AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDNREC Deer Damage Help: DNREC expanded its deer damage assistance for Delaware farmers, adding expedited direct enrollment in the Extreme Deer Damage Assistance Program so qualifying growers can start relief sooner while still keeping hunting restricted to enrolled parcels. PFAS Cleanup Funding: EPA awarded Delaware $10.1 million for local PFAS cleanup, with a focus on stopping contamination at the source plus monitoring and public education. Microplastics Push: Delaware joined a multi-state push urging EPA to require monitoring of microplastics in drinking water, arguing research alone isn’t enough to protect public health. Brownfield Progress in Lewes: DNREC approved the former U.S. Army Reserve Center site in Lewes as a certified brownfield, unlocking up to $600,000 for hazardous materials testing ahead of possible city redevelopment. Forest Preservation Update (Sussex): Sussex County P&Z recommended changes to a draft forest preservation law after noting Delaware has lost about 43,000 acres of woods to development since 1998. Wind Permitting Court Win: Delaware AG Kathy Jennings celebrated the dismissal of a Trump administration appeal tied to a federal wind permitting freeze, calling it a win for climate action and the rule of law. Atlantic Sturgeon Found Dead: An endangered Atlantic sturgeon washed ashore at Bailie Beach in Mattituck; officials retrieved it for necropsy, but the cause of death wasn’t determined. Beach Water Safety: Multiple states reported beach closures or advisories due to high bacteria levels, including E. coli concerns.
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