AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Smoke Health Alert: Delaware is under a Code Purple air quality alert as Canadian wildfire smoke pushes fine particles into the “very unhealthy” range, with DNREC urging residents to limit outdoor activity—especially kids, older adults, and people with heart or lung conditions. Wildlife Impact: Local reporting links the haze to health risks for pets and wildlife, including respiratory irritation in dogs and more wildlife clinic calls as visibility drops. Weekend Forecast: DNREC says smoke should start dispersing Saturday as winds shift and thunderstorms mix the air, with Code Orange expected for sensitive groups before improving Sunday. Water Quality Funding: DNREC is accepting proposals for the Surface Water Matching Planning Grant Program, offering up to $50,000 per project (with a 1:1 match) to help plan improvements to Delaware’s surface waters. Coastal Infrastructure: The Army Corps awarded a $53 million contract to widen and extend repairs to the Indian River Inlet north jetty to stabilize the navigation channel. Local Funding Gap: Milton was shut out of the state Bond Bill for two long-requested projects, sparking frustration from local leaders.
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