Save Our Lakes Alliance3 to host workshop Sept. 10

The coastal communities of Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Henlopen Acres and North Shores are beloved because of their close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, and area lakes and bays. Yet these valued resources and other elements can threaten communities as the result of dangerous conditions created by climate change and sea level rise. 

Save Our Lakes Alliance3 will host a free workshop at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, at Rehoboth Elementary School, 500 Stockley St. Ext., Rehoboth Beach. Experts will speak about these environmental threats and how to prepare for them.

Keynote speaker will be Tony Pratt, former Shoreline and Waterway Management Section administrator for the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Pratt will discuss the environmental threats and how they will impact the economy, environment and quality of life.

James Lee, DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy community relations officer, will discuss how Delaware is preparing for the effects of climate change, working to reduce planet-warming emissions and building sustainable communities.

Danielle Swallow, Delaware Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service coastal hazards specialist, will discuss how to prepare for extreme weather brought about by climate change.

Steven Smailer,  DNREC Division of Water director, will give details of state and federal regulations for Silver Lake and Lake Comegys, and detail the status of the lakes management plan.

Those who wish to attend should RSVP with names of all guests to Saveourlakes@sola3.org. Attendees will receive a free SOLA3 shopping bag. To lessen the spread of COVID-19, wearing a mask is encouraged. There will be space for social distancing.