AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoCoastal Resilience: U.S. Sen. Chris Coons says Delaware is seeking an additional $30 million for beach replenishment after recent nor’easter damage, building on earlier federal support and coordination with DNREC and the Army Corps. Cleanup Momentum: DNREC reports 1,200+ volunteers removed 3,800 pounds of trash (about 21,000 items) from Delaware shorelines, wetlands, and waterways just a week before the storm surge hit. Drinking Water Access: A Delaware community story highlights expanded free testing for private wells after residents raised concerns about nitrate contamination, with state experts and labs helping households get results and treatment support. Bay Funding: New federal Chesapeake Bay conservation grants include Delmarva-area wetland restoration work, with Ducks Unlimited receiving funds tied to habitat for the American black duck. Local Housing Policy: Delaware’s SB 23 creates mandatory local affordable housing plans through zoning changes, aiming for 20% of units to qualify as affordable. Sustainable Transportation Planning: Delaware’s Task Force on Sustainable Transportation Funding will hold a public briefing in Georgetown on Oct. 7 to discuss long-term Transportation Trust Fund challenges. Healthcare Infrastructure: La Red Health Center in Georgetown received $10.1 million in federal funding as one of three Delaware Federally Qualified Health Centers getting Rural Health Transformation Program support.
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