TEDI Surpasses 500,000 Trees Planted
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The state’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) has surpassed 500,000 plantings toward a goal of reaching 1 million by 2030 and has opened the application period for groups and organizations seeking funding for spring 2027 projects.
Smyrna Man Charged After 19 Dogs Rescued from Inhumane Living Conditions
Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 15, 2026
DOVER, DEL. (June 15, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announced the arrest of a Smyrna man after 19 dogs were rescued from his home where they were living in inhumane conditions. Robert J. O’Neill, age 57, has been charged with 19 misdemeanor […]
Governor Meyer and DSHA Announce Major Step Forward for Hope Center Expansion in Kent County
Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Governor Meyer and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today that they have an agreement in principle with Delaware State University to purchase its Living and Learning Commons in Dover as a site to expand the Hope Center model in Kent County. After Governor Meyer created the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness last […]
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.
