The piping plover has been categorized as a federally threatened species. (Photo from DNREC)

‘Nomad’ Piping Plover returns to Delaware Shore after rehabilitation efforts

Jarek RutzHeadlines

The endangered piping plover is making a comeback. A coordinated rescue and rehabilitation effort involving state and federal agencies has returned a vulnerable piping plover to the Delaware coast, offering hope for the endangered shorebird species. The adult male plover, known to researchers as “Nomad” due to his distinctive band, was discovered unable to fly or walk at Fowler Beach …

a group of people standing next to a body of water

Lewes’ living shoreline uses natural materials to protect coast

Charles MegginsonCulture, Headlines

DNREC head Shawn Garvin, second from right, talks about Lewes’ living shoreline. Photo by Charlie Megginson   Imagine you just purchased a waterfront property and you’re worried about the effect of erosion on your shoreline. What do you do? Install bulkheads, perhaps? Maybe riprap or stone revetments?  It turns out there’s a better method – one that naturally protects shorelines …