Nature Nook Opens at Dover Public Library
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, July 29, 2013
The Nature Nook opens today at the Dover Public Library. The nook is a space for kids to learn and get excited about nature and the outdoors. DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation, the Children in Nature Task Force, and the Dover Public Library are collaborating on the project.
Robust Delaware watermelon season begins
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 29, 2013
A strong Delaware watermelon season is now under way, with First State melons now reaching customers in grocery stores and markets along the East Coast, from New England to Florida. This season is featuring good yields and excellent quality for Delaware watermelon growers, said Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee. The First State produces both seeded and seedless watermelon.
Repowered NRG Energy Center Dover Unveiled; Gov. Markell, Congressional Delegation, DNREC Sec. O’Mara, other officials join with NRG to announce cleaner natural gas facility
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013
Governor Jack Markell, along with U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, U.S. Congressman John Carney, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and other officials joined with NRG East Region President Lee Davis to celebrate the newly repowered NRG Energy Center Dover, one of the cleanest power plants in the nation.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Growing Global Relationships to Support Local Agriculture
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013
In his weekly message, filmed at the Delaware State Fair, Governor Markell highlights the importance of fostering global relationships in order to strengthen the agriculture industry in Delaware.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Growing Global Relationships to Support Local Agriculture
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013
The State Fair is one of my favorite events of the year. It brings Delawareans together in a way few other experiences can. Most importantly, we celebrate the incredible contributions the agriculture community makes to our economy and our quality of life. The hard work of our 25-hundred farmers and their families will generate $8 billion in economic activity this year.
