AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDrought Watch: Gov. Matt Meyer issued a statewide drought watch for Delaware after precipitation dropped sharply, especially in Kent and Sussex. Officials say the state needs about 21 inches of rain over the next three months to recharge supplies, and residents are urged to voluntarily cut outdoor water use. Beach Access Upgrade: Rehoboth Beach replaced a wheelchair-accessible dune crossing ramp at the south end of the boardwalk, using compacted sand and grading to improve wind-blown sand control. Wetlands Protection Push: The Sussex Preservation Coalition is set to discuss proposed wetlands protection legislation that would close Delaware’s regulatory gap for nontidal and freshwater wetlands after a 2023 Supreme Court decision reduced federal oversight. Livestock Biosecurity: Delaware Department of Agriculture updated import rules for warm-blooded animals from Texas after a New World Screwworm detection, requiring an OCVI within 72 hours and barring animals with infestation. Coastal Flooding Plan: University of Delaware researchers are testing a “hybrid” living shoreline in Lewes using reef-ball-style materials, shellfish mattresses, and native marsh grasses to reduce flooding impacts. Wildlife Research: A Delaware-linked bird tracking effort highlights Motus, a global system using tiny tags to study migration as bird populations decline. Local Community Support: Children’s Beach House and the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival raised funds for youth programs, with the festival donating $10,000.
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