NEW JERSEY STATE PARK SERVICE TO HOST PROGRAMS AS PART OF NATIONAL “GIRL SCOUTS LOVE STATE PARKS” CAMPAIGN JULY 13-14 (19/P056) TRENTON –As part of a national campaign to get “every girl outside,” nearly 25 state parks, forests and historic sites will be …
SWIMMING AND RECREATIONAL USE ADVISORY REMAINS IN PLACE FOR LAKE HOPATCONG DUE TO HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM (19/P055) TRENTON –The Department of Environmental Protection’s swimming and bodily contact advisory remains in effect for Lake Hopatcong due to a Harmful …
DEP INVITES PUBLIC TO OPEN HOUSE ON STORM-RESILIENCE PLAN FOR THE TWO RIVERS REGION OF MONMOUTH COUNTY (19/P054) TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and officials in the Two Rivers region of northeastern Monmouth County are …
DEP ADVISES PUBLIC TO AVOID CONTACT WITH LAKE HOPATCONG WATER DUE TO HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM (19/P053) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection is advising the public to avoid swimming in or contact with Lake Hopatcong water due to an extensive …
DEP COMMISSIONER MCCABE AND DIVISION OF PARKS AND FORESTRY KICK OFF “I HEART NJ PARKS” CAMPAIGN (19/P052) TRENTON – As part of the beginning of summer, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe and Division of Parks and …
DEP LAUNCHES SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO REMIND PUBLIC ABOUT IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING CONTAMINANTS OUT OF RECYCLING STREAM (19/P051) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging local governments and other organizations to use social media …
DEP AND PARTNER AGENCIES ISSUE MORE THAN 40 VIOLATIONS IN NEWARK DURING IDLING SWEEP TO HELP PROTECT NEW JERSEY AIR QUALITY (19/P050) TRENTON – A team of inspection and enforcement officials from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and …
DEP COMMISSIONER CATHERINE R. McCABE’S STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION “AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY RULE” (19/P049) TRENTON – “The Trump Administration’s so-called Affordable Clean Energy rule is a betrayal of America’s future generations. By encouraging …
MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK SITE TO HOST RE-ENACTMENTS OF CRITICAL AMERICAN REVOLUTION BATTLE ON JUNE 22-23 (19/P048) TRENTON – Monmouth Battlefield State Park will be filled with Gen. George Washington’s Continental Army troops and British Redcoats as …
DEP ANNOUNCES 4TH ANNUAL STATEWIDE YOUTH FISHING CHALLENGE AND FREE FISHING DAY SCHEDULED SATURDAY, JUNE 8 (19/P047) TRENTON – Recreational anglers and those new to the hobby can try freshwater fishing during a statewide challenge and Free Fishing Day, …
CLINGING JELLYFISH CONFIRMED IN NORTH WILDWOOD BEACH SALT POND (19/P046) TRENTON – The DEP is advising the public that clinging jellyfish have been confirmed in a salt pond near a bathing area in North Wildwood, the first time this species has been found …
SECOND ROUND OF VOLKSWAGEN SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO SUPPORT DEPLOYMENT OF HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRIC VEHICLES, WITH EMPHASIS ON IMPROVING AIR QUALITY IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITIES (19/P045) TRENTON – Demonstrating its commitment to clean transportation and …
DEP TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL TRAILS DAY IN NEW JERSEY ON JUNE 1 WITH MORE THAN 30 OUTDOOR EVENTS PLANNED STATEWIDE (19/P044) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection invites residents and visitors to spend time outdoors on Saturday, June 1 in …
DEP ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE STEPS TO IMPROVE NEW JERSEY AIR QUALITY (19/P043) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection reminds individuals that making basic changes in their daily routines can improve air quality across New Jersey while …
STATE OF THE SHORE EVENT KICKS OFF SEASON WITH OVERVIEWS OF WATER QUALITY, PUBLIC ACCESS, RESILIENCE AND SWIMMING SAFETY (19/P042) TRENTON – The state is working hard to ensure a safe and enjoyable season at the Jersey shore, backbone of New Jersey’s …
DEP AWARDS $21.5 MILLION IN CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANTS TO COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES (19/P041) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection is awarding $21.5 million in annual Clean Communities grants to help municipalities and counties conduct …
DEP ISSUES $712,500 IN PENALTIES AGAINST FIRMS THAT OPERATED ILLEGAL WASTE TRANSFER-STATIONS AND MARKETED MATERIAL AS CLEAN FILL (19/P040) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection has issued a total $712,500 in penalties against two waste- …
DEP ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS THROUGH JULY 26 FOR ANNUAL PROGRAM TO HONOR THOSE WITH EXTRAORDINARY COMMITMENT TO RECYCLING (19/P039) TRENTON – Nominations are being accepted in 10 categories for an annual recognition program to celebrate individuals, …
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, SANDY HOOK TO OFFER FREE ACTIVITIES FOR OCEAN FUN DAYS ON SATURDAY, MAY 18 AND SUNDAY, MAY 19 (19/P038) TRENTON – A series of fun and educational activities are planned at both Island Beach State Park and Sandy Hook this weekend to …
ANGLERS LOOK TO CATCH BIGGEST FISH AT 28TH ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT MAY 19 AT ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK (19/P037) TRENTON – The 28th annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament, a popular competition for anglers of all ages, will be held at …
