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  Archives:  May 2019

New book offers guide to “Big Trees of Delaware”

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

The Delaware Forest Service has published a new fifth edition of its popular “Big Trees of Delaware,” a comprehensive list of the largest trees covering nearly 80 native and non-native species in the First State. Featuring full-color photos and high-quality illustrations of tree leaves, the book is available as a print edition at state forest offices, as well as an online PDF version to be downloaded or viewed on a web browser.  There is no cost for the book.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigating fatal boat accident in Sussex County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers responded to, and are investigating a fatal boat accident near the Lewes/Rehoboth Canal.




DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship to host rain barrel-building workshop May 25 in Blades

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019

DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship staff will host a rain barrel-building workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 25th.




DPH Marking First Lyme Disease Awareness Week with Outreach, Education and Activities

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019

DOVER  – Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States with approximately 20,000 new cases reported each year. Delaware is among the top 10 states in the United States with the highest incidence rates. In 2018, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reported 520 confirmed and probable cases in the state. […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor nine special events during June 2019

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019

Separation Day, Black Music Month Celebration and a historic preservation symposium among programs to be offered.






  Archives:  May 2019

New book offers guide to “Big Trees of Delaware”

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

The Delaware Forest Service has published a new fifth edition of its popular “Big Trees of Delaware,” a comprehensive list of the largest trees covering nearly 80 native and non-native species in the First State. Featuring full-color photos and high-quality illustrations of tree leaves, the book is available as a print edition at state forest offices, as well as an online PDF version to be downloaded or viewed on a web browser.  There is no cost for the book.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigating fatal boat accident in Sussex County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers responded to, and are investigating a fatal boat accident near the Lewes/Rehoboth Canal.




DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship to host rain barrel-building workshop May 25 in Blades

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019

DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship staff will host a rain barrel-building workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 25th.




DPH Marking First Lyme Disease Awareness Week with Outreach, Education and Activities

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019

DOVER  – Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States with approximately 20,000 new cases reported each year. Delaware is among the top 10 states in the United States with the highest incidence rates. In 2018, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reported 520 confirmed and probable cases in the state. […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor nine special events during June 2019

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019

Separation Day, Black Music Month Celebration and a historic preservation symposium among programs to be offered.