivet -Inlet on-May 2 5, 1971 and received .Presidential citation through the Red Cross Certifi 'cate of Merit. It was-explained-that-Mr. Gi-za is the third recipient of this award in the history of Delaware. .The Chairman of Council attended budget hearings of thQ.'Jo-int Finance Committee, Legislative Hall, Dover, in 'Feb..-ruary in behalf of the Advisory Council on Parks. The 67 Chairman urged that sufficient monies from the General Fund be made available to at least match fees collected from park users. The Council believes a balance must be maintained between appropriations and revenues to assure service to the general public. Monies coming in under the park user fee are earmarked for park maintenance, operations and public services in the legislation which authorized the program. On February 1, the Council authorized the Chairman to send a letter to Dr. Norman Dill, President of Delaware Conservation Education Association, expressing support for the proposed State Plan for Environmental Education. The Council stated "A quality program of environmental education in Delaware will increase public understanding and support for Delaware state parks and conservation areas-for a quality environment. We recognize the importance of your goals and the progress already being made in attaining effective levels of (1) Curriculum Development in Environmental Education and (2) Teacher Education. We feel confident that the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control can contribute in a major way to reach your goals in (3) Adult Education". In March, the Council joined with the Advisory Councils of the Department in a meeting with the Governor and the Secretary at-Buena Vista. It was a fine opportunity to share concerns of the total Department and discuss general procedures for communication and liaison. Members of the Council who attended have expressed desire for further opportunity to develop. guidelines on advisory responsibilities and plans of work as well as to inter-relate with other advisory councils and divisions of the Department. The Maymeeting of the Council was largely devoted to a thorough discussion of the park user fee instituted in state parks during this past year. Members of the Council can be of service in relaying comments from the public as well as endeavoring to interpret the purpose and goals of this program. The Division is studying the operation and guidelines as set out in the legislation implementing the user fee system. The Council went on record as supporting the Department's policy of opposing any substantial changes to the system for the next three years, and agreed to bring the matter to the attention of Governor's Advisory Council. The Council also discussed the local parklands assistance program available from the State. The Council suggested that we inform all governments concerning the monies available under House Bill 326 and that each county 68 should get-its share. The Council also'agreed to support-':the passage,of,Senate Bill-53, which continues the program.of parkland acquisition anddevelopment monies for local parks. _.O@n June 28, the Council began a series of meetings in state parks for.the purpose of including on-the-site orientation on our agenda. This session included.a tour- of the Seaside Nature Center and Cape Henlopen State Park@.`-The nature-center was of special interest because it-had been newly renovated'and*improved through monies derived, from park user fees. This is part of what is designated as public service under. the MOPS program. Council members are awaiting the opportunity to review preliminary reports on the development of master plans currently underway for Brandywine Creek, White Clay Creek, Cape Henlopen and Delaware Seashore State Parks, under contract with Charles T. Main, Inc. These master plans will provide guidance and.set policy for use of State parklands for many years to come and S.o,-are of major interest to--the Council. It would be Council's plan'to evaluate the proposals-from the viewpoint of service to the general-public and citizens and guests of Delaware. Respectfully submitted, R"&L L. Roedel Chairman 69 RECREATION ADVISORY COUNCIL 1972 ANNUAL REPORT 70 In accordance with House Bill 453 as amended by House Amendment No. 2, 1 am submitting the 1972 annual report of the Recreation Advisory Council. During FY 1972 there continued to be a growing demand for community recreation programs and activities throughout the State. Grant requests for the appropriated $_300,000 exceeded $805,000 during this fiscal period. In order to meet the greatest recreation needs the Recreation Advisory Council recommended funding 37 programs in the total amount of $299,980. The approved grant programs were distributed as follows: Kent County 8 programs $43,362, Sussex County 9 programs $35,546, New Castle County 20 programs $221,072. The foregoing statistics include both governmental and non-profit private recreation agencies, a breakdown of which is attached. Experience indicates that the demand for community recreation programs throughout Delaware is great and will continue. : The Recreation Advisory Council held 5 meetings and -made one all day on site visitation tour to projects in progress during FY 1972. 