This week on Delmarva, local farmers dealt with rising diesel costs during harvest season, a family mourned a tragic hunting death, and storms caused wreaked havoc for several days along the coast.
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Starting in the summer of 2027, Delaware beach communities will need Shoreline Public Access Plans submitted and approved by DNREC. On Thursday, Fenwick Island's Planning Commission met to discuss the new guidelines.
A massive 26¼-inch horseshoe crab nicknamed Big Mama is drawing attention at Delaware’s Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum, where staff are highlighting her unusual size and the remarkable 445-million-year history of her species. This Coastal Connection is sponsored by Baths by Spicer Bros.
A third case of Chronic Wasting Disease in deer was confirmed on Sept. 16.
A major beach nourishment project planned for four Delaware Bay communities has been delayed until fall 2027 because required property easements have not yet been secured.
DNREC’s Sand Bypass project will restart around Sept. 11 at Delaware Seashore State Park, bringing temporary access restrictions as crews move sand from the south side of Indian River Inlet to replenish the north beach.
Delaware DNREC has announced it will hold a community meeting about Chronic Wasting Disease on Sept. 16.
Cape Henlopen State Park is looking for volunteers to help with the annual coastal cleanup on Sept. 19.
DNREC is accepting applications through Oct. 30 for matching grants of $25,000 to $75,000 for projects that improve water quality in Delaware.
A challenge to Delaware’s review of a proposed offshore wind project will move forward after the Delaware Environmental Appeals Board unanimously denied DNREC’s request to dismiss the case Tuesday.