Last night we heard from a source that DNREC Director of the Division of Air and Waste Management Jim Werner was being replaced by Marge Crofts. Now we have learned that Werner was fired.
DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara in an email statement sent to his department:
I have great respect for Jim’s many contributions to the department; however, I have determined that a change is necessary.
This move is likely to be seen as a sign that O’Mara intends DNREC to be more responsive to community concerns. And I suspect, a little less embarassment for the department.