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  Category: Sussex County


DNREC, Chesapeake Conservancy, U.S. Navy partner to acquire property for Sussex County’s Nanticoke Wildlife Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 9, 2016

The state has addedd 48 acres of pristine woodlands along a tributary of the Nanticoke River in Sussex County to the Nanticoke Wildlife Area. The property features increasingly rare stands of Atlantic white cedar trees and an abundance of native wildlife, including some species of conservation concern.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring Delaware’s Olympians

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

Governor Markell honors Delaware’s athletes competing in Rio.

“Over the next few weeks the world’s attention will turn to Brazil as 11,000 athletes from more than 200 countries compete in the Summer Olympic Games,” Governor Markell said. “They are an inspiration to me, and a great example to our young people – whatever their dreams are. And that will keep Delaware moving forward.”




Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating the Delaware State Fair

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 29, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell celebrates the Delaware State Fair and discusses the important and growing role of agriculture in the First State.




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Color Pops” Featuring Paintings by Su Knoll Horty

Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2016

THE MEZZANINE GALLERY TO EXHIBIT “COLOR POPS” FEATURING PAINTINGS BY SU KNOLL HORTY The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Color Pops, an exhibition of abstract paintings by Su Knoll Horty. The exhibition will be on view from August 5–26. The opening reception will be Friday, August 5 from 5–7 […]




Annual Wade-In and issuing of Nanticoke River Report Card ‘grades’ set for Thursday, July 28 at Trap Pond State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2016

The Nanticoke Watershed Alliance (NWA) in partnership with DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship invites the public to join in celebration of the Nanticoke River and learn more about its current health and water quality issues at the annual Nanticoke Wade-In. This year’s event to be held Thursday, July 28 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Trap Pond State Park near Laurel.







  Category: Sussex County

DNREC, Chesapeake Conservancy, U.S. Navy partner to acquire property for Sussex County’s Nanticoke Wildlife Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 9, 2016

The state has addedd 48 acres of pristine woodlands along a tributary of the Nanticoke River in Sussex County to the Nanticoke Wildlife Area. The property features increasingly rare stands of Atlantic white cedar trees and an abundance of native wildlife, including some species of conservation concern.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring Delaware’s Olympians

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

Governor Markell honors Delaware’s athletes competing in Rio.

“Over the next few weeks the world’s attention will turn to Brazil as 11,000 athletes from more than 200 countries compete in the Summer Olympic Games,” Governor Markell said. “They are an inspiration to me, and a great example to our young people – whatever their dreams are. And that will keep Delaware moving forward.”




Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating the Delaware State Fair

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 29, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell celebrates the Delaware State Fair and discusses the important and growing role of agriculture in the First State.




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Color Pops” Featuring Paintings by Su Knoll Horty

Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2016

THE MEZZANINE GALLERY TO EXHIBIT “COLOR POPS” FEATURING PAINTINGS BY SU KNOLL HORTY The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Color Pops, an exhibition of abstract paintings by Su Knoll Horty. The exhibition will be on view from August 5–26. The opening reception will be Friday, August 5 from 5–7 […]




Annual Wade-In and issuing of Nanticoke River Report Card ‘grades’ set for Thursday, July 28 at Trap Pond State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2016

The Nanticoke Watershed Alliance (NWA) in partnership with DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship invites the public to join in celebration of the Nanticoke River and learn more about its current health and water quality issues at the annual Nanticoke Wade-In. This year’s event to be held Thursday, July 28 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Trap Pond State Park near Laurel.