1 - The Council meeting schedule included a two-day application review.meeting on September 22 and 23, 1971 at which time the Council considered 39 requests in the amount of $664,764 and recommended at that time 31 programs in the amount of $288,135., A copy of the Recreation Advisory Council meetings for the year is attached As ;xplained in the foregoing report, the total Recreation Assistance Fund appropriations for FY 1972 fell far short of the necessary funds needed to help meet the recreation program needs as they exist in the -,State. Each of the previous years, since the inception of this grant program the Recreation Advisory Council has recommended thatan amount between $600,000 and $750,000 be appropriated for this purpose. The actual -application request experience during this fiscal year has again indicated the necessity for additional funds. in view of the fact that the recommendations of the Recreation Advisory Council for increased appropriations to the State Recreation Assistance Fund continues to be justified by the amount of grant.requests which qualify and which are recommended for approval due to the needs of citizens throughout the three counties of the State, brought on by increased leisure time, population and facilities, the Council once again urges that considerable attention be given to expansion of fund appropriations. Respectfully sub,mitted, Wi"iliam L. -Kaa 71 Chairman RECREATION ADVISORY. COUNCIL MEETINGS FY 1972 (7/1/71 6/30/72). Date of Meeting Called to Order Adjournment Length of Meeting Julv, 1971 - NONE August 4,. 1971 Visitations 9:30 5:30 8 hrs. ,.Sept. 22, 1971 9:14 4:32 7 hrs. 18 mins. Dept. 23', 1971 9:38 2:50 5 hrs. 12 mins. October, 1971 NONE Nov. 17, 1971 10:24 12:06 1 hr. 42 mins. December, 1971 NONE Jan. 19, 1972 11:00 12:02 1 hr. 2 mins. February, 1972 -.NONE March,.1972 NONE April, 1972 NONE May, 1972 14ONE June 21j-1972 10:20 12:06 1 hr. 46 mins. 25 hours 72 RECREATION ASSISTANCE FUNO GRANTS FISCAL 1972 73 City of Wilmington Dept. Parks &,Rec. 5,473.69 Youth Cultural Arlk:s Program City of Wilmington Dept. Parks & Rec. Comprehensive,Center Program (3)- 27,521.94 Geriatric Services of Del., Inc.. Sr. Citizens Week's Vacation 10,838.00 Indian River Senior Center Sr. Citizens Bowling League 450.00 Newark Senior Center Year-round Sr. Citizens Rec. 2,325-00 New Castle County Parks & Rec. Comprehensive Community School Program 66,522.40 Town of Selbyville. Seasonal Community Rec. Program 6,141.94 City of Dover Summer-winter Community Rec. 13,@20.00 Town of Elsmere Evening Teen Rec. Program 10,418.21 Dover Mod. Maturity Center. Year-round Sr. Citizens Rec. 2,445.62 Township of Laurel Year-round Community Recreation 9,834.38 Town of Harrington Year-round Community Recreation 7,000-00 YMCA, -11,Tew Castle County Camping Scholarships 5,755-00 Wilmington Board of Education Community School Program, Teens/Adults (7) 26,400.00 Wilmington Society of Fine Arts Youth Cultural Art.Program 2,906.75 74 City of Newark Parks & Rec. Summer Day Camp; Cultural Arts Director $10,829-78 Bethany Beach Area Rec. Comm. Year-,round Recreation 3,926-47 Town of Georgetown Year-round Community Recreation 4,888-00 Assoc. Gr. Wilm. Neigh. Centers Kingswood Community Center Teen Program 12,381-01 Assoc. Gr. Wilm. Neigh. Centers Peoples Settlement Day Camp 10,685-53 S.:Wilm. Community Council Week Family Vacation Program 1,918.54 Slauqhter Neck Comm. Act. Organ. Community Rec. Center Program 1,321-59 Delnar Youth Center Year-round Rec. Center Program 5,598-60 City of Rehoboth Beach Youth-Adult Summer Eve. Sports Program 2,225-70 YMCA, Kent County Dummer Primitive Camping Scholarships 3,360-00 Neighborhood, inc. Year-round Neighborhood Rec. 3,150-00 Olivet Community Center Family Camping Scholarships 4,939-88 City of Milford Youth Recreation Program 5,264.13 Bridgeville Lions Club Youth Wintert'Summer Rec. rro. 1,159.85 Town of Smyrna Year-round Community Rec. 6,792-56 75 Town of Bowers Seasonal Community Rec. Program 1,301.88 Middletown-Odessa-Townsend Sr. Ctr. Sr. Citizens Recreation Program 404.00 City of Wilm. Parks & Rec. 40-week Girls Charm Program 8,-340.00 Kent County Parks & Rec. Comm. Summer Rec. in C.R. School Dist. 3,277.42 Wilmington Board of Education Summer Rec. Teens & Young Adults 8,370..00 Town of Elsmere Expanded Summer Playground Program 1,411.79 The Salvation Army Youth Summer Center Program 480-00 Granted $299,979-66 Reverted 20-34 Appropriated $300,000.00 76 DIVISION OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION INTRODUCTION The Division of Soil and Water Conservation is primarily a service organization although it has been assigned certain action functions supplementing or complementing those of other conservation agencies. The programs of the Division are carried out for the most part through organizations of landowners including soil and water conservation districts, tax ditches. and public group ditches. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS Each county is a soil and water conservation district governed by an elected Board of Supervisors including one member of the county government. The Division assists the three district governing bodies by: (a) securing or maintaining technical assistance from the Federal Soil Conservation Service, U.S.D.A., as well as from its own staff; (b) administering loans for the purchase of heavy earth-moving equipment used in the conservation programi and (c) guiding the development of programs and work plans to assure participation in state and national .programs. The three districts enter into cooperative agreements with landowners for the installation of soil and water conservation practices on the private lands of the state. During the 1972 fiscal vear, 192 landowners became_ cooperators with the districts. This raises the total to 3,717 cooperators who control 548,603 acres of land. During fiscal year 1972, cooperators built 26 farm ponds, constructed or improved 351,000 feet of drainage ditches, installed 5,103 feet of agricultural tile and placed 109 water control structures. "rn addition to the engineering measures, cooperators maintained extensive cultural practices for soil protection and improvement such as conservation crop rotations, cover cropping and the application of lime and fertilizer to assure