Maddy Lauria covers environmental issues in Delaware, from bacteria at the beaches and waste management at farms to industrial pollution and environmental justice issues. As a Sussex County resident, she also keeps an eye on changes and trends in the area, while trying to share a slice of the southern Delaware lifestyle. She has been with The News Journal since 2017. From climate change to the plight of the smallest creatures in the face of development, she hopes to shed light on the challenges and solutions facing the state's natural spaces.