AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoDrought Watch: Delaware is in a statewide drought watch again, with DNREC warning precipitation has been below normal for months and groundwater and stream flows are dropping—officials say Kent and Sussex are hit hardest and residents should voluntarily cut water use while an open burning ban stays in effect through Sept. 30. Air Quality: DNREC issued a Code Orange ozone alert for Friday, June 5, citing hot, sunny weather and light winds that can trap ozone near the ground; sensitive groups are urged to limit outdoor exertion. Tick Season & Lyme Risk: Tick bite emergency visits are spiking across the region, with Delaware-area residents urged to take extra precautions in grassy or wooded areas as deer/blacklegged ticks drive Lyme and other illnesses. Chesapeake Bay Focus: Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week runs June 6–14, with Delaware DNREC and partners promoting events and a social media toolkit to keep watershed protection front and center. Coastal & Water Safety: BoatUS Foundation expanded its free, state-approved boating safety course to Delaware and 14 other states, adding an environmental stewardship component for recreational boaters. Wildfire Smog Backslide: A new national study finds wildfire smoke is reversing years of smog progress, raising ozone levels and health risks—an issue Delaware communities will feel during smoky stretches.
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