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2019

DateSubject (Linked to the Release)
December 30, 2019DEP Reminds Public to Take Precautions When Burning Wood in Colder Weather to Help Protect Air Quality and Prevent Fires (19/P105)
December 30, 2019DEP Awards Urban and Community Forestry Grants Totaling $122,500 to Support Management of New Jersey Trees and Forests (19/P104)
December 24, 2019DEP 2019 Beach Flora Survey Shows Major Increase of Endangered Seabeach Amaranth Plants South of Sandy Hook (19/P103)
December 20, 2019DEP Awards More than $14 Million in Grants to Local and County Governments to Enhance Recycling Efforts (19/P102)
December 19, 2019DEP Moves Forward on Programs Providing $13.5 Million for Local Projects to Address Harmful Algal Blooms (19/P101)
December 18, 2019Attorney General, DEP Commissioner Announce the Filing of Two New NRD Lawsuits, Marking 12 NRD Lawsuits Filed Since January 2018
December 17, 2019Ring in the New Year With First Day Hikes in New Jerseys State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites on January 1 (19/P100)
December 13, 2019DEP Announces Garden State Preservation Trust Support of Nearly $87 Million for Green Acres Projects Across State; Commissioner Announces Recommendation at One of the Proposed Grantee Sites (19/P099)
December 12, 2019DEP Presents New Study Predicting Dramatic Increase in Sea-level Rise Along Jersey Shore by 2050; Report Introduced at First Meeting of Interagency Council on Climate Change (19/P098)
December 9, 2019DEP Honors Leaders During Annual Governors Environmental Excellence Awards Ceremony (19/P097)
December 6, 2019Gilded-Era Decorations at Ringwood Manor and Drumthwacket Among Highlights of Annual Christmas Activities at State Parks (19/P096)
December 5, 2019Looking for the Perfect Holiday Gift? Consider an Annual New Jersey State Parks Pass (19/P095)
November 26, 2019Public Has Two Additional Opportunities to Offer Input for Developing RGGIs Strategic Funding Plan (19/P094)
November 20, 2019DEP Establishes Environmental Resources Working Group to Achieve Offshore Wind Energy Goals for New Jersey (19/P093)
November 20, 2019DEP Announces Seedlings Gift to Ensure Legacy of Famous Salem Oak Lives on in Every New Jersey Municipality (19/P092)
November 14, 2019In Recognition of America Recycles Day on Friday, DEP Reminds Public of Recycling Importance for Protecting Environment (19/P091)
November 1, 2019Work to Begin Next Week on Project to Protect East Point Lighthouse on Delaware Bay From Storms and Flooding (19/P090)
October 25, 2019Commissioner McCabe, Mayor Gusciora to Host Public Input Session in Trenton to Hear Environmental Justice Concerns (19/P089)
October 25, 2019Attorney General, DEP File Six New ‘Environmental Justice’ Lawsuits Targeting Polluters in New Jerseys Lower-Income and Minority Communities
October 25, 2019Murphy Administration Announces Public Process for Developing New Jerseys RGGI Strategic Funding Plan (19/P088)
October 24, 2019DEPs Urban and Community Forestry Program Honors 2019 Green Communities Achievement Award Winners (19/P087)
October 23, 2019DEP Reminds Motorists to Be Extra Cautious on Roadways as Deer Mating Season Begins, Daylight Hours Get Shorter (19/P086)
October 16, 2019Country Living Fair to Be Held Sunday, October 20 at Batsto Village in Wharton State Forest (19/P085)
October 11, 2019New Jersey Parks, Forests and Historic Sites to Provide Treats, Some Frights for Visitors in Celebration of Halloween (19/P084)
October 10, 2019Department of Environmental Protection Honors Recycling Leaders, Innovators at Annual Awards Luncheon (19/P083)
October 8, 2019DEP Launches Initiative to Help Communities Combat “Dirty Dirt” and Prevent Illegal Dumping of Fill Material (19/P082)
October 7, 2019DEP to Begin Fall Trout Stocking Statewide on October 8; Free Fishing Day for All Ages Scheduled October 19 (19/P081)
