Senate passes bill creating Delaware freshwater-wetland stewardship program

Jun 10, 2026

The Delaware Senate on June 10 passed Senate Bill 9, establishing a combined state freshwater wetland program that expands state regulation of non-tidal wetlands, creates a 25‑member regulatory advisory committee and sets exemptions and permitting categories; the vote was 20‑yes, 1‑absent.

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The Delaware Senate on June 10 approved Senate Bill 9, a measure authored by Senator Elizabeth Hansen to create a unified state freshwater wetland stewardship program that would bring many non‑tidal wetlands under state regulation.

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