Delaware's drought watch has been lifted.

Delaware Lifts Drought Watch After Nearly a Year of Dry Conditions

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has officially lifted the state’s drought watch, nearly 10 months after it was first declared in response to widespread dry conditions and below-average rainfall in 2024. The decision follows a recommendation from the state’s Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC) and the Governor’s Drought Response Committee, which confirmed that water conditions—including precipitation, soil moisture, streamflow, and groundwater …

The website comes during a time of several months of drought conditions and warnings in the state. (Photo by JJ Gouin/Adobe Stock)

Delaware launches new website to track drought conditions, water supply

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

As Delaware continues to face ongoing drought conditions, the Delaware Climate Office has unveiled a new website designed to keep residents informed about the state’s water supply. This initiative, which has been in development since late last year, comes as the state has remained under a drought watch since October 2024. The site, developed by the University of Delaware’s Center …