vigorous growth of protective ground cover. Fiscal year 1972 reflected the new emphasis of the districts on forestry and wildlife. With the assistance of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control staff, district cooperators increased the amount of upland wildlife habitat improved from 154 acres in 1971 to 1,273 acres in 1972. A significant increase was made in the area of forestry after a new memorandum of 77 understanding was executed between the Districts and State Forestry agencies - woodland practices were installed on 2,732 acres in 1972 compared with 953 acres in 1971. The 26 new ponds will be stocked with fish as were last year's 26 ponds through the working arrangement between the Bureau of Sports Fisheries, U.S.D.I., and the Fish and Wildlife Division. District officials and Division personnel worked with their counterparts throughout the nation for modifications in the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (PL-566). The amendments of potential significance to Delaware were passed and included in the Rural Development Act of 1972. sIIATERSHED PROGRAM The Division has the responsibility within the Department for leadership in helping the districts carry out watershed projects under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (PL-566). During fiscal 1972, eight tax ditches serving 391 properties entered into contracts totalling $728,285 compared to seven tax ditches, 4-99%--properties and $404,294 in Hscal 1971. The projects which are federally cost-shared by the U.S.D..A., Soil Conservation Service, on a 75-25 basis, are co-sponsored by the tax ditches and the Department.. FIRST STATE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJtCT The Division represents the Department on the Steering Committee of the Resource Conservation and Development project authorized by the United States. Department of Agriculture for planning during fiscal 1972. The project plan is nearing completion with more than 90 proposals made by local units of government for natural resource based projects under consideration by sub-committees. The plan is expected to be completed early in fiscal 1973. TYPE IV RIVER BASIN STUDY The preliminaries leading to a study of western Delaware's Chesapeake drainage area were completed by the Division, our Maryland counterparts and the federal Soil ,Conservation Service. The evaluation of run-off, erosion and sedimentation and their effects on the environment should be under way early in fiscal 1973. 78 Collection of basic data already compiled by other resource studies and pertinent to this study has been initiated by the federal technical team assisting with the study. Much of the normal activity of the Division is concentrated in the study area, therefore the study should accelerate the work of the Division with little, if any, additonal input by the Division. DREDGE OPERATIONS The Division operates a portable dredge. A resolution of the State Senate limits the work of the dredge to five creeks tributary to Rehoboth and Indian River Bays. During fiscal 1972, the second of the five creeks, White Creek, was completed after many delays while environmental effects were considered and re-considered by Federal agencies. Plans were submitted for two additional creeks, Herring and Guinea, on March 9, 1972, as part of the permit procedure. State approval was given in May, federal approval has not yet been received. Other uses contemplated for the dredge include bay beach nourishment at selected sites and sediment removal from the larger lakes and ponds. TAX DITCH PROGRAM 1. Assistance to Boards of Tax Ditch Commi-ssioners A major duty of the Division through the office of the State Drainage Engineer is the performance of various technical functions necessary to assist landowners in the . The duty requires property organization of tax ditches L mapping, drainage system layout, identification of costs and benefits, allocation of costs, review and approval of engineering plans, presentation of alternatives to landowners and formal organization of the tax ditch after approval of the final report by the landowners, the Boards of tax Ditch Commissioners andthe Superior Court. During fiscal 1972, the State Drainage Engineer assisted seven groups with the preparation of petitions for tax ditch formation. The planning process was initiated or continued on eleven petitions and four tax ditches were organized during the year. The four tax ditches organized serve 386 properties and 7,610 acres with 27.3 miles of ditches. 2. Assistance to Tax Ditch Man@2 @rs The State Drainage Engineer served as contracting officer for nine contracts for construction continued or 79 initiated during fiscal 1972'., The total value of the contracts was $807,271. The number of properties affected,was 929. During the year, fifteen tax ditches were assisted with 26 court order changes-t6 meet the desire of landowners or to reflect changed.conditions. An additional 57 tax ditches were assisted in' processing.7.74property transfers. 