U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. John Carney joined federal state and local officials to announce the naming of the Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal. Monday also marked the groundbreaking of the first phase of the approximately 16-mile long shared-use recreational trail along the north side of the C&D Canal.

On September 12, 2011, Senator Coons toured the Fisker Automotive Dealership expressing his interest in Fisker’s Delaware production operation and the positive impact it will have on Delaware’s economy and the environment. During the visit, Chris test drove Fisker’s new plug-in hybrid luxury vehicle, the Karma.

On Earth Day 2011, Senator Coons visited the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge on Wilmington’s Riverfront.