Maddy Lauria - Delaware Independent

'World class' mosquito habitat: Inside Delaware's war with biting insects

It’s been nearly 100 years that Delawareans have been waging a springtime battle against a foe that’s often heard before it’s seen. A foe capable of inflicting wounds without victims realizing until it’s too late. One that is only a few millimeters in size, but capable

From plague to prize: How the conversation is shifting on this invasive species

It’s not often that government officials encourage the public to kill wildlife, but it’s becoming more common as more invasive species take hold. “If you catch a snakehead in Delaware, you should kill it,” the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) says bluntly on its

Environmental groups challenge Sussex decision on biogas permit

Environmental advocates are challenging Sussex County officials over a new business they say has not done enough work on its project to meet permit requirements. In 2018, Sussex County officials approved CleanBay Renewables’ plan to build a biogas facility in Georgetown, where the company plans to convert chicken litter from