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Widgeon grass is now the most common submerged aquatic vegetation in the Chesapeake Bay.
Underwater grasses increased across the Chesapeake in 2022 including Tangier Sound, Pocomoke and Wicomico rivers
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
Coalition to host talk on Tree for Every Delawarean
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
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Delaware Farm Bureau presenting antique tractor pull
The Young Farmers & Ranchers program of the Delaware Farm Bureau will host its 29th annual antique tractor pull July 29 at the Delaware State Fair, Harrington. more
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Delmarva Power extends application period for environmental and resiliency grants
Delmarva Power announced it is extending its Sustainable Communities Grant Program application period through July 31. Since the program’s launch in 2020, the Sustainable Communities Grant … more
Delaware Botanic Gardens offering classes for kids
The Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek in Dagsboro will hold free craft classes for children 6-16 from 10-11 a.m. Fridays in July. more
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States open to reducing crab limits on Chesapeake watermen
The Chesapeake Bay’s watermen are getting green lights to catch a few more blue crabs, a year after dismal population numbers led to steep cutbacks in their allowance. The region’s … more
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Poor air quality forecasted through the weekend
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
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The Chesapeake Forest Lands now comprise more than 76,000 acres on the Lower Eastern Shore. Another 672 acres will be conserved with the state's purchase of the former Bay Club Golf Course near Berlin.
Former Bay Club Golf Course sold for conservation to DNR
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with Lower Shore Land Trust, today announced the  purchase of the former Bay Club near Berlin, Worcester County, from Carl M. … more
High-performance building training set in July in Newark
Energize Delaware, New Ecology and Green Building United have joined to host a three-day, in-person Phius Certified Builder training July 19-21 in Newark. more
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A fully-loaded barge of reef balls, pyramids and pipe “spuds down” begins the work of deployment onto the Janes Island Artificial reef site in Tangier Sound. Coastal Conservation Association Maryland is the fiscal agent the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative (MARI) which includes over 60 private and government partners, and works directly with Maryland DNR.
Janes Island reef in Tangier Sound enhanced
CRISFIELD — Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Maryland and its partners continue enhancing fish habitat in Chesapeake Bay and this month deployed more than 220 reef balls, 550 reef … more
MERR dolphin cruises set for July 9, Aug. 13 in Lewes
The Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute will host its annual sunset dolphin tours July 9 and Aug. 13 onboard Cape Water Tours’ Second Nature. more
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MERR Institute prepares for annual dolphin count along Delaware coast
The Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute will be holding its annual dolphin count from 9-11 a.m. July 15. more
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Rehoboth Beach adopts revised tree code
REHOBOTH BEACH — The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners adopted a revised tree code June 16 that is easier to understand and navigate, more flexible, and focuses on heritage tree … more
Registration open for Aug. 5 Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta in Blades
The eighth annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta is set for Aug. 5 at the Nanticoke River Marine Park, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Thursday. more
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Delaware's first rabies case of 2023 announced
DOVER — The Delaware Division of Public Health announced today its first reported rabies case of 2023. more
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Tanger Outlets in Lewes provides charging stations for its customers.
Delaware House OKs codification of electric vehicle rebate program
DOVER — With hopes to incentivize the purchase of zero-emission vehicles in Delaware, lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved legislation to codify the state’s electric vehicle … more
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Green Amendment, electric vehicle rebate bill pass committee in Delaware General Assembly
DOVER— House leadership advanced legislation Wednesday to establish a constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment in the First State. House Bill 220, also known as the Green … more
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Army Corps, Rehoboth Beach to host town hall on Lakes Management Plan
REHOBOTH BEACH — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Rehoboth Beach will host a public Town Hall from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 28 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center to … more
Offshore wind bill moves forward in Delaware Senate
DOVER — As nearby states prepare for offshore wind projects, lawmakers in the Delaware Senate discussed legislation Wednesday to establish an official procurement process for the alternative … more
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Public hearing on West Post Office Road solar facility is June 26 at UMES
BALTIMORE — A public hearing about the proposed 4 MW solar facility planned by Rosehip Cleantech LLC on West Post Office Road east of Princess Anne will be 7 p.m. Monday, June 26 at the Henson … more
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