DNREC Indian River Dredging Project Near Millsboro to Improve Boater Navigation, Restore Tidal Wetlands
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2026
A DNREC dredging project continues along the navigation channel of the Indian River near Millsboro and in support of a nearby tidal wetland restoration project. Time of year restrictions have been waived due to the benefits of completing the marsh restoration project outweighing the reduced potential risk for negative environmental impacts because of degraded hydrology in the area – thus allowing both projects to continue during the summer months and run until March 2027.
Delaware Brownfield Conference, Hosted by DNREC, to be Held Aug. 20 in Wilmington
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Environmental professionals, developers, municipal leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders are invited to register now for the Delaware Brownfield Conference on Thursday, Aug. 20. Early bird pricing ends June 30.
DHSS Activates Cooling Centers to Provide Relief from the Heat
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
NEW CASTLE – With temperatures hitting above 90 degrees for multiple days in a row, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has activated its cooling centers for those who need relief from the heat. DHSS facilities are now open as cooling centers starting today, June 10, 11 and 12 from 8:30 a.m. to […]
DHSS Urges SNAP Clients to Take Action to Protect EBT Benefits from Theft
Delaware Health and Social Services | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Division of Social Services (DSS) reminds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) clients to take proactive steps to protect their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards and benefits from theft following an increase in incidents of EBT fraud and benefit theft. “Protecting SNAP benefits is […]
The Child Protection Accountability Commission Releases its Quarterly Report on Child Abuse Deaths and Near Deaths
Child Protection Accountability Commission | Office of the Child Advocate | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
WILMINGTON, DE — The Child Protection Accountability Commission (CPAC) met on May 20, 2026, and released its quarterly reports. One of its statutory responsibilities is to review child deaths and near deaths due to abuse or neglect. CPAC approved findings from 26 cases at its meeting. Those cases are broken into two sections – […]
