Data Centers & Zoning: Mercer County’s planning commission unanimously recommended countywide zoning rules for data centers, including site design, noise and vibration controls, water protections, cooling standards, emergency planning, decommissioning, and enforcement—while noting the Sharon projects are grandfathered; commissioners will hold a June 18 hearing and could adopt the ordinance July 2. Water Watch: Gov. Matt Meyer issued a statewide drought watch as precipitation deficits deepen, especially in Kent and Sussex, urging Delawareans to cut outdoor water use while the state seeks about 21 inches of rain over the next three months to recharge supplies. Horseshoe Crab Day: Delaware Bay’s iconic horseshoe crabs get a spotlight with International Horseshoe Crab Day events, featuring education stations and shorebird specialist talks aimed at boosting stewardship. Shore Ecology: NASA satellites spotted unusually blue-green coastal patches off New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia tied to seasonal upwelling and phytoplankton blooms. Local Trees & Habitat: Volunteers planted 5,000 trees and shrubs at Lewes’ New Road field to reforest open space, support wildlife, and respect nearby Indigenous and archaeological sites. Clean Energy Policy: Delaware’s Coons and Husted-backed Safer Choice legislation would formally authorize and strengthen EPA’s Safer Choice program, pushing science-based, transparent product standards. Climate Science in Court: A coalition of attorneys general, including California’s AG, urged the Federal Judicial Center to reverse removal of climate science from its judicial manual. Health & Water Infrastructure: A report flags delays and ongoing concerns around lead-pipe drinking water delivery, including the delayed $2 billion Delaware aqueduct fix.