October 2, 2019Murphy Administration Establishes Panel to Oversee Decommissioning of Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (19/P080)
September 26, 2019DEP Releases Comprehensive and Detailed Update to GIS Land Use and Land Cover Mapping (19/P079)
September 25, 2019DEPs 25th Annual Fall Forestry Festival Scheduled Saturday, October 5 in Jackson Township, Ocean County (19/P078)
September 24, 2019Department of Environmental Protections Blue Acres Program Marks Milestone with 700th Purchase (19/P077)
September 20, 2019Harmful Algal Bloom Advisories Lifted for Additional Areas of Lake Hopatcong (19/P076)
September 20, 2019DEPs Green Acres Program Purchases 190-acre Addition to Allaire State Park in Monmouth County (19/P075)
September 19, 2019Attorney General, DEP Announce Enforcement Action against Plant in Ironbound Releasing ‘Putrid’ Odors Affecting Local Community
September 16, 2019DEP Looks to Universities and Colleges for Wealth of Research on Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise (19/P074)
September 13, 2019DEP Marks National Drive Electric Week by Hailing Increases in Electric Vehicle Sales, Expansion of Charging Infrastructure (19/P073)
September 9, 2019Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair Set for September 14 at Monmouth Battlefield State Park (19/P072)
September 3, 2019Lifeguards to Be on Duty at Island Beach State Park Main Swimming Area Every Weekend in September (19/P071)
August 28, 2019DEP to Host 10th Annual Wild Outdoor Expo September 7-8 in Jackson Township, Ocean County (19/P070)
August 26, 2019DEP Reminds New Jersey Saltwater Anglers of Shark Fishing Regulations to Help Protect Vulnerable Species (19/P069)
August 19, 2019DEP Opens Nomination Period for 2019 Governors Environmental Excellence Awards Program (19/P068)
August 14, 2019DEP Lifts Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Six Beaches on Lake Hopatcong in Area From Byram Bay to Halsey Island (19/P067)
August 8, 2019NJEDA, DEP Announce List of Communities in Expanded Community Collaborative Initiative (Joint News Release)
August 8, 2019New Jersey Forest Fire Service Releases Video Promoting Smokey Bears 75th Birthday, Party at Liberty State Park in Jersey City (19/P066)
August 1, 2019Swimming Advisory Lifted in Second Area of Lake Hopatcong but Remains in Place for Majority of Lake while DEP Continues Daily Monitoring Program (19/P065)
July 31, 2019DEP Restoring Habitat for Pinelands Plant Found Only Intermittently in Northeastern U.S. and Maritime Canada (19/P064)
July 31, 2019DEP Seeks Recruits for 20th Anniversary of Americorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassador Program to Help Protect Water Quality (19/P063)
July 26, 2019Swimming Advisory Lifted in the Indian Harbor Area of Lake Hopatcong but Remains in Place for Majority of Lake while DEP Continues Daily Monitoring Program (19/P062)
July 25, 2019Kearny Residents Advised that Intermittent Odors May Increase During Construction of System Intended to Resolve Hydrogen Sulfide Odor Emissions from Keegan Landfill (19/P061)
July 24, 2019DEP Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe Testifies Before Congress on New Jerseys National Leadership in Setting PFAS Standards (19/P060)
July 17, 2019Public Advised to Avoid Swimming or Coming in Contact With Water in New Jersey Portion of Greenwood Lake Due to Harmful Algal Bloom (19/P059)
July 15, 2019New Jersey Forest Fire Service to Celebrate 75th Birthday of Smokey Bear with Big Bash at Liberty State Park in Jersey City (19/P058)
July 12, 2019High-Tech Buoys Deployed as Part of Multifaceted Response to Lake Hopatcong Harmful Algal Bloom as Swimming and Contact Advisory Remains in Effect (19/P057)
July 11, 2019New Jersey State Park Service to Host Programs as Part of National “Girl Scouts Love State Parks” Campaign July 13-14 (19/P056)
July 3, 2019Swimming and Recreational Use Advisory Remains in Place for Lake Hopatcong Due to Harmful Algal Bloom (19/P055)