3. Tax Ditch Crossings Improvement of tax ditch channels frequently requires replacement, lowering or protection of existing ditch crossings. To facilitate the program, the'Divisioh maintains equipment and materials and obtains Personnel from the conservation districts for immediate*replacemeht of crossings as the construction reaches them. During fiscal year 1972, the Division utilized 3,298 feet of corrugated metal pipe for ditch crossings and erosion control structures associated with the cro@3sings. As part of the roadside protection job to reduce erosion and prevent channel sedimentation, the work crews placed 40,200 bags of sand and cement. PUBLIC DITCH PROGRAM The Division prepared property maps for two small watershed projects -scheduled for drainage improvement in the New Castle.and Kent.Districts. Preliminary surveys were made for feasibility determination on twenty small projects in New C astle County. _Minor stream channel' improvement.was performed on fifteen projects utilizing district-.owned equipment as -a result of the cooperative working relationship established by the district, the County and the Division.. STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITY The Division of.Soil and Water Conservation carries out its programs under two primary authorities: (1) The Soil Conservation District Law --Chapter 39, Title 7 (2) The Uniform Drainage-Law Chapter 41,'Title 7 80 These two chapters, with subseauent opinions by the State Attorney General, are the basis for memorandums of understanding with the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture and the Federal Soil Conservation Service for extensive technical and financial assistance under three federal laws: (1) Soil Conservation Act of 1935 as amended (PL-74-46) (2) Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act as amended (PL-83--366) (3) Food and Agricultural Act of 1962 as amended (PL-87-703) SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL 1972 ANNUAL REPORT 82 The Council on Soil and Water Conservation was established on November 5, 1969, with the addition of Chapter 80 of Title 29, Delaware Code. The Chapter provides that the Council shall: (1) serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of Soil and Water Conservation, (2) consider matters relating to the conservation, protection, development and utilization of land and water resources in the State, and (3) such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, Secretary of the Department, or Director of Soil and Water Conservation. The Chapter also provides that the Council may study, research, plan and advise the Director,-the Secretary and the Governor on matters it deems appropriate to enable the Division to function in the best possible manner. The Division's functions are described in the Soil Conservation District Law and the Uniform Drainage Law, Chapters 39 and 41 of Title 7, Delaware Code. The seven members of the Council for fiscal year 1972 were: Dr. William E. McDaniel, Chairman no term Gardner Kersey 6-30-72 Robert Dukes 6-30-72 F. William Haas, Jr. 6-30-73 Charles Blendt 6-30-73 Cashar W. Evans 6-30-74 Andrew J. Casey 6-30-74 The Council met at the call of the Chairman on seven occasions after four vacancies on the Council were filled. (9-22, 11-15, 12-15, 2-24, 3-22, 5-10 and 6-28) The Council considers that it is not as deeply involved in the Soil and Water Conservation program as it was when it had Commission status. Nevertheless, a review of the year indicates substantial action by the Council in three of the four categories of the Council's assignment. 1. Advisory to the Director Recommended a change in the easement requirements for the Public Ditch program to facilitate suburban drainage. Recommended a continuance of the equipment loan program for the work of soil conservation districts based on the outstanding record of the districts. Since 1949 a total of $1,109,034.31 has been borrowed and $765,333.34 has been repaid. 83 Recommended modification of the repayment schedules of equipment loans. Recommended repayment arrangements based on either hourly use or equal installments over a five-year period as requested by the District. Recommended approval of four five-year loans totaling $161,000 after considering the current repayment rate of approximately $80,000 per year. Recommended support of legislation requested by each of the three soil conservation districts for changes in the basic act, the Uniform Drainage Law, and for conservation education. Opposed a proposal to finance the creek dredging by charges to riparian owners on a front foot or other basis. Recommended changes in the election procedures for district supervisors. Recommended re-vegetation of drainage rights-of- way with plants favorable to wildlife rather than grass sod. 2. Matters relating to conservation, protection, development and utilization of Land and Water Resources Endorsed the USDA Resource Conservation and Development Project for the First State and through Councilman Haas served on the Steering Committee for that project during the planning process. Indicated support of the Council on Fish and wildlife in its efforts to slow down exploitation of the wetlands. Continued to maintain contacts established during "Commission days" with the Mid-Atlantic Soil and Water Conservation Commission Association and the National Association of Conservation Districts. Through these organizations supported Federal conservation legislation of interest to the State of Delaware and the Conservation Districts. Councilmen Casev and Evans devoted considerable effort to the work with NACD. 84 Re-assessed the impact of "channelization" as condemned by national wildlife interests in terms of Delaware's drainage program. The position of the Council has been substantiated by the report of the Arthur D. Little Company, i.e., that few natural streams are included in drainage programs. 3. Consider other matters referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary or the Director No specific assignments outside of the realm of soil and water conservation were referred to the Council directly. Intradepartmental legislation was reviewed by the Council but no position was taken on any legislation except opposition to Sunday hunting. 