October 2018

The flooding so far isn't too bad and typical for a noreaster.  The marsh flowed onto southbound route 1 below the bridge.  Norhtside of the bridge aside from the sand issue seems fine.    Rehoboth bay is still filling up with water.  Oaka Orchard and the long neck areas are flooding in the typical areas.  Storm surge without wind can flood the…

    Did summer show back up because it is much warmer out than I expected.  The noreaster overnight was a lot of fun, nothing like loud wind to keep you up most of the night.  The drive on beaches are closed, water is to the dunes already.   High tide is an hour away.  Water is pushing into the old breach areas in Cape Henlopen.  The rest of…

 unless you live under a rock you know the first noreaster of the winter season is headed this way.   We have some irregular higher tides due to the full moon.  Coastal flooding will be an issue.  Not to mention a solid day of an easterly blow will push a lot of water into the inland bays.  You all know the drill, it is a typical noreaster. …

Reminder for the week: Safety on the C&D Canal Conservation Area  DOVER (Oct. 26, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces reopening of Ommelanden rifle and pistol range Expanded days and hours and ‘Free Sight-In Days’ also available at Ommelanden’s ranges    NEW CASTLE (Oct. 26, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that repairs to the rifle and pistol range at the Ommelanden Hunter…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announce extension of No Wake Zone in Lewes-Rehoboth Canal  LEWES (Oct. 26, 2018) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announced today that additional No Wake signs are being installed to extend the current No Wake Zone in the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal southward to the Rehoboth Bay. The…

Due to high winds predicted with a coastal nor’easter which creates safety issues, Saturday’s Sea Witch® Parade has been cancelled. All other planned festival activities will continue as listed in the program or online at beach-fun.com All known cancellations for Friday night are: Rehoboth Bandstand entertainment and the Haunted Beach and…

From the Rehoboth Dewey Chamber of Commerce ...  "Weather-related decisions regarding the Sea Witch® Costume Parade will not be made until late Friday night/ early Saturday morning. PARADE BAD WEATHER PLAN. In the event of unsafe weather causing cancellation of the costume parade on Saturday, notification will be posted to the Chamber’s…

  We have a Polar Bear Plunge team this year for the 2019 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge.  The DSF Dunkers are asking for your help to raise money for our team and we could always use more dunkers.   We are looking for donations for our team, and team members, and obviously more people who want to jump into the ocean in February.  We like the…

  We will resume weekly beach clean ups on Saturdays next weekend.  I already know this weekend is going to literally be a wash out on t he beaches with the coming potential nor'easter.  We will pick up at Beach Plum on November 3rd and resume our usual schedule of a different beach each Saturday starting at 9 AM as we go down the coast. Nov…