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Gov. John Carney signed seven bills into law at Lums Pond State Park Thursday that aid the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals and help build out the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure.
Delaware’s regional hydrogen hub to receive federal funding for clean energy
A hydrogen hub that connects producers and consumers in Delaware, southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania has been selected to receive up to $750 million for development initiatives, the … more
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During the annual survey, Maryland Department of Natural Resources fishery managers examine 22 sites located in four major striped bass spawning areas.
Below average rockfish numbers have fisheries commission considering new regulations
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Thursday announced results of this year’s juvenile striped bass survey , which tracks the reproductive success of … more
At the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science at Horn Point, Gov. Wes Moore and other state officials throw oyster larvae into a tank with shells.
Record number of oysters planted in Chesapeake and its sanctuaries
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore has announced that more than 1.7 billion new juvenile oysters have been planted on sanctuary and public oyster fishery sites in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay … more
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Delaware's first Black Farmers Conference is next month
A variety of educational workshops and networking opportunities will be available at the first Black Farmers Conference on Nov. 8 and 9 at Delaware State University in Dover. more
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Roots from mature trees on North Bradford Street have warped sidewalks and curbing and are forcing Dover officials to find a solution that will comply with Americans With Disabilities Act requirements. A potential solution to the trouble will be discussed at Tuesday's Council of the Whole’s Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee meeting.
Roots of the past causing issues on Dover’s Bradford Street
Some roots laid down by citizens of Dover long ago are causing major headaches today. The foundations of mature trees on North Bradford Street have warped sidewalks and curbing due to growth, forcing Dover officials to find a solution that will comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act. more
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Are you ready to form a Green Team at your church?
Is your church or congregation interested in forming a Green Team or Green Ministry? Would you like to make improvements to landscaping or plantings that address stormwater runoff and flooding? … more
Salisbury amends plastic bag ban to reduce alternative bag charge
The city of Salisbury has amended the Comprehensive Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance – also known as the Shop Green SBY Initiative – to exclude some purchases from the mandatory 10-cents … more
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A spotted lantern fly is caught in a spiderweb. The species can be identified by their distinctive grey, red and black wings with black spots.
Seeing spotted lantern fly eggs? Scrape, smash, report them
The spotted lantern fly, an invasive, crop-damaging insect, has finished mating season and is preparing to lay egg masses around Maryland and Delaware, threatening farms and local plants, particularly on Delmarva. more
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A tree of heaven sprouts from a sidewalk in downtown Annapolis. Trees of heaven can be identified by the feather-like arrangement of leaves and their nutty smell.
Hellish tree of heaven weeds out native plants
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread nationwide, its proliferation has highlighted an even more worrisome invasive species: the prolific “stinking … more
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Sussex Conservation District to host native tree giveaway Nov. 9
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex Conservation District will host a native tree giveaway from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Vanderwende-Evans Conservation Center. The event will be held rain or shine, and … more
From left, Austin Quackenbush, Doug Crouse, Gina Anger, Caydance Means, Ernie Lopez and Declan West.
Sussex 4-H honors excellence, dedication and community service at the annual awards event
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County 4-H Achievement Event was held Sept. 23 at the Elbert N. and Ann V. Carvel Research and Education Center.  In addition to many club awards, the … more
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Gerry Putt won the 49th Annual Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest in 2022 with his stunning painting of three American wigeon.
Artists wanted to produce Maryland's next Migratory Game Bird stamp design
Artists are invited to submit their original works for the 50th Maryland Migratory Game Bird stamp design contest through November 3, 2023. This will be the last migratory bird stamp contest hosted … more
Photo by Mary Pat Bozel, submitted to the 2021 Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest.
Deer season for hunters using muzzleloaders starts Oct. 19
ANNAPOLIS — The  Maryland Department of Natural Resources  has announced that the first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season runs from Oct. 19-21 statewide, and in … more
Nanticoke Watershed Alliance releases report card
VIENNA – Nanticoke Watershed Alliance released the Nanticoke River Fifteen-Year Report Card on Sept. 25, which examines data collected from 2008-2022 by Nanticoke Creekwatcher volunteers. The … more
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Upcoming Silver Lake drawdown to allow for cleanup
DOVER — The city of Dover, with a recommendation from its Silver Lake Commission, will be performing a drawdown of Silver Lake beginning Monday, Oct. 9, and lasting through Friday, Oct. … more
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589 acres in new easement in Dorchester County
CAMBRIDGE – Eastern Shore Land Conservancy has announced a new conservation easement in Dorchester County. The property, owned by Ed “Biff” Burns, protects 589 acres of land … more
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The Kent County Farm Bureau awarded Gary Rhodes the Distinguished Service to Agriculture award at its annual banquet.
Kent County Farm Bureau awards top agriculture honors
The Kent County Farm Bureau announces the 2023 awardees for the Distinguished Service to Agriculture, Farm Family of the Year and Young Farm Family Achievement - Excellence In Agriculture awards. … more
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Recent SU graduate Charles Laird and seniors Bryce Machalek and Emma Tarquinio partnered with BISM for a bioremediation project – removing asphalt, and beautifying part of the property – which not only will help BISM’s bottom line, therefore helping its constituents, but also assist surrounding residents, businesses and the environment.
Blind Industries, Salisbury University, city partner to reduce flooding
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, in partnership with the city of Salisbury and Salisbury University, has announced the completion of Salisbury University’s Presidential Citizens … more
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Deadline nears for Delaware Farm Bureau photo contest
The deadline is looming for the Delaware Farm Bureau’s Promotion & Education Committee’s annual photo contest. Amateur photographers of all ages are encouraged to submit their … more
Early August dissolved oxygen conditions reported to be best on record for this time period
ANNAPOLIS — Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show that August 2023 dissolved oxygen conditions in the Chesapeake Bay mainstem of … more
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