AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMicroplastics Push: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson (with Delaware and other states) urged the EPA to add microplastics to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule so public water systems must track and report them. Coastal Erosion Work: DNREC says the Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System will restart around Sept. 11, with temporary beach restrictions through mid-May 2027 as sand is pumped to support shoreline management at Delaware Seashore State Park. Passenger Rail Study: Delaware received a Federal Railroad Administration grant to study the “Diamond State Line,” exploring passenger service south from Wilmington/Newark through Dover and Harrington, with possible routes toward Seaford or Milford/Georgetown. Clean Energy Financing: Aligned Climate Capital announced the first close of a $500M distributed solar and storage fund, including Delaware community solar projects. Air Quality Fight: Multistate attorneys general, including Delaware’s allies, pushed back on EPA efforts to loosen heavy-duty truck NOx rules, warning of public health harm. Wildlife & Food Safety: A UF study found bacterial blotch in white button mushrooms is driven by multiple bacteria, pointing to better detection and more sustainable control for growers.
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