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 […]
Two Cape Henlopen Trails to Close for Repairs
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 6, 2026
The Junction and Breakwater Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park will close for repairs on weekdays for three weeks starting March 9, followed by the Gordon Pond Trail, which will close weekdays only for two weeks to fix small sections breached by high tides.
DelDOT Accepting Applications for TAP Community Projects
Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 6, 2026
The Delaware Department of Transportation is now accepting Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) applications through April 17, 2026. TAP is a community-driven program that facilitates the development of non-traditional transportation projects. Projects that provide multi-modal transportation options that help reduce congestion, promote healthier lifestyles, and ensure every resident has reliable and sustainable ways to travel around […]