4. Study, research, plan and advise on matters it deems appropriate The Council feels it is limited budgetarily to be effective in this field; however, certain actions were taken including: Expressing to the Secretary through the Governor's Council a concern about burning bans in urban areas and on farms. im.xpressing to the Joint Finance Committee the need for specific funds that were the key to the State's drainage program and Federal cost-sharing. The highway crossing program may again become a bottleneck. Expressing to the State Drainage Engineer a need to assure that tax ditch managers make a special effort to advise non-farm interests who are property owners on the ditches of contemplated actions. Good public relations are increasingly important in the drainage field. Expressing concern over red-tape in the national permit procedures relative to the dredge operations. The Council considers it inconceivable that permits can be delayed months after programs have been approved at all levels of State government including the General Assembly and the GoX7ernor. 85 Through the Agricultural Experimental Station and the Association of Districts pressed for the establishment of a Water Quality Research Program in Delaware. These efforts moved Delaware up the scale of priorities set in U.S. Senate Document No. 59. espectfully submitted, A ;VillM' E MA 3qie Chairman 86 LEGISLATION ENACTED BY 126TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECOND SESSION -- 1972 AFFECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL EXECUTIVE SB #626 as amended by SA #1, HA #1 and #2 Provides for uniform and equitable treatment of persons displaced from their homes, businesses or farms as a result of the acquisition for federal or state-sponsored construction programs of real property. Senate Substitute #1 for SB #732 Transfers beach erosion control from the Department of Highways and Transportation to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Provides penalties for damaging beaches and authorizes the Secretary of Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to issue cease and desist orders to prevent such damage. Authorizes the issuance of bonds to finance a revolving fund to combat beach erosion. HB #659 The Secretary of Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control may use the state helicopter to view conditions that may affect the safety, health and welfare of the citizens of the state. nu 7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SB #762 Authorizes the Delaware Water and Air Resources Commission and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to report to the public all information received on the nature and amounts of emissions from any source of any air contaminant. FISH AND WILDLIFE SB #715 as amended byr SA #1 Boats licensed by State of Delaware must be equipped with life preservers and fire extinguishers as prescribed by U.S. Coast Guard regulations. 88 PT F 1 C I A I - P. E P,9 F 0 R, C L Y E A R F'!'D 1 .11-NE 30, INO N4 92, Deoartment of Natural Resources and Environmental Control R E V F,`jW1 17 A i'l A L 0 G Y 1971 Revenues T fTOU 1 SA.-.IDS OF DOLLARS Fish and ilildlife 2552,C.E'l Parks, Recreation and For([email protected],.-.****"*.'.........'.-.; 181,11-47 Environmental Control 27 199 DEPARTMENT TOTAL $561,197 1972 Pevenues THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS Fish and Wildlife 358,981 Parks, Recreation and Forestry- ... 3 2 4 , 3 4 1 .... ...... I Environmental Control DEPARTMENT TOTAL $721,944 2 9;/0 .11FVENUE INCREASE IN FISCAL 1971. 19.7o OF REVENUE DEPOSI'i'17D TO G-ZNERAL FUND 0 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1972 ,GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL SPECIAL ADJUSTED AVAILABLE FUNDS FUNDS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Salary of Secretary $ 29,4SO 29@450 28,222 -0- Salaries 9 Wages (2) 22,900 22,900 1S,721 -0- Travel 113000 115 40 -0- Contractual Services 1,500 25845 1,724 -0- Supplies 9 Materials 1,200 1,200 750 -0- Capital Outlay 600 195 194 -0- TOTAL $ 561@650 $ 565705 $ 465651 -0- (R) 8,928 (E) 1,126 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION Salaries & Wages(17) $127,068 $1275068 .$1205345 -0- Personal Services so so 37 -0- Travel 200 10 9 -0- Contractual Services 41)500 5,334 4,933 -0- Supplies 9 Materials 2,500 2,823 2,718 -0- Capital Outlay Soo 696 696 -0- TOTAL $134,818 $135,981 $1285738 -0- (R) 6 825 (E) 418 OFFICE OF INFORMATION AND EDUCATION Salaries 9 Wages (3) $ 22,872 $ 22,872 $20,376 $ -0- Travel 200 10 4 -0- Contractual Services 225500 29,640 28,294 -0- Supplies 9 Materials 2,500 3,195 2,681 -0- Capital Outlay -0- 390 390 -0- TOTAL $ 485072 $ 56,107 $51,745 -0- (R) 3,104 (E) 1,258 OFFICE OF FLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION Salaries & Wages (8) $ 865616 $ 86,616 $81,491 $ 2,356 Personal Services -0- -0- -0- 148,734 Travel 750 100 54 -0- Contractual Services 1,500 25339 15545 115,938 Supplies & Materials 15500 1,500 1,348 65317 Capital Outlay 2,200 2,011 -0- 1,472,406 Public Lands Litigation 16,512 16,512 16,512 -0- TOTAL $-10-7-,078 $109,07' $1003950 $1,745,751 (R) 5,261 (E) 2,867 TOTAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES $348,618 $357,871 $328,084 $1,745,751 (30) (R) 24,118. (E) 5 669 91 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL STAT,EMENT-.OF ACCOUNTS FISCAL YEAR.ENDEDI.JUNE 30, 1972 GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS- GENERAL SPECIAL ADJUSTED AVAILABLE FUNDS FUNDS DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR Salary of Director $ 8,,SOO $ 8,5* 00 $ 4,975 $ 4,146 Salaries Wages (2) 12,396 12,396 11,865 75065 Travel .600, 298 -0- Contractual:Services 1,200 1,200 - 617- _0@_ Supplies &'Materials 100 100 100- -0- TOTAL $ 22,796 $ 22,796 $ 17,855 $ 11,211 (R) 4,542 (E) 399 WI,LDLIFE SECTION Salaries & Wages (14) $104,824 $104,824 $101,346 $1333956 Salaries Overtime 8,500 85500 7,851 -0- Personal Services -0- -0- -0- 2,501 Travel Soo Soo 163 891 Contractual Services 5@830 7,530 7,070 146,451 Delaware SPCA 30,000 30,000 305000 -0- Kent County Dog Control 15,000 155000 ls,000 -0- Boat Repairs -0- 684 684 -0- Supplies &.Materials 8,100 11,013 9,399 38,260- Capital Outlay 2,800 65952 5,191 55,756 Fishing Piers. -0- 15,000 15,00d; 0- Boat Repairs -0- 20,870 16,509 -0- Wetland Development. -0- 6,896 6,896 -0- Fish -Passage -0- 45 000 45 5000 -0- NCC Fishing Stocking .Grant Refund -0- -0- -0- 95 Revenue Refund -0- -0- -0- 131 Petty Cash Advance -0- -0- -0- 25 TOTAL $@175,554, $272,769 $260,109 $378,066 (R) 6 -596 (E) 6,064 FISHERIES.SECTION Salaries-Seasonal $ 1,S00 $ 1,500 $ 137 $ -0-1 Salaries 9 Wages (11) 71,752 71,752 68,633. 