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Representative McBride Addresses Back Bay Study Termination and Retiring Delaware Legislators

Original title: RESTORE BACK BAY STUDY

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Representative McBride spoke on the House floor to express disappointment over the termination of the Back Bay study, a project aimed at addressing coastal flooding in Delaware. She also honored several retiring members of the Delaware , highlighting their years of public service.

Why it matters

The termination of the Back Bay study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers impacts the long-term infrastructure planning and flood mitigation efforts for Delaware's coastal communities, including Sussex County.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Sussex County farmers, small businesses, and families

These groups are dealing with the consequences of rising sea levels and coastal flooding, which the Back Bay study was intended to address.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Back Bay study?

It is a congressionally authorized research effort that began in November 2022 to help Delaware address vulnerabilities related to rising sea levels and coastal flooding.

Why was the Back Bay study stopped?

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers terminated the study, stating they could not develop a scope and budget that was compliant.

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Termination of Coastal Research

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has ceased a congressionally authorized study on Delaware's coastal vulnerabilities, citing compliance issues with scope and budget.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Back Bay study

Connected Entities

Representative McBride, Senator Coons, Deb Heffernan and 10 more

PersonRepresentative McBride“Member of Congress from Delaware who spoke on the House floor.”Map →

PersonSenator Coons“U.S. Senator who joined in calling for the study's reinstatement.”Map →

PersonDeb Heffernan“Retiring Delaware State Representative for the Sixth District.”Map →

PersonJeff Hilovsky“Retiring Delaware State Representative.”Map →

PersonRich Collins“Retiring Delaware State Representative.”Map →

PersonSenator Blunt Rochester“U.S. Senator who joined in calling for the study's reinstatement.”Map →

OrganizationU.S. Army Corps of Engineers“Federal agency that terminated the Back Bay study.”Map →

PersonRon Gray“Retiring Delaware State Representative.”Map →

PersonCharles Postles“Retiring Delaware State Representative.”Map →

PersonSenator Dave Lawson“Retiring Delaware State Senator representing western Kent County.”Map →

PersonKevin Hensley“Retiring Delaware State Representative.”Map →

PersonMr. Gallagher“Speaker pro tempore presiding over the session.”Map →

PersonSenator David Sakola“Retiring Delaware State Senator.”Map →

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