PFAS are found in a wide range of products and environments, and once released, they don’t go away easily. (Photo by FREEPIK)

What to know about PFAS in Delaware: local impacts, risks, and what’s being done

Claudia EstradaHealth, Environment, Government, Headlines

Between new treatment efforts in Stanton and ongoing concerns about contamination in the Christina River, PFAS have emerged as a growing concern in Delaware, raising questions about health, accountability, and cleanup. So, what are PFAS? And why do they matter? PFAS—short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—are a class of human-made chemicals used in products like nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, and …

The Ommelanden Hunter Education and Training Center will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 14, to allow for a lead recovery project. (Photo credit: DNREC)

Ommelanden shooting ranges to temporarily close starting July 14

Claudia EstradaSports, Environment, Government, Headlines, Summer

New Castle— The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced Thursday that several shooting ranges at the Ommelanden Hunter Education and Training Center will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 14, to allow for a lead recovery project. The closures will affect the trap, skeet, and 5-stand shooting fields while DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife carries …