AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDrought Watch: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer issued a statewide drought watch after precipitation dropped sharply, especially in Kent and Sussex. Officials say the state needs about 21 inches of rain over the next three months to recover, and residents are urged to voluntarily cut outdoor water use. Wetlands Protection Push: Sussex Preservation Coalition plans a June 9 meeting on proposed legislation to regulate non-tidal and freshwater wetlands—an urgent gap after a 2023 Supreme Court ruling reduced federal protections. Horseshoe Crab Lawsuit: A national biology group filed suit seeking Endangered Species Act protections for horseshoe crabs in Delaware Bay, citing steep declines and warning that birds like the Delaware red knot could be harmed too. Air Quality + Heat: A code orange air quality alert remains in effect as a heat wave builds with storms Saturday that could bring damaging winds and hail; Delaware beaches face a moderate risk for rip currents. Community Health Access: Delaware County unveiled “Wellness on Wheels,” a 34-foot mobile health unit meant to bring services directly to residents, especially after local hospital closures. Boating Safety Education: The BoatUS Foundation expanded its free, state-approved boating safety course to include Delaware, adding environmental stewardship to the curriculum.
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