AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNor’easter Impacts Delaware Beaches: DNREC assessed storm damage from Fenwick Island to Cape Henlopen, with flooding forcing closures at Delaware state parks and parts of trails underwater; DNREC says it will coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on possible federal help for beach replenishment. Beach Nourishment Delay: A year-long setback hits the Delaware Bay beach nourishment for Bowers Beach, Kitts Hummock, Pickering Beach and Slaughter Beach after officials couldn’t secure all required easements; construction is now targeted for fall 2027. Data Centers, Water, and PFAS Cooling: Reporting highlights how data centers are turning to PFAS-linked cooling approaches as water demand rises, while Delaware-linked business activity continues to circle large power loads. AI Power Strain: A Pennsylvania utility-regulator report warns data center growth could drive frequent grid shortfalls and blackouts in the Philadelphia region by 2030. Local Trail Planning: DelDOT is seeking public input on a proposed Milton-to-Georgetown-to-Lewes Trail connection, a 5–7 mile pathway study expected to take about a year. Wildlife Watch: Scientists say osprey breeding success is dropping sharply along the East Coast, with Delaware-area observers watching the Chesapeake decline closely.
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