Delaware NEMO Program
| Suburban sprawl has become the prevalent development pattern in Delaware. Sprawl contributes to a loss of 3,500 acres of farmland per year, aggravates traffic congestion, destroys natural habitat, contributes to groundwater pollution and increases impervious surfaces. The cumulative impact has been degradation of the state's water quality, biodiversity and local community character. Delaware has adopted watershed management programs to address issues of nonpoint pollution and Governor Minner's Livable Delaware Program is developing statewide policies to address sprawl. Delaware NEMO will initiate a partnership of university, non-profit organizations and state and local governments to develop educational programs to build on these regulatory and policy efforts. The pilot effort will be funded primarily through the Coastal Management Program and NOAA Sea Grant’s Coastal Community Development Program administered through University of Delaware Sea Grant. |
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