NEW JERSEY STATE PARKS AND FORESTS TO OFFER FRIGHTS AND DELIGHTS FOR ALL AGES IN CELEBRATION OF HALLOWEEN (18/P088) TRENTON – Ghosts, spooky train rides, scary science experiments and the Jersey Devil are waiting for visitors to New Jersey State Parks this …
FALL TROUT SEASON TO BEGIN OCTOBER 9 WITH STATEWIDE STOCKING; FREE FISHING DAY FOR ALL AGES SCHEDULED OCTOBER 20 (18/P087) TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is kicking off the fall trout season …
COMMISSIONER MCCABE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF COMPREHENSIVE COASTAL RESILIENCE PLAN DURING SUMMIT AT MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY (18/P086) TRENTON – During a summit today at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced that the New …
DEP TO HOST ANNUAL FORESTRY FESTIVAL ON OCT. 6 AT FOREST RESOURCE EDUCATION CENTER IN JACKSON TOWNSHIP, OCEAN COUNTY (18/P085) TRENTON – A celebration of forests, fall and the outdoors will highlight the 24th Annual Forestry Festival on Saturday, Oct. 6 at …
NEW JERSEY MOVING FORWARD WITH PLANS TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY USING VOLKSWAGEN SETTLEMENT FUNDS (18/P084) TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is seeking public input on a draft plan that will direct how the state uses money from …
WITH WEST NILE VIRUS CASES AT RECORD LEVEL AND PERSISTENT WARMTH AND RAIN, STATE URGES RESIDENTS TO REDUCE MOSQUITO RISKS (18/P083) TRENTON – With reports of West Nile virus illnesses in people at a record level and persistent warm and rainy weather, the …
FORT MOTT STATE PARK TO PROVIDE FITTING BACKDROP FOR ANNUAL HISTORIC SOLDIERS WEEKEND THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (18/P082) TRENTON – Fort Mott, once a strategic Army fort on the lower Delaware River, will be the backdrop for Historic Soldiers Weekend, …
NEARLY $400,000 IN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANTS AWARDED TO SUPPORT THE MANAGEMENT OF NEW JERSEY TREES AND FORESTS (18/P081) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection is awarding nearly $400,000 in grants to 20 municipalities and two …
DEP TO HOST WORKSHOP FOR RESTAURANT INDUSTRY ON BEST GREEN PRACTICES, SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE (18/P080) TRENTON – As part of its efforts to address climate change and air pollution, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection …
DEP CELEBRATES NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK BY EXPANDING GRANT PROGRAM TO FUND ELECRIC-VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (18/P079) TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will mark National Drive Electric Week next week by expanding a grant …
DEP’S BLUE ACRES PROGRAM EXPANDS INTO ATLANTIC COUNTY (18/P078) TRENTON – The state’s Blue Acres program has expanded into Atlantic County, recently holding a kickoff meeting with eligible property owners in Pleasantville who are interested in …
DEP TO INCREASE NONLETHAL BEAR MANAGEMENT TACTICS AS FALL BEAR HUNTING SEASON APPROACHES (18/P077) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection has announced it will increase and enhance nonlethal management of black bears. By reducing the …
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK TO HAVE LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY AT MAIN SWIMMING AREA EVERY WEEKEND THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER (18/P076) TRENTON – Extended swimming and lifeguard service will be available every weekend this month at Island Beach State Park in Ocean County …
NEW JERSEY FOREST FIRE SERVICE DEVELOPING NEW PRESCRIBED BURNING GUIDELINES FOLLOWING SIGNING OF LEGISLATION BY GOVERNOR MURPHY (18/P075) TRENTON – The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is developing new guidelines for prescribed burning following the signing …
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK TO HOST BEACH PLUM FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING (18/P074) TRENTON – A delectable delight will highlight the 21st annual Beach Plum Festival on Sunday, Sept. 9 at Island Beach State Park in Ocean …
DEP TO HOST 9TH ANNUAL WILD OUTDOOR EXPO AT COLLIERS MILLS SEPTEMBER 8-9 IN JACKSON TOWNSHIP, OCEAN COUNTY (18/P073) TRENTON – A celebration of the outdoors and fun activities around the state will be showcased Sept. 8 and 9 during the New Jersey …
DEP AND ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS IN VENTNOR AND TOMS RIVER ON BACK-BAY FLOODING STUDY (18/P072) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers next month will host public meetings in Ventnor …
DEP BOTANIST DISCOVERS RARE PLANT IN WARREN COUNTY NOT SEEN IN NEW JERSEY SINCE 1918 (18/P071) TRENTON – A rare and endangered plant species last seen in New Jersey a century ago has been discovered growing north of Worthington State Forest in Warren …
DEP EFFORTS TO SAVE STATE’S LAST WILD POPULATION OF ENDANGERED GRASSLAND HERB SHOWING SIGNS OF PROMISE (18/P069) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection has high hopes for steps taken this year to improve the survival chances for New Jersey’s …
DEP ANNOUNCES APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR 2018 GOVERNOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM (18/P068) TRENTON – New Jersey’s leaders in a variety of public and private sectors are invited to submit nominations showcasing their environmental …
