AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHorseshoe Crab Protection Fight: A lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity asks NOAA to list horseshoe crabs as threatened or endangered, arguing the agency improperly denied petitions—an issue that hits Delaware Bay’s iconic spawning season. Coastal Flood Resilience: Delaware’s congressional delegation is pushing the Army Corps to restart a canceled Sussex County flood study, warning the loss of the “Back Bay” work leaves communities without key storm-risk planning. Wetlands Under Pressure: As the federal government pulls back wetlands protections, Delaware lawmakers and localities face a bigger gap in safeguards for marshes and vernal pools. PFAS in the Delaware River Basin: A new report says PFAS contamination is widespread across the basin, raising fresh pressure for monitoring and cleanup. Offshore Wind, Local Control: Delaware Supreme Court developments and state policy moves continue to shape how offshore wind projects advance—and how much local input matters. Climate Claims Scrutinized: A Delaware climate analysis challenges DNREC’s framing of recent extreme weather as “what climate change looks like,” pointing to how tornado data has not shown a clear upward trend. Delaware Bay Wildlife & Invasives: Coverage highlights invasive “Frankenfish” control efforts and the broader push to protect native species in regional waters. Community Preparedness: Sussex County emergency planners and Delaware Sea Grant are sharing practical hurricane-season safety steps for residents and local systems. EV Ownership Costs: A new study ranks Delaware among the cheapest states for EV ownership over six years, driven by charging and tax factors.
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