AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDelaware Port Fight: Neighbors are still pushing back against the new Delaware Container Terminal in Edgemoor, saying the project could mean more truck traffic, ship exhaust, and weak environmental enforcement, while the port and partners tout jobs and expanded capacity; the project is also facing multiple lawsuits and permit challenges. PFAS Watch: DNREC and DHSS launched free private-well testing for PFAS (“forever chemicals”) plus other contaminants, aiming to help homeowners who aren’t covered by federal drinking-water rules. Coastal Update: DNREC plans to restart the Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass in mid-September, with beach access restrictions near the intake through mid-May 2027 to support shoreline nourishment. Wildlife & Disease: Delaware’s agriculture department warns avian influenza risk is rising during fall migration and urges strong biosecurity for backyard and commercial flocks. Climate Legal Pressure: A coalition of states, including Colorado, sued to block federal Endangered Species Act changes that narrow “harm” and alter critical habitat protections. Heat Alert: A new map highlights the hottest summer on record for several states, including Delaware, as another heat dome brings dangerous temperatures.
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