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Red Clay Creek, St. Jones River and More Report High Levels of Forever Chemicals
Governor Carney joined Senator Stephanie Hansen, other members of the General Assembly and advocates on Thursday, September 5, to sign a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support clean energy.
Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Effects of Climate Change
Governor Carney joined Senator Stephanie Hansen, other members of the General Assembly and advocates on Thursday, September 5, to sign a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support clean energy.
Dogfish Head Launches Benevolence Beer BenefittingDelaware Nature Society, Inspired by Local Bird and Insect Species
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats launches its third Benevolence Beer of 2024, in partnership with the Delaware Nature Society. REHOBOTH,…
Nonprofit Spotlight: Delaware Nature Society
While clean energy advocates applaud the move, some residents are concerned about environmental impacts and how the turbines will spoil…
Wind Farms Along the Coastline: Clean Energy Solution or Eyesore?
While clean energy advocates applaud the move, some residents are concerned about environmental impacts and how the turbines will spoil…
Applications Now Open for Delmarva Power’s Sustainable Communities Grants Program
$35,000 in grants now available for environmental and resiliency projects NEWARK, Del. (July 1, 2024) — Delmarva Power is powering…
Mosquitos A Growing Problem in Wilmington, Delaware
The Reasons Residents are Seeing More Mosquitoes According to scientists, mosquitos are a rising problem in Delaware. We aren’t alone…
Building Food and Pollinator Gardens to Help Flooding, Heat, and Food Insecurity in Wilmington, DE
In Wilmington, DE, as in many cities, summer temperatures have soared and stronger storms have increased flooding. The birds, butterflies, and other precious wild creatures have fallen in number. The Wilmington population needs dependable, healthy food sources. What do these all have in common? They can be helped by planting food and pollinator gardens!
DelNature’s own Kerry Wilson, Habitat Outreach Manager, has been a key player in helping Wilmington fight hot temperatures, flooding, food insecurity, and wildlife loss. The project she’s working with has a long name but it its purpose is clear: Enhancing the City of Wilmington’s Urban Pollinator Corridor and Food Resilience Efforts in Wilmington, DE.
Welcoming Pride in Our Natural Spaces
Every June dawns Pride Month: our opportunity to honor and support the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) people in our community. During this month, we encourage dialogue and promote understanding to help the LGBTQIA+ community, like other diverse communities, know that outdoor spaces are for them too.