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Guided tours of the University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes now available
LEWES — University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean and Environment and Delaware Sea Grant are offering free tours of the Lewes campus to the public, under the guidance of a knowledgeable … more
Entries sought for Delaware’s Ocean Photo Contest
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is seeking entries for this summer’s Ocean Photo Contest. more
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Recreational trail cameras banned on Delaware state lands
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that recreational trail cameras are no longer to be permitted on state wildlife areas, state parks, or state forests. more
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Choptank River: ShoreRivers releases bacteria monitoring update
CAMBRIDGE – Throughout the summer, volunteers from ShoreRivers collect water samples every week at local swimming areas and post the results, showing whether they meet, or don't meet the … more
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Salisbury to receive federal money to help clean up Lake Street sites
  The city of Salisbury has been selected by the federal Environmental Protection Agency to receive nearly $1.8 million in competitive Brownfields Cleanup Grant funding. The EPA grant … more
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DelDOT overseeing archaeological studies at historic Abel Gibbs Site in Camden
CAMDEN — As preparation for several projects to help the flow of traffic around the Dover area continues, state workers have discovered a significant piece of Delaware history. In … more
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Delaware air quality lowered by Nova Scotia wildfire smoke
DOVER — Nova Scotia never seemed so close as wildfire smoke from the Canadian province about 1,000 miles to the north lowered Delaware’ air quality Thursday. more
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UD secures federal grant for Milford, Slaughter Beach pedestrian pathway
With help from the University of Delaware’s Grant Assistance Program, the first steps have been taken towards construction of a pedestrian pathway connecting the town of Slaughter Beach and the … more
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Port Penn Interpretive Center to remain closed due to structural damage
The Port Penn Interpretive Center will not open this summer due to structural damage and safety concerns, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Wednesday. The … more
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New superintendents assuming roles at Delaware State Parks
Four new superintendents are assuming positions at Delaware State Parks, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Tuesday. The new superintendents are Lisa McHugh … more
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Chesapeake Bay crab population survey shows some promise
The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population has recovered somewhat from last year’s low ebb, new data show, but not enough to dispel worries about the future of the region’s most … more
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Delaware's striped bass size limit revised to comply with federal emergency action
Delaware’s recreational striped bass size limit was revised May 21 to ensure compliance with an emergency action by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced. more
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This vehicle is charging at the Tanger Outlets in Lewes.
Marketplace, infrastructural impacts loom as Delaware considers zero-emission vehicle regulations
The debate surrounding Delaware’s potential adoption of zero-emission vehicle regulations has centered around two perspectives: letting consumers dictate the market or moving in the direction … more
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ShoreRivers water monitoring program expands access to results
EASTON – ShoreRivers announced last week that not only will its Swimmable ShoreRivers bacteria testing program begin Thursday, but that weekly results from this annual program will be available … more
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DNREC: Leave young animals alone
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control offered advise Tuesday that when encountering young wildlife of any species to leave the animals alone, since their mothers are usually nearby monitoring them. more
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World Environment Day event set for New Castle
NEW CASTLE —A World Environment Day celebration event will be held June 1 at Veterans Memorial Park, the Delaware River and Bay Authority announced today. more
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Increases recorded in adult crab population, juvenile numbers up but still below average
The  Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey , a cooperative effort between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), estimates 323 … more
Delaware Division of Public Health advises residents to take proper rabies exposure precautions
DOVER — During spring and summer,  rabies, which is occasionally found in community cats and wildlife,  is more likely to be transmitted to humans and pets due to … more
Westover borrow pit application withdrawn
PRINCESS ANNE — The application for a special exception to establish a borrow pit on Lisa Lane was withdrawn prior to last Friday night’s public hearing before the Board of Zoning … more
Milford area ponds to be treated for invasive weed
MILFORD — With inland water temperatures rising and aquatic plants emerging, treatment of some ponds for the foreign invasive aquatic weed hydrilla starting May 29, weather permitting, a news release said. more
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