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Riparian Buffers: A Natural Solution for Resilience and Cooling

Written on: July 22nd, 2025 in Natural ResourcesWetland Restoration

By Kristen Travers, Delaware Nature Society We’re all uncomfortably aware of how hot this summer has been. On a recent 90+ degree afternoon, while walking with a group of people, the first request was simple: “Let’s head to the stream in the shade.” As we stepped under the tree canopy along the streambank, the temperature […]


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education-and-outreach

Conservation Victories in Delaware

Written on: March 13th, 2024 in Education and Outreach

By Olivia Allread, DNREC’s Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program Time is ticking when it comes to protecting and conserving our precious resources in Delaware. From the 90 miles of coastline to the forested areas on the western side of the state, all three counties have diverse habitats which provide a myriad of benefits free of […]


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wetland-assessments

Status and Trends: Wetland Gains 2007-2017

Written on: September 15th, 2021 in Wetland AssessmentsWetland Restoration

By Alison Rogerson, DNREC’s Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program Back in July we explored the status and trends of stormwater ponds in Delaware. This time around we’re digging into how and where Delaware ‘gained’ wetlands between 2007 and 2017, according to DNREC’s recent Statewide Wetland Mapping Project (SWMP) update. How does one gain a wetland? […]


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