Jan 14, 2019 | Conservation, Delaware State University, Delaware Tech, Environment, University of Delaware, Water, Water security, Wesley College
As the country’s lowest-lying state, Delaware is especially vulnerable to rising sea levels — and the influence of saltwater on the wildlife that depends on freshwater wetlands. What’s more, water quality throughout the state is poor. More than 90 percent of...
Jan 14, 2019 | Delaware State University, Environment, Land, Water
Like corals, oysters are considered ecosystem engineers. They have a unique ability to both physically and chemically alter their habitat. These bivalves are often a signal for healthy ecosystems because of their water filtration capabilities, since they can reduce...
Jan 11, 2019 | Delaware State University, Delaware Tech, Environment, Land, University of Delaware, Water, Water security, Wesley College
Project Director Kent Messer and Co-PI and Research Lead Holly Michael discuss how we must all work together to address the threats facing Delaware’s water, and how Project WiCCED can help lead these efforts, in an op-ed in The News...
Oct 25, 2018 | Environment, Student Opportunities, Student Research, University of Delaware
The DENIN Environmental Scholars Program is a paid undergraduate research internship that provides interested students with a sustained environmental research experience during the academic year. Scholars work with faculty research mentors at the University of...
Sep 27, 2018 | Conservation, Environment, Land, University of Delaware, Water
National Science Foundation awards $19.2 million to statewide EPSCoR consortium An estimated 40 percent of the world’s population resides within roughly 60 miles of a coast. Delaware has a rich coastal environment with 381 miles of tidal shoreline, including 24 miles...
Aug 28, 2018 | Conservation, Environment, Land, University of Delaware, Water
Rachel Schaefer explores how vegetation can reduce erosion of Delaware River island Rachel Schaefer is a senior honors degree candidate, majoring in civil engineering, from West Windsor, New Jersey. Q. What are you studying, where and with whom?  Schaefer: I’m...
