AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCoastal Cleanup Call: DNREC is opening volunteer registration for the 39th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19, with sign-ups at de.gov/coastalcleanup through Sept. 8; volunteers can help remove litter and debris from beaches, coastline, and waterways from 9 a.m. to noon. Shoreline Infrastructure: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $53 million contract for North Jetty repairs at Indian River Inlet, with work expected to start in spring 2027 and finish by fall 2028, including stabilization and reconstruction of the seaward end. Wildlife Protection in Court: A lawsuit seeks stronger federal protections for rufa red knots, arguing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service failed to designate critical habitat as required under the Endangered Species Act. Climate Accountability: A wrongful-death climate case against major oil companies was allowed to proceed in a ruling that keeps a novel theory of harm in play. Energy Policy Fight: Delaware’s AG coalition actions are pushing back against an unlawful Trump administration freeze on land-based onshore wind project reviews, arguing it threatens grid reliability and raises electricity costs. Local Enforcement: Delaware City Refinery faces nearly $1 million in penalties after a toxic sulfur dioxide release lasting three weeks. Nature News: Biologists report surprising sturgeon spawning activity in Maryland’s Marshyhope Creek, including multiple adult females ready to spawn. Community & Learning: UD is showing up at the fair with year-round Extension and 4-H work, not just rides and fried food.
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