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Delaware’s Wetlands Protection Breakthrough | Dover News
Delaware is poised to become the first Mid-Atlantic state to protect both tidal and freshwater wetlands with its groundbreaking Wetlands Stewardship Act — a historic seventh attempt since 1988 that finally bridges federal gaps after a Supreme Court ruling left many wetlands unprotected. The bill streamlines permitting, introduces a tool to flag “Exceptional Value Wetlands,” and unites over 60 diverse groups in a rare bipartisan win. If signed by Governor Meyer, it will launch an advisory committee to finalize rules by 2027 — and Senator Hansen is already eyeing next steps like landowner…
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