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Posts Tagged ‘environment’

Volunteer Registration Begins for Del. Coastal Cleanup

By WGMD News | August 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Volunteer Registration Begins for Del. Coastal Cleanup

There is much more summer to come, but volunteers are already being recruited to take part in the 35th Delaware Coastal Cleanup.
41 spots along beaches and…

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Former Floating Casino Becomes Part of Artificial Reef

By WGMD News | July 6, 2022 | Comments Off on Former Floating Casino Becomes Part of Artificial Reef
The Texas Star was sunk on Redbird Reef in the Atlantic Ocean on June 29. DNREC photo.

With a slow splash, the 180-foot long Texas Star, originally outfitted as a floating casino and repurposed as a commercial fishing vessel, recently became part of Delaware’s…

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That’s a Wrap: 151st Del. General Assembly Concludes

By WGMD News | July 1, 2022 | Comments Off on That’s a Wrap: 151st Del. General Assembly Concludes
Governor John Carney and legislators gathered following the end of the 151st Delaware General Assembly (photo courtesy of the office of Gov. John Carney)
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The curtain has come down on the 151st Delaware General Assembly.
Members of the House and Senate stayed in session after midnight to meet constitutional requirements to have…

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Del. Legislation Seeks To ban Single-Use Plastic Coffee Stirrers, Polystyrene Containers At Restaurants

By WGMD News | June 10, 2022 | Comments Off on Del. Legislation Seeks To ban Single-Use Plastic Coffee Stirrers, Polystyrene Containers At Restaurants
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Delaware restaurants would be prohibited from serving ready-to-eat food in polystyrene containers, under legislation that has been approved in the State Senate. Polystyrene is best known as…

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U.S. Interior Dept. Details Environmental Review Of US Wind Offshore Energy Proposal

By WGMD News | June 7, 2022 | Comments Off on U.S. Interior Dept. Details Environmental Review Of US Wind Offshore Energy Proposal
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The U.S. Department of the Interior said this week that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will conduct an environmental review of U.S. Wind’s Maryland offshore wind…

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Rehoboth Park & Ride To Be Modernized With Grant Support

By WGMD News | June 2, 2022 | Comments Off on Rehoboth Park & Ride To Be Modernized With Grant Support
Senator Tom Carper and others gathered at the Rehoboth Park & Ride for a grant announcement Tuesday (photo shared by Sen. Tom Carper on Twitter)
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The Rehoboth Beach Park & Ride will be modernized in support of DART’s efforts to move to zero-emissions buses, thanks in part to a Federal Transit Administration…

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Del. Bill Proposes “Green Amendment” In State Constitution

By WGMD News | May 5, 2022 | Comments Off on Del. Bill Proposes “Green Amendment” In State Constitution

Delawareans would have a constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment, under legislation introduced in the Delaware General Assembly.
The constitutional Green Amendment would add language to…

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US Wind, U. of Md. To Partner In Wind Power Research Project

By WGMD News | April 1, 2022 | Comments Off on US Wind, U. of Md. To Partner In Wind Power Research Project

A wind power company pledges $11-million over ten years in a research partnership with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.
According to Baltimore-based U.S. Wind Incorporated,…

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PFAS Found In Untreated Well Water Across Del., Says USGS

By WGMD News | February 14, 2022 | Comments Off on PFAS Found In Untreated Well Water Across Del., Says USGS
Image courtesy of US Geological Survey

Contaminants known as PFAS have been found to be widely distributed in untreated well water in Delaware, with the highest number of types of chemicals in Sussex…

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VIDEO | Md. Gov. Hogan Sets Priorities In His Final State-of-the-State Address

By WGMD News | February 3, 2022 | Comments Off on VIDEO | Md. Gov. Hogan Sets Priorities In His Final State-of-the-State Address
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afz–pSIDe8

Governor Larry…

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VIDEO | Gov. Carney Highlights Education, Budget Stability, Workforce, Support For Family Leave In State Of The State Address

By WGMD News | January 20, 2022 | Comments Off on VIDEO | Gov. Carney Highlights Education, Budget Stability, Workforce, Support For Family Leave In State Of The State Address
Gov. John Carney delivered his 2022 State of the State Address Thursday (photo courtesy of the office of Gov. John Carney)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kJrp-KXLdo

