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2009

Date Subject (Linked to the Release)
November 16, 2009 DEP Awards Record Grants to Assist Local Reycling Programs (09/P27)
November 13, 2009 Motorists Advised to be Alert for Deer, Slow Down (09/P26)
October 14, 2009 DEP Preserves Scenic Acres Along the Delaware River (09/P24)
October 14, 2009 DEP Honors Recyling Leaders and Poetry Contest Winners (09/P22)
October 13, 2009 New Pathway Will Complete Bike Loop from Frenchtown to New Brunswick (09/P23)
October 6, 2009 Environmental Justice Advisory Council Members Appointed (09/P21)
October 6, 2009 DEP Announces New Brownfield Development Area Designations to Help Towns Achieve Redevelopment Goals (09/P20)
September 18, 2009 Governor Corzine Announces More Than $200 Million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds for Clean Water and Drinking Projects (Office of the Governor News Release)
September 16, 2009 DEP Loan Package Creates Green Jobs, Funds Major Stormwater Control Project for Monmouth Park (09/P18)
September 11, 2009 Governor Corzine Welcomes Federal Stimulus Grants to Protect Forests and Create Tree-Care Jobs (09/P17)
July 10, 2009 Governor Corzine Announces $10.6 Million Federal Stimulus Grant (Office of the Governor News Release)
July 1, 2009 Attorney General, DEP Announce Settlement to Preserve Environmentally-Vital Land near Ocean in Cape May (Joint DEP and Office of the Attorney General News Release)
June 30, 2009 New Jersey Gets Green Light to Move Forward with Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Program (Office of the Governor News Release)
June 23, 2009 Exceptional Scientists Encouraged to Serve on DEP’s Science Advisory Board (09/P16)
June 18, 2009 Grant Program Helps Local Governments Fight Global Warming (09/P15)
June 12, 2009 Commissioner Mauriello Commits to Setting Chromium Standards Based on Careful Scientific Review (09/P14)
June 5, 2009 Comprehensive Plan Maps Out Future for New Jersey's Trails (09/P13)
June 4, 2009 Catch the Excitement: New Jersey’s Two Special Fishing Days Offer Chance to Sample the Fun for Free (09/P12)
June 3, 2009 New Jersey Updates Advisory for Consuming Large Bluefish (09/P11)
June 1, 2009 Tail-wagging News for Campers Who Love Their Pets and Hate to Leave Home Without Them (09/P10)
May 28, 2009 People, Projects Honored for Preserving Priceless Pieces of New Jersey's Past (09/P9)
May 21, 2009 New Jersey’s State Parks, Forests and Recreation Areas Perfect for Swimming, Outdoor Fun this Memorial Day Weekend (09/P8)
May 5, 2009 Governor Corzine Announces List of Environmental Projects Eligible for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding (Office of the Governor News Release)
April 24, 2009 DEP Recognizes Students and Local Tree Care Programs at State Arbor Day Celebration in Tewksbury (09/P7)
April 22, 2009 Governor Corzine Honors Earth Day with Launch of NJ Inspections Campaign (Office of the Governor News Release)
April 22, 2009 Governor Corzine Marks Earth Day By Accepting Donation Of Petty’s Island On Behalf Of New Jersey’s Residents (Office of the Governor News Release)
April 8, 2009 New Jersey’s Trout Season Opens Saturday, April 11 (09/P6)
March 25, 2009 New Business Opportunities Now Available in New Jersey’s State Parks (09/05)
February 19, 2009 Attorney General, DEP Announce Settlement with PPG; Agreement Means Clean-up of Chromium Sites in Hudson Co. (Joint DEP and Office of the Attorney General News Release)
February 6, 2009 Attorney General Lauds Decision by EPA to Drop Appeal of Court Ruling that Vacated Its Mercury Rules (Joint DEP and Office of the Attorney General News Release)
January 29, 2009 Major Tomato Producer Faces Record-high Penalty for Serious Pesticide Violations at New Jersey Operations (09/03)
January 16, 2009 Governor Corzine Announces Conservation Easement for Petty's Island in Delaware River (09/02)
January 7, 2009 DEP Proposes $19 Million in Delaware Watershed Projects to Compensate Public for Resources Harmed by 2004 Oil Spill (09/01)
