The sand testing will affect the Indian River Inlet starting July 14. (Photo courtesy of DNREC)

Beachgoers urged to avoid Indian River Inlet as sand bypass system testing starts

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Visitors to Delaware Seashore State Park are being warned to steer clear of designated zones around the Indian River Inlet starting Monday as state officials begin testing an upgraded sand bypass system. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced that the mechanical system — designed to mimic the natural flow of sand along the coast — …

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Coastal dunes to get some love from state after breaches

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

Coastal dunes just north of the Indian River inlet will be getting additional metal sheets embedded in the sand as well as emergency sand replacement after two breaches this year and recent near-breaches, Gov. John Carney announced Thursday. The work is designed to protect the beach and Delaware Route 1 during the winter storm season. The metal sheets will be …

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Ørsted’s Skipjack 2 offshore wind project given the green light

Charles MegginsonBusiness, Government, Headlines, Health

Photo courtesy of Ørsted. The Maryland Public Service Commission has selected Danish multinational power company Ørsted’s Skipjack Wind 2 for a 20-year Offshore Renewable Energy Credit. Skipjack Wind 2 is an 846-megawatt offshore turbine project that aims to power approximately 250,000 homes in the Delmarva region with clean energy. Though the energy produced will mostly go to other states, Delaware …