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