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Electric vehicle charging stations are available at the Wawa at 5018 Summit Bridge Road in Middletown. American Lung Association officials believe the increasing use of electric vehicles can improve air quality.
Air quality report gives Delaware mixed reviews
Delawareans can control their collective fate to some degree when it comes to air pollution. While the state fared well in the 2024 “State of the Air” report recently released by the American Lung Association, improvements can be made. more
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Sussex county administration in Georgetown
Sussex County Council reverses previous zoning denial
In August 2023, County Council voted 3-2 to deny a conditional use application for a solar farm south of Frankford but reversed course Tuesday because of conditions set forth in litigation. more
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“The project authorization includes stabilizing the inlet by construction of parallel jetties 500’ apart; the dredging of a channel generally 200’ wide and 15’ deep from the inner ends of the jetties to a point in the bay substantially 7,000’ from the ocean shoreline, dredging a channel nine feet deep, 100’ wide in the bay and 80’ wide in the river, from that depth in the existing channel in Indian River Bay to and including a turning basin nine feet deep, 175’ wide and 300’ long at Old Landing; then about 8,200’ to highway bridge at Millsboro, 60’ wide, four feet deep,” according to the Congressional factsheet describing the project.
Yearlong rehab coming to Indian River Inlet, Seashore State Park
Even with less parking and shifting entrance and exit points for the next year or so, representatives from federal and state agencies agree that the repairs on the Indian River Inlet and Bay, starting later this month, will be worth it. more
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The goals of the Indian River Inlet project are to provide a safe navigation channel for commercial, recreational and U.S. Coast Guard use.
Learn more about Indian River Inlet repair Friday
With repairs set for later this month on the Indian River Inlet, the Army Corps of Engineers will be holding an information session regarding access to the site this week in Dewey Beach. more
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Dover officials may collaborate with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to bring hidden cameras to Bertrand Drive in Lincoln Park, after trash continues to be dumped in the neighborhood.
Dumped trash becoming troublesome in Dover neighborhood
DOVER — The city may put some eyes in the skies to address a recent storm of public trash dumping in Lincoln Park, off Bertrand Drive. Old couches, mattresses and other large pieces of … more
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The concrete pipe was repaired and re-coverd with dirt in around 24 hours.
Kent County sewer main line breaks south of Dover
DOVER -- A Kent County Sewer main has broken just south of Dover, according to officials. The City of Dover asks that, due to it being a main line, residents conserve their water for the next 24 … more
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Pivot Energy has partnered with Walmart to provide community solar projects like this one across five states, including Delaware.
Pivot Energy to bring solar facility to Harrington
Colorado-based Pivot Energy will be partnering with Walmart to invest in community solar projects across five states, including Delaware. more
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National Weather Service issues tornado watch for Kent and Sussex County
KENT COUNTY -- The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Kent and Sussex County, Delaware.  The watch began at 12:47 p.m. on April 3 and is set to last until 7 p.m. … more
A black swan has been capturing the attention of locals in Harrington for the past week. The bird, native to Australia, is rarely seen out of captivity in the United States.
Feathered friend?: Mysterious black swan bewilders Harrington
Visitors are migrating to Harrington, one of them a black swan that is baffling residents. more
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The view of Silver Lake from 1079 Silver Lake Blvd. in Dover, where residents say wildlife has increased, leading to their opposition to potential development.
Neighbors protest Silver Lake development at Dover council
Residents of Representative Lane and Silver Lake Boulevard protested a potential development along the lake during Monday's City Council meeting, leading to a deferral on any further action. more
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DNREC moves toward fee increases
DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control was the last department to appear before the Joint Finance Committee this year, and DNREC’s financial situation … more
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Dr. Mollie Yacano
Delaware marshes serve important environmental function
MILTON — Salt marshes, or tidal wetlands, don’t attract the same attention as other environmental concerns like deforestation, stormwater management or beach replenishment might, since … more
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Danielle Swallow, the Summit's emcee, addresses the crowd after a presentation.
Seventh annual RASCL summit discusses sustainability in Delaware
DOVER – The Delaware Resilient and Sustainable Communities League, or RASCL, hosted its 7 th annual RASCL summit on Wednesday at the Del One Conference Center in Dover. Its 2024 theme was … more
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A zero-emission vehicle charges at a Blink charging outlet at Porter Ford in Newark on Friday, just outside of the University of Delaware campus.
Two GOP reps file suit against DNREC on zero-emission process
The impact of zero-emission vehicle regulations on individuals and small businesses is the center of a complaint filed by Delaware Republican Party members in Superior Court on Jan. 2. more
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The CR FFA officer team at the monthly meeting that took place on Wednesday. From left to right Kerah Dill; Dillana Reed; Mackenzie Cusick; Karley White and Hayden Otto.
Caesar Rodney FFA officer team promoting agriculture
CAMDEN — FFA is one of the largest associations among Delaware high schools and even middle schools. The Caesar Rodney High School FFA chapter has always been one of the bigger chapters in … more
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Oyster spatfall intensity and distribution in Maryland, 2023. Intensity ranges represent regional averages.
Chesapeake fall oyster survey: Outstanding spatfall
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’  Fall Oyster Survey  recorded a remarkable year for juvenile oysters in Maryland waters, finding both prolific numbers … more
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Michael Scuse
Delaware Department of Agriculture gears up for Ag Week
DOVER-- Agriculture is one of the biggest industries in the First State. This week is Delaware Agriculture Week. The goal of the week is to celebrates what the industry does for the state. … more
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Coastal areas throughout Delaware will be on high alert for flooding and possible beach erosion due to extreme winds from an impending storm system expected to impact all of Delaware, particularly in areas like Port Mahon (pictured) from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday evening.
Flooding, high winds to challenge Delaware, particularly coastline
DOVER — The entire state of Delaware is under flood and high-wind watches from a storm expected to last from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening, bringing with it an increased chance of … more
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The "Delawarrior" was created via artificial intelligence by Resolve, an Idaho content creation company. The developers recently used the technology to create a superhero for each of the 50 states.
AI creates ‘Delawarrior’ to protect Delaware waterways
Artificial intelligence is a branch of science that gives many uneasy feelings. However, Resolve, a content creation company in Boise, Idaho, recently used the technology to create superheroes to “defend” citizens in all 50 states. more
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Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
DNREC delivers report to governor, lawmakers on offshore wind, climate
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has delivered a report to lawmakers and Gov. John Carney on a proposed offshore wind procurement strategy. “This … more
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