Wildfires are becoming an increasing concern across Delmarva as severe drought conditions persist, prompting fire officials to warn residents …
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Dry conditions across Wicomico County are forcing local growers to increase irrigation while placing additional stress on plants, wildlife and waterways.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has declared a statewide drought watch due to ongoing dry conditions, according to DNREC. Precipitation levels in Delaware are experiencing a steep and steady decline for the second time in three years, especially in Kent and Sussex Counties.
FILE - A boat floats past bathtub rings showing how low Lake Powell levels have dropped June 7, 2022, in Page, Ariz. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson, File)
FILE - A sign reading "keep out" is displayed just upstream of Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell, June 8, 2022, in Page, Ariz. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson, File)
The site will provide regular updates on county and municipality precipitation totals and what those numbers mean for Delaware's drought, according to DNREC.
Somerset County Commissioners have announced a moratorium on all outdoor burning as drought conditions persist on Delmarva.
Somerset County Commissioners have announced a moratorium on all outdoor burning as drought conditions persist on Delmarva.
State and local officials are warning Delaware residents of an increased wildfire risk as dry conditions, high winds, and low humidity continu…
While Delmarva’s persistent drought has brought challenges for farmers and forests alike, it has also provided unexpected opportunities for re…