AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDrought Watch: Delaware’s drought has deepened since a dry start in March, with the state now nearly 7 inches below average rainfall for the year and still under a statewide drought watch after last year’s long dry spell. Coastal Resilience: Lewes is weighing whether to extend a beach sand movement pilot, using shoreline cameras to track how waves and tides shift sand and inform future shoreline management. Shoreline Enforcement: DNREC has ordered the removal of an unauthorized concrete structure at Prime Hook Beach, saying it was built without a permit and could raise erosion and wildlife risks; the owner must remove it between Aug. 30 and Sept. 30 and restore native dune habitat. Local Governance & Housing: Georgetown Town Council will discuss whether to modify or repeal its cottage housing zoning ordinance after concerns that the rules could affect future development. Wildlife & Biosecurity: Delaware agriculture officials report no New World Screwworm detections in Delaware or the mid-Atlantic, updating import rules for animals from affected areas. Education Leadership: Sussex Academy promoted Megan Reed to dean of elementary.
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