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  Category: Sussex County


Gov. Markell, Sens. Carper and Coons, Congressman Carney announce funding to increase resiliency of vulnerable Bayshore habitats

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2014

Today, Governor Jack Markell and Delaware’s Congressional Delegation of U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Rep. John Carney and DNREC Sec. Collin O’Mara announced that the state has received $6.9 million in federal funding to design and construct projects for Delaware Bay wetland and beach habitats that will minimize coastal flooding and enhance the resiliency of communities and ecosystems degraded by storms, including Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The funding will support Delaware’s efforts to protect lands, infrastructure, and communities along the Bayshore from future coastal storms and sea level rise.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered on June 17

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 16, 2014

Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered on Tuesday, June 17, for the passing of former State Representative Thomas E. Brady Jr.




Governor Markell Nominates Karen Valihura to Delaware Supreme Court

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 6, 2014

Governor Markell announced the nomination of Karen L. Valihura, a widely respected corporate law practitioner, to serve on the Delaware Supreme Court. If confirmed by the Delaware Senate, Valihura will fill the vacancy left by Justice Jack B. Jacobs, who retires on June 24th.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Addressing the Effects of Climate Change

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 6, 2014

In his weekly message, Governor Markell discusses local and national efforts to combat effects of climate change and highlights a recent visit by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy.




“With Malice Toward None…Delaware Life During the Civil War”: 16th annual Chautauqua tent show to take place in Lewes, Del. from June 15 to 19, 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Sixteenth annual Chautauqua tent show to take place in Lewes, Del. from June 15 to 19, 2014.







  Category: Sussex County

Gov. Markell, Sens. Carper and Coons, Congressman Carney announce funding to increase resiliency of vulnerable Bayshore habitats

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2014

Today, Governor Jack Markell and Delaware’s Congressional Delegation of U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Rep. John Carney and DNREC Sec. Collin O’Mara announced that the state has received $6.9 million in federal funding to design and construct projects for Delaware Bay wetland and beach habitats that will minimize coastal flooding and enhance the resiliency of communities and ecosystems degraded by storms, including Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The funding will support Delaware’s efforts to protect lands, infrastructure, and communities along the Bayshore from future coastal storms and sea level rise.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered on June 17

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 16, 2014

Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered on Tuesday, June 17, for the passing of former State Representative Thomas E. Brady Jr.




Governor Markell Nominates Karen Valihura to Delaware Supreme Court

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 6, 2014

Governor Markell announced the nomination of Karen L. Valihura, a widely respected corporate law practitioner, to serve on the Delaware Supreme Court. If confirmed by the Delaware Senate, Valihura will fill the vacancy left by Justice Jack B. Jacobs, who retires on June 24th.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Addressing the Effects of Climate Change

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 6, 2014

In his weekly message, Governor Markell discusses local and national efforts to combat effects of climate change and highlights a recent visit by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy.




“With Malice Toward None…Delaware Life During the Civil War”: 16th annual Chautauqua tent show to take place in Lewes, Del. from June 15 to 19, 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Sixteenth annual Chautauqua tent show to take place in Lewes, Del. from June 15 to 19, 2014.