AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCommunity Grants: DNREC’s Environmental Justice Office opened 2027 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) applications for community or nonprofit groups, with awards from $5,000 to $50,000. Projects must fit pollution mitigation, environmental enhancement, or recreation access, and DNREC will prioritize areas within two miles of an environmental violation; the window runs through Aug. 31. Outdoor Access & Waterways: DNREC launched Paddle Quest for Delaware State Parks’ 75th anniversary, pairing a statewide paddling challenge with new self-service kayak rentals at Delaware Seashore State Park; participants submit photos, visit at least two locations, and entries are due Sept. 1. Wildlife Recovery: Delaware Bay red knot counts show a resurgence, with biologists tracking more than 30,000 during peak counts and Delaware’s Shorebird Project recording nearly 2,000 at Mispillion Harbor on May 11. Local Education Policy: Cape Henlopen school board reviewed a new cellphone policy required by Delaware law, limiting phone use for younger students and setting rules for devices like smartwatches and AI glasses.
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