Posts Tagged ‘Shawn Garvin’
Sen. Carper, Rep. Blunt Rochester Highlight Climate Change Challenges During Beach Visits
Delaware for the most part is flat and low-lying, leaving it exposed to the threat of climate change, according to Senator Tom Carper, D-Delaware
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Read MoreDel. Makes Grants Available For Clean Water Projects
Grant money is flowing into clean-water-related projects in The First State.
According to the Department of Natural Resources, more than $1.23-million…
Read MoreGov. Carney Releases Delaware Climate Action Plan
Donovan Smith MHP Hit With 2nd Notice of Violation; Plans Confirmed To Connect With Lewes Wastewater System
A mobile home community off Savannah Road will connect with the Lewes Board of Public Works sewer system, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources.
Lewes ‘Living Shoreline’ Completed
A living shoreline project has been completed at the Lewes Canal.
The 180-foot feature adds to an already existing living shoreline…
Read MoreHappy Trails: 2 Local Pathways Up For Hall-of-Fame
The Georgetown-to-Lewes Trail and Junction-and-Breakwater Pathway are up for consideration to join the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame.
Voting is underway…
Read MoreDNREC Honors Young Environmentalists, Including A Sussex Co. Student
Delaware and the Department of Natural Resources have paid tribute to three students as DNREC Young Environmentalists of the Year.
This…
Read MoreLewes Mobile Home Park Hit With Notice-of-Violation
The Donovan Smith Mobile Home Park LLC of Lewes received a Notice of Violation from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Thursday for continuing…
Read MoreDel. Bayshore Byway Gets Federal Designation
The Delaware Bayshore Byway is now recognized by the Federal Highway Administration as a National Scenic Byway.
A special sign to…
Read MoreDNREC Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Delaware has extended its rebate program for electric vehicles and charging station purchases for six months, through the end of June 2021.
Del. Plastic Bag Ban Begins Jan. 1st
Delaware is one month away from banning plastic carryout bags.
Starting New Year’s Day, single-use plastic bags will not be…
Read MoreDel. State Parks Will Be Free This Fri.
Delaware State Parks will be open to the public at no charge this Friday.
The Department of Natural Resources will waive…
Read MoreTar Balls, Oily Bits Continue Showing Up At Beaches
Remnants of an oil spill that was first detected at Broadkill Beach last month have made their way further south.
DNREC…
Read MoreOil Spill Cleanup Nears Its End; Investigation Continues
An assessment by the Unified Command that has been dealing with an oil spill for two weeks indicates that the clean-up may be largely complete.
Update: Oil Spill Cleanup Enters 2nd Week
The cleanup of oil patties from Delaware beaches enters its second week.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources says about 55…
Read MoreOil Spill May Have Affected 24 Seagulls
A unified command has been established as efforts continue to clean up oil patties from a spill on Delaware Bay.
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Read More2020 A Good Year For Piping Plover Population
It was a productive summer at the Delaware beaches for nesting shorebirds.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources Thursday reported that…
Read MoreBlades Groundwater Site Added to Superfund Priority List
A groundwater site in Blades has been added to the U.S. E.P.A. Superfund National Priorities List.
The federal commitment clears the…
Read MoreKillens Pond Water Park Closed, Staffer Tests Positive For COVID-19
Just one week after reopening for the season, the water park at Killens Pond State Park is closing for one week.
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Read MoreDNREC Tightens Parking At State Park Beaches
The Department of Natural Resources plans to cut back capacity at Delaware Seashore, Cape Henlopen and Fenwick Island State Parks starting Friday.
Governor Signs Bill at Rehoboth Bandstand Protecting Delaware from Offshore Drilling
Governor John Carney joined state and local officials, tourism, marine, fishing, and environmental advocates at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand today to sign two pieces of legislation aimed at…
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