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Dover City Councilman Brian Lewis is hosting a Community Clean-up Project around the Stony Creek and Clearview Meadows housing developments on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Councilman Lewis has seen where people have dumped old tires, paint buckets, old car parts and many other types of garbage between the two developments.
‘A trash epidemic’: Councilman Lewis, volunteers working to clean up Stony Creek development
DOVER — The amount of trash that has been dumped behind the Stony Creek townhomes was astonishing when City Councilman Brian Lewis first visited the housing development to address complaints. … more
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The Scotton Landing boat ramp and fishing pier on the St. Jones River will be closed starting Tuesday, while the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reconstructs the facility.
Scotton Landing boat ramp, near Magnolia, to close for renovations
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced that its boat ramp at Scotton Landing on the St. Jones River, near Magnolia, will be closed for reconstruction, starting Tuesday. more
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The city of Dover is using an Energize Delaware grant to purchase two commercial Greenworks electric riding mowers (shown in front of City Hall), a Chevrolet Bolt and six Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks.
Dover set to go electric with new vehicle pilot program
DOVER — The city of Dover is taking a walk on the green side as it prepares to put a new fleet of electric-powered vehicles on the road, as well as utilizing electric lawn equipment for city … more
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that its annual seine survey of state waters for juvenile rockfish yielded an average of just 1.02 little striped bass per net haul, far below the long-term average of 11.1. That is the second lowest tally since 1957.
Concerning drop in rockfish numbers could affect regulations
Acting on the heels of poor striped bass spawning reported again in the Chesapeake Bay, East Coast fisheries managers are considering new catch restrictions aimed at curbing the decline of the highly … more
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Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
Little Creek Wildlife Area partial closures likely
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Thursday that partial closures of the Little Creek Wildlife Area are probable as emergency repairs are made to the breached exterior dike at its west impoundment. more
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$80 million investment planned by Eastern Shore Natural Gas for liquified natural gas storage, resilience upgrades
Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to request authorization to construct the Worcester resiliency upgrade project in Bishopville. … more
Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that its annual seine survey of state waters for juvenile rockfish yielded an average of just 1.02 little striped bass per net haul, far below the long-term average of 11.1. That is the second lowest tally since 1957.
Fisheries considering new restrictions
Acting on the heels of poor striped bass spawning reported again in the Chesapeake Bay, East Coast fisheries managers are considering new catch restrictions aimed at curbing the decline of the highly … more
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Crisfield settled with the Department of the Environment on sewer violations with a $31,000 fine and agreeing to several conditions.
Crisfield settles sewer fine with Dept. of Environment
CRISFIELD — A settlement with the Maryland Department of the Environment over sewer violations was approved by the City Council with the administrative fine set at $31,000. There were 19 … more
Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that its annual seine survey of state waters for juvenile rockfish yielded an average of just 1.02 little striped bass per net haul, far below the long-term average of 11.1. That is the second lowest tally since 1957.
New catch limits being considered for striped bass
Acting on the heels of poor striped bass spawning reported again in the Chesapeake Bay, East Coast fisheries managers are considering new catch restrictions aimed at curbing the decline of the highly … more
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Citizens Against Solar Pollution co-founder Kevin Goldsborough, with his daughter, Gracie Goldsborough, and his wife, Audrey Goldsborough.
Litigation continues regarding proposed Smyrna-area solar farm
A favorable court ruling has bolstered a halt to a solar panel farm in Kent County, an attorney representing nearby residents said this week. more
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William Phipps and his family were named the 2023 New Castle County Farm Family of the Year recipients at Townsend Fire Hall by the New Castle County Farm Bureau.
New Castle County Farm Bureau awards top honors
TOWNSEND — The William Phipps Family and Judith Puckett were among those honored Oct. 9 at Townsend Fire Hall by the New Castle County Farm Bureau. William Phipps and his family are this … more
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The Delaware Department of Agriculture has been made aware that green iguanas were present at the Bridgeville Apple-Scrapple Festival on Oct. 13-14. The species is not native to Delaware.
Alert issued about green iguanas at Apple-Scrapple in Bridgeville
The Delaware Department of Agriculture has been alerted that green iguanas — considered exotic animals in the state — were present at the Bridgeville Apple-Scrapple Festival from Oct. 13-14 and may have been distributed as prizes by a private vendor. more
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ShoreRivers is in the process of establishing perennial wildflower meadows at James T. Wright Park in Preston, Oxford Cemetery, and Presbyterian Church of Chestertown thanks to funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Green Streets, Green Jobs and Green Towns Grant Program.
ShoreRivers to improve three community green spaces
EASTON – ShoreRivers – thanks to funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Green Streets, Green Jobs and Green Towns (G3) Grant Program – is in the process of improving three … more
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A deer is startled in Rock Creek Park in Maryland.
Fall deer season increases drivers’ risk of animal collisions in Maryland
It was late at night in November 2021, when Carl Wagner was driving down Central Avenue in Edgewater on his way home to Harwood in his Ford F-150. Suddenly, a deer leaped a guardrail and darted in front of his truck. more
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A group of youths took part in a program this summer, focusing on Choptank River boats, history and ecology. Participants are shown with boats they built at the Ruark Boatworks in Cambridge.
Youth dream big on skipjack Nathan of Dorchester
CAMBRIDGE – It was a very busy summer for the Dorchester Skipjack Committee, owner of the Nathan of Dorchester and local nonprofit ShoreRivers. In addition to both organizations’ normal … more
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The Sussex County Farm Bureau honored Paul Parsons and his family as the 2023 Sussex County Farm Family of the Year Oct. 7 at Memorial Volunteer Fire Department.
Sussex County Farm Bureau honors agricultural excellence
SLAUGHTER BEACH — The Sussex County Farm Bureau recognized top honors Oct. 7 at Memorial Volunteer Fire Department. A statewide winner will be announced during the Delaware Farm … more
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Delmarva and the Ground for Change will be shown free at UMES on Nov. 2.
Film 'Delmarva and the Ground for Change' to be shown at UMES
PRINCESS ANNE — UMES Extension is offering a free film screening of “Delmarva and the Ground for Change” on Thursday, Nov. 2 in conjunction with its Small Farm Conference at the … more
Chesapeake Bay blue crabs.
DNR seeks to define hard crab catch containers, separation of crabs by sex
ANNAPOLIS — The Department of Natural Resources is considering specific dimensions for a bushel, lug and barrel for holding blue crabs and that commercial harvesters use a defined container to … more
Located on Daugherty Creek is the land side of Janes Island State Park for which improvements are planned at the marina, boat ramp and along the canal.
Wetlands permit pending for improvements at Janes Island State Park
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Board of Public Works next Wednesday is expected to approve a wetlands permit for improvements planned at Janes Island State Park. Existing piers, mooring piles, … more
The winning photo from Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s 2022 Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest was “Turkey Trot” by Kimberly Barksdale, taken while “leaving Bear Swamp” in the Leipsic River Watershed.
Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest open for entries
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control  is inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to submit their best shots and to participate in the  … more
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