New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 22, 2023 - 16:04 GMT

DEP Launches Project to Help Burlington County Municipalities Assess and Become More Resilient to Climate Change Hazards

(23/P051) TRENTON –To mark Climate Week, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the launch of a project that will help 11 Burlington County municipalities assess climate change-related hazards and develop planning …

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Published on September 21, 2023 - 18:18 GMT

Milestones in Resilience: New Jersey Marks Climate Week by Announcing Nearly $298 Million in Construction Contracts for Landmark ...

(23/P049) TRENTON – In conjunction with Climate Week, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the award of nearly $298 million in construction contracts for two landmark flood-resilience projects in northern New Jersey …

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Published on September 20, 2023 - 18:31 GMT

DEP Unveils Draft Agency-wide Strategic Climate Action Plan for Advancing Climate Work

(23/P048) TRENTON – In furtherance of its ongoing commitment to address the worsening impacts of climate change in New Jersey, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed a comprehensive plan to guide actions in seven key areas to …

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Published on September 19, 2023 - 22:23 GMT

Murphy Administration Launches Resource to Help Teachers Incorporate Climate Change Into Lesson Plans

(23/P046) TRENTON – First Lady Tammy Murphy and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette today kicked off Climate Week by announcing the release of the Summary of Climate Change in New Jersey, an important resource developed by the New …

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Published on September 19, 2023 - 22:23 GMT

DEP Commissioner Latourette Marks Climate Week by Unveiling Climate Change Learning Stations in Four State Parks

(23/P047) TRENTON – Marking Climate Week, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette unveiled the first of five Climate Change Learning Stations in New Jersey’s state parks at Cheesequake State Park in Middlesex County. Climate Week runs …

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Published on September 18, 2023 - 21:30 GMT

DEP Launches Online Mapping Tool to Target and Coordinate Coastal Resilience Projects

(23/P045) TRENTON –The Department of Environmental Protection today announced the launch of an online mapping tool that will help the public, stakeholders and government officials advance work that is needed to bolster the resilience of New Jersey’s …

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Published on September 18, 2023 - 21:30 GMT

DEP Urges Public to Provide Input on Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is announcing the start of a 30-day public comment period for the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) for New Jersey. The SCORP, updated through the department’s Outside, …

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Published on September 8, 2023 - 14:30 GMT

Commissioner Latourette Statement on the Passing of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Joseph L. Fiordaliso

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2023 Contact: Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 Vincent Grassi (609) 292-2994 COMMISSIONER LATOURETTE STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES PRESIDENT JOSEPH L. …

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Published on September 7, 2023 - 17:39 GMT

September is National Preparedness Month: NJOEM and NJDEP Remind the Public to Be Prepared for More Weather Emergencies Due to ...

Contact: Lawrence Hajna, NJDEP (609) 984-1795  Sgt. Joseph Walsh #7266, NJOEM (609) 963-6900 x6834 TRENTON –– To recognize the start of National Preparedness Month and the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, State Police Superintendent and Director of …

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Published on August 31, 2023 - 17:49 GMT

Murphy Administration Accepting Nominations for 24th Annual Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards

Contact: Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 (23/P044) TRENTON – New Jersey’s premier program to honor environmental protection leaders in a variety of categories is accepting nominations through Sept. …

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Published on August 17, 2023 - 19:01 GMT

NJDEP Finalizes Agreement with BASF to Perform Natural Resource Projects

TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and BASF Corp. have reached a revised, final settlement agreement that secures natural resource restoration and resolves state-based natural resource damage claims for natural resource …

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Published on August 15, 2023 - 15:00 GMT

Commissioner Latourette Statement on the Passing of Pinelands Commissioner Ed Lloyd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2023 Contact: Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 Lawrence Hajna (609) 292-2994 Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 COMMISSIONER LATOURETTE STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF PINELANDS COMMISSIONER ED LLOYD TRENTON –– New Jersey is fortunate to …

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Published on August 7, 2023 - 21:09 GMT

DEP Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 Americorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program

(23/P043) TRENTON –– The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking recruits for its 24th year of the AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program that helps protect New Jersey watersheds while creating environmental career opportunities for young …

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Published on July 24, 2023 - 14:46 GMT

Murphy Administration Releases Its Second RGGI Strategic Funding Plan Continuing Investments in Climate Change Reduction, ...

(23/P042) TRENTON –– The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today released the second iteration of the RGGI Strategic Funding Plan, …

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Published on July 18, 2023 - 18:55 GMT

El gobernador Murphy anuncia las primeras Normas de Justicia Ambiental del país para reducir la contaminación en las comunidades ...

TRENTON – En el primer día de la Semana de la Tierra, el gobernador Phil Murphy anunció la adopción definitiva de las regulaciones para implementar la histórica Ley de Justicia Ambiental (EJ) de Nueva Jersey. La Ley EJ y las normas de implementación son …

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Published on July 18, 2023 - 18:54 GMT

DEP Launches Third Annual Youth Inclusion Program to Empower Next Generation of Environmental Leaders from Overburdened ...

(23/P042) TRENTON –– The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today launched its third annual Youth Inclusion Initiative summer program to engage young people from overburdened communities that have disproportionately less open space by …

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Published on July 6, 2023 - 18:06 GMT

DEP Announces Upgrades to Play Structures Across State Parks

(23/P041) TRENTON –As part of the Murphy Administration’s commitment to expand healthy recreation opportunities for all New Jerseyans, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today cut the ribbon on the State Park Service’s first …

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Published on June 29, 2023 - 21:46 GMT

DEP’s Forest Fire Service Presents Rudy Wendelin Gallery of Smokey Bear Paintings at Locations Across New Jersey

Contact: Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 (23/P040) TRENTON –A special collection of original work by Rudy Wendelin, the artist whose brushstrokes and fine pencil drawings brought …

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Published on June 20, 2023 - 19:36 GMT

NJDEP Reminds Public to Be Cautious of Clinging Jellyfish in Coastal Estuaries and Rivers

(23/P038) TRENTON –The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reminds the public to be aware of clinging jellyfish, a small jellyfish capable of inflicting an extremely painful sting that is found in some bay and estuarine waters of New Jersey. …

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Published on June 20, 2023 - 19:35 GMT

Murphy Administration Urges Public to Conserve Water Heading Into Summer as Dry Weather Persists

(23/P039) TRENTON – The Murphy Administration is reminding residents and businesses to use water wisely entering the summer season. Conserving water is always a good practice. However, it is especially important now as the state continues to experience a …

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