Working on opening the pool this weekend and the water level seems much lower than I’d expect it based on what I had drained it to for closing. It’s been a few years since we had it installed so I’m wondering if the liner needs replaced.
Any good rec’s for someone to come check it out, and drain / fix the liner in the MOT area?
In Delaware, our wetlands aren't just scenic…they are our state's most critical natural infrastructure. But right now, some 75,000 acres are sitting in a dangerous legal gap.
In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court (in a case called Sackett v. EPA) changed the rules on which wetlands the federal government protects. Because of that decision, many of Delaware’s "nontidal" (i.e. freshwater) wetlands were stripped of federal oversight. Delaware is currently the only state in our region without a state-level program to protect these freshwater areas.
That’s a problem because we all know that Delaware is growing fast. While there’s a case to be made that we need new homes and businesses to sustain growth, uncoordinated development in these unprotected areas could lead to a number of problems.
The Wetlands Stewardship Act (Senate Bill 9) establishes a state-led plan to manage the now unprotected 75,000 acres of non-tidal wetlands. It was built with a big push these last two years (although attempts have been made several times before), involving negotiations and compromises between environmentalists, farmers, and developers to ensure we protect our wetlands while keeping our economy moving. It accounts for strict timelines on permitting approvals and clear exemptions for common scenarios so as to avoid tying everything up in red tape.
SB 9 has already cleared its first major hurdle in committee with unanimous and bipartisan support. As of May 2026, the bill is moving through the Senate, but it needs a push to pass the full General Assembly before the legislative session ends on June 30. If it doesn’t make it, then the process starts all over again in the next session. This bill has been in the works for long enough, and more delays could allow for irreversible damage to the places it aims to protect.
You can help. Legislators need to know their constituents are paying attention and want this bill moved ahead.
Feel free to pick up pieces of my post here and re-use it in your own letter. You don’t need to write a lengthy message; Just speaking up about a bill will help get it the attention it needs.