New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 1, 2024 - 16:17 GMT

Murphy Administration Announces Launch of Groundbreaking School Bus Electrification Program To Protect Health of Children and ...

(24/P002) TRENTON – Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the launch of a groundbreaking program that will protect school children from harmful air pollutants, particularly in overburdened communities, by providing …

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Published on January 31, 2024 - 22:47 GMT

DEP Opens Online Public Comment Period, Holds Open House on Proposed Wharton State Forest Visiting Vehicle Use Map

(24/P001) TRENTON – Building upon its commitment to robust public engagement, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting online comments from the public for the proposed Wharton State Forest Visiting Vehicle Use Map. The …

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Published on January 12, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

Put Your Best Foot Forward in 2024 With a First Day Hike in State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites on New Year’s Day

(23/P067) TRENTON – The public is encouraged to take in the beauty of New Jersey’s diverse landscapes and learn more about nature and history by starting the new year with a free, guided First Day Hike in one of New Jersey’s state parks, forests and …

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Published on December 27, 2023 - 17:55 GMT

Murphy Administration Announces Tools to Protect New Jerseyans from Increasing Flood Risks Brought by Climate Change

TRENTON – To address New Jersey’s increasing flood risks under climate change, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette, Department of Community Affairs Acting Commissioner Jacquelyn A. …

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Published on December 21, 2023 - 18:13 GMT

Murphy Administration Drives Toward Zero Transportation Emissions Future With Nearly $13 Million Investment

(23/P066) TRENTON – Leveraging proceeds from New Jersey’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Governor Murphy has announced a nearly $13 million investment to further protect residents, the environment and the economy from the …

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Published on December 20, 2023 - 19:42 GMT

Murphy Administration Announces Winners of 24th Annual Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards

(23/P065) TRENTON – Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the winners of the 24th Annual Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards as well as the recipient of the prestigious Richard J. Sullivan Award during an …

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Published on December 18, 2023 - 20:12 GMT

Commissioner Latourette and Dep Mark 50th Anniversary of New Jersey Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act

(23/P064) TRENTON – New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today joined with DEP staff and conservationists across the state to mark the 50th anniversary of the New Jersey Endangered and Nongame Species …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 18:08 GMT

Murphy Administration Advances Greenway Development Plans

(23/P063) TRENTON – A nine-mile former rail line through parts of Hudson and Essex counties is one step closer to becoming a new state park, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette announced today. Following an extensive months-long …

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Published on November 8, 2023 - 20:34 GMT

Murphy Administration Announces 2024 Green Acres and Urban Parks Funding Round

(23/P062) TRENTON – Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the availability of Green Acres and Urban Parks grants and loans to local governments and nonprofits to develop or update parks and preserve open space. The 2024 …

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Published on November 2, 2023 - 20:12 GMT

Murphy Administration Unveils Report Highlighting State Government Climate Resilience Accomplishments

(23/P061) TRENTON – The Murphy Administration’s Interagency Council on Climate Resilience has released a Two-Year Anniversary Accomplishments Report highlighting New Jersey state agencies’ climate resilience success stories covering a spectrum of …

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Published on November 1, 2023 - 17:36 GMT

DEP Relaunches Brownfield Development Area Program at Former Industrial Site in Sayreville

(23/P060) TRENTON – Renewing its commitment to a fairer and greener New Jersey, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the relaunch of the DEP’s nationally recognized Brownfield Development Area Program, which aims to …

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Published on October 30, 2023 - 21:23 GMT

NJ Departments of Human Services and Environmental Protection Tour Recreational Area in Pinelands to Spotlight Making Nature ...

TRENTON –New Jersey Department of Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today highlighted the implementation of Inclusive Healthy Communities (IHC) grant funding through a tour and hike at the …

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Published on October 27, 2023 - 18:52 GMT

DEP Among New Jersey Organizations, Agencies Slated to Receive More Than $4.8 Million in Usepa Funding to Support Environmental ...

NEW YORK (October 24, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $4.8 million to fund six projects across New Jersey that advance environmental justice as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, including $1 …

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Published on October 27, 2023 - 01:07 GMT

Commissioner Latourette Congratulates NJ Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership on its 20th Anniversary, Emphasizes Importance ...

(23/P059) TRENTON – As climate change continues to adversely affect wetlands across the globe, New Jersey must continue to advance efforts at restoring and enhancing these critical ecosystems, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette said …

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Published on October 26, 2023 - 16:11 GMT

New Jersey Honors Recycling and Sustainability Leaders During Annual Awards Program

(23/P058) TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today honored businesses, organizations and individual recycling leaders during an annual symposium hosted by the Association of New Jersey Recyclers (ANJR). Award winners include a …

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Published on October 25, 2023 - 21:20 GMT

Commissioner LaTourette Joins with State and Local Officials to Launch Construction on Landmark North Jersey Resilience Projects

(23/P057) TRENTON – Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today joined with state and local officials to mark the beginning of construction of landmark Rebuild by Design projects that will increase climate resilience for Hudson River …

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Published on October 25, 2023 - 20:26 GMT

Murphy Administration Breaks Ground on Liberty State Park Cleanup, Hosts Public Open House on Revitalization Effort

(23/P056) TRENTON – The Murphy Administration today broke ground on the cleanup of legacy pollution that has long left approximately 235 acres of Liberty State Park inaccessible to the public, marking a significant milestone in the history of New Jersey’s …

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Published on October 18, 2023 - 22:13 GMT

NJDEP, NJDOT Remind Motorists to Be Alert as Deer Mating Season Gets Underway

Contact: Lawrence Hajna (DEP) (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (DEP) (609) 984-1795 Stephen Schapiro (DOT) (609) 963-1975 TRENTON –The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Department of Transportation remind motorists to be alert …

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Published on October 12, 2023 - 17:58 GMT

Property Owners and Outdoor Enthusiasts Reminded to Secure Trash and Other Potential Food Sources as Black Bears Enter Fall ...

"Whether you live in or visit areas frequented by bears, it is very important to prevent them from associating people with possible food sources, such as trash that is not properly secured at home or poorly stored food at campsites,” said NJDEP Fish …

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Published on September 29, 2023 - 16:42 GMT

AG Platkin and DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Resolution of Four Environmental Lawsuits and Announce Six Recent Enforcement ...

TRENTON – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette are proud to announce today several recent advancements protective of public health and the environment and new case …

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