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2022 News Releases

Date	Subject (Linked to the Release)
December 5, 2022	DEP Invites Public Comment on Historic Settlement To Restore Damaged Natural Resources at Site of Former Ciba-Geigy Chemical Plant in Toms River (22/P044)
November 16, 2022	National Park Service Awards DEP a Combined $1 Million Grant for Indian King Tavern, Wallace House Historic Sites (22/P043)
November 15, 2022	Murphy Administration Takes Actions to Facilitate the Reinstatement of a Regulated Black Bear Hunt This Year to Protect the Safety of Residents (Governor's Office News Release)
November 10, 2022	Governor Murphy Announces Strategy to Safeguard New Jersey Communities and Contain Wildlife (Governor's Office News Release)
November 4, 2022	NJ Human Services Partners with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to Expand Access to Coastal Resources for Individuals with Disabilities (Joint News Release)
November 4, 2022	Los Servicios Humanos de NJ se asocia con el Departamento de Protección Ambiental de New Jersey para ampliar el acceso a los recursos costeros para las personas con discapacidad (Comunicado de prensa conjunto)

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2022

Date	Subject (Linked to the Release)
October 27, 2022	Governor Murphy, NJDEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Proposal of Inland Flood Protection Rule to Better Protect Communities From Extreme Weather (Joint News Release)
October 24, 2022	Four Regions of New Jersey Release Climate Resilience Action Plans Following Community Development Process (22/P042)
October 19, 2022	Active Fall Period for Black Bears Begins; New Jersey Residents Urged to Secure Trash, Other Potential Food Sources (22/P041)
October 18, 2022	Lawsuit Filed by AG, NJDEP, and Division of Consumer Affairs Accuses Five Oil and Gas Companies of Misleading the Public About Their Products and Climate Change (Joint News Release)
October 17, 2022	DEP, NJDOT Warn Motorists to Drive with Extra Caution as Deer Activity Increases, Daylight Decreases Due to Earlier Twilight (Joint News Release)
October 13, 2022	Online Resources for Inland Flood Protection Rule Available; Virtual Engagement Sessions Announced for the Week of October 17
October 12, 2022	Murphy Administration Launches Initiative to Support and Improve Trenton Water Works, Ensure Safe Drinking Water (Governor's Office News Release)
October 12, 2022	Murphy Administration Honors Recycling Leaders and Their Accomplishments during Annual Awards Program (22/P040)
October 3, 2022	DEP Accepting Nominations for 23rd Annual Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards (22/P039)
September 27, 2022	Murphy Administration Announces Plans to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Six State Parks, Forests (22/P038)
September 26, 2022	Statement by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette on the passing of former Governor James J. Florio
September 22, 2022	Murphy Administration Marks Climate Week by Announcing Second Round of Research Projects to Ensure Environmentally Responsible Offshore Wind Development (Joint News Release)
September 20, 2022	New Jersey’s State-Specific Climate Science Report Adds Chapter to Help Inform and Prepare Residents for Health Impacts Associated with Climate Change (Governor's Office News Release)
September 19, 2022	DEP Urges Residents to Check Trees for Beech Leaf Disease, Which is Confirmed in 12 New Jersey Counties (22/P037)
September 14, 2022	NJOEM and NJDEP Mark Hurricane Preparedness Month by Urging the Public to Plan for Increasing Storm Threats Caused by Climate Change (Joint News Release)
August 31, 2022	DEP Announces Virtual Public Meeting to Launch Wharton State Forest Visitor and Vehicle Use Survey (22/P036)
August 25, 2022	NJDOH, NJDEP and NJDA Urge Precautions to Protect Against West Nile Virus (Joint News Release)
August 24, 2022	Acting AG Platkin, DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Seven New Environmental Enforcement Actions, Six in Environmental Justice Communities (Joint News Release)
August 11, 2022	Commissioner LaTourette Delivers Remarks on Climate Change Adaptation to Joint Meeting of Senate, Assembly Environment Committees (22/P035)
August 9, 2022	Murphy Administration Drives Toward Zero Transportation Emissions Future with $10.8 Million Investment (22/P034)
August 9, 2022	New Jersey Enters Drought Watch (Public Notice)
August 5, 2022	Acting AG Platkin, DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Natural Resource Damages Lawsuit against Monsanto and other Corporate Defendants over PCB Contamination (Joint News Release)
July 26, 2022	Murphy Administration Encourages New Jersey Residents and Businesses to Conserve Water (22/P033)
July 18, 2022	Murphy Administration Awards $9.4 Million in Grants for Projects to Improve Water Quality and Reduce Impacts of Climate Change (22/P032)
July 18, 2022	La Administracion de Murphy Otorga $9.4 Millones en Becas a Proyectos Para Mejorar la Calidad de Agua Y Reducir Impactos Del Cambio Climatico (22/P032)
July 14, 2022	NJDEP and State Police Investigate Vandalism to Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Buoys (22/P031)
July 13, 2022	Murphy Administration Inspires Interest in Environmental Careers While Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Through DEP's Youth Inclusion Initiative (22/P030)
June 23, 2022	Murphy Administration Launches Healthy Community Planning New Jersey Website to Assist Municipalities in Understanding and Addressing Environmental Threats to Public Health (Joint News Release)
