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Delaware Farm Bureau’s annual Safety Conference to feature fire, farming safety techniques
VIOLA — The Delaware Farm Bureau’s 7th annual Safety Conference, hosted by its Promotion & Education Committee in partnership with Nationwide and the University of Delaware … more
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Todd Lawson
Council moves closer to tree buffer ordinance
GEORGETOWN — While the whereases and the wherebys are still being worked out — the exact letter of the law — the ordinance governing perimeter buffer zones between every major … more
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Dover City Councilman Gerald Rocha Sr. will be getting the community’s input on a proposed Riverwalk near downtown Dover during a meeting at the Dover Public Library on Saturday at 11. This property, which borders the St. Jones River, is among ones that will need to be remediated.
Strollin' on the St. Jones river
DOVER — A potential family and recreational gold mine is sitting right near the heart of downtown Dover and most people don’t even realize it. At least that’s the viewpoint of … more
A Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologist measures a juvenile striped bass as part of the annual young-of-year survey.
DNR scientists: Spawning challenges for striped bass
ANNAPOLIS – Two recent studies by Maryland Department of Natural Resources scientists highlight spawning challenges that striped bass, also known locally as rockfish, face in the Chesapeake … 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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Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute rescued a young gray seal pup in Bethany Beach Feb. 9.
MERR Institute rescues baby seal in Bethany Beach
BETHANY BEACH — A rescued young gray seal pup in Bethany Beach is currently residing in New Jersey to receive additional assistance to return to the ocean thanks to responders from the Marine … more
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Delaware Farm Bureau, University of Delaware to host Risk Management Conference
HARRINGTON — The Delaware Farm Bureau and the University of Delaware’s Cooperative Extension will hold the second annual Risk Management Conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 4 at the … more
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Delaware landowners invited to attend wetland easement workshop
HARRINGTON — Delaware landowners are encouraged to attend a wetland easement workshop from 5-8 p.m. March 19 at the Harrington Fire Hall. The workshop will help Delaware landowners learn … more
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologists survey and tag striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay as part of the annual survey of the population.
Maryland enacts striped bass emergency regulations to increase protections for the spawning population
Striped bass  emergency regulations submitted  by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to bolster the species’ spawning population were approved today by the Maryland General … more
Midwinter 2024 Waterfowl Survey results down but about par with five-year average
ANNAPOLIS — In early January, aerial survey teams of pilots and biologists from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted their annual population … more
$1.6M to strengthen flood protections in Cambridge
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $1,612,926 to bolster flooding mitigation efforts in Cambridge. The federal funds, provided through … more
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From left, John Brown, Delmarva Chicken Association Executive Director Holly Porter and Linda Brown at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia on Jan. 31.
Harrington family farm wins national environmental award
HARRINGTON — L & J Farm, of Harrington, was one of five farms across the United States to receive USPOULTRY’s Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award during the 2024 International … more
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Delaware Farm Bureau President Bill Powers accepts the Pinnacle Award on behalf of the bureau at the American Farm Bureau Federation National Conference.
Delaware Farm Bureau honored during national conference
The Delaware Farm Bureau was honored with the American Farm Bureau Federation’s highest award available for programming and membership during the national conference held in Salt Lake City, … more
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5K Race for Open Space to be held in Lewes
LEWES — The 5K and 1 Mile Race for Open Space will be held at 9 a.m. April 20 at George H.P. Smith Park. Proceeds from the event will go toward purchase of the 29-acre Fourth Street … more
Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake set meeting in Crisfield
CRISFIELD — Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake wants to hear from Crisfield area residents during a public meeting 6 to 7:30  p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Crisfield Library. … more
Applications now accepted for Delaware Farm Bureau internships
The Delaware Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its summer internship program. College students who are ready for unique but practical and hands-on experiences are encouraged to apply … more
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From left, Stewart Ramsey, Carl Ramsey and Nick Adams, New Castle County extension agent.
Stewart, Carl Ramsey honored by Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association of Delaware
HARRINGTON — Stewart Ramsey and his son Carl Ramsey, of Ramsey’s Farm, were honored with the Family Service Award by the Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association of Delaware during … more
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Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, Sussex Conservation District present documentary screening
GEORGETOWN — The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, in collaboration with the Sussex Conservation District and the University of Delaware, will hold a screening of "DelMarVa and the Ground … more
$600K penalty against Tri-Gas & Oil
BALTIMORE – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Maryland Secretary of the Environment Serena McIlwain on Wednesday announced the settlement of a lawsuit against an Eastern Shore fuel … more
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On March 13, 2022, the 1,095-foot Ever Forward container ship ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay, damaging an oyster bar.
Maryland to plant 41 acres with juvenile oysters in Anne Arundel Co.
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will plant about 147 million oyster spat, or juvenile oysters, on 41 acres in Anne Arundel County waters with mitigation funds from the … more
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