January 6, 2009 New Jersey to Receive $43 Million in Lawsuit Settlement for Contaminated Landfill in Morris County (Joint DEP and Office of the Attorney General News Release)

 

2008

Date Subject (Linked to the Release)
December 22, 2008 Corzine Administration Making Good on Promises to Build Healthier, More Sustainable Future for the Garden State (08/58)
December 15, 2008 New Jersey Releases Draft Plan for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (08/57)
December 4, 2008 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards Announced (Office of the Governor News Release)
November 26, 2008 $1.7 Million in Federal Funding Available for New Jersey’s Recreational Trails (08/55)
November 21, 2008 African-American Revolutionary War Traveling Exhibit Unveiled (08/54)
November 18, 2008 Governor Corzine Announces New Leader for Department of Environmental Protection (Office of the Governor News Release)
November 12, 2008 Landmark Deal to Preserve Nearly 1,900 Acres in Salem County; Acquisition Will Be Largest in History of Farmland Preservation Program (Joint DEP and Department of Agriculture News Release)
November 7, 2008 Off-Season Schedule Implemented for Administrative Offices at Certain State Parks and Forests (08/52)
November 5, 2008 DEP Designates Brownfield Development Areas for Asbury Park, Belmar, Haddon Township and Sayreville (08/50)
October 24, 2008 Governor Corzine Names New Chief of Staff (Office of the Governor News Release)
October 20, 2008 Corzine Applauds New Rail Side Waste Transfer Measures (Office of the Governor News Release)
October 15, 2008 DEP Celebrates New Jersey’s Recycling Leaders and Poetry Contest Winners (08/49)
September 24, 2008 Motorists Advised to Be Alert for Deer During Autumn (08/48)
September 23, 2008 Wood Recycler Faces Million-dollar Fine for Failure to Secure State Air Permits (08/45)
September 18, 2008 Conectiv Power Plant in Salem County Faces $5.3 Million Fine, Permit Loss for Ongoing Discharges of Hazardous Air Pollutant (08/47)
September 17, 2008 DEP Reminds New Jerseyans: Please Don’t Feed the Bears (08/46)
September 11, 2008 DEP Awards Record $8 Million in Grants uo Bolster Local Recycling Efforts (08/41)
September 10, 2008 Court: Exxon Created Nuisance by Polluting Refinery Sites - Judge Upholds State Natural Resource Damages Claim (NJ Office of the Attorney General News Release) (pdf)
September 5, 2008 New Jersey Prepares for Tropical Storm Hanna (NJ Office of Emergency Management News Release) (pdf)
September 3, 2008 DEP Enhances Public Outreach for Contaminated Site Cleanups (08/44)
August 29, 2008 DEP Lifts Shellfish-Harvest Ban in Delaware Bay (08/43)
August 19, 2008 Colorite Specialty Resins Agrees to Reduce Emissions at Burlington Twp. Manufacturing Plant (Joint DEP and Office of the Attorney General News Release)
August 19, 2008 Temporary Suspension of Shellfish Harvest Related to Vibrio Parahaemolyticus in Delaware Bay Oysters (08/42)
June 19, 2008 New, Rare Plant Discovered in New Jersey Forest (08/40)
June 16, 2008 DEP Plays Pivotal Role in Development of Newark Athletic Park (08/39)
June 11, 2008 State Secures $4 Million in Natural-resource Damage Settlements, Preserves More than 700 Acres (08/38)
May 28, 2008 New Campaign Launched to Lure Anglers to Benefits of Freshwater Fishing in New Jersey (08/37)
May 23, 2008 DEP Opens Swimming Areas Memorial Day Weekend at New Jersey's State Parks, Forests and Recreation Areas (08/36)
May 19, 2008 New Jersey State Park Police Awarded Accreditation through Top Law-enforcement Organization (08/35)
May 19, 2008 DEP Recognizes Outstanding Historic Preservation Efforts at 18th Annual Awards Ceremony (08/34)
May 7, 2008 DEP Awards $3.2 Million in Grants to Aid Local Water-quality Improvement Projects (08/30)
May 7, 2008 DEP Reminds Residents: If You Care About New Jersey’s Bears, Don’t Feed Them (08/33)
May 6, 2008 DEP Commissioner Recognizes Environmental Stewards (08/32)
May 1, 2008 Journey Back in Time at the 2008 ‘Spirit of the Jerseys’ History Fair (08/31)
