Heat & drought watch: Another heatwave is moving in with hot, humid conditions early this week, then drier air later—raising the stakes for Delaware’s summer water and air stress. AARP community grants: AARP announced $83,836 in 2026 Community Challenge funding for nine Delaware organizations, including accessibility upgrades at Cape Henlopen State Park and other projects aimed at mobility, connection, and disaster preparedness. Coastal resilience in Lewes: The Lewes environmental committee backed extending a sand-movement monitoring pilot using cameras along the shoreline to better guide beach replenishment after storms. Living shoreline repairs in Milford: Milford’s Riverwalk damage is still being repaired; the city is planning a living shoreline approach to stabilize the waterfront and protect habitat. DNREC coastal enforcement: DNREC ordered removal of an unauthorized concrete beach access structure at Prime Hook Beach, citing impacts to erosion and sensitive coastal habitat. Data centers, local rules: Kent County moved to define where data centers can go, setting standards for noise, buffering, and setbacks before more projects arrive. Vehicle emissions fight (regional): Maryland joined a coalition urging the EPA not to delay Tier 4 vehicle emissions standards—pushing back on a two-year phase-in delay. Wildlife & climate signals: Horseshoe crab spawning is underway along the coast, but reports of die-offs in Ocean City highlight growing pressures on the species.