AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWetlands Protection Win: Delaware lawmakers passed the Wetlands Stewardship Act (SB 9), a major step toward protecting 75,000 acres of freshwater and non-tidal wetlands with new screening tools and clearer DNREC permit timelines. Energy Costs & Data Centers: Delaware’s General Assembly also advanced bills to regulate large energy users, including data centers, aiming to curb cost-shifting to residents and require oversight for new “large load” facilities. Bond Bill for Clean Water & Parks: The state approved a $1.25B FY2027 bond bill (HB 500) that includes clean water initiatives and funding for state parks and trails, including Cape Henlopen State Park. Heat & Public Health: With extreme heat hitting the region, Delaware and nearby areas opened cooling centers and issued heat-health alerts, while medical teams prepared for heat illness spikes. Wildlife Conservation: Delaware’s wetlands push comes as other states move on wildlife protection too—Pennsylvania announced a statewide plan to reduce wildlife-vehicle crashes via new crossings and corridor mapping.
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