A historic crossing along the Nanticoke River could soon see some major changes as a Delaware transportation task force considers charging fares for the Woodland Ferry or transferring its operations to another entity.
Striped bass reproduction in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay showed signs of improvement this year but remained below average for the eighth consecutive year, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting bids for trapping privileges on more than 20 public lands across the Eastern Shore for the 2026-27 trapping season.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed the Seaford Fishing Pier along the Nanticoke River after an engineering assessment found structural problems that could pose a safety risk.
As Chesapeake Bay waters warm during the peak of summer, health officials are urging people to take simple precautions against Vibrio, a naturally occurring bacteria that can cause serious illness in some cases.
DelDOT officials say the closures are due to staffing and maintenance. The ferry will resume its normal operating schedule on Monday, August 10.
The city of Seaford, the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, and the Chesapeake Conservancy have partnered to purchase a property along the Nanticoke River, creating a new home for the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance while paving the way for future park expansion and infrastructure improvements.
A century-old bridge in western Sussex County is slated for replacement, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation.
Maryland DNR say Natural Resources Police and Wildlife and Heritage Service Staff were able to help rescue six stranded waterfowl hunters on January 31 after their boat got stuck in the icy waters of the Nanticoke River.
The Delaware Department of Transportation has sent out a reminder about the scheduled repainting project for the Front Street bridge (Seaford- Blades bridge) that spans the Nanticoke River.
