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  Archives:  August 2020

Governor Carney Creates Resilience Fund to Assist Delawareans Affected by Severe Weather 

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020

Community organizations will determine income guidelines for applicants. WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed Executive Order #44, creating the Delaware Resilience Fund Program to assist Delaware families and communities devastated by tornadoes and other severe weather this month. Click here to read Governor Carney’s Executive Order #44.  “Many Delaware families saw their homes […]




DNREC Issues Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020

DNREC has issued a recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue based on elevated levels of bacteria found today in a sample taken Wednesday by the Department’s environmental scientists.




Delaware Aglands Foundation votes to extend district enrollment for next round

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation voted to extend district enrollment until December 31, 2020 to any agricultural landowners who want to preserve their farms. These landowners will have the opportunity to apply for Round 25 in 2021. Farms must be enrolled in a preservation district before the landowner can submit a bid to sell an easement.




State of Delaware, New Castle County Launch $100M Grant Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Statewide

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The DE Relief Grants program is a joint initiative of the State of Delaware and New Castle County, and is funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.




DNREC Offers Compost Bins and Rain Barrels at Discount Prices

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Delaware residents may preorder environmentally beneficial compost bins and rain barrels at discount prices during an online sale sponsored by DNREC.






  Archives:  August 2020

Governor Carney Creates Resilience Fund to Assist Delawareans Affected by Severe Weather 

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020

Community organizations will determine income guidelines for applicants. WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed Executive Order #44, creating the Delaware Resilience Fund Program to assist Delaware families and communities devastated by tornadoes and other severe weather this month. Click here to read Governor Carney’s Executive Order #44.  “Many Delaware families saw their homes […]




DNREC Issues Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020

DNREC has issued a recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue based on elevated levels of bacteria found today in a sample taken Wednesday by the Department’s environmental scientists.




Delaware Aglands Foundation votes to extend district enrollment for next round

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation voted to extend district enrollment until December 31, 2020 to any agricultural landowners who want to preserve their farms. These landowners will have the opportunity to apply for Round 25 in 2021. Farms must be enrolled in a preservation district before the landowner can submit a bid to sell an easement.




State of Delaware, New Castle County Launch $100M Grant Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Statewide

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The DE Relief Grants program is a joint initiative of the State of Delaware and New Castle County, and is funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.




DNREC Offers Compost Bins and Rain Barrels at Discount Prices

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Delaware residents may preorder environmentally beneficial compost bins and rain barrels at discount prices during an online sale sponsored by DNREC.