New online tool to assess community tree canopy in Delaware
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2017
The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) has unveiled a new online tool that uses geographic information systems (GIS) software to help cities, towns, and neighborhoods to measure and increase their community tree canopy percentage. The link is: de.gov/treecanopy
Developed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s GIS specialist Jimmy Kroon, the tool covers the entire First State: municipalities as well as homeowner associations and neighborhoods can assess their current level of tree cover as a starting point to explore opportunities to plant new trees and maintain their existing ones.
Delaware to Participate in National Criminal Justice Reform Project
Criminal Justice Council | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017
Efforts will focus on reducing recidivism, improving substance abuse & mental health treatment for offenders WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday that Delaware has been selected to participate in the National Criminal Justice Reform Project – an initiative led by the National Governors Association and the National Criminal Justice Association Center for […]
Governor Carney Presents Budget Reset Plan for Fiscal Year 2018
Department of Finance | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017
Long-term plan addresses Delaware’s structural budget challenges DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday presented his plan to close a $385 million structural budget shortfall and balance the Fiscal Year 2018 state budget through an equal mix of budget reductions and new revenues. Governor Carney’s budget proposal – combined with the plan to study long-term […]
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 18 special events during April 2017
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017
Highlights include the Slave Dwelling Project, America’s Founding Fathers and Mothers, and programs on Delaware’s Dutch heritage.
The Delaware Division of the Arts Announces New Video and Select Upcoming Public Events Featuring the Delaware Poets Laureate
Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Public Archives | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2017
For Immediate Release Wilmington, DE (March 21, 2017) – Identical twins Al Mills and Nnamdi Chukwuocha are social workers, award-winning spoken word poets, and community activists. They were appointed as the Delaware Poets Laureate by former Governor Jack Markell in December 2015. The appointment marks the first time in the history of the position that […]