193062 Salaries Overtime ..4,000 45000 1,855 -0- Travel 500 Soo 141 -0- Contractual-Services 61)150 6,150 5,642 6,778 Boat Repairs 2,450 2,450 2,2@5 -0- Supplies 9 Materials 95900 11,201 9,127 -0- Capital Outlay 5,000 5,000 1,009 19,544 TOTAL $!Ol-i,252- $102,553 $ 88,789 $ 45,384 (R) 9 6 21, (E) 4 5143 92 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 305 1972 GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL SPECIAL ADJUSTED AVAILABLE FUNDS FUNDS DIVISION OF FISH 9 WILDLIFE TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION Salaries 9 Wages (1) $ 6,424 $ 6,424 $ 5,810 $ 705468 Travel 200 ..200 77 104 Contractual Services 8,500 8,500 2,198 514 U of D Crabs-Clam Research 155000 15,000 15,000 -0- U of D Shellfish Research 10,000 105000 2,777 -0- Supplies & Materials 15900 1,900 1,368 345 Capital Outlay 65000 65000 936 273 Oyster Program SB265 Salaries -0- 7 500 2,116 -0- Contractual Services for Removal -0- 155000 155000 -0- Oyster Bed Program -0- 2,500 469 -0- Oyster Bed Survey -0- 95000 8,623 -0- Moving Seed Oysters (Supp. App. SB588) 3,000 3,000 1,998 -0- TOTAL 51,U-24 $ 85,024 $ @6,372 715704 (R) 12,252 (E) 16 400 MOSQUITO CONTROL SECTION Salaries 9 Wages (20) $1285698 $128,698 $118,487 -0- Part Time 15,000 15,000 101)393 -0- Overtime 1,000 1,000 921 -0- Travel 400 400 35 -0- Contractual Services 165984 20,343 9,732 -0- U of D Research Contract 245000 24@000 24,000 -0- Spraying 60@@000 103,747 77,779 -0- Supplies 9 Materials 21,003 27,600 18,526 -0- Insecticides 351000 74,598 48,682 -0- Capital Outlay -0- 14,110 14,110 -0- TOTAL $302,085 $4095496 $_@722,665 -0- (R) 22 185 (E) 64 646 TOTAL FISH AND WILDLIFE $652,711 $892,638 $745i@790 $506,365 (R) SS,196 (E) 91.,652 93 DEPARTMENT OF.NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL-- STATEMENT OF"ACCOUNTS FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE:,30, 1972 GENERALFUND DISBURSEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL SPECIAL ADJUSTED AVAILABLE- FUNDS FUNDS. DIVISION OF PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY OFFICE OF DIRECTOR Salary of Director $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $.19,167 $ -0- Salaries 9 Wages (1) 8,748 @8,748 8,411 -0- Travel 425 425 73 -0 Contractual Services -1,050 1,050 697 -0- Supplies 9 Materials 800 800 621 -0- TOTAL $ 31-,023 31,023 28,969 -0- (R) 1 693 ("P) 361 PARKS SECTION Salaries 9 Wages (46) $340,504 $281,997 $ -0- Seasonal -0- -0- -0.- 193,166* Personal Services -0- -0- -0- 229 Travel 2,471 2,471 156@ 20 .Contractual Services 50,837 @61,578 48,2_07, 29,127 -Supplies & Materials, 46,297 565058 42.,054 .16,221 Capital Outlay 20,007 35,160. 30,460: 14,152 Nature Center 18,000 18,000 16,417 -0- Killens.Pond Dump -0- 245962 -0- Principal -0- -0- -0_ 000 Interest -0- -0- -0- 1,169 Pe-tty Cash Advance -0- -0- 425 Revenue Refund - 0.@. -0- -0- 259 TOTAL $T78,116 $538,733 $432,508 $257,768 (R) 68 990 (E) -_28 023 RECREATION SECTION (C) 9,212 Salaries 9 Wag6s (4) $ 40 280 40 230 @$.-40,230 $ -0- Travel 29 29 29 -0- Contractual Services 2,163 2,163 2,163 -0- Supplies 9 Materials 763 .763 763 -0- Capital Outlay .193 193 193 -0- RecreationAssistance Grants 300,000 300,000 299,980 -0- Local Park Development and - Acquisition Grant's HB326 -0- -0- -0- 164,950 TOTAL $343,378 $343,378 $343,3,58 $164,,950 (R) 20 941, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FISCAL YEAR ENDED,JUNE 30, 1972 GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL SPECIAL ADJUSTED AVAILABLE FUNDS FUNDS DIVISION OF PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY FORESTRY SECTION Salaries 9 Wages (11) $ 78,960 $ 78,960 $ 69,429 $ -0- Seasonal -0- -0- -0- 12,630 Personal Services 600 600 40 5,635 Fire Protection & Extinction-Pers. Ser. 300 300 91 -0- Travel 400 400 211 112. Fire Protection 9 Extinction-Travel 50 50 13 -0- Contractual Services 3,400 4,033 3,531 4,285 Fire Protection 9 Extinction-Cont.Ser. 1,700 1,949 1,545 -0- Supplies 9 Materials 3,155 3,962 3,115 865 Fire Protection 9 Extinction-Supplies 9 Materials 820 924 773 -0- Capital Outlay 4,500 4,989 4,357 62,107 Forest Improvement -0- 17,840 17,840 -0- Forest Land Improvement -0- 155000 15,000 -0- Forest Parking Areas -0- 10,000 10)000 -0- FICA -0- -0- -0- 665 TOTAL $ 93,885 $ 139,007 $125,945 $ 86,299 @(R) 11,058 (E) 23004 TOTAL-PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY (62) $946,402 $1,052,141 $930,780 $509,017 (R) 81,761 (E) 30 388 (C) 9 212 95 DE-PARTMENT OF NATURAL.RESOURCES AND@ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. FISCAL YEAR,ENDED JUNE 30, 1972 GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL SPECIAL ADJUSTED AVAILABLE FUNDS FUNDS DIVISION OF 80IL AND WATER CONSERVATION Salary.of Director $ 14,700 $ 14,700 $ 145088 -0- Salaries 9 Wages (8) 65,296 65,296 533028 455693 Travel 750 750 203 .-0- Contractual Services 6,000 6,295 4,426 82,855 Highway' Crossings 809000 865955' 70,877 -0- Supplies & Materials. 5,400 @,400 1,657 2,662 Highway Crossings 701000 88,099 48,171 -0- r7- -Lax Ditches-Sussex 22,500 22,500 14,288 -0- Tax Ditche's-Kent 30@000._ 30,000 305000 -0- Tax Ditches-New Castle 30@000, 29,640 -0- Creek Dredg'3*-ng 147,000. 