Southern Delaware Group Notes
By Rich Anthony, Chairman
“It is horrifying that we have to fight our own govern-
ment to save the environment.” - Ansel Adams
s Delaware approaches the updating process for
A Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs), several
thoughts come to mind:
• Kent and Sussex Counties have experienced rapid
growth in the last decade.
• Delaware’s Coastal and Inland Communities have been
fortunate in escaping threats from coastal storms, but the
probability is that we are overdue, with resultant damage
demanding immediate response.
• Most evacuation routes and intersections operate at
unacceptable levels of service, and because of inadequate
financial resources, Delaware’s Department of Transpor-
tation is faced with a limited ability to respond to infra-
structure demands.
• We believe that police, EMS and fire departments have
not been able to expand in proportion to the rate of
growth and, consequently, are overworked, undermanned
and underfunded.
•Water and wastewater treatment systems are increasingly
private rather than public, leading to myriad pollution and
financial control problems in the present and to potential
Executive Committee
Nominations (State and SDG)
and Upcoming Elections
T he deadline for receipt of nominations for both
ExComs is October 20, 2006. Please submit your
own name or the name of someone else you would like to
see serve on the ExCom by informing a member of the
Nominating Committee.
The Delaware ExCom Committee members are Dick
Bewick, 302-735-9720; Al Denio, 302-455-0389; and
Dionne Infante, 302-325-0110. The SDG Nominating
Committee is comprised of Sallie Callanen, 302-539-
0635; Carrie Bennett, 302-732-3258; and Martha Keller,
302-537-2493. Candidate information, ballots, and other
election material will be mailed to members after nomina-
tions have closed.
Employment Opportunity
he Delaware Chapter is seeking a part-time
T Membership and Communication Engagement
Coordinator. Duties will focus on developing the
Chapter’s membership by mobilizing volunteers, educat-
ing members about current conservation campaigns, and
fund raising. Qualifications: Excellent communication
and organizational skills. Computer skills with experience
in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. E-mail resume to
delaware.chapter@sierraclub.org.
long-range problems should such private companies fail.
•School districts are fiscally challenged and recent refer-
endums have shown low enthusiasm.
In consideration of the foregoing, the Southern
Delaware Group is promoting the implementation of
Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances (APFOs), with (1)
projected impact fees to lessen the burden on the existing
taxpayer base, and (2) land-use approval mechanisms
which automatically ban future development in areas with
inadequate infrastructure.
In addition to the CLUPs and APFOs, Kent and
Sussex are also faced with (1) discussions both in Dover
and at the Indian River facility regarding new power gen-
eration facilities (more air pollution?); and (2) Total
Maximum Daily Loading reviews; and (3) a reemergence
of the Inland Bays Pollution Control Strategy, a seriously
lacking document in its original form, which has been
weakened even further.
Polluted air, polluted water, poor land-use planning …
is this what is meant when we hear, “It’s good being
first?”
For more information on Kent and Sussex County
issues visit the DE Chapter’s website,
www.delaware.sierraclub.org
Outing Leaders Wanted!
D o you enjoy taking others to see and experi-
ence new vistas? Do you know special
areas of Delaware that you think others would
enjoy? Do you enjoy socializing in nature and
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getting exercise? The Delaware Sierra Chapter is looking
for outings leaders. The only experience necessary is the
desire to enjoy nature with others! Free training will be
offered through Delaware Sierra Chapter. Help others
explore, enjoy and learn about protecting areas of Delaware
and surrounding states. Contact Jenny Egan, 302-453-0827
or jennifermegan28@msn.com, to learn more about this
opportunity to enrich your life and the lives of others.
VOLUNTEER FOR EVENTS -Don’t Wait To Be Asked!
Do a lot of fun things. Do worthwhile stuff.
Meet new people. Help save the environment.
Contact Ron Zink: 302-735-8996 / ron_z_19904@yahoo.com
The Delaware Chapter of the Sierra Club publishes the
Delaware Sierra News quarterly. This publication is written
and produced entirely by volunteers. Ideas expressed in
the Delaware Sierra News are those of the columnists and
may not necessarily reflect the position of the Sierra Club.
Limited time constraints of an all-volunteer staff do not
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submission to the Sierra Club, 2742 Hazlettville Road,
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Editors: Jean Bauer, Sallie Callanen
Production: Susan Oldenburg