AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChemical Safety: DNREC reported about 6 pounds of anhydrous ammonia vapor released at Perdue Farms in Milford on June 9, with employees evacuated and air monitoring done; the source was isolated and no injuries were reported, and the incident remains under investigation. Heat Relief: With Delaware in a heatwave, DHSS activated cooling stations across the state (Claymont, Wilmington, New Castle, Newark, Smyrna, Dover, Georgetown, Laurel and Seaford) open 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. through June 12 to help residents cool down and stay hydrated. Wildlife Protection: DNREC added nesting exclosures at Cape Henlopen to protect least terns, aiming to reduce predation and improve survival for the state-endangered beach-nesting birds. Indigenous Affairs: A peace walk at Legislative Hall backed House Bill 365 to create a Delaware Commission on Indigenous Affairs, with supporters saying it would elevate Indigenous voices, including on environmental stewardship. Coastal Life: A viral look at horseshoe crab spawning highlights the dramatic East Coast breeding run and why the species matters to Delaware Bay ecosystems. Brownfields: DNREC announced the Delaware Brownfield Conference Aug. 20 in Wilmington, focused on turning contaminated or underused sites into new housing and jobs.
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