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  Archives:  December 2016

The Kalmar Nyckel: New Discoveries

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016

On Saturday, January 7, at 10:30 a.m. Bill Hutchison of the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation will present a program at the Delaware Public Archives focusing on how the Kalmar Nyckel operated, with special emphasis on the navigation of the vessel, and the firing of the ship’s guns. Segments of a new film about the ship will […]



State’s shellfish aquaculture program takes major step forward with new approval process for limited areas of cultivation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Water | Date Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has adopted a process for abbreviated review and approval of shellfish aquaculture leases by DNREC’s Division of Water following a comprehensive review conducted by the Division of Fish & Wildlife on a significantly-reduced number of acres than allowed for under state regulation, while also limiting operations in Little Assawoman Bay approved under the process to growing only hard clams.



Winter precautions urged for livestock, poultry owners

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016

With winter’s official start today, the Delaware Department of Agriculture reminds poultry and livestock growers to take proper precautions to shelter and protect their animals.



Escaping to Warmer Climates for the Holidays? Zika Is Still a Threat

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Many people like to plan getaways to warmer climates during the holidays to escape the chilly northeast coast weather. If you’re one of them, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds you that Zika is still active in many south and central American countries, southeast Florida and even Southeast Asia. Since there is no vaccine for Zika virus yet, stopping a mosquito bite, and practicing safer sex if you are involved with someone who could be exposed, is still the best protection against the disease. DPH confirmed last week that Delaware Zika cases are now at 17. The most recently announced case involves a female resident of Sussex County, for whom pregnancy is not at issue.



Video: Building the nation’s fastest broadband network

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2016

Recognizing the importance of high speed broadband networks to drive economic competitiveness, improve educational opportunity, and strengthen quality of life for Delawareans, the Department of Technology and Information (DTI) is taking steps to maintain Delaware’s position as the nation’s leading state for high-speed broadband networks.





  Archives:  December 2016

The Kalmar Nyckel: New Discoveries

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016

On Saturday, January 7, at 10:30 a.m. Bill Hutchison of the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation will present a program at the Delaware Public Archives focusing on how the Kalmar Nyckel operated, with special emphasis on the navigation of the vessel, and the firing of the ship’s guns. Segments of a new film about the ship will […]



State’s shellfish aquaculture program takes major step forward with new approval process for limited areas of cultivation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Water | Date Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has adopted a process for abbreviated review and approval of shellfish aquaculture leases by DNREC’s Division of Water following a comprehensive review conducted by the Division of Fish & Wildlife on a significantly-reduced number of acres than allowed for under state regulation, while also limiting operations in Little Assawoman Bay approved under the process to growing only hard clams.



Winter precautions urged for livestock, poultry owners

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016

With winter’s official start today, the Delaware Department of Agriculture reminds poultry and livestock growers to take proper precautions to shelter and protect their animals.



Escaping to Warmer Climates for the Holidays? Zika Is Still a Threat

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Many people like to plan getaways to warmer climates during the holidays to escape the chilly northeast coast weather. If you’re one of them, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds you that Zika is still active in many south and central American countries, southeast Florida and even Southeast Asia. Since there is no vaccine for Zika virus yet, stopping a mosquito bite, and practicing safer sex if you are involved with someone who could be exposed, is still the best protection against the disease. DPH confirmed last week that Delaware Zika cases are now at 17. The most recently announced case involves a female resident of Sussex County, for whom pregnancy is not at issue.



Video: Building the nation’s fastest broadband network

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2016

Recognizing the importance of high speed broadband networks to drive economic competitiveness, improve educational opportunity, and strengthen quality of life for Delawareans, the Department of Technology and Information (DTI) is taking steps to maintain Delaware’s position as the nation’s leading state for high-speed broadband networks.