Harvey Mill Park Walk-Through-Sat. May 21st

Posted on May 17, 2022 by wpccobh
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The NCWA (Naamans Creek Watershed Association) has been working with County Maintenance and Redtail Restoration to improve conditions along Naamans Creek in Harvey Mill Park.

There will be a walk-through at 9:00AM on Saturday, May 21st starting at the bridge at the lower edge of the park and walking along the creek to the bridge close to the tennis courts to view conditions and determine the condition of the planted vegetation.

Please spread the word, especially to folks in Wynnwood and Lancashire.

Marianne Cinaglia
Naamans Creek Watershed Association

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Naamans Creek Watershed Association Cleanup_April 2nd 2022 Photos

Posted on April 8, 2022 by wpccobh
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Here are some photos from the April 2nd Naamans Creek Cleanup effort.

The photos below were sent in by Christopher McQuillan and his crew. Thanks so much for your efforts!


  • Photo from Marie Levinsky
  • Photos from Senator Kyle Gay_1
  • Photos from Senator Kyle Gay_2
  • Photos from Senator Kyle Gay_3
  • Photos from Senator Kyle Gay_4
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Naamans Creek Watershed Association Cleanup Results

Posted on April 7, 2022 by wpccobh
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Here are some results from the April 2nd Naamans Creek Cleanup effort.

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Got Junk picked up 3560 lbs. of trash – the Ardens picked up another 300 lbs. to go into local trash.

That’s a total of almost 2 tons, 3860 Lbs!

Participants included:  

  • County and State elected officials:  John Cartier, Kyle Gay, and Sarah McBride
  • Students from Archmere, Charter School, and Salesianum
  • Participants from Springer Middle School and Lancashire Elementary
  • Bellefonte Cub Scouts
  • Friends of Forwood Preserve Park
  • Arden and Ardentown residents
  • Action Environmental 

Thanks to everyone who was able to lend a hand. Your volunteering efforts are much appreciated!


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Reminder-Naamans Creek Watershed Association Cleanup – Saturday April 2nd, 2022, 8AM

Posted on March 15, 2022 by wpccobh
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The Naamans Creek Watershed Association (NCWA) will be working with the Christina River Cleanup group again this year to sponsor the cleanup in the Naamans Creek Watershed – including cleaning out water retention and detention basins that feed into the creeks.

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The date for the 2022 Cleanup is Saturday, April 2nd.

Sign ups for the cleanup will open February 16 on ChristinaRiverCleanup.org. 

Bags and gloves will be available beginning at 8:00 AM at the rear of the F&N Shopping center near the creek.  We are returning to tee shirts as rewards to participants again this year.

Naamans Creek Meeting Place: East end of F & N Shopping Center (near Wells Fargo).

Lunch is at 11:30 AM

Directions: Take I-95 or Route 141 to Route 202 North. Follow 202 and turn onto Route 92 / Naamans Road. Cross Grubb Road and then Foulk Road. Turn right into shopping center.

Sponsored by the Christina River Basin Cleanup, the Claymont Fire Company, and NCWA.

Thanks to everyone who is able to lend a hand. Your volunteering efforts are much appreciated!


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2022 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards

Posted on March 1, 2022 by wpccobh

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards. If there is a  young person or a group of young people you know who is involved in volunteer service, consider submitting a nomination for our 2022 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards. 

Nominations are open through March 27th, so help us recognize those outstanding Delawareans aged 17 or under by visiting this link.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Tina Gary 
Volunteer Services Coordinator/Volunteer Delaware
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
Division of State Service Centers
805 River Road
Dover, DE 19901
Office: (302) 857-5014 
Cell (302) 287-0121
Fax: (302) 857-5041
tina.gary@delaware.gov

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www.facebook.com/VolunteerDelaware  
www.twitter.com/VolunteerDE

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Naamans Creek Watershed Association Cleanup – Saturday April 2nd, 2022

Posted on February 9, 2022 by wpccobh
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The Naamans Creek Watershed Association (NCWA) will be working with the Christina River Cleanup group again this year to sponsor the cleanup in the Naamans Creek Watershed – including cleaning out water retention and detention basins that feed into the creeks.

Christina River Cleanup Logo

The date for the 2022 Cleanup is Saturday, April 2nd.

Sign ups for the cleanup will open February 16 on ChristinaRiverCleanup.org. 

Bags and gloves will be available beginning at 8:30 AM at the rear of the F&N Shopping center near the creek.  We are returning to tee shirts as rewards to participants again this year.

Naamans Creek Meeting Place: East end of F & N Shopping Center (near Wells Fargo).

Lunch is at 11:30 AM

Directions: Take I-95 or Route 141 to Route 202 North. Follow 202 and turn onto Route 92 / Naamans Road. Cross Grubb Road and then Foulk Road. Turn right into shopping center.

Sponsored by the Christina River Basin Cleanup, the Claymont Fire Company, and NCWA.

Thanks to everyone who is able to lend a hand. Your volunteering efforts are much appreciated!


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NCC2050 Comprehensive Plan Updates

Posted on November 6, 2021 by wpccobh

Below is some information on the NCC@2025 Comprehensive Plan updates and the Planning Process

Please visit the website (https://ncc2050-nccde.hub.arcgis.com) to stay up-to-date on progress and continue learning more about the plan as we near the end of the planning process. In the coming months, you’ll have the opportunity to:

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2021 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards

Posted on September 21, 2021 by wpccobh

We are so proud to recognize Delaware  volunteers for outstanding service to our communities. Some of the most outstanding achievements are made through the efforts of unsung heroes and we are honored to show recognition of good work. Nominate someone today. Deadline to Nominate a Superhero is September 27, 2021.

Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award are now being accepted. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, groups and businesses that make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. Nominate an outstanding volunteer who has demonstrated volunteer commitment to meeting Delaware’s most pressing human and/or environmental community needs.

Go this link to see more information and fill out the nomination form.

Thank you for helping someone shine!

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Harvey Mill Park Walk Through-Sat. Sept 18th

Posted on September 12, 2021 by wpccobh

On Saturday September 18th at 10 AM there will be a fall NCWA (Naamans Creek Watershed Association) walk along Naamans Creek in Harvey Mill Park. Please meet at the downstream bridge in the park. Closest street intersection is Inwood and Rosewood.

Please spread the word, especially to folks in Wynnwood and Lancashire.

We will be looking at/for the “goodies”and the invasives – also the 10 trees planted in the spring.

Meet at downstream bridge. Wear gloves and bring a collection bag.

Our leader is Will Ryan.  

Will holds a PhD in Entomology and Wildlife Ecology and an MS in Physical Geography with a focus on ecohydrology. He has designed and managed numerous ecological restoration projects, focusing on woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. He has extensive experience drafting baseline documentation reports and land management plans for non-profit organizations and conservation landowners with a focus on solutions to the challenges of invasive species control, rare plant conservation and the management of multiple target species. See you there!

Marianne Cinaglia
Naamans Creek Watershed Association

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Community Trees Online Seminar

Posted on August 12, 2021 by wpccobh

Registration is now open for web-based seminars (Community Forestry Institute) in October by the Penn State Extension which highlights planning and management of public trees. This may be of interest to our suburban communities.

Here is the link for more information.

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