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  Archives:  July 2021

DNREC to Host White Clay Creek State Park Master Plan Public Meeting

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a virtual meeting for the public to review and comment on the White Clay Creek State Park Master Plan proposed final draft from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 2. The proposed final draft and instructions to join the virtual meeting are available at www.destateparks.com/whiteclaymasterplan.




Delaware Has Preserved 143,000 Acres of Farmland After 25th Round

Agriculture | Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Delaware announced its 25th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of 3,695 acres, Delaware has permanently preserved more than 143,000 acres of farmland for future generations.




Information Session for White Creek Dredging Project to be Held on July 28

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a virtual information session on Wednesday, July 28 to discuss the upcoming White Creek maintenance dredging project in Sussex County. The public meeting will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.




Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage to $15

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 19, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Alongside labor leaders, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Monday, Governor John Carney signed legislation to gradually increase Delaware’s minimum wage to $15. “Delawareans who go to work full time shouldn’t be living in poverty,” said Governor Carney. “I am proud to sign Senate Bill 15 today, gradually increasing the […]




DPH Announces COVID-19 $15M Testing Partnership With Quidel In Schools

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 19, 2021

  Dover (July 19, 2021) The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing a $15M partnership with the Department of Education (DOE) and Quidel Corporation to provide comprehensive COVID-19 testing, processing, and reporting in Delaware schools. Quidel will utilize its rapid antigen tests to provide on-the-spot results in as little as 10 minutes. Frequent testing […]






  Archives:  July 2021

DNREC to Host White Clay Creek State Park Master Plan Public Meeting

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a virtual meeting for the public to review and comment on the White Clay Creek State Park Master Plan proposed final draft from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 2. The proposed final draft and instructions to join the virtual meeting are available at www.destateparks.com/whiteclaymasterplan.




Delaware Has Preserved 143,000 Acres of Farmland After 25th Round

Agriculture | Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Delaware announced its 25th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of 3,695 acres, Delaware has permanently preserved more than 143,000 acres of farmland for future generations.




Information Session for White Creek Dredging Project to be Held on July 28

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a virtual information session on Wednesday, July 28 to discuss the upcoming White Creek maintenance dredging project in Sussex County. The public meeting will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.




Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage to $15

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 19, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Alongside labor leaders, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Monday, Governor John Carney signed legislation to gradually increase Delaware’s minimum wage to $15. “Delawareans who go to work full time shouldn’t be living in poverty,” said Governor Carney. “I am proud to sign Senate Bill 15 today, gradually increasing the […]




DPH Announces COVID-19 $15M Testing Partnership With Quidel In Schools

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 19, 2021

  Dover (July 19, 2021) The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing a $15M partnership with the Department of Education (DOE) and Quidel Corporation to provide comprehensive COVID-19 testing, processing, and reporting in Delaware schools. Quidel will utilize its rapid antigen tests to provide on-the-spot results in as little as 10 minutes. Frequent testing […]