June 7, 2022	Murphy Administration to Hold Webinar this Thursday to Gather Public Input on Three-Year Plan for Spending Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Proceeds (Office of the Attorney General Release)
June 15, 2022	Commissioner LaTourette Attends Facility Opening for All-Electric Ambulances Coming to New Jersey (22/P029)
June 7, 2022	Murphy Administration to Hold Webinar this Thursday to Gather Public Input on Three-Year Plan for Spending Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Proceeds (Joint News Release)
June 3, 2022	Ahead of National Trails Day, Murphy Administration Opens New Trail at Bulls Island Recreation Area (22/P028)
June 1, 2022	Murphy Administration Extends Deadline for $10 Million Public Lakes Management Grants Program to June 10 (22/P027)
June 1, 2022	Murphy Administration Releases Water Infrastructure Funding and Project Priorities Plans for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1 (22/P026)
May 26, 2022	Murphy Administration Invests $21.4 Million to Reduce Litter Statewide (22/P025)
May 26, 2022	DEP Commissioner LaTourette Declares Jersey Shore and Lakeshores Ready for Summer (22/P024)
May 26, 2022	Governor Murphy Announces Free Entry to State Parks Beginning Memorial Day Weekend (Governor’s Office News Release) (Governor's Office News Release)
May 20, 2022	DEP, EPA, I-Bank Announce Water Infrastructure Funding Package Benefitting 5.8 Million NJ Residents (Joint News Release)
May 12, 2022	ICYMI: EPA to Award $6.5 Million to Address Contaminated Sites in New Jersey (Governor’s Office News Release)
May 3, 2022	Governor Murphy, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner LaTourette Announce New Investments in Flood Protection (Governor’s Office News Release)
April 29, 2022	To Ensure Public Awareness of Air Quality, New Jersey Launches Color-Coded Flag System (22/P023)
April 29, 2022	On Arbor Day, DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announces Availability of $2.2 Million in Urban and Community Forestry Grants (22/P022)
April 22, 2022	On Earth Day, Murphy Administration Launches “Outside, Together!” a Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (22/P021)
April 21, 2022	Murphy Administration Announces Additional $6 Million in Vehicle Electrification Funds to Reduce Climate Pollution (22/P020)
April 20, 2022	Murphy Administration Celebrates Earth Week with New $15M Investment in Nature-Based Infrastructure That Will Help New Jersey Fight Climate Change (22/P019)
April 19, 2022	During Earth Week, Murphy Administration Launches Extreme Precipitation Projection Tool to Help State Better Prepare for Climate Change (22/P018)
April 18, 2022	DEP to Celebrate Earth Week, Kick off 50+2 Anniversary with Family Friendly Party, Activities at Liberty State Park (22/P017)
April 18, 2022	Murphy Administration Launches $10 Million Public Lakes Grants Program to Improve Water Quality and Enhance Environmental Infrastructure (22/P016)
April 6, 2022	Spring Tradition Gets Underway with Opening Day of Trout Season on Saturday, April 9 (22/P015)
April 4, 2022	New Jersey Prepares to Get Past Plastic (22/P014) (en español)
April 4, 2022	Acting AG Platkin, DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Groundwater Contamination Lawsuit in Environmental Justice Community (Joint News Release)
March 30, 2022	EPA Announces Appointment of Senior Advisor for Equity to Help Advance Environmental Justice and Embed Equity in EPA Work (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Release)
March 21, 2022	Murphy Administration to Provide Covid-19 Relief Funding to New Jersey Seafood Processors and Dealers (22/P013)
March 21, 2022	Murphy Administration Awards $1.3 Million on Urban and Community Forestry Grants to Enhance Tree Stewardship Statewide (22/P012)
March 17, 2022	EPA Updates Superfund National Priorities List to Clean Up Pollution, Address Public Health Risks, and Build a Better America (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Release)
March 16, 2022	Murphy Administration Announces Award of Funding for Offshore Wind Environmental Studies, Entry Into Regional Science Collaborative (22/P011)
March 11, 2022	Barnegat Lighthouse Will Close through October to Undergo $1.3 Million Restoration (22/P010)
March 9, 2022	DEP Commissioner LaTourette Hails U.S. EPA Decision Restoring Stringent California Clean-Air Authority for Vehicles (22/P009)
March 9, 2022	Murphy Administration Improves Planning and Access to New Jersey's Recreational Trails with Innovative Data Analytics (22/P008)
March 8, 2022	Murphy Administration Releases Guide to Help Municipalities Prepare for More Electric Vehicles (Department of Community Affairs Release)
March 7, 2022	New Jersey State Parks to Fill Hundreds of Summer Jobs (22/P007)
February 24, 2022	Murphy Administration Awards $16+ Million to Reduce Waste and Promote Recycling Across New Jersey (22/P006)
February 14, 2022	Murphy Administration Releases New Tool for Brownfield Cleanup and Redevelopment to Improve Economic and Environmental Outcomes for New Jersey Communities (22/P005)
February 9, 2022	DEP Launches Proactive Forest Fire Risk Reduction Program Ahead of Wildfire Season (22/P004)
January 25, 2022	DEP Offers $9.4 Million to Local Governments and Organizations for Stormwater, Flood Reduction and Water Quality Projects (22/P003)
January 24, 2022	DEP Reminds Public of Simple Steps to Reduce Air Pollutants When Burning Wood During Winter (22/P002)
January 20, 2022	Murphy Administration Launches Development of $1 Billion Water Infrastructure Investment Plan (22/P001)