April 28, 2008 DEP Encourages Public to Go Green During Air Quality Awareness Week (08/29)
April 25, 2008 Students and Local Tree Care Programs Honored at New Jersey's Arbor Day Celebration (08/28)
April 24, 2008 DEP Marks Earth Week by Taking Steps to Reduce Impacts of Phosphorus on Waterways (08/26)
April 23, 2008 Attorney General, DEP Announce Settlement in Superfund Landfill Case (Joint DEP and Office of the Attorney General News Release)
April 22, 2008 Governor Corzine Plants Trees in Newark on Earth Day (Governor's Office News Release)
April 17, 2008 Governor Corzine to Attend Global Warming Conference at Yale (Governor's Office News Release)
April 17, 2008 Energy Master Plan Draft Released (Governor's Office News Release)
April 15, 2008 Commissioner Jackson Proposes Measures to Reform Site Remediation Program (08/25)
April 10, 2008 DEP Commissioner Marks Wildfire Awareness Week by Urging Residents to Bolster Defensible Zones (08/24)
April 10, 2008 DEP Launches Shrink-wrap Recycling Program for Boaters (08/20)
April 7, 2008 Commissioner Jackson Launches Wildfire Awareness Week by Urging Residents to Be Fire-wise (08/23)
April 3, 2008 Valero Refinery Agrees to Hefty Penalty for Air-Pollution Violations, Must Implement Community Benefit Projects (08/21)
April 1, 2008 New Jersey’s Trout Season Opens Saturday, April 5 (08/22)
March 25, 2008 Governor Signs Moratorium on Harvesting Horseshoe Crabs (Governor's Office News Release)
March 24, 2008 DEP Commissioner Announces Formation of Task Force (08/19)
March 20, 2008 DEP Hammers Out Settlement Agreements that will Result in Final Remediation of Jersey City Superfund Site (08/18)
March 20, 2008 Research Study Finds Ancestral Wild Brook Trout Still Inhabit New Jersey Streams (08/17)
March 20, 2008 DEP Rule Proposal Seeks to Conserve Water by Encouraging More Reclamation of Treated Wastewater (08/16)
February 29, 2008 DEP Puts the Brakes on Construction Vehicle Idling (08/14)
February 20, 2008 DEP Fines Bergen County Firm $290,000 for Performing Underground Storage Tank Services Without Certifications (08/13)
February 20, 2008 Public-opinion Session Scheduled for State Park Police Accreditation (08/12)
February 19, 2008 Attorney General, DEP Commissioner Announce Challenge to EPA Rule on Emissions Record-keeping (Joint DEP and Office of the Attorney General News Release)
February 14, 2008 DEP Report Shows Municipalities Are Making Good Progress Meeting Stormwater Pollution Control Requirements (08/11)
February 8, 2008 Forest Fire Service Targets Areas Around Military Bombing Range for Protective Burning Operations (08/09)
February 6, 2008 PBS Documentary Offers Public Opportunity to Learn More About Protection of Horseshoe Crabs & Survival of Red Knots (08/10)
February 4, 2008 Mysterious Illness Killing Bats in Northeast Prompts Precautions as Wildlife Researchers Search for Answers (08/08)
January 30, 2008 Authorities Offer $2,500 Reward for Information About Destruction of Bald Eagles' Nest (08/06)
January 29, 2008 New Jersey Joins Petition Asking EPA to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Non-Road Vehicles (Joint DEP and Office of the Attorney General News Release)
January 23, 2008 Attorney General Urges EPA to Act on Greenhouse Gas Regulation as Directed by U.S. Supreme Court (Office of the Attorney General News Release)
January 23, 2008 DEP Announces Brownfield Development Areas in Bellmawr, Gloucester City, Carteret, Perth Amboy and Jersey City (08/03)
January 18, 2008 DEP Launches Stewardship Program Providing Recognition for Businesses that Exceed Regulatory Expectations (08/04)
January 11, 2008 Attorney General Announces Successful Defense of Highlands Protection Act (Office of the Attorney General News Release)
January 8, 2008 DEP Plays Key Role in Preservation of Gloucester County Forest (08/02)
January 3, 2008 DEP Secures Major Barnegat Bay Enhancements as Part of Federal Review of Oyster Creek License (08/01)
January 2, 2008 N.J. Joins Suit Against EPA Seeking Right to Combat Global Warming; 4 Other States File Against EPA Over Denial of California Emissions Standards (Office of the Attorney General News Release)

 

