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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
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
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
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
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
CHESTERTOWN – Eastern Shore environmentalists are advancing science with a series of bacteria reports and a tidal impact study. Each summer, ShoreRivers works to provide the public with … more
The effects of Tropical Storm Ophelia on Delaware beaches last weekend were significant. And her influence might not be complete, according to Jesse Hayden, an administrator for the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section. more
After being downgraded from a tropical storm, Ophelia on Sunday still posed a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rains from Washington, D.C. to New York City, and coastal flood warnings remained in effect for parts of the Mid-Atlantic region, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. But even as Ophelia weakens, a new tropical storm is brewing in the Atlantic: Philippe. As of 5 a.m. Sunday, Ophelia was located about 85 miles (135 kilometers) south of Washington, D.C. It's expected to continue weakening over the next two days. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Philippe was 1,155 miles (1,860 kilometers) west of the Cabo Verde Islands. more
The state’s first student-driven electric vehicle charging stations were unveiled in front of dozens of pupils, business partners and faculty at Delcastle Technical High School on Thursday. more
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday accepted a civil rights complaint against the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control for discriminating against neighbors of Bioenergy Devco’s proposed anaerobic digester during its review process. more
Tuesday will be an Ozone Code Orange Air Quality Action Day in the First State, according to a warning issued Monday by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. more
There’s a chance for more warm, wet weather than usual in Delaware in the coming months. more
She’s a high-achieving 2021 Caesar Rodney High School graduate in Claremont, California, working four jobs and chasing her academic goals. And, while Pomona College provides junior Amanda Eric, 21, some need-based financial support, there’s still stress in finding the rest of her tuition. more
A 351-acre project along Calhoun Road, on the outskirts of Milford, is one of the latest efforts in a wave of solar farms proposed for southern Delaware, likely stimulated in part by state mandates to increase the amount of power that comes from renewable energy sources, like solar. more
RHODESDALE – Damien Cook of Rhodesdale has been recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as a new state record holder for northern snakehead –  Channa argus … more
Smyrna and Dover were on the receiving end of an eight-hour rain deluge Sunday evening but were spared serious damages and widespread power outages. However, several homes … more
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources hasreported a 6% increase in submerged aquatic vegetation, commonly known as SAV or underwater grasses, in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay … more
The public is invited to a presentation about the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative at the Sussex Preservation Coalition’s next meeting in Milton. more
Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued air quality warnings to last through the weekend. The department issued a Code Orange Air Quality Day in … more
This week, areas throughout the mid-Atlantic are being impacted by poor air quality, due to large, uncontrolled wildfires in Nova Scotia, Canada. more
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