Fourth Street forest fundraising reaches 70 percent of its goal

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and central, northern and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Murderkill River at Bowers Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/11 AM 6.7 1.0 1.4 Minor 18/11 PM 7.3 1.6 0.6 Minor 19/11 AM 6.1 0.4 1.0 None 20/12 AM 7.1 1.4 0.4 Minor 20/12 PM 5.3 -0.4 0.4 None Delaware Bay at Lewes MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/10 AM 5.4 0.8 1.2 None 18/10 PM 6.6 2.0 1.3 Minor 19/10 AM 5.0 0.3 1.1 None 19/11 PM 6.2 1.5 0.9 Minor 20/12 PM 4.2 -0.5 0.3 None 21/12 AM 5.8 1.2 0.6 None Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 6.3 0.6 0.7 None 18/09 PM 7.7 2.0 1.0 Minor 19/10 AM 6.4 0.7 0.9 None 19/10 PM 7.1 1.4 0.5 None 20/11 AM 5.4 -0.3 0.1 None 20/11 PM 6.5 0.8 0.2 None Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 6.2 1.0 1.1 None 18/09 PM 7.3 2.1 1.3 Minor 19/10 AM 6.1 0.9 1.2 None 19/10 PM 6.8 1.6 0.8 Minor 20/11 AM 5.1 -0.1 0.4 None 20/11 PM 6.2 1.0 0.5 None Watson Creek at Manasquan MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 4.7 0.3 0.5 None 18/09 PM 6.0 1.6 1.0 Minor 19/09 AM 4.5 0.1 0.7 None 19/10 PM 5.2 0.8 0.2 None 20/11 AM 3.7 -0.7 -0.2 None 20/11 PM 4.6 0.2 -0.2 None Maurice River at Bivalve MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/11 AM 7.2 0.9 1.4 None 18/11 PM 8.2 1.9 1.2 Minor 19/11 AM 6.5 0.2 0.9 None 19/11 PM 7.8 1.5 1.0 Minor 20/12 PM 6.0 -0.3 0.5 None Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 5.5 0.9 1.3 None 18/09 PM 6.7 2.1 1.4 Minor 19/09 AM 5.3 0.7 1.3 None 19/10 PM 6.2 1.6 0.9 Minor 20/11 AM 4.4 -0.2 0.6 None 20/11 PM 5.8 1.2 0.7 None Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 4.5 0.5 0.8 None 18/10 PM 5.9 1.9 1.1 Minor 19/10 AM 4.3 0.3 0.6 None 19/10 PM 5.1 1.1 0.4 None 20/11 AM 3.4 -0.6 -0.1 None 20/11 PM 4.8 0.8 0.2 None Cape May Harbor at Cape May MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 5.8 0.7 1.1 None 18/10 PM 7.0 1.9 1.1 Minor 19/10 AM 5.2 0.1 0.7 None 19/10 PM 6.5 1.4 0.6 Minor 20/11 AM 4.4 -0.7 0.1 None 20/11 PM 6.0 0.9 0.3 None Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 3.0 0.5 0.7 None 18/09 PM 3.9 1.4 0.9 Minor 19/10 AM 3.0 0.5 0.8 None 19/10 PM 3.5 1.0 0.5 Minor 20/10 AM 2.3 -0.2 0.2 None 20/11 PM 3.1 0.6 0.2 None &&

Madeleine Overturf
Madeleine Overturf
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Madeleine has been with Draper Media since 2016, when she first worked as Sussex County Bureau Chief. She helped launch the rebranded CoastTV in 2019. As co-anchor of CoastTV News at 5 and 6, Maddie helps organize the evening newscasts and performs managerial responsibilities such as helping find and assign stories, approving scripts, and making content decisions.

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Sep 17, 2024
Sep 17, 2024

LEWES, Del. — The Fourth Street Preserve campaign has reached 70% of its $8 million fundraising goal, thanks to a $1.4 million commitment from Delaware's Open Space Council. With one year remaining, the campaign aims to preserve a 30-acre forested tract of land within Lewes city limits. The purchase agreement calls for settlement by Sept. 15, 2025.

The initiative, led by the Greater Lewes Foundation, seeks to restore natural habitats, create passive recreation opportunities, and provide educational resources for the community. Delaware’s Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is set to hold a conservation easement to ensure the land's permanent protection.

“We are extremely appreciative of Delaware's Open Space Council’s commitment to this project,” said James Ford, the campaign chair. “While this brings us to $5.5 million in donations, we still need another $2.5 million through private donations, foundation grants, and additional public funding requests."

The campaign has already secured over 1,000 individual donations totaling $2.3 million. Ford noted that these contributions demonstrate the community’s strong determination to preserve Lewes’ last forested habitat.

State Forester Kyle Hoyd said the Open Space Council’s support highlights the importance of the project. “We look forward to sustainably managing this community forest for future generations through the partnerships being formed,” Hoyd said.

New partnerships include a plant survey by Master Naturalists from the University of Delaware, interest from the Cape Henlopen School District in using the preserve as a “living classroom,” and a model for other urban forests throughout the state.

“We are also developing early plans for public paths, wetlands, and drainage,” said Pam Costanzi, campaign director. “This property plays a critical role in flood prevention for Lewes.”

The Fourth Street Preserve is historically significant as the first deeded land in Lewes. A book titled *The First Settler of Lewes*, recounting the 360-year history of the area, will be published by The History Press in November, with proceeds benefiting the campaign.

For more information, donations, or to sign up for the campaign newsletter, visit osalewes.org or call 302-644-0107.

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