Monmouth County REAL/PACT Rules: Commissioners Continue Legal Fight Against DEP Regulations
County officials say the rules could require coastal homes, buildings, and roads to be rebuilt higher than federal standards after storm damage. Freehold, NJ — Monmouth County officials say they will continue…
NJDEP Urges Public School Teachers to Push Climate Change to Students
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) has released guidelines encouraging teachers to incorporate climate education into their classrooms. The move aims to prepare students for the…
Rodrick Slams NJDEP Settlement to Build on Toxic Waste Site in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to a deal that would preserve 1,050 acres of land at the toxic superfund site in Toms River and…
Polistina, Guardian & Swift Oppose NJDEP Permit Plan that Would Unfairly Restrict Access to Wharton State Forest
Sen. Vince Polistina, Asm. Don Guardian, and Asw. Claire Swift oppose a plan proposed by the NJDEP that would impose costly permits for access to roads and pathways in Wharton State Forest.…
What’s that smell? You no longer need to ask as NJDEP launches prescribed forest fire burn schedule on website
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service will soon begin conducting prescribed burning to reduce vegetation and debris that may contribute to the start and spread of a wildfire. By actively eliminating sources…
