AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoDrought Watch: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer issued a statewide drought watch after precipitation dropped sharply, with Kent and Sussex hit hardest; officials say Delaware needs about 21 inches of rain over the next three months to refill supplies, and residents are urged to cut outdoor water use. Wetlands Protection Push: The Sussex Preservation Coalition will host a June 9 meeting on proposed wetlands protection legislation that would close Delaware’s regional gap in regulating non-tidal and freshwater wetlands after a 2023 Supreme Court shift left thousands of acres unprotected. Horseshoe Crab Lawsuit: The Center for Biological Diversity filed suit seeking Endangered Species Act protections for horseshoe crabs, citing steep declines in Delaware Bay and warning that species like the Delaware red knot could be harmed too. Wildfire Smog Backslide: A new study finds wildfire smoke is reversing years of progress on U.S. ozone pollution, with national smog rising since 2015 and projected health impacts. Local Growth & Parks: Sussex P&Z backed major developments near Milton and Millsboro, while Milton’s parks committee outlined shoreline and access upgrades for the town’s park system. Boating Safety Education: The BoatUS Foundation expanded its free, state-approved boating safety course to Delaware and 14 other states, adding an environmental stewardship focus. Microplastics in Drinking Water: California AG Rob Bonta joined a multistate letter praising EPA’s move to prioritize microplastics for research in drinking water and urging more monitoring.
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