AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConservation & Wildlife: DNREC will reopen The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park’s oceanside beach on Sept. 1, while keeping the bayside beach closed through Oct. 1 to protect migrating shorebirds; this year DNREC added new least tern nesting exclosures and predator protection to boost survival. Endangered Species Update: Biologists report rare signs that Atlantic sturgeon are spawning in Maryland’s Marshyhope Creek, with multiple adult females found ready to reproduce—an important win for a species long thought to be gone from some waterways. Climate Outlook: NOAA says this winter could bring an exceptionally strong El Niño, which typically increases winter storm frequency for the East Coast and can mean mixed snow-and-rain conditions. Land & Water Stewardship: Sussex County is nearing a vote on draft forest preservation and tree-planting rules for housing subdivisions, aiming to protect a set share of forest in growth and rural areas. Community & Habitat-Friendly Living: A Delaware-area Master Gardener piece urges homeowners to convert lawns into wildlife-friendly gardens, citing reduced pollution runoff and more habitat for birds and pollinators.
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