Delaware Bay Barge Fire Declared Under Control
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
SMYRNA, Del. – Agencies from the U.S. Coast Guard, the State of Delaware, and the State of New Jersey have coordinated response efforts since yesterday and early this morning and have declared the barge fire under control. No injuries were reported for this incident. The barge was carrying salvage metal at the time of the […]
DNREC Announces 2025-‘26 Deer Harvest Totals, Launches New Interactive Game Harvest Dashboard
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
DNREC has announced Delaware’s statewide deer harvest totals for the 2025-‘26 hunting season – coinciding with the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife launching a new interactive Game Harvest Dashboard that encourages deer hunters and the public to explore the state’s big game animal data in greater detail.
Delaware Bay Barge Fire
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
SMYRNA, Del. – Multiple agencies are responding to a barge fire in the Delaware Bay. The barge is carrying salvage metal and is being moved to shallow water where it can be secured to allow responders on-scene to extinguish the fire and complete salvage operations. No injuries have been reported at this time. The agencies […]
Amid Hints of Spring, DNREC Reminds Delawareans of Yard Waste Options, Including Beneficial Reuse
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
As springtime approaches and lawn and garden cleanup begins, DNREC reminds Delaware residents that yard waste is banned from the state’s landfills. But there’s a more encouraging reminder when it comes to yard waste – when mulched or composted, it can become outstanding organic material that enhances beautification efforts for better lawns and gardens.
Governor Matt Meyer Returns from India Trade Mission with New Investment and Innovation Opportunities
Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 9, 2026
Announces clean energy partnership and global research collaborations for Delaware WILMINGTON – Delaware business, government, and university leaders joined Governor Matt Meyer and Secretary Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez in a successful trade mission to India, the world’s largest nation. The trade mission partnered with a Delaware small business to announce a manufacturing agreement with a leading Indian green energy firm. The mission also advanced investment opportunities, international research partnerships, sustainability collaboration, and economic relationships aimed at bringing new […]
