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  Archives:  September 2022

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2022

As a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II, and in concurrence with President Joe Biden’s order, Governor Carney has ordered all U.S. and Delaware flags to be flown at half-staff at State buildings and facilities until sunset on Monday, September 19, 2022, the date of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. Flags should be returned to full staff at the start of businesses on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.




Wilmington Man Sentenced in Revenge Murder Case

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2022

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a 2018 murder. On August 26, Elgin Wilson, 20, pleaded guilty to Murder 2nd Degree and was sentenced to 25 years in prison, suspended after 20 years for descending levels of probation. Wilson also pleaded guilty to Conspiracy 2nd Degree and was sentenced […]




Delaware Climate Leadership Academy to Launch Second Cohort

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2022

Faculty and staff at institutions of higher education, representatives of non-profit organizations and private sector professionals working in sustainability and environmental planning can now join state and local government employees in registering for and enrolling in the fall Delaware Climate Leadership Academy, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.




Volunteers Needed To Plant Trees on September 17 at Blackbird State Forest, Enhancing the Chesapeake Bay

News | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 7, 2022

TOWNSEND, Del. (September 7, 2022) – Volunteers are needed to plant 2,000 hardwood seedlings along the Cypress Branch at Blackbird State Forest on Saturday, September 17 to provide scenic beauty, enhance wildlife habitat, fight invasive species, and improve water quality in the critical Chesapeake Bay Watershed. State Forester Michael Valenti said, “Planting trees is a […]




DNREC Completes Murderkill Channel Dredging, Takes Momentum Into Fall for More Navigability Projects

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 7, 2022

An emergency dredging project to restore navigability in the Murderkill River was completed ahead of schedule, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.






  Archives:  September 2022

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2022

As a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II, and in concurrence with President Joe Biden’s order, Governor Carney has ordered all U.S. and Delaware flags to be flown at half-staff at State buildings and facilities until sunset on Monday, September 19, 2022, the date of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. Flags should be returned to full staff at the start of businesses on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.




Wilmington Man Sentenced in Revenge Murder Case

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2022

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a 2018 murder. On August 26, Elgin Wilson, 20, pleaded guilty to Murder 2nd Degree and was sentenced to 25 years in prison, suspended after 20 years for descending levels of probation. Wilson also pleaded guilty to Conspiracy 2nd Degree and was sentenced […]




Delaware Climate Leadership Academy to Launch Second Cohort

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2022

Faculty and staff at institutions of higher education, representatives of non-profit organizations and private sector professionals working in sustainability and environmental planning can now join state and local government employees in registering for and enrolling in the fall Delaware Climate Leadership Academy, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.




Volunteers Needed To Plant Trees on September 17 at Blackbird State Forest, Enhancing the Chesapeake Bay

News | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 7, 2022

TOWNSEND, Del. (September 7, 2022) – Volunteers are needed to plant 2,000 hardwood seedlings along the Cypress Branch at Blackbird State Forest on Saturday, September 17 to provide scenic beauty, enhance wildlife habitat, fight invasive species, and improve water quality in the critical Chesapeake Bay Watershed. State Forester Michael Valenti said, “Planting trees is a […]




DNREC Completes Murderkill Channel Dredging, Takes Momentum Into Fall for More Navigability Projects

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 7, 2022

An emergency dredging project to restore navigability in the Murderkill River was completed ahead of schedule, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.