AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWetlands Protection: Delaware’s Senate unanimously passed the Wetlands Stewardship Act to protect nontidal wetlands, creating a new DNREC permitting and protection program (12 staff funded in FY2027). The bill now heads to the House. Water & Climate Watch: Wilmington got a rare boost from a late-night storm, with 2.17 inches at the airport, though Delaware still needs about 21 inches of rain this summer to break drought conditions. PFAS in the Delaware River: A new report finds PFAS rising across the Delaware River basin faster than the water can dilute it, with fish testing positive too. Air Pollution Risk in Milford: DNREC reported 68 pounds of anhydrous ammonia released at Perdue in Milford after a failed seal; several people were treated, and the incident is under investigation. Wildlife & Coasts: Delaware Bay horseshoe crabs keep showing up stranded after high tides, and people are stepping in to help. Animal Welfare: A Smyrna man was arrested after 19 dogs were found in inhumane conditions, including dogs living in filth on swampy, muddy ground.
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