147,000 24,670 -0- Capital Outlay -0- 671 671 40,421 TOTAL $497,666 $291,719 $171,631 .(R)101,922 (E)104 025 96 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1972 GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL SPECIAL ADJUSTED AVAILABLE FUNDS FUNDS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICE OF DIRECTOR Salary of Director 11,550 $ 11,550 $ 11,550 10,588 Salaries 9 Wages (2) 14,208 14i1208 111710 -0- Travel 1,800 15800 1,521 -0- Contractual Services 1,600 1,600 970 -0- Supplies 9 Materials 775 775 SOS -0- Capital Outlay 300 300 10 -0- TOTAL $ 30,233 $ 30,233 $ -T-6,266 10:@588 (R) 2,812 (E) 1,155 AIR RESOURCES SECTION Salaries & Wages (9) $ 89,714 $ 895714 $ S9,108 $ 485649 Personal Services 450 711 711 31,978 Travel 750 750 18 264 Contractual Services lS,0OO 18,105 13,376 23,425 Supplies 9 Materials 1,500 1,538 1,297 713367 Capital Outlay -0- 432 432 2358S9 FICA -0- -0- -0- 2 867 TOTAL $1075414 $!11,250 s-T4-79-42 $ 138,409 (R) 31,576 (E) 4,732 WATER RESOURCES SECTION Salaries 9 Wages (12) $118,872 $1185872 $115,021 $ 35,266 Personal Services 450 450 450 584 Travel 15050 1,050 345 41 Contractual Services 243975 28,044 18,637 13,375- Supplies 9 Materials 7,435 85889 4,130. 8,849 Capital Outlay 5,000 5,016 147 28,369 FICA -0- -0-, -0- 3 434 Sewer Construction Grants -0- -0- -0- 45527,278 TOTAL .$157,782 $162 321 $138 -,730 $4 617 5196 (R) 11,114 (E) 12,477 TECHNCIAL SERVICES SECTION Salaries & Wages (14) $128,190 $128,190 $1185043 $ 34,280 Travel 250 250 5 304 Contractual Services 2,000 4,836 35898 4,402 Supplies & Materials 7,872 8,473 75542 4,471 @-apital Outlay -0- 95831 9,758 6,169 FICA -0- -0- -0- 352 TOTAL $138,312 $151,580 $139,246 $ 49,978 (R) 10,990 (E) 1,344 97 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE S AND-ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL STATEMENT OFACCOUNTS FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1972 GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL SPECIAL ADJUSTED AVAILABLE FUNDS FUNDS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DELAWARE RIV-ER BASIN COMMISSION 'Salaries 9 Wages -0- -0- -0- 33,603 Personal Services -0- -0- 9@983 Travel -0- -0- 770 Contractual Services -0- -0-- -0- 11,715 Supplies 9 Materials -0- -0- -0- 18,636 Capital Outlay -0-. -0- -0- 12,850 TOTAL -0- -0- -0- $ .87,557 SOLID WASTE SECTION Salaries 9 Wages (2) $ 18,950 $ 18,950 1'1)214 $ 4,477 Personal Services -0-1 -0- -0- 457,380 Travel 350 350 124 -0- Supplies 9 Materials 2,900 2,900 52 -0-- Capital Outlay 2,800 2,800 .-0- -0- Solid Waste Grant SB729 -0- 75,000 -0- TOTAL 25,000 $ 100@000 1,390 $ 76-1,857 (R) 23 610 (C) 75,000 TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL $ 458,741 $ 555,384 $ 380,574 $5,365,585 (R) 80 102 (E) 19 708 (C) 75 000 GRAND TOTAL DEPARTMENT $2,878,118 $'3,355,7-00. $2,676,947 $8,298,349 (R) 343 09 9 (R) 16 566 .(E) 251 @442 (;C) 84 212 Symbols: (R):. Reverted (E) Encumbered (C) Continuing General Fund salary positions noted in parenthesis Prior Year General Funds included in available appropriations See,Exhibit "A". for detailed analysis of Special Funds 98 EXHIBIT "A" DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SPECIAL FUND ANALYSIS DISBURSED ENCUMBERED CONTINUING OFFICE OF PLANNING 9 CONSTRUCTION Land Acquisition Land Acquisition 1971 CIP $175,982 $ 175 $ 73,714 Federal Account Land .Acquisition 690,548 83018 108,914 Burton's Island Relocation 534,680 282,820 23,454 Divestiture Fund Transfers: Fish & Wildlife 1,927 10,857 16,228 Parks 920 -0- 8,826 Forest Land Acquisition 10,3988 -0- -0- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FISH AND WILDLIFE Water Construction 9 Access Facilities 20 -0- -0- Water Control 9 Boat Launch 47,003 20,903 -0- Fish Passage Facilities 30,000 -0- -0- Water Control Structures 9 Boat Launch 1,844 66,794 111,362 Reimburse Land Acquisition -0- -0- 111,000 Pond Development -0- -0- 505000 Oyster Shell Planting -0- 49,3959 41 PARKS Lums Pond Camping Area -0- 120 -0- Lums Pond Shower Building 1,910 -0- -0- Trap Pond Superintendent Residence 237 -0- -0- Trap Pond Camping Area Soo -0- -0- Cape Henlopen Parking Lot & Entrance Road 586 -0- _,0_ Cape Henlopen Office & Sanitary Trailer 3,936 13,250 -0- Lums Pond Entrance Road 9 Parking Lot 38,541 18,887 -0- Killens Pond Picnic Area 4,741 -0- -0- Fort Delaware Parking Lot 75609 -0- -0- Trap Pond Bath House 41,487 8,461 -0- Holts Landing Boat Launch 700 -0- -0- Delaware Seashore Parking Lot 9 Sanitary Trailers 1,754 -0- -0- Cape Henlopen Fencing 7,967 -0- -0- Brandywine Creek Picnic 9 Water Fac. 125959 504 6 Lums Pond Design 1,612 1,075 2,359 Master Planning (4Parks) 46,000 455000 -0- Delaware Seashore Shower Building -0- -0- 282 Contact Stations-All Parks 17,754 9,320 301,906 Brandywine Creek Parking Lot 9 Entrance Road 12,828 3,288 138,384 Delaware Seashore Water Sewage Study & Parking Lot 7,375 -0- 122,255 Cape Henlopen Bath House & IBoardwalk -0- 105000 -0- Lums Pond Phase I - Stage A -0- -0- 1,131,382 99 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SPECIAL FUND ANALYSIS DISBURSED ENCUMBERED CONTINUING PARKS (cont'd.) Trap Pond Sewage-Treatment Plant $ 5,770 $ 10 230 $ 2895000 Park Development -0- -0- 500,000 FORESTRY Re-dden Heater Washroom 10,000 -0- -0- Eqtiipment Facility-Blackbird 16,270 3,730 .