AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMicroplastics Push: Delaware is among AGs urging the EPA to require more monitoring of microplastics in drinking water, arguing the agency’s research step isn’t enough without consistent data collection. 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. DNREC Lab Expansion: DNREC opened a new, modern environmental laboratory in Smyrna (a $29.7M project) to modernize testing and better protect Delaware waterways. Brownfield Progress in Lewes: DNREC approved the former U.S. Army Reserve Center site on Savannah Road as a certified brownfield, clearing the way for up to $600,000 for hazardous materials testing. Horseshoe Crab Recovery: Delaware’s horseshoe crab population is nearing recovery, with statewide surveys using volunteer counts around mating crabs. Wildlife & Water Safety: An endangered Atlantic sturgeon was found dead at Bailie Beach, while other states reported beach closures or advisories due to high bacteria levels. Local Land-Use & Forests: Sussex P&Z recommended tweaks to a draft forest preservation law, aiming to better define “forest” and reduce clear-cutting in new developments. Energy Policy: Delaware AG Kathy Jennings celebrated a court win ending a federal wind permitting freeze, framing it as a win for climate action and the rule of law.
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