New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 19, 2022 - 16:09 GMT

NJOEM and NJDEP Mark Hurricane Preparedness Month by Urging the Public to Plan for Increasing Storm Threats Caused by Climate ...

TRENTON – As the state marks Hurricane Preparedness month and the peak of hurricane season, New Jersey State Police Superintendent and State Director of Emergency Management Patrick J. Callahan and New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn …

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Published on September 14, 2022 - 19:16 GMT

DEP Announces Virtual Public Meeting to Launch Wharton State Forest Visitor and Vehicle Use Survey

(22/P036) TRENTON –The Department of Environmental Protection will host the first in a series of virtual public stakeholder meetings at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, launching a Visitor and Vehicle Use Survey to develop an access and use plan for Wharton State …

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Published on August 31, 2022 - 21:53 GMT

NJDOH, NJDEP and NJDA Urge Precautions to Protect Against West Nile Virus

TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) this year. Three male residents tested positive earlier this month for West Nile virus, in Bergen, Morris, and Ocean counties. Two are in …

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Published on August 25, 2022 - 21:33 GMT

Acting AG Platkin, DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Seven New Environmental Enforcement Actions, Six in Environmental Justice ...

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Commissioner of Environmental Protection (DEP) Shawn M. LaTourette announced today the filing of seven new environmental enforcement actions across the state. Six of the environmental justice …

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Published on August 24, 2022 - 21:40 GMT

Commissioner LaTourette Delivers Remarks on Climate Change Adaptation to Joint Meeting of Senate, Assembly Environment Committees

(22/P035) TRENTON – Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette today testified before a joint meeting of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee and the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee about the importance of addressing …

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Published on August 11, 2022 - 18:55 GMT

Murphy Administration Drives Toward Zero Transportation Emissions Future with $10.8 Million Investment

(22/P034) TRENTON – Leveraging proceeds from New Jersey’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Governor Murphy has announced an additional $10.8 million investment to further protect residents, the environment and the economy …

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Published on August 9, 2022 - 20:27 GMT

New Jersey Enters Drought Watch

New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette issued a statewide drought watch as of August 9, 2022, and the Murphy Administration is urging residents and businesses to conserve water as persistent dry and hot conditions continue …

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Published on August 9, 2022 - 18:36 GMT

Acting AG Platkin, DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Natural Resource Damages Lawsuit against Monsanto and other Corporate ...

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Commissioner of Environmental Protection (DEP) Shawn M. LaTourette announced today that DEP has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Co. and two other corporate defendants over extensive damage to New …

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Published on August 5, 2022 - 16:40 GMT

Murphy Administration Encourages New Jersey Residents and Businesses to Conserve Water (22/P033)

(22/P033) TRENTON – The Murphy Administration today asked residents and businesses to conserve water as the state continues to experience a persistent period of hot and dry weather. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for …

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Published on July 26, 2022 - 21:00 GMT

Murphy Administration Awards $9.4 Million in Grants for Projects to Improve Water Quality and Reduce Impacts of Climate Change (22/...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2022 Contact: Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609)292-2994 MURPHY ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $9.4 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR PROJECTS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND REDUCE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE (22/P032) TRENTON – The …

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Published on July 18, 2022 - 21:31 GMT

La Administracion de Murphy Otorga $9.4 Millones en Becas a Proyectos Para Mejorar la Calidad de Agua Y Reducir Impactos Del ...

(22/P032) TRENTON – El Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Nueva Jersey (NJDEP, por sus siglas en inglés) ha otorgado $9.4 millones en becas a agencias de gobierno locales, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, universidades y otros grupos para financiar …

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Published on July 18, 2022 - 19:48 GMT

NJDEP and State Police Investigate Vandalism to Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Buoys (22/P031)

(22/P031) TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is working with the State Police to investigate vandalism to harmful algal bloom monitoring buoys in several northern New Jersey lakes, specifically the detaching of buoys from …

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Published on July 14, 2022 - 18:44 GMT

Murphy Administration Inspires Interest in Environmental Careers While Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Through DEP's ...

(22/P030) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection has launched a pilot workforce development program to help the State of New Jersey develop the next generation of environmental protection, conservation and stewardship leaders while also …

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Published on July 13, 2022 - 14:34 GMT

Murphy Administration Launches Healthy Community Planning New Jersey Website to Assist Municipalities in Understanding and ...

TRENTON –The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) today announced the launch of the Healthy Community Planning New Jersey (HCPNJ) website, which provides municipal-level reports to help …

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Published on June 16, 2022 - 19:47 GMT

Commissioner LaTourette Attends Facility Opening for All-Electric Ambulances Coming to New Jersey (22/P029)

(22/P029) TRENTON – Furthering the Murphy Administration’s commitment to reduce air pollution in overburdened communities, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette helped unveil the prototype of an electric ambulance that …

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Published on June 15, 2022 - 15:31 GMT

Murphy Administration to Hold Webinar this Thursday to Gather Public Input on Three-Year Plan for Spending Regional Greenhouse Gas ...

TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Board of Public Utilities and Economic Development Authority are hosting a virtual public webinar on Thursday, June 9 to gather public comment about how the state should develop its next RGGI …

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Published on June 7, 2022 - 20:45 GMT

Ahead of National Trails Day, Murphy Administration Opens New Trail at Bulls Island Recreation Area (22/P028)

(22/P028) TRENTON – New Jersey today opened a new trail at the Bulls Island Recreation Area where visitors may enjoy the subtle sounds and stunning vistas of the Delaware River, the Department of Environmental Protection announced. During a ceremonial …

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Published on June 3, 2022 - 17:51 GMT

Murphy Administration Extends Deadline for $10 Million Public Lakes Management Grants Program to June 10 (22/P027)

(22/P027) TRENTON – Building on the Murphy Administration’s investments in environmental infrastructure, the Department of Environmental Protection recently launched a $10 million lakes management grants program that will fund projects to mitigate …

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Published on June 1, 2022 - 21:01 GMT

Murphy Administration Releases Water Infrastructure Funding and Project Priorities Plans for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1 (22/P026)...

(22/P026) TRENTON – New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure Improvement Plan (WIIP) took a significant step forward this week with the Department of Environmental Protection’s release of final Intended Use Plans that include billions of dollars of requests for …

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Published on June 1, 2022 - 19:18 GMT

Murphy Administration Invests $21.4 Million to Reduce Litter Statewide (22/P025)

(22/P025) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection is enhancing statewide efforts to remove litter, beautify neighborhoods and improve water quality across New Jersey by distributing $21.4 million in Clean Communities grants this year, an …

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