2007

Date Subject (Linked to the Release)
December 18, 2007 Attorney General Announces Federal Suit Against Pennsylvania Coal-Fired Power Plant Owner (Office of the Attorney General News Release)
December 13, 2007 DEP Commissioner Decides $700,000 Penalty Against Polluter Will Stick (07/50)
December 12, 2007 Asbestos Removal Paves Way For Berkeley Heights Recreation Complex (07/49)
December 4, 2007 DEP Landfill Cleanup to Clear Way for Salvation Army Community Center in Camden (07/48)
November 29, 2007 Garden State's Environmental Leaders Honored with Governor's Excellence Awards (Office of the Governor News Release)
November 28, 2007 AG Announces NJ Participation in Lawsuit Against EPA; Complaint Seeks to Invalidate Weakening of Toxic Chemical Reporting Regs (Office of the Attorney General News Release)
November 20, 2007 $2.1 Million in Federal Funds Will Enhance New Jersey’s Recreational Trails (07/47)
November 14, 2007 Commission Affirms Stricter Power Plant Emission Controls Reasonable, Necessary to Protect Public Health
November 14, 2007 Winners of Clean Water Awards Honored for Superior Performance in Stormwater Management (07/46)
November 8, 2007 AG Announces Suits Against EPA over Failure to Act on Global Warming (Office of the Attorney General News Release)
October 29, 2007 DEP Salutes Johnson Park Restoration (07/45)
October 19, 2007 Ruling Affirms State-Imposed Penalty on Developer for Ignoring Law; Town and Country Fined $600,000-Plus for Installing Residential Sewer Line Without Permit (Office of the Attorney General News Release)
October 17, 2007 DEP Commissioner Jackson Recognizes Efforts to Promote Recycling (07/44)
October 15, 2007 DEP Offers Federal Funds to Support Forest Stewardship in the Highlands (07/43)
October 9, 2007 AG Announces Settlement of Clean Air Suit Against American Electric Multi-State Agreement Includes Historic Emission Reductions (Office of the Attorney General News Release)
October 1, 2007 Environmental Trust’s $131 Million Bond Sale to Refinance 154 Water Infrastructure Loans; New Jersey Local Governments to Save Nearly $35M Through Refinancing Move (New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust Press Release)
September 28, 2007 DEP Awards $4.2 Million for Recycling Programs (07/42)
September 24, 2007 DEP Takes Enforcement Actions Against Responsible Parties for Failure to Meet Contaminated Site Monitoring Requirements (07/41)
August 16, 2007 Special Clean Water New Jersey Awards to Honor Excellence in Stormwater Pollution Control (07/39)
August 15, 2007 Burlington County Contractor Charged with Fraud in Contract to Dispose of Contaminated Soil from Trenton Bridge Project (Office of the Attorney General News Release)
August 13, 2007 Publication Honors DEP for Efforts to Diversify its Work Force (07/38)
August 10, 2007 Court Rejects Challenges to Highlands Act (Office of the Attorney General News Release)
August 1, 2007 Court Rules Newark Meat Plant Must Remain Shut (Office of the Attorney General News Release)
July 31, 2007 Governor Signs Open Space Legislation (Office of the Governor News Release)
July 23, 2007 Owner of Polluting Meat Plant in Newark Indicted on Criminal Charges (Office of the Attorney General News Release)
July 11, 2007 Corzine Administration on Global Warming (Office of the Governor Press Release)
July 2, 2007 DEP Ramps Up Anti-idling Efforts to Improve Air Quality and Public Health (07/36)
June 29, 2007 State Files Lawsuits Seeking Compensation for Damages Polluters Caused to Natural Resources (07/37)
June 20, 2007 State Settles Sea Isle City Deed Issue, Gains Protection for Dunes and Wetlands (07/35)
June 14, 2007 Take Special Care When Using Pesticides, DEP Cautions Residents and Commercial Applicators (07/34)
June 8, 2007 Judge Grants State Request, Orders Shutdown of Polluting Meat Plant (NJ Office of the Attorney General News Release)
June 6, 2007 DEP Intensifying Efforts to Trap Monmouth County Coyotes (07/33)
May 30, 2007 DEP Removing Tainted Soil at Paramus School (07/32)
