Gov. Carney Celebrates 150th Arbor Day in Rehoboth Beach
Department of Agriculture | Department of Education | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Forest Service | Newsroom | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Friday, May 6, 2022
Governor John C. Carney, Jr. celebrated the 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day at Rehoboth Elementary School by spotlighting his “Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative” in a ceremony attended by members of the General Assembly, state and local officials, schoolchildren, and their families. Governor Carney recognized two of Delaware’s 14 Tree City USA communities – the City of Rehoboth Beach for 31 years and Dover Air Force Base for 30 years – and also honored student winners in the annual Arbor Day School Poster Contest. The event culminated with the planting of 10 new native trees on the school campus. Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzNDjt
DNREC, DEMA Sponsor Delaware Flood Awareness Week
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 6, 2022
Governor John Carney has proclaimed May 9 through 13 Delaware Flood Awareness Week to inform residents about flood risk, likelihood of flooding from extreme weather events brought on by climate change, the importance of having a flood insurance policy, and flood remediation for property damage or loss.
Delaware Changes Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 5, 2022
Delaware recreational fishing regulations for summer flounder, scup and black sea bass were changed effective May 1, 2022 to ensure the state’s compliance with regional fisheries management plans (FMP) for these species, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.
DHSS Releases Second Annual Health Care Benchmark Trend Report
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Health Care Commission | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 5, 2022
NEW CASTLE (May 5, 2022) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik presented the State’s second annual Benchmark Trend Report at today’s Delaware Health Care Commission (DHCC) meeting. This report displays trends in Delaware’s health care spending and quality, comparing new 2020 data against a set benchmark, as well as baseline […]
Drivers Needed for DART’s Upcoming Beach Bus Season
Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 5, 2022
May has arrived and the beginning of DART’s Beach Bus season is just a few weeks away. After a successful 2021 season with almost 160,000 riders, DART’s contractor, First Transit, is in need of drivers to meet the demand as residents and visitors take advantage of this convenient service to avoid traffic and parking challenges.