July 3, 2019DEP Invites Public to Open House on Storm-resilience Plan for the Two Rivers Region of Monmouth County (19/P054)
June 27, 2019DEP Advises Public to Avoid Contact With Lake Hopatcong Water Due to Harmful Algal Bloom (19/P053)
June 21, 2019DEP Commissioner McCabe and Division of Parks and Forestry Kick Off “I Heart NJ Parks” Campaign (19/P052)
June 21, 2019DEP Launches Social Media Campaign to Remind Public About Importance of Keeping Contaminants Out of Recycling Stream (19/P051)
June 20, 2019DEP and Partner Agencies Issue More Than 40 Violations in Newark During Idling Sweep to Help Protect New Jersey Air Quality (19/P050)
June 19, 2019DEP Commissioner Catherine R. McCabes Statement on Trump Administration ‘Affordable Clean Energy Rule’ (19/P049)
June 17, 2019Monmouth Battlefield State Park Site to Host Re-enactments of Critical American Revolution Battle on June 22-23 (19/P048)
June 17, 2019Governor Murphy Announces Adoption of Rules Returning New Jersey to Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (Office of the Governor Release)
June 7, 2019DEP Announces 4th Annual Statewide Youth Fishing Challenge and Free Fishing Day Scheduled Saturday, June 8 (19/P047)
June 4, 2019Clinging Jellyfish Confirmed in North Wildwood Beach Salt Pond (19/P046)
June 3, 2019Second Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Support Deployment of Heavy-duty Electric Vehicles, with Emphasis on Improving Air Quality in Environmental Justice Communities (19/P045)
May 29, 2019DEP to Celebrate National Trails Day in New Jersey on June 1 With More Than 30 Outdoor Events Planned Statewide (19/P044)
May 29, 2019DEP Encourages Residents to Take Steps to Improve New Jersey Air Quality (19/P043)
May 23, 2019State of the Shore Event Kicks Off Season With Overviews of Water Quality, Public Access, Resilience and Swimming Safety (19/P042)
May 23, 2019DEP Awards $21.5 Million in Clean Communities Grants to Counties and Municipalities (19/P041)
May 22, 2019DEP Issues $712,500 in Penalties Against Firms That Operated Illegal Waste Transfer-Stations and Marketed Material as Clean Fill (19/P040)
May 22, 2019DEP Accepting Nominations Through July 26 for Annual Program to Honor Those With Extraordinary Commitment to Recycling (19/P039)
May 17, 2019Island Beach State Park, Sandy Hook to Offer Free Activities for Ocean Fun Days on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 (19/P038)
May 14, 2019Anglers Look to Catch Biggest Fish at 28th Annual Governors Surf Fishing Tournament May 19 at Island Beach State Park (19/P037)
May 14, 2019Attorney General, DEP Announce Suit Against 3M, DuPont, Others For Making, Selling Toxic Chemicals in Firefighting Foam Product
May 14, 2019DEP Reminds Beachgoers About Online, Social Media Platforms to Help Them Be Shore Ready for 2019 Beach Season (19/P036)
May 10, 2019Commissioner McCabe to be on Hand for Electric-Vehicle Test Drive During Princeton Sustainability Event Tomorrow (19/P035)
May 7, 2019DEP Launches Connecting Habitat Across New Jersey Project to Link Lands for Wildlife Movement (19/P034)
May 6, 2019New Jersey Mosquito Control Commission Marks 500th Meeting with Simple Message: Controlling Mosquito Populations More Important Than Ever (19/P033)
May 3, 2019DEP Awards $10 Million in Grants to Improve Water Quality in the Barnegat Bay Watershed (19/P032)
April 29, 2019Online Land-use Permit System Will Improve DEP Efficiency and Public Transparency (19/P031)
April 25, 2019DEP and Partner Agencies to Celebrate State Arbor Day on Friday, April 26 with Ceremonies at Rutgers in New Brunswick (19/P030)
April 24, 2019New Jersey Forest Fire Service Prescribed Burning Program and Wildfire Prevention Techniques Garner National Attention (19/P029)
April 18, 2019New Jersey Celebrates Environmental Protection with Earth Week Activities Across the State (19/P028)
April 17, 2019DEP Offers Safety Reminders for Public as Bears Leave Winter Dens in Search of Food (19/P027)
