Its waterways made Wilmington a national economic force, but heavy industry left a toxic legacy. New efforts aim to restore the health of two major rivers.
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Water Pollution: An Explainer
Contaminants in our waterways and drinking water supplies come from obvious places and places that aren’t so obvious. Managing the pollution is a constant challenge.
Justice For All?
Why are the communities nearest large polluters are disproportionately low income and Black, Brown or Latino? It’s an old and complex story that is difficult to change. Some are trying.
Seeing the Woods for the Trees?
Nearly all of Delaware was once covered with forest. Deforestation has removed most of our trees. A recent uptick in woodland loss Sussex spurs an urgent effort to protect them.
Urban Gardening Takes Root Across Wilmington
New projects will bring pollinators and food to underserved communities
Woe to our Wetlands
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Clean Water Act places Delaware’s abundant and beautiful wetlands in peril. The…
The Comeback Fish
The mighty American Shad once nearly disappeared from the historic Brandywine River. Thanks to a project to provide passage past…
Introducing Zebra Swallowtails to Ashland
One day in mid-July, DelNature member Kate McDonald was checking on the pawpaw trees she’d bought at the 2021 Fall…
Monarchs on the Move: From Delaware to Mexico!
This is an exciting time of year for nature-lovers, as monarch migration has started! The monarch (Danaus plexippus) is one…
17th Annual Ashland Hawk Watch
By Joe Sebastiani, Director of Adult Engagement Raptor Photos by David Brown, Ashland Hawk Watcher The Ashland Hawk Watch is…