On Tuesday, Feb. 28, Lisa P. Jackson was sworn in as Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection. Governor Jon S. Corzine administered the oath of office before a capacity crowd in the DEP's Public Hearing Room. Guests included Commissioner Jackson's family and friends and scores of DEP employees.

Message from the Commissioner

          With deep humility, I accepted Governor Jon S. Corzine’s nomination to serve as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. In doing so, I renewed my commitment to furthering New Jersey’s status as a national leader in public health and environmental protection and energy efficiency, while strictly adhering to the highest ethical standards.

           I consider it a tremendous honor to lead the DEP’s staff of highly skilled professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life for every New Jersey resident. Governor Corzine’s decision to select a new commissioner from within our department is a tribute to their accomplishments in protecting, restoring and enhancing our environment and natural resources.

          Together, we will champion the cause of environmental protection in every corner of New Jersey -- fighting to protect low-income and urban communities overburdened by the adverse effects of industrial pollution; enacting tough, mandatory safety standards for New Jersey’s chemical plants; improving air quality; strengthening safeguards for our critical drinking water resources; and preserving open space and our wealth of natural, cultural and historic resources. Above all, we will continue to strive for excellence, working every day to earn the trust of the people of New Jersey we are both proud and privileged to serve.

Lisa P. Jackson, Commissioner 401 E. State St. 7th Floor, East Wing P.O. Box 402 Trenton, NJ 08625-0402 phone: 609-292-2885 fax: 609-292-7695