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Delawareans who own solar panels can partake in net metering, a billing mechanism allowing them to receive credit on their monthly electric payments for putting excess power back into the grid. more
DOVER — Alyssa Cowan earned first place in the Delaware Farm Bureau Promotion & Education Committee’s annual photo contest joining other amateur photographers who earned awards and … more
Steve Breeding, of Seaford, is Delaware Farm Bureau’s first vice president and now a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Promotion & Education Committee. The mission … more
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced that four marinas were recently successfully recertified as Maryland Clean Marinas for another three years. Locally … more
The membership of Delmarva Chicken Association voted to return existing board members and add several new members to the nonprofit’s board for terms beginning in 2024. In addition, the … more
DOVER — The Delaware Farm Bureau held the annual Celebration of Harvest Banquet Dec. 9 at the Modern Maturity Center for members, sponsors and changemakers. “This is a great … more
BRIDGEVILLE — The Sussex Conservation District held the 2023 Cooperators’ dinner Dec. 5 at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company to recognize the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Cooperator of the … more
Congress keeps hitting dead ends in attempts to extend a long-term plan for the federal program that provides flooding coverage for homeowners in the country. more
SNOW HILL — If you’re interested in protecting marshland then the Lower Shore Land Trust wants to hear from you. The tri-county nonprofit is joining with Marshes for Tomorrow and its … more
DOVER — Following an extensive application and interview process, LEADelaware has seated 12 fellows representing Delaware’s agriculture industry, who will begin a 2-year journey to … more
Maryland military facilities are in the early stages of remedial investigations into “forever chemicals” that jeopardize drinking-water supplies in groundwater after a September report by the Department of Defense identified hundreds of military sites across the country as at risk for such chemicals. more
Spurred by slumping striped bass reproduction in Maryland waters, the state Department of Natural Resources is moving to curtail fishing for the popular migratory species during its spawning run next … more
With its approval of the Department of Natural Resources’ acquisition of nearly 20 acres of forested land in Wicomico County on Wednesday, the Board of Public Works supported preserving the Nanticoke River watershed and the many animals and birds that live there. more
DOVER — Delaware will adopt California’s Advanced Clean Car II regulations to aid its greenhouse gas reduction goals, though the zero-emission vehicle availability requirement will be … more
Councilman Brian Lewis, who represents the city of Dover’s 2nd District, presented certificates of recognition to volunteers who participated in a Community Cleanup Project that he organized on … more
PRINCESS ANNE — The preliminary engineering report about stormwater drainage problems at the Somerset Landing and North Gate neighborhoods can be summarized as “poor design, “poor … more
Climate change is claiming farmland at “an alarmingly high rate” in one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most productive agricultural regions, inflicting tens of millions of dollars in … more
SMYRNA — The Smyrna Shade Tree Commission continues to beautify the town and salute its significant contributors one planting at a time. more
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin sales of 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, a news release said. more
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays announces the winners of the inaugural James Farm Photo Challenge. Photo Challenge participants could submit photos across three categories: … more
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