Del. State Parks Invite You To Take A Hike Jan. 1st

By WGMD News | December 29, 2021 | Comments Off on Del. State Parks Invite You To Take A Hike Jan. 1st
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Delaware State Parks will offer a total of 17 First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day, as part of a national movement sponsored by America’s State Parks…

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Untreated Wastewater Spills Into Rehoboth Bay Waterway; Shellfish Harvesting Suspended

By WGMD News | December 28, 2021 | Comments Off on Untreated Wastewater Spills Into Rehoboth Bay Waterway; Shellfish Harvesting Suspended
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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources has issued an emergency closure of commercial and recreational harvest of oysters, clams and mussels in Rehoboth Bay after a spill…

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Christmas Tree Recycle Programs Get Underway

By WGMD News | December 26, 2021 | Comments Off on Christmas Tree Recycle Programs Get Underway
Photo courtesy of Delaware Department of Natural Resources
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The time will come to say goodbye to your natural Christmas tree.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources says it can…

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Talking Trash: Rehoboth Beach Tweaks Waste Collection, Recycling Services

By WGMD News | November 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Talking Trash: Rehoboth Beach Tweaks Waste Collection, Recycling Services
Refuse container (photo courtesy of City of Rehoboth Beach)
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Rehoboth Beach is making a few changes in how it handles waste pickup and recycling services.

The revisions concern the size…

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Ferry Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At Cape May Terminal

By WGMD News | November 19, 2021 | Comments Off on Ferry Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At Cape May Terminal
Terry Anstead, Customer Service Manager at the Ferry, charges his 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid at one of the new EV charging stations at the Cape May Ferry Terminal.

Electric vehicle owners can get a charge at the Cape May – Lewes Ferry terminal in Cape May.

Two new dual-port…

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US Energy Secretary Visits Del. To Highlight Energy Efficiency, Infrastructure

By WGMD News | November 11, 2021 | Comments Off on US Energy Secretary Visits Del. To Highlight Energy Efficiency, Infrastructure
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Senator Tom Carper visited New Castle County Wednesday (photo courtesy of Senator Tom Carper, shared on Twitter)

During a visit to Delaware Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm – recently under fire for laughing off a question about high prices during an interview…

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Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co. Negotiate On Ocean Outfall Agreement

By WGMD News | November 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co. Negotiate On Ocean Outfall Agreement

Sussex County is proposing to purchase a portion of Rehoboth Beach’s excess ocean outfall capacity for treated wastewater.

The Rehoboth Beach…

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Del. Wetlands Conference Scheduled For Feb. ’22

By WGMD News | October 15, 2021 | Comments Off on Del. Wetlands Conference Scheduled For Feb. ’22

The dates are set for the 10th Delaware Wetlands Conference.

The event in February will highlight the importance of wetlands in…

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Diesel Fuel Spills At Indian River Power Plant

By WGMD News | September 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Diesel Fuel Spills At Indian River Power Plant
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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources Emergency Response Team, the EPA and the US Coast Guard responded to a diesel fuel spill at the Indian River power…

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Ocean City Green Team Welcomes Help For Cleanup Program Saturday

By WGMD News | September 6, 2021 | Comments Off on Ocean City Green Team Welcomes Help For Cleanup Program Saturday
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The Ocean City Green Team will host a cleanup day this Saturday, September 11th. The focus is the downtown area, but all locations within the town can…

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Bill To Tighten Plastic Bag Ban Moves Forward

By WGMD News | June 24, 2021 | Comments Off on Bill To Tighten Plastic Bag Ban Moves Forward
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Delaware lawmakers are strengthening the near-prohibition on single-use plastic bags that took effect at the start of the year.

The House…

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Lewes Hosts Environmental Listening Sessions

By WGMD News | June 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Lewes Hosts Environmental Listening Sessions
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The City of Lewes invites the public to take part in two additional environmental listening sessions.

Lewes is working with the…

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MERR Institute Treats Rescued Seal Pup

By WGMD News | April 23, 2021 | Comments Off on MERR Institute Treats Rescued Seal Pup
A male seal pup was rescued April 19th in the area of Gordon's Pond (photo courtesy of MERR Institute)
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A gray seal pup has been rescued from the Gordon’s Pond area.

According to the Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation…

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100 lbs. of oily debris removed from beach

By WGMD News | January 21, 2021 | Comments Off on 100 lbs. of oily debris removed from beach

The Coast Guard and the Department of Natural Resources have responded to the discovery of oil on Towers Beach.

About 100-pounds…

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