AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWetlands Stewardship Act: Delaware lawmakers passed the Wetlands Stewardship Act with nearly unanimous support, creating a DNREC program to protect about 75,000 acres of nontidal wetlands and funding 12 full-time staff positions. State Parks Rules: DNREC is proposing major updates to Delaware State Park regulations, including surf fishing reservation requirements during peak summer days, a magnet fishing ban in most parks, and new rules for electric bicycles. Coastal Protection: DNREC denied a Prime Hook Beach dune crossing permit for a second time, ordering removal of an unpermitted concrete structure to protect dunes and horseshoe crab habitat. Wastewater Infrastructure: Artesian Wastewater is seeking approval to start accepting flow at its new Sussex Regional Recharge Facility near Milton, with upgrades already completed and a plan to move Milton’s wastewater off the Broadkill River. PFAS Accountability: A multi-state settlement requires Chemours to pay penalties and fund PFAS mitigation and drinking-water support across West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey, including major groundwater and surface-water controls. Extreme Heat & Safety: Delaware agencies and local officials are opening cooling centers as a dangerous heatwave hits the region, while firefighters and responders continue managing heat-related impacts. Community Stewardship: Beacon Middle School students spent a day doing hands-on service projects at local parks and beaches, including cleanups and ecosystem learning.
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