Emerald Ash Borer traps ready to catch invasive forest pest
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Delaware Department of Agriculture staff members are placing triangular purple traps in trees across Delaware in 54 locations, in all three counties, designed to detect whether a tree-killing insect has made its way into Delaware. The traps contain a nontoxic chemical lure that will attract an insect known as the Emerald Ash Borer, which can devastate ash trees, making up one percent of Delaware’s forests.
Do You Turn Into A Different Person Behind The Wheel?
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, May 6, 2013
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) wants to know if you turn into a different person behind the wheel as they launch the agency’s aggressive driving campaign for 2013. The agency is building upon the brand “Respect the Sign” and reminding all drivers that aggressive driving is more than just speeding and is highlighting the other traffic behaviors drivers are likely to do such running stop signs, failing to yield, and changing lanes in an unsafe manner. The campaign will include high-visibility enforcement and awareness initiatives aimed at reducing aggressive driving-related traffic deaths.
Delaware releases historic preservation plan for 2013–2017
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2013
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs has recently released “Preserving Our Past for a Better Future: Delaware’s Historic Preservation Plan, 2013–2017.”
Consumer Alert: Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart Shares Useful Information in Preparation for an Active Hurricane Season
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2013
Hurricane season is less than a month away. According to Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart, now is the time to prepare.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Connecting Communities, Improving Quality of Life
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2013
In his weekly message, Governor Markell touts Delaware’s ranking by the League of American Bicyclists as the 5th most bicycle-friendly state in the country, ranking number one in the northeastern United States.
