Relief Help Available For Del. Fisheries-Related Businesses Impacted By Pandemic

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Delaware’s fishery-related businesses that were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for relief funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, commercial fishing businesses, shellfish aquaculture specialists, for-hire recreational fishing operations, seafood dealers and processors may qualify for funding. They must show a revenue decline of more…

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USDA Taking Public Comment on Proposed Revisions to National Conservation Practice Standards

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USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to 49 national conservation practice standards. The proposed revisions are available in the Federal Register now until the public comment period closes on April 23, 2020. The 49 updated national conservation practice standards include: 12 agronomic practices for water quality and erosion…

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Shellfish Aquaculture Sites Available thru DNREC

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Looking to dip into shellfish aquaculture?  Some previously classified “pending” acreage on the Development Area map has been up dated to Available.  This comes after DNREC didn’t receive complete applications for these acres by the May 2nd deadline.  To apply for available acreage, you must submit a complete application and a $300 application fee to…

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