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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 governor signs environmental bills package
BEAR — A bundle of bills aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and developing Delaware’s electric vehicle infrastructure was signed into law by Gov. John Carney at Lums Pond State … more
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Sewer system failure causes closure of Indian River Bay to recreational mussel and clam harvesting
DNREC on Wednesday ordered the Indian River Bay to be closed for weeks to recreational clamming and mussel harvesting due to potential fecal contamination. more
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After an evening of aerial spraying for adult mosquitoes, one of Allen Chorman & Son’s twin-engine Beechcraft planes returns to the Chorman airfield near Greenwood. The DNREC Mosquito Control Section-contracted planes usually fly at about 150 feet altitude and cover the state when mosquito control services are requested by Delaware communities and property owners.
DNREC spraying to curtail bite of mosquito swarms in Delaware
Following dry weather in May and June, rainstorms last month led to an uptick in mosquito prevalence in the First State. The increase has garnered a response from the Department of Natural … more
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The Delaware Forest Service sent a three-person wildland fire engine crew from Blackbird State Forest to Southern California on Friday.
Delaware sends wildfire engine crew to Southern California
The Delaware Forest Service mobilized a three-person wildland fire engine crew from Blackbird State Forest on Friday for an assignment in Wawona, California. more
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Safety is key, and agricultural workers have even more to think about as they find themselves working outside during the hottest parts of summer.
Delaware Farm Bureau shares summer safety tips
The Delaware Farm Bureau is urging farmers to refresh their knowledge about occupational hazards, as well as warning signs and prevention tips for heatstroke, heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. more
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Donna Calhoun of Milford has contracted with Brookfield Properties to develop part of her family's land as a solar array.
Will southern Delaware farm fields soon see solar instead of soybeans?
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
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Gov. John Carney (center) poses with winners of DNREC's Youth Environmentalist of the Year award and Youth Fishing Tournament competitors at the Delaware State Fair Thursday.
DNREC awards youth environmentalists, fishers at Delaware State Fair
HARRINGTON — Several young environmentalists and anglers were honored with awards from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control at the Delaware State Fair Thursday. … more
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Delaware Soil Health Partnership to hold soil workshop in Bridgeville
GEORGETOWN — The Delaware Soil Health Partnership will hold a soil health workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Bridgeville Fire Hall. Annie Dee, NACD soil health … more
DNREC invites families to new educational program along Delaware Bay
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is seeking participants for the new “Life in the Bay” course geared toward adults and 6-and-older children who want to learn about fish and other species in the Delaware Bay. more
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Delaware Ag Dept. awards $665,000 for food supply projects
Nearly $665,900 has been awarded to 12 projects through the First State Food System Program, the Department of Agriculture announced Monday. more
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Group seeks information on draining of Delaware City pond
The Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association is requesting information and possible alternatives to the draining of “the dikes,” a pond on the north side of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. more
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Delaware Coastal Cleanup volunteers sought
DOVER — Volunteers are sought to join the upcoming 2023 Delaware Coastal Cleanup, a news release said. more
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Maryland Gov. Wed Moore visted J.M. Clayton Seafood in Cambridge, where he met with leaders and discussed issues surrounding the Bay’s blue crab industry.
Moore unveils two new environmental initiatives during steamy Eastern Shore visit
Say “task force” and most Marylanders’ eyes are sure to glaze over. And yet, these dull-sounding instruments of government can often be major drivers of important policy. On … more
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At this year’s Delaware State Fair, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is offering fishers a first look at largemouth bass that will be used for the 2023 Largemouth Lunker Fishing Contest. More Delaware State Fair Coverage at https://baytobaynews.com/delaware-state-fair/index.html
DNREC introducing statewide fishing contest at Delaware State Fair
HARRINGTON — A fish tank inside the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Building at this year’s state fair may appear like just a display, but its inhabitants will … more
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Cleanup set for North Indian River Inlet beach
MILLSBORO — Volunteers with the Delaware Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will be cleaning up old construction materials during low tide at the North Indian River Inlet beach. According … more
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Bacteria monitoring update shows mixed results in Choptank River
CAMBRIDGE – The bacteria monitoring update provided by Choptank RiverKeeper showed mixed results, with nine of the 14 sites on the river meeting water quality standards last week. Red … more
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Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Division of Fish and Wildlife Director Pat Emory stands with examples of a low hunting license number available at the Delaware State Fair.
DNREC raffling low number hunting license at Delaware State Fair
HARRINGTON — Resident hunters attending this year’s Delaware State Fair have a week to take a chance at winning a special low-digit hunting license for the 2024-2025 hunting season. … more
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Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve turning 30
DOVER – The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve will mark its 30 th anniversary on Friday, July 21. The National Estuarine Research Reserve System  is a network of 30 coastal … more
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DNREC sets dates for ‘Small Fry Adventures’ family outings
SMYRNA — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control invites families with young children to come out to its Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna and enjoy … more
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Partial closures of Little Creek Wildlife Area to begin Aug. 1
LITTLE CREEK – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Tuesday that restoration work within the Little Creek Wildlife Area on the main … more
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