-0- Parking Facility Recreation Area 9,984 -0- -0- SPECIAL FUNDS Public Land Litigations -0- 164. -0- Fire Damage Redden Forest 1,319 -0- -0- DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Donation-Black Duck Program 4 713 -0- 4,807 Trout Account 1,464 3,010 5,074 Dog Account '006- -0- -16 996 6213 Repair Boat Damage 7,511 855 95 Fish 9 Wildlife USG Account 433,675 37,466 188,609 Small Boat Safety -0- -0- 33,256 - Sea Grant Project 1,236 688 2,076 DIVISION OF PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY Park User Fee 52,322 7,783 42,214 Trap Pond Account 225652 3,656 8,68S Fort Delaware Account 3,458 -0- 2 561 Administration Account 179,336 21,569 74,319 Local Parklan.d. Acq. 9 Dev. Grants 1645950 53,909 191,422 State Forest Federal Account 865299 24,993 49,094 DIV ISION OF SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION Conservation Requirements 52,874 13,793 5,600 New Castle County Construction 38 -0- 62 Water Shed Program 104,350 80,036 465,567 Water Shed-Capital Outlay 14,369 Soo 1,000 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. Air Pollution 166,711 64,449 lSl,338 Water Resources 205996 3,955 3@982 Water Pollution 101,186 .595171 10,893 Delaware River Basin Commission 875557 29,589 11,655 Kent Sewerage Treatment Grant, 1975500 -0- -0- Sewer Construction Grants 4,000,000 -0- 0- Sewer Construction'Grants 329,778 -0- 35670,222 Solid Waste Reclamation 461,857 244,94 48,276 TOTAL 29 8 349 @15213,918 $7,976,916 (R) 16,566 in ternal Funds: HB 388-Divestiture Fund Balance. Fish 9 Wildlife $103,598 Parks 473,041 Forestry-DP&L Account$11,375 Trap,Pond Bond Account$8,-635 100 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL GENERAL FUND REVENUE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1972 Office of Planning 9 Construction Attachment Fees $ .50 Total .50 Division of Fish and Wildlife Permits 22.00 Breeders 90.00 Fur Dealers 5.00 @name 9 Fish Fines .5,247.50 Marine Police Fines 4,108.00 Land Rental 1,797.00 Land Rental - Trapping 758.00 House Rental 490.00 Boat Licenses - New 13,132.00 Boat Licenses - Renewals 45,533.00 Boat Licenses - Transf'ers 4,732.00 Boat Licenses - Duplicates 827.00 Boat Licenses - Dealers 277.00. Tongers Licenses 3,105.00 Crab Pots 705.00 Clams and Crab Dredge 105.00 Oyster Tax 7,758.90 Crab 9 Clam Tax 416.49 Oyster Plantation 6,245.50 Oyster Dredge 1,455.00 Prior Year Refunds 15.43 Total $ 96,824.82 Division of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Collected Law Violations 440.00 Barcroft Lease 1,260.00 Right-Of-Way Lease-Forestry 23.00 Prior Year Refunds-Parks 11.67 Prior Year Refunds-Recreation 21,573.98 Prior Year Refunds-Forestry 17.80 Total $ 23,326.45 Division of Soil and Water Conservation Repayment of 1963 Loans 760.50 Total $ 760.50 Division of Environmental Control Permits-Subaqueous Lands [email protected] Rental-Subaqueous Lands 14,835.00 Prior Year Refunds 175.53 Total $ 38,798.50 Total General Funds $1595710.77 101 DEPARTMENT'OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND'ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SPECIAL FUND REVENUE -FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 301, "19.72 O_.;Zfice of Planning 9 Construction Land Acquisition $4205250..,00 Relocation Assistance Grant 227,353.-75 Total $647,603.75 Division.'of Fish and Wildlife Resident Hunting $117,382.47 Non-Resident Hunting 33,942.25 Duplicate Resident Hunting 13.00 Duplicate Non-Resident Hunting 1.00 Shooting Preserve Operator 100.0.0 Shooting Preserve hunt 18.00 Resident Fishing 4.2,333.05 Non-Resident Fishing, 75:300.10 Duplicate Resident Fishing 10.00 Duplicate Non-Resident Fishing .25 Seven Day Fishing 1 634.40 U.S. Grants P-R Wildlife. 2 25 36 7 J8 U.S. Grants D-J Fisheries 122,023.64 U*S. Grants AFSC-3-2 40,268.32 U.S. Grants Small Boat Safety Program 37,258.22 Resient Trout Stamps 5,583.45 Non-Resident Trout Stamps 290.80 insurance Receipt-Boat Damage 7,386.J-8 Insurance Receipt-Agent Bonding 2,000.00 Donation-Black Duck Project 5,000.00 Dog Licens .es 47,3734.10 Kennels 1',941.00 Training Area 30.00 Duplicate Dog Licenses 9.00 Dog Violation Fines 3,852.75 Prior Year Refunds 1,815.29 Total $703,288.05 Division of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Beach Accessories $ 8,607.75 Concessions 12 318.-31 Property/Building Rental 4,220.00 Utilities 5,.245.71 Youth Camping 16,256.50 ramily Camping 168,105.SO Boat-Rental 2 548.50 Vehicle Permits 2,135.00 Fort Delaware-Miscellaneous Sales 3,842.60 Park User Fees 102,320.00 Property Damage Claim 628.80 Federal Grant-CM2 65,217.85 Federal-Grant-PL566 5,557.07 Miscellaneous Sales 2,018.29 Total $394,021.88 102 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. SPECIAL FUND REVENUE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1972 Division of Soil and Water Conservation Repayment of Bond Loans $ 67,933.87 Prior Year Refunds 1.16 Total- $ 67,935.03 Division-of, Environmental Control Federal Water Pollution Grants $ 129,000.00 Federal Water Resources Grants 8,950.00 Federal Air Pollution Grants 234,314.00 Delaware'River Basin Commission 49,499.00 Prior Year Refunds 288-.30 Total 422 051. 30 Total Special Funds .$T,234,900.01 103 STATE OF DELAWARE Depart.1rent of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Millions $7.5 $7.0 GENEERAL FU14D APPROPRIATIONS $6.5 - ACTUAL/PROJECTED $6.0 - 5. 5 5,4744179 $4.5 """'4,104-,020 4,356,326 4,6.90,896; $4.0 . .... . ..... .... $3.5 3 7 4 4 3 7 i-,* 01 ...... X"m $3.0 - 2,92 8 2,878,118 $2.5 Amm. 2, 305 ... $1.5 1970 1971 IL972 1973 1974 1975* 1976* 19-77* Manpower 400 - 375 - GE1,TERAL FUND MATIPOWER 350 - ACTUAL/PROJECTED 325 - 300 - 275 - 250 - 222 230 225 - 210 215 200 195 1P9 l-q 2 190 175 F i 19-11 1972 1973 1974 19 7 5 1976 1977 Year Thousands 154,00,3 $155 GENERAL. FI)ND REVENUE $150 - ACTUAL/PR.OJECTED 149,058 $145 - 145,273 $140 - 139 @)73 137,155, 138,158 $135 g. $130 ........... K $125 ......... $120 118 01@1 ..... ... . ......... -0 2 .......... ......... -115 ......... ........... ........ ......... .......... .......... ......... ......... ...... ........ -12 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1970 1971 l')j Does not include bond indebtedness @Sc a -, 1 104 CoAgAl@ ZOME INFORE-PULM CSUMM I ;k I. 3 6668 00002 9746