Slaughter Beach Delaware

"A Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary"

A Certified Wildlife Habitat Community

Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey and Training Set

Date Posted: Thursday, April 7th, 2022

2024 Annual Slaughter Beach Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey Since 1990, surveys have been conducted of horseshoe crabs spawning in Delaware Bay. Despite the horseshoe crab’s importance to the ecology of Delaware Bay, little is known about its population status. Spawning surveys give scientists an index of the population to assist them in the management of […]




This years “Running from the Greenheads” 5K is scheduled for Sunday Sept 18th.

Date Posted: Friday, March 8th, 2019

Annual 5K Run/Walk Registration/Donations The annual Slaughter Beach 5K is next Sunday, September 18th at 9 a.m.  This event is held as a fundraiser for our fire company, which is facing an ever-increasing demand for its resources. You can register for the 5K at www.trisportsevents.com.  Even if you are unable to participate you can still […]




Sewer Project UpdateMeet the Sussex County Engineer Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Date Posted: Monday, February 5th, 2024

Sewer Project Update – Rescheduled Date Meet the Sussex County EngineerSaturday, March 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in person at the Memorial Fire Company – Dining Room andvia ZoomMeet the Sussex County Engineer working on the Slaughter Beach Sewer Project.  A Q&A session will follow a presentation. This is a great opportunity to […]




2023 National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness

Date Posted: Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024

Consistent with the Town’s implementation of numerous resiliency and preparedness strategies such as the Sea Envoy Program and Smart 911, the accompanying report from FEMA provides valuable insight into nationwide preparedness levels in specific hazard events.  This data is useful, individually and collectively, as it provides us a data point for comparison to our self-assessments […]




Governor Carney is proclaiming the week of November 27 to December 1 as “Winter Weather Awareness Week in Delaware.”

Date Posted: Sunday, November 26th, 2023

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Delaware Department of Transportation, National Weather Service, and county emergency agencies are teaming up to share important information to help residents and visitors to prepare and stay safe in the coming months. Learn more at: www.weather.gov/phi/dewinterweek Winter can bring extreme cold, ice, snow, and high winds—knocking out power and heat […]




Town Park Renovations Complete

Date Posted: Monday, November 6th, 2023

The town Council approved the use of ARPA funds to revitalize the park.  After a Request for Proposals was sent out and vendors were selected the work began. The basketball and tennis courts were resurfaced and stripped, and the large tree overlooking the courts was professionally trimmed. The ground these facilities are on was donated […]




Shockley Park to Close for Renovations

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

The Town Council of Slaughter Beach wishes to advise all parties that Shockley Park, containing play equipment next to the basketball courts and across the street from Memorial Fire Company Station 89 will be CLOSED from August 19 to September 1, 2023 inclusive. This area will be getting some needed upgrades to equipment and landscaping […]




Ecotourism and Resiliency Planning In the News

Date Posted: Thursday, July 20th, 2023

Delaware Sea Grant helps put together ecotourism and resilience investment strategy for Milford and Slaughter Beach. More information about the plan can be found here:  https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2023/june/ecotourism-slaughter-beach-milford-mispillion-river/ And here: https://www.derascl.org/wiin And here: https://www.delawarepublic.org/show/the-green/2023-06-30/how-ecotourism-and-investing-in-nature-can-protect-southern-delawares-natural-resources




Slaughter Beach Election Cancelled

Date Posted: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

NOTICE The Town of Slaughter Beach Election Scheduled for July 1, 2023, has been cancelled   The Town of Slaughter Beach Election scheduled for Saturday, July 1, 2023, has been cancelled. As of the filing deadline of June 2, 2023, two candidates have filed for two open seats making no election necessary.   The following […]




Delaware Bay Beaches in the News

Date Posted: Friday, January 27th, 2023

Press Release   Federal, state and local dignitaries as well as members of the public were in attendance to hear about the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA 22) this morning. U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, is the main author of WRDA 2022, […]




NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING February 13, 2023 7:00PM

Date Posted: Wednesday, December 28th, 2022

TOWN OF SLAUGHTER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING     A public hearing will be held on February 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Memorial Volunteer Fire Company Station 89 located at 359 Bay Ave, Slaughter Beach, Delaware, for the purpose of receiving public comments on AMENDING THE SLAUGHTER BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE TO CLARIFY […]




Santa Claus is Coming to Town Saturday Dec. 10 at 6PM

Date Posted: Friday, December 2nd, 2022