AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat & Water Watch: Delaware’s state climatologist warns the state may be heading toward flash drought conditions as precipitation stays below average for months, stressing groundwater; UD and the Delaware Geological Survey are rolling out a water tracker tool to monitor groundwater, rainfall, and evapotranspiration. DNREC & Safety Response: A commercial truck crash near the Experimental Station left one man critically hurt after the truck lost its brakes and smashed into a parapet; DNREC’s hazardous materials team and DelDOT shut down roads for recovery. Road Safety Focus: DelDOT Secretary Shanté Hastings says safety drives project decisions, pointing to past deadly crashes and speed-reduction efforts between Bethany Beach and Dewey Beach, plus speed cameras in major work zones. Wildlife & Public Health: A multistate push urges EPA to expand monitoring of microplastics in drinking water, backing research and more data for future protections. Community & Climate Justice: A Philadelphia hunger strike tied to climate justice demands ended after City Council approved a budget plan, with activists calling for more funding for food, housing, schools, and renewable energy. Local Leadership: Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement promoted Melissa Hopkins to CEO, as the group enters its fifth decade.
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