700 bags of oyster shells are being prepared for September's construction of two oyster reefs in the Rehoboth Bay. This will mirror the one that was built in July in the Assawoman Bay. The shells are collected on a regular basis from over 20 restaurants stretching from Lewes to Fenwick Island participating in the Don't Chuck Your Shucks recycling program sponsored by the Delaware Center For The Inland Bays.
It is the start of a three year project to help clean the waters and grow an oyster population that is near extinct in the inland bays of southern Delaware. Phosphorous and nitrogen in the Assawoman, Rehoboth, and Indian River bays continues to be a large contributor to the dwindling population. Planted in the new reefs are a new breed of oyster, immune to those chemicals. "One oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day," Dr. Marianne Walch of the Center explained. "If we have larger populations of them we will be removing a lot of sediment and a lot of pollutants from the water."
The Center received $75,000 from the state government and a matching fund from the Delaware Sea Grant. In the years following the reef construction and oyster planting, the Center hopes to learn which areas of the bays are best suited for growing the oyster population.
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Gov. John Carney announces a plan to create a trust fund for clean water projects in the first state.
Gov. John Carney announces a plan to create a trust fund for clean water projects in the first state.
Gov. John Carney, House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride joined advocates and members of the General Assembly on Tuesday to announce significant new investments in clean water across Delaware.More
Gov. John Carney, House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride joined advocates and members of the General Assembly on Tuesday to announce significant new investments in clean water across Delaware.More
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Rescued dogs at the Humane Society (Photo: WBOC)
Rescued dogs at the Humane Society (Photo: WBOC)
DOVER, Del.- Delaware's House has again approved and amended a bill expanding when most dog owners must keep their canines inside because of weather. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 139 would bar many dog owners from allowing their dog to stay outsideMore
DOVER, Del.- Delaware's House has again approved and amended a bill expanding when most dog owners must keep their canines inside because of weather. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 139 would bar many dog owners from allowing their dog to stay outsideMore
Tuesday, January 21 2020 6:05 PM EST2020-01-21 23:05:10 GMT
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"She was floored by the idea that she could lose her home and so quickly," says Sheri Ewing, Family Services Manager with Wicomico County Habitat For Humanity.More
"She was floored by the idea that she could lose her home and so quickly," says Sheri Ewing, Family Services Manager with Wicomico County Habitat For Humanity.More
An elderly Wicomico County resident almost lost her home in a tax sale, after she failed to pay a $268 tax bill.
Sheri Ewing, Family Services Manager with Wicomico County Habitat For Humanity, received the call from Miss. Edna, a 74-year-old homeowner, who was asking for help with her well. After investigating, Ewing realized that Miss Edna was about to lose her home and they took action.
An elderly Wicomico County resident almost lost her home in a tax sale, after she failed to pay a $268 tax bill.
Sheri Ewing, Family Services Manager with Wicomico County Habitat For Humanity, received the call from Miss. Edna, a 74-year-old homeowner, who was asking for help with her well. After investigating, Ewing realized that Miss Edna was about to lose her home and they took action.
On time and on budget: that's the status report from the Army Corps of Engineers on its dredging project of the Wicomico River.
The Army Corps started the dredging in December and already, crews have dredged 22,000 feet of the upper portion of the Wicomico River with only 6,000 more feet to go.
On time and on budget: that's the status report from the Army Corps of Engineers on its dredging project of the Wicomico River.
The Army Corps started the dredging in December and already, crews have dredged 22,000 feet of the upper portion of the Wicomico River with only 6,000 more feet to go.
Tuesday, January 21 2020 1:30 PM EST2020-01-21 18:30:30 GMT
Tuesday, January 21 2020 11:20 PM EST2020-01-22 04:20:51 GMT
Gov. John Carney announces a plan to create a trust fund for clean water projects in the first state.
Gov. John Carney announces a plan to create a trust fund for clean water projects in the first state.
Gov. John Carney, House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride joined advocates and members of the General Assembly on Tuesday to announce significant new investments in clean water across Delaware.More
Gov. John Carney, House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride joined advocates and members of the General Assembly on Tuesday to announce significant new investments in clean water across Delaware.More
Tuesday, January 21 2020 10:59 PM EST2020-01-22 03:59:46 GMT
Tuesday, January 21 2020 11:00 PM EST2020-01-22 04:00:07 GMT
Rescued dogs at the Humane Society (Photo: WBOC)
Rescued dogs at the Humane Society (Photo: WBOC)
DOVER, Del.- Delaware's House has again approved and amended a bill expanding when most dog owners must keep their canines inside because of weather. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 139 would bar many dog owners from allowing their dog to stay outsideMore
DOVER, Del.- Delaware's House has again approved and amended a bill expanding when most dog owners must keep their canines inside because of weather. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 139 would bar many dog owners from allowing their dog to stay outsideMore
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Gun sales, minimum wage hike and death penalty. Three issues on legislators' minds as they gavel back into session Tuesday. (Photo: WBOC)
Gun sales, minimum wage hike and death penalty. Three issues on legislators' minds as they gavel back into session Tuesday. (Photo: WBOC)
A state representative sponsoring legislation to restore Delaware's ability to use capital punishment said he is hopeful the legislation will gain traction and has requested a committee meeting on the legislation. Rep. Steve Smyk (R-MiltonMore
A state representative sponsoring legislation to restore Delaware's ability to use capital punishment said he is hopeful the legislation will gain traction and has requested a committee meeting on the legislation. Rep. Steve Smyk (R-MiltonMore
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Syrian Grant
Syrian Grant
Dover police have arrested a teenaged suspect in connection with a home invasion and shooting on West North Street that put a 39-year-old man in the hospital last week.More
Dover police have arrested a teenaged suspect in connection with a home invasion and shooting on West North Street that put a 39-year-old man in the hospital last week. More
