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Sussex county administration in Georgetown
Sussex County Council reverses previous zoning denial
In August 2023, County Council voted 3-2 to deny a conditional use application for a solar farm south of Frankford but reversed course Tuesday because of conditions set forth in litigation. more
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“The project authorization includes stabilizing the inlet by construction of parallel jetties 500’ apart; the dredging of a channel generally 200’ wide and 15’ deep from the inner ends of the jetties to a point in the bay substantially 7,000’ from the ocean shoreline, dredging a channel nine feet deep, 100’ wide in the bay and 80’ wide in the river, from that depth in the existing channel in Indian River Bay to and including a turning basin nine feet deep, 175’ wide and 300’ long at Old Landing; then about 8,200’ to highway bridge at Millsboro, 60’ wide, four feet deep,” according to the Congressional factsheet describing the project.
Yearlong rehab coming to Indian River Inlet, Seashore State Park
Even with less parking and shifting entrance and exit points for the next year or so, representatives from federal and state agencies agree that the repairs on the Indian River Inlet and Bay, starting later this month, will be worth it. more
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The goals of the Indian River Inlet project are to provide a safe navigation channel for commercial, recreational and U.S. Coast Guard use.
Learn more about Indian River Inlet repair Friday
With repairs set for later this month on the Indian River Inlet, the Army Corps of Engineers will be holding an information session regarding access to the site this week in Dewey Beach. more
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Delaware Center for the Inland Bays to host Green Screen Film Night
SELBYVILLE — The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays will host its second annual Green Screen Film Night April 17 at Signatures Bayside in Selbyville. Hosted in partnership with the … more
A new cost-share program will help Delmarva chicken farmers add conservation features, like these tree buffers, to their farms.
Groups begin investing $2 million in Delmarva chicken farming best management practices
Delmarva Chicken Association, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, and the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance are partnering with chicken farmers to invest $2 million in cost-share programs to accelerate … more
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Delaware Sea Grant to host forum focused on flood insurance
LEWES — Delaware Sea Grant and partners will hold a 2024 Flood Insurance Forum “Fact Vs. Fiction: Everything You Need to Know About Flood Risks and Insurance” from 9-11 a.m. April 3 … more
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From left, David Evans, Linda Samulevich, and Heather Evans accept the Century Farm Award posthumously for Carolyn and Reginald Evans.
Delaware inducts three farm families into Century Farm Program
DOVER — Gov. John Carney, Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse, and state legislators inducted three Delaware farm families into the Century Farm Program, honoring them for their … more
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Delaware Center for the Inland Bays’ staff and volunteers plant trees during the drainfield conversion project at Chapel Green.
Delaware Center for the Inland Bays converts 10 acres of former drainfield
REHOBOTH BEACH  — The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays promotes water quality in the Inland Bays through research, education, and restoration. As Sussex County converts more sewer … more
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Sussex County Engineering accepts the 2024 Conservation Stewardship Award for design team March 7 for the Inland Bays Regional Wastewater Facility. From left, front row, Helen Naylor and Valerie Thompson, project engineers. Back row, Jessica Watson, Sussex Conservation District sediment and stormwater program manager, Gina Jennings, Sussex County finance director, John Rieley, Sussex County Council vice president and Sussex Conservation District board member, Hans Medlarz, ret. county engineer, Mike Harmer, county engineer, Todd Lawson, county administrator, and David Baird, Sussex Conservation District district coordinator.
Sussex Conservation District honors 2024 Conservation Stewardship Award winners
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex Conservation District recognized the 2024 Conservation Stewardship Award winners at a luncheon March 7 at Plantation Lakes Golf and Country Club. David Baird, … more
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The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. (MERR) is now accepting items for its annual yard sale on May 18.
Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute accepting donations for annual yard sale
LEWES — The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. (MERR) is now accepting items for its annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon May 18 at the facility on Pilottown Road. … more
Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute has responded in the last few weeks to a total of 13 seals on Delaware beaches.
MERR responds to harp seal rescue in Lewes
LEWES — Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute members rescued a stranded harp seal March 4 at Cape Henlopen State Park. The one-year-old female had a few minor … more
Agriculturists encouraged to attend local work group meeting in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex Conservation District will hold a hybrid local work group meeting at 9 a.m. March 26 at the Vanderwende-Evans Conservation Center. This event is free and open to … more
Dine & Donate, oyster shell drop off to benefit the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays
LEWES — The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays and Big Oyster Brewery are teaming up to host Dine & Donate from 3-8:30 p.m. March 11 to benefit CIB. Big Oyster Brewery will donate 20% … more
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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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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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
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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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
Kent County Farm Bureau President Jim Minner speaking during a presentation on farm equipment and road safety at Delaware Ag Week.
Farm equipment and road safety topic of concern for farmers at Delaware Ag Week
HARRINGTON — A single accident involving farm equipment could be devastating to both the farmer and the other driver, according to farmer and Kent County Farm Bureau President Jim Minner. … more
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