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In this issue: Terrapins on the Move, Implementing the James Farm Master Plan, A River at Risk, Don't Chuck Your Shucks, A Board Member Field Guide...and more!
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Education, and boardwalks, and restrooms - oh my! We're raising money for Phase 2 of the James Farm Master Plan that will address more of the educational and capacity needs of the Preserve. But we need YOUR HELP to make it all happen!
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The County is now considering a proposed amendment to the cluster subdivision ordinance that would make the superior design standards mandatory for developing cluster subdivisions. The superior design standards protect wetlands and wildlife habitat and are voluntary in the current ordinance.
Welcome to Delaware’s Inland Bays
Jul
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Jul
12
Community Tent at Milton Farmers Market
Community Tent at Milton Farmers Market
Milton Farmers Market
Event
Time of Event
Start
Jul 12, 2019
End
Jul 12, 2019
Organizer
DE Center for the Inland Bays
Venue
Milton Farmers Market
6 VILLAGE CENTER BLVD.
Milton , DE 19968
Jul
26
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Jul
26
Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
9:00am
DNREC Lewes Field Facility
Event
Time of Event
Start
Jul 26, 2019
9:00am
End
Jul 26, 2019
12:00pm
Organizer
DE Center for the Inland Bays
Venue
DNREC Lewes Field Facility
901 Pilottown Road
Lewes, DE 19958
United States
Aug
12
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Aug
12
Finance and Executive Committee Meetings
Finance and Executive Committee Meetings
9:00am
DE Center for the Inland Bays Office
Event
Time of Event
Start
Aug 12, 2019
9:00am
End
Aug 12, 2019
9:00am
Organizer
DE Center for the Inland Bays
Venue
DE Center for the Inland Bays Office
39375 Inlet Rd
United States
DE Center for the Inland Bays Office
Aug
19
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Aug
19
Sep
13
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Sep
13
Event
Time of Event
Start
Sep 13, 2019
9:30am
End
Sep 13, 2019
9:30am
Organizer
DE Center for the Inland Bays
Venue
DE Center for the Inland Bays Office
39375 Inlet Rd
United States
DE Center for the Inland Bays Office
Nov
01
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Nov
01
Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
9:00am
DNREC Lewes Field Facility
Event
Time of Event
Start
Nov 1, 2019
9:00am
End
Nov 1, 2019
12:00pm
Organizer
DE Center for the Inland Bays
Venue
DNREC Lewes Field Facility
901 Pilottown Road
Lewes, DE 19958
United States
Nov
07
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Nov
07
Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
5:00pm
DE Center for the Inland Bays Office
Event
Time of Event
Start
Nov 7, 2019
5:00pm
End
Nov 7, 2019
7:00pm
Organizer
DE Center for the Inland Bays
Venue
DE Center for the Inland Bays Office
39375 Inlet Rd
United States
DE Center for the Inland Bays Office
The Rehoboth, Indian River, and Little Assawoman Bays, lie just behind a narrow spit of land in sight of the Atlantic Ocean. OUR MISSION is to preserve, protect and restore Delaware’s Inland Bays and their watershed.
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The Center is working with DNREC today to recover widgeon grass from an algae harvest of the South Bethany canals. Widgeon grass is a beneficial underwater baygrass that will be relocated in hopes of jump starting its restoration in the Bays. More baygrass - more fish and crabs!
📸Pictured are Mike Bott (DNREC Scientist), Dr. Marianne Walch (CIB Science Coordinator), Neil Keller & Emilee Milton (CIB Interns) and Chris Bason (CIB Director).
📸Pictured are Mike Bott (DNREC Scientist), Dr. Marianne Walch (CIB Science Coordinator), Neil Keller & Emilee Milton (CIB Interns) and Chris Bason (CIB Director).
Delaware's Inland Bays are incredibly shallow, with average depths ranging from 3-8 feet! While these shallow bays provide ideal habitat for many young aquatic creatures, they can make boating navigation difficult.
DNREC's Shoreline & Waterway Management Section has urged boaters to be extra vigilant while navigating Baker’s Channel this summer, as low tide will leave only about 1.5 feet of water for boaters to navigate.
Baker's channel extends from Rehoboth Bay to Indian River Bay around the eastern side of the island known as Lynch’s Thicket. The entrance to Baker’s Channel in Rehoboth Bay between Channel Marker 1 and the gate at Markers 3 and 4 is very shallow at low tide. This portion of Baker’s Channel is scheduled to be dredged later this year as part of the Massey’s Ditch maintenance dredging project.
Use caution while out on the bays enjoying this gorgeous day
DNREC's Shoreline & Waterway Management Section has urged boaters to be extra vigilant while navigating Baker’s Channel this summer, as low tide will leave only about 1.5 feet of water for boaters to navigate.
Baker's channel extends from Rehoboth Bay to Indian River Bay around the eastern side of the island known as Lynch’s Thicket. The entrance to Baker’s Channel in Rehoboth Bay between Channel Marker 1 and the gate at Markers 3 and 4 is very shallow at low tide. This portion of Baker’s Channel is scheduled to be dredged later this year as part of the Massey’s Ditch maintenance dredging project.
Use caution while out on the bays enjoying this gorgeous day
"It's part of that natural system," Bott said. "You can't fight it."
When higher levels of bacteria are detected, it generally does not pose a problem for most healthy people ...but high levels can cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested by sensitive groups like the young, old and ill.
When higher levels of bacteria are detected, it generally does not pose a problem for most healthy people ...but high levels can cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested by sensitive groups like the young, old and ill.
At Delaware's beaches, scientists test waters for signs of fecal bacteria
Most people probably don't think much about all the organisms riding the tides of Delaware's coastal waters, especially fecal bacteria.
baltimoresun.com
A RIVER AT RISK:
"The Center’s 2016 State of the Delaware Inland Bays reported that inputs of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution to the Indian River and Bay consistently far exceed healthy limits." '
~ Inland Bays Journal (Summer 2019), page 4
"The Center’s 2016 State of the Delaware Inland Bays reported that inputs of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution to the Indian River and Bay consistently far exceed healthy limits." '
~ Inland Bays Journal (Summer 2019), page 4
Publications: Inland Bays Journal
To preserve, protect and restore Delaware’s Inland Bays and their watershed.
inlandbays.org
This widgeon grass patch in #SouthBethanyDE is loaded with juvenile fish! 🐟
Widgeon grass is a species of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation: a critical habitat within the Inland Bays! The water quality standards established for our Bays were designed to reach levels that SAV could grow in.
SAV beds like this are currently rare in our Bays, but it is an encouraging sign to see one!
Widgeon grass is a species of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation: a critical habitat within the Inland Bays! The water quality standards established for our Bays were designed to reach levels that SAV could grow in.
SAV beds like this are currently rare in our Bays, but it is an encouraging sign to see one!
Triggerfish should be showing up in our waters any day now!
These beautiful, curious fish get their name from the spines on the dorsal (back) fins that can be used as a predator defense and for anchoring.
Anglers get your fishing poles because these sustainably managed fish are delicioussssss!!!! 😋 🐟
These beautiful, curious fish get their name from the spines on the dorsal (back) fins that can be used as a predator defense and for anchoring.
Anglers get your fishing poles because these sustainably managed fish are delicioussssss!!!! 😋 🐟
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