April 3, 2019Spring Tradition Gets Underway With Opening Day of Trout Season This Saturday, April 6 (19/P026)
April 3, 2019Commissioner McCabe to Help Kick Off Week-long Cleanup of Delaware Estuary Watershed (19/P025)
April 2, 2019DEP Strengthens Commitment to Clean Energy Goals by Joining Alliance Working to Expand Use of Zero-emission Vehicles (19/P024)
April 2, 2019DEP Receives $3 Million Grant to Restore Historic Buildings at Waterloo Village in Sussex County (19/P023)
April 1, 2019Spring Hill Wildfire in Pinelands Reaches 100 Percent Containment (19/P022)
April 1, 2019Affirming National Leadership Role, New Jersey Proposes Stringent Drinking Water Standards for PFOA and PFOS (19/P021)
March 28, 2019New Jersey Will Be First State in Nation to Offer Online Purchase of Annual State Parks Passes Through Public Lands Website (19/P020)
March 27, 2019AG Grewal, DEP Commissioner Announce 4 New Environmental Lawsuits Focused on Contamination Allegedly Linked to DuPont, Chemours, 3M (Joint Release)
March 26, 2019DEP to Provide 60,000 Free Tree Seedlings for Distribution in Communities Across the State Beginning Saturday, March 30 (19/P019)
March 25, 2019DEP Directs Five Chemical Companies to Fund Removal of Extensive PFAS Contamination Throughout State (19/P018)
March 21, 2019DEPs Recycle Coach App Is Making Recycling Easier Than Ever in New Jersey (19/P017)
March 12, 2019Nonprofits, Universities and Colleges Urged to Apply for Grants for Projects to Enhance Coastal-Resilience Planning Efforts (19/P016)
March 8, 2019DEP Celebrates Americorps Week With Watershed Ambassador-sponsored Events Highlighting Water Quality Stewardship (19/P015)
March 8, 2019New Jersey Forest Service Forester Is Honored for Managing State Lands, Helping Develop National Forest Inventory (19/P014)
March 7, 2019AG, DEP File Natural Resource Damage Suit Against ExxonMobil
March 6, 2019AG Grewal, DEP Commissioner McCabe Announce Latest Filing to Prevent Offshore Drilling (Joint Release)
March 4, 2019DEP Proposes Reclassifying 749 Miles of Waterways to Category One Status, First Significant Upgrade in More Than a Decade (19/P013)
February 28, 2019DEP, Army Corps of Engineers Seek Public Comment on Interim Report for Back Bays Study (19/P012)
February 28, 2019DEP to Use First Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, NJ Transit Electric Buses (19/P011)
February 25, 2019DEP Seeks Applicants for Hundreds of Seasonal Jobs at State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites (19/P010)
February 22, 2019Attorney General, DEP Announce Enforcement Action Against Owner of Unlawful Solid Waste Dump in Sussex County (Joint Release)
February 19, 2019New Jersey State Forest Fire Service Prescribed Burning Program Is Underway to Help Reduce Wildfire Risk (19/P009)
February 14, 2019DEP Statement on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency PFAS Actions (19/P008)
January 24, 2019New Jersey Schoolchildren Design Calendar With State Forest Fire Service to Honor Smokey Bears 75th Anniversary (19/P007)
January 18, 2019DEP Requests Input on Proposed Ground Water Quality Criteria for Chemicals of Emerging Concern (19/P006)
January 17, 2019Public Comment Sessions Set on Murphy Administration Plan for Implementing Environmental Justice in State Actions (19/P005)
January 16, 2019DEP Commends New Members of New Jersey Sustainability Registry for Being Community Leaders (19/P004)
January 16, 2019DEP Invites Experienced Vendors to Submit Proposals to Operate Concessions at Seven State Park System Sites (19/P003)
January 14, 2019ICYMI: NJ to Receive $5-Million from Fiat Chrysler and Robert Bosch for Alleged Consumer Fraud, Environmental Violations (Joint Release)
January 11, 2019New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife Seeking Ideas for Repurposing of Rockport Game Farm in Warren County (19/P002)
January 2, 2019DEP Awards $14 Million in Grants to Local Governments to Promote, Enhance Recycling Efforts (19/P001)