Posts Tagged ‘Senate Bill 9’
Governor Meyer Signs Bipartisan Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act
Legislation that establishes Delaware’s first comprehensive state program to protect freshwater wetlands while creating a clearer and more predictable permitting process was signed Tuesday by Governor Meyer. Senate Bill 9 was passed in the General Assembly early in the morning of July 1st – it fills regulatory gaps and establishes a statewide framework for regulating…
Read MoreHistoric Bill Proposed for Delaware Wetlands Preservation
After years of collaboration with agricultural, business, environmental, and government stakeholders, Senator Stephanie Hansen and Representative Debra Heffernan introduced The Wetlands Stewardship Act on Tuesday to ensure the long-term preservation of Delaware’s wetlands. Senate Bill 9 would create Delaware’s first combined tidal and nontidal wetlands program, establishing state-level protections for wetlands that currently lack adequate…
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