Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp Art Winners Announced
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 24, 2021
The results are in, and two artists have won top honors in Delaware’s Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp art contests. A painting of a tundra swan by Broderick Crawford of Tiger, Ga., will grace the 2022/23 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp.
Increased West Nile Virus Activity Occurring in Delaware
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 24, 2021
An increase in mosquito-transmitted West Nile Virus (WNV) activity is occurring in many areas in Delaware as indicated in sentinel chickens used by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to monitor for certain mosquito-transmitted diseases.
Historical Affairs programs in October 2021
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 23, 2021
18th century trades, true crime in song and walking tours of a historic cemetery among programs/topics to be explored.
“Saluting Branches” – Arborist Day of Service
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Office of Veterans Services | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Thursday, September 23, 2021
Dozens of arborists and professionals from three Delaware tree care companies volunteered for the 7th Annual “Saluting Branches” event by devoting a day to trimming, shaping, and removing hazardous trees from the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. The Delaware site was one of 40 sites throughout the United States that participated in the event, which attracted more than 3,000 volunteers. Workers from Tri-State Tree Care, Complete Tree Care, and Cypress Tree Care spent their entire day as a way to pay tribute to the veterans and their service.
AG Jennings sues Monsanto for PCB contamination
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 23, 2021
Claims include public nuisance, trespass and unjust enrichment Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings filed a lawsuit Wednesday against agrochemical giant Monsanto and two of its corporate spinoffs for long-lasting damage to Delaware’s natural resources. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages and clean-up costs associated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), extremely toxic and persistent chemicals which Monsanto […]
