DNREC names new director for Watershed Stewardship
Steven Williams has been named the new director of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Watershed Stewardship.
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DNREC names new director for Watershed Stewardship
DOVER — Steven Williams has been named the new director of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Watershed Stewardship.
He has served his entire career with the department, most recently as administrator for the Watershed and Wetlands Assessment and Monitoring programs.
Mr. Williams succeeds Terry Deputy, who recently retired after more than 34 years of state service, including 24 years with DNREC and 10 with the Delaware Economic Development Office.
The Division of Watershed Stewardship’s director manages initiatives that deal with conservation practices, drainage, shoreline and waterway management and protection, surface water quality, shellfish harvesting, fish contamination, dam safety and wetland assessments. These programs are overseen by 108 full-time employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $36.4 million.
Mr. Williams has also worked in the Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances and the Division of Water.
More information can be found at de.gov/watershed.
