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DNREC urges motorists to watch out for deer crossing roadways, especially at dusk
Bowers residents – please read. There are deer that cross Main St. to and from the marsh and fields on a regular basis. SLOW DOWN. Please follow the speed limits. From DNREC: DOVER (Oct. 28, 2016) – With shorter days ahead – especially after the change Nov. 6 from Daylight Savings back to Standard Time – and more 9-to-5 workers driving home at dusk, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds all Delaware motorists to be alert for deer crossing roadways. “At the end of our work day, as we’re heading home, deer are just beginning their peak movement time,” said Emily Boyd, Division of Fish & Wildlife deer biologist. “From dusk to midnight and within a few hours of sunrise are when motorists need to be especially alert and watch for deer on the road.” Read more here.. http://news.delaware.gov/2016/10/28/dnrec-urges-motorists-to-watch-out-for-deer-crossing-roadways-especially-at-dusk/
Bowers Beach Jetty Project Completed
Our brand new jetty The Murderkill River North Jetty Rehabilitation Project began the week of September 14 at Bowers Beach and has been completed. The project involved the rehabilitation of the existing concrete filled bag jetty located at the mouth of the Murderkill River Entrance Navigation Channel. Quarry-stone was laid over top of the bags to widen, raise the height and extend the length of the structure bay ward. The work is designed to alleviate the on-going situation of the navigation channel, thereby reducing the frequency of future dredging needs. It is also needed in preparation for the next beach re-nourishment project at Bowers. Andrews, Miller & Associates of Easton, Maryland handled the planning, design, engineering and permitting phase of the project and oversaw the contract and construction management phase as well. Kingfisher Environmental Services of Elkton, Maryland is the contractor. The contact states (IJ-18) that the construction of the […]