May 29, 2007 DEP Polls Public on Improvements at State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites (07/31)
May 22, 2007 DEP Opens Swimming Areas Memorial Day Weekend at New Jersey’s State Parks, Forests and Recreation Areas (07/30)
May 17, 2007 DEP Running Radio Ads to Remind Residents: Don't Feed Black Bears (07/29)
May 14, 2007 DEP Preserves 900 Acres in Sussex County (07/27)
May 10, 2007 DEP Proposes Water Quality Improvements for Two Northeastern Watersheds (07/28)
May 1, 2007 DEP Releases Updated Land Use Data (07/25)
April 27, 2007 DEP Recognizes Students and Local Tree Care Programs at State Arbor Day Celebration in Asbury Park (07/24)
April 25, 2007 Chevron to Pay $1 Million in Civil Settlement for 2006 Oil Spill Into Arthur Kill (NJ Attorney General's Office News Release)
April 25, 2007 AG Rabner Announces 3rd Circuit Court Challenge to NRC Ruling on Oyster Creek; N.J. Contends Impact of Terrorist Strike Should be Considered In Relicensing Review (NJ Attorney General's Office News Release)
April 25, 2007 Settlement to Transform Wetlands and Forests Around Linden Landfill Into Focal Point for Urban Greenway (07/21)
April 24, 2007 DEP Commissioner Promotes Recycling Policies During Commemoration of Recycling Law(07/22)
April 23, 2007 DEP Delivers on Commitment to Protect New Jersey's Water Quality (07/23)
April 3, 2007 Trout Season Opens Saturday, April 7 (07/19)
April 2, 2007 2007 Striped Bass Bonus Permits Available Online (07/15)
March 30, 2007 DEP Reopens a Portion of Bull's Island Campground for the 2007 Season (07/16)
March 29, 2007 Fire-Plagued Company Paying $93,250 to Settle with DEP for Hazardous-Waste Violations (07/18)
March 29, 2007 DEP Preserves 288 Acres in Warren County (07/17)
March 21, 2007 DEP Analysis Demonstrates Benefits of Pollution Prevention (07/14)
March 16, 2007 Governor Corzine Announces New Steps to Increase Chemical Security (Governor's Office Press Release)
March 16, 2007 DEP and Funding Partners Preserve 150 Acres in Frenchtown (07/12)
March 15, 2007 DEP Encourages Arbor Day Celebration by Offering Free Tree Seedlings (07/13)
March 12, 2007 DEP Prepares for Five-County Enforcement Sweep on Illegal Feeding of Black Bears (07/11)
February 15, 2007 DEP Issues Statewide Water Quality Report (07/06)
February 14, 2007 Public Can Instantly Learn Progress of Permit Applications Through New Feature on DEP Web Site (07/09)
February 13, 2007 DEP Releases Results of Drinking-Water Study (07/08)
February 13, 2007 Governor Corzine Calls for Sweeping Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in New Jersey (Governor's Office Press Release)
February 9, 2007 DEP Conservation Officers Charge New Jersey Man with Selling Wildlife Parts (07/07)
February 6, 2007 Attorney General Announces Lawsuit Accusing EPA of Violating Federal Law; Complaint on Behalf of DEP Focuses on Coal-Fired Power Plant in Pennsylvania (NJ Attorney General's Office News Release)
February 2, 2007 Attorney General, DEP Announce Agreement with New Owner of Industrial Site; Polluted Monmouth Co. Property to be Cleaned up, Owner to Pay State $816,000 (NJ Attorney General's Office News Release)
January 25, 2007 Shell and Motiva Agree to Pay $1.2 Million Fine for Cleanup Delays at Ridgewood Service Station (07/05)
January 24, 2007 AG Announces Successful Defense of State’s Refusal to Issue Wetlands Permit (NJ Attorney General's Office News Release)
January 22, 2007 DEP Enhances Public Access to Environmental Compliance Information (07/04)
January 16, 2007 Rare Fire Engine Goes on Display in Trenton (07/03)
January 12, 2007 DEP Commissioner Announces Brownfield Development Areas for Neptune Township, Orange and West Orange, and Salem City (07/02)
January 12, 2007 AG Announces Filing of Brief in Federal Suit Challenging EPA;
Federal Court Petition Opposes Rules for Regulating Mercury Emissions
(NJ Attorney General's Office News Release)
January 7, 2007 DEP's Fish and Wildlife Director Named (07/01)
 

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