Land Conservation Staffing: Sussex County Land Trust added Eric Williams as a new full-time stewardship manager to boost care for its growing portfolio of preserved lands and public-access sites. Wildlife & Habitat Funding: DNREC announced 2027 Delaware stamp art winners—Georgetown’s George Bradford won the trout stamp for a sixth time, and Connecticut’s Jonathan Milo won the waterfowl stamp—supporting conservation and stocking. Community Land Preservation Milestone: SCLT celebrated the Ard Na Greine milestone, a public-private effort that protected an 88-acre Lewes-area farm with major county and foundation support. AI for Public Services: Delaware state agencies and UD teamed up for the “Hennovate the State” AI hackathon, pairing students with agency teams to tackle records, customer service, transportation planning, and more. Pet Reunification Upgrade: Delaware’s Office of Animal Welfare is rolling out Petco Love Lost statewide, using AI photo matching to speed up lost-pet reunions. Energy & Environment Policy Watch: A Delaware nuclear feasibility task force faces criticism over whether its review was technical enough to guide long-term energy decisions. Coastal Ecology Note: Delmarva Sea Grant reported jellyfish influx along the coast, tied to warmer conditions. Storm Impacts: Severe storms and flooding risk across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast included reports of tornado damage in Dover, Delaware. Food Safety: FDA said recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce may have reached additional states, including Delaware. Mosquito Control: Delaware planned targeted evening mosquito spraying near Prime Hook and Broadkill Beach, with EPA-approved products. Port Expansion Legal Fight: New lawsuits challenge Delaware’s approval steps for the Edgemoor port expansion, raising concerns about habitat and pollution. Agriculture Innovation: UD demonstrated an AI-powered precision sprayer aimed at reducing herbicide use by treating only where needed. Soil Health & Regenerative Farming: A Delaware Soil Health Field Day highlighted regenerative practices like cover crops and reduced disturbance to improve resilience and water retention.