This Week’s Top Stories Include Humane Animal Partners opens $3 million upgraded shelter with fewer pups Droneversity wins $10,000 Swim with Sharks grand prize Wilmington’s $10M Bracebridge investment raises questions Goldey-Beacom named 2025 college Hidden Gem Freshman quarterback leads Howard to first victory Click on the image below to view the PDF Sonja Frey
Delaware is set to receive $10 million from the federal government to help restore the beaches north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge. The beaches will be fortified with up to 800,000 cubic yards of sand over the course of the next two winters. “This $10 million federal investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support our ongoing efforts to …
The Caesar Rodney Institute and two individuals have asked the Superior Court of the State of Delaware in Sussex County to prohibit the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) from issuing permits for an offshore wind project. “DNREC is not following its own rules and regulations in filing this permit process,” said David Stevenson, director of the Center …
Four members of New Castle County Council are sponsoring an ordinance to create a new zoning district for land in parks – a plan that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has “significant concerns” about. “This new P zoning district created by ordinance 24-130 would only apply to preserved parcels owned in fee simple by the county, …
This Week’s Top Stories Include DNREC issues water advisory due to medical waste on beaches Kirkwood Acme to close in November because lease ends Brandywine Restaurant to become Brandywine Brasserie Delaware marijuana czar details fast-moving license plans Survey: many teachers injured by students, lose class time Desai Drummond Leads Appo in win over Dover Click on the image below to …
A state agency has issued an official recreational water advisory following the closure of several beaches due to medical waste, including needles, washing up on the shoreline. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control‘s advisory was announced Tuesday and is for Delaware coastal beaches. It is in effect for one week. Beach access in the City of Rehoboth Beach …
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A Delaware agency wants to make sure those hitting the open seas are safe this summer. Wednesday, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced eight tips for water enthusiasts to follow. The department’s Division of Fish and Wildlife joined Smyrna’s Citizens’ Hose Company to highlight recently installed buoyant life rings at DNREC’s Woodland Beach fishing pier and …
DNREC on Friday unveiled a new wheelchair that operates with a continuous track, like a military tank, and is designed to handle mud, sand, snow and water. The Action Trackchair, which retails for about $20,000, was acquired with a grant from the Ford Bronco Wild Fund. It is the state’s first all-terrain wheelchair and will be available to the public …
The black bear seen around Newark was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 1 Tuesday night. The accident happened about 11 p.m. on Route 1 near School Bell Road in New Castle, according to the Delaware Natural Resources Police. Delaware State Police and the Delaware Department of Transportation removed the bear. Wildlife biologists with the Department of Natural …
