New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 29, 2023 - 15:54 GMT

Commisioner Latourette Thanks Governor Murphy for $10 Million Boost in State Funding to Advance New Jersey’s Electric Vehicle ...

(23/P054) TRENTON – Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today thanked Governor Phil Murphy for a $10 million boost in state funding to accelerate development of electric vehicle charging-station infrastructure in New Jersey, advancing …

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Published on September 29, 2023 - 15:54 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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Published on September 26, 2023 - 19:14 GMT

Commissioner LaTourette Congratulates Communities that Received $22 Million in Federal Urban Forestry Funding as DEP Caps Climate ...

Contact: Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 Lawrence Hajna (609) 292-2994 Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 (23/P053) TRENTON –As trees become increasingly important in mitigating the effects of climate change, especially in urban areas, Department of Environmental …

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Published on September 22, 2023 - 20:05 GMT

Marking Climate Week, DEP, TCNJ and Sustainable Jersey Announce Award of $4.55 Million in Trees for Schools Grants

(23/P052) TRENTON –Marking Climate Week, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette, Sustainable Jersey and The College of New Jersey today announced the award of $4.55 million in grants to fund the planting of trees at 34 public schools, …

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Published on September 22, 2023 - 16:04 GMT

Murphy Administration Announces $3 Million Budget Boost to DEP's Forest Fire Service as State Faces Increasing Wildfire Risks From ...

(23/P050) TRENTON – With New Jersey facing increasing wildfire risks due to climate change, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette today announced that the Murphy Administration is providing an additional $3 million to the New Jersey …

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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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