AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoastal Protection: DNREC ordered the removal of an unauthorized 118-foot concrete structure at Prime Hook Beach, saying it was built without a permit and could raise erosion and storm-debris risks; the owner must remove it Aug. 30–Sept. 30, restore the dune area, and replant native beachgrass to protect horseshoe crab spawning and red knot migration. Wildlife & Health: Delaware State Tick Biologist Dr. Ashley Kennedy urged summer tick awareness, warning that black-legged ticks and lone star ticks are the main concerns and noting local field findings where lone stars dominated. PFAS Accountability: Chemours agreed to a $450M+ federal settlement over PFAS “forever chemical” contamination, including a major Delaware River-area site in Pennsville Township, with penalties and required pollution-reduction programs. Local Governance: Wilmington City Councilman James Spadola’s party-switch dispute heads to Delaware Chancery Court, where the court will decide whether he can stay on council. Public Safety & Environment: Delaware Seashore State Park police arrested a 13-year-old after a stolen-vehicle pursuit through the park, with charges including felony theft and vehicular assault-related counts.
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