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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is encouraging nonprofit groups, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations across Delaware to submit project proposals for its Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program.

 A recent poll found that 52 percent believe environmental challenges facing the Chesapeake Bay will become more serious over the next five years, while 12 percent of those Chesapeake Bay-area residents expect challenges to become less serious.

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Berlin has announced a major grant to continue its Commercial Façade Grant Program, which provides matching funds to improve downtown building exteriors and enhance the local economy. Town officials say applications will open in January.