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Protecting New Jersey's air, land and water and managing the Garden State's natural lands, wildlife and parks.
@dep.nj.govLast week, Commissioner Potosnak and Deputy Commissioner Seebode paid a visit to The College of New Jersey to chat with environmental students in honor of Campus Sustainability Month. Thank you to TCNJ for participating and opening the floor for these important environmental discussions. 👏🌍
@dep.nj.govNJDEP Fish & Wildlife is calling on the public to avoid attracting bears to properties by properly storing garbage and eliminating access to other sources of food around their yards or while outdoors.
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@dep.nj.govState laws ban food service businesses from providing single-use materials unless the customer specifically requests them, businesses can still provide napkins even if a customer does not request any. However, Businesses should check with their municipalities on their local by-request-only rules.
@dep.nj.govNJ reminds residents to continue to take simple, proactive steps to protect themselves and their families from mosquito-borne illness.
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@dep.nj.govRead the full report at: dep.nj.gov/wp-content/u...
@dep.nj.govOur experts inspected 240 specific locations during pre-storm and post-storm assessments that equated to 81 reaches of coast. Of the 81 reaches inspected, 53 had minor beach or dune erosion, 18 had moderate beach or dune erosion, and 10 had major beach or dune erosion.
@dep.nj.govFrom September 28 through September 30, DEP’s Office of Coastal Engineering performed post-storm inspections along the coastline to ascertain impacts following the recent Nor`easter.
@dep.nj.govMeaningful community engagement and resident input are essential to advancing environmental justice and addressing environmental concerns across New Jersey.
Learn more about our work to strengthen Environmental Justice throughout the state: dep.nj.gov/ej/ (3/3)
@dep.nj.govpublic nuisance lawsuit against EMR, ask questions, and share their concerns and experiences directly with State representatives. Thank you to the Camden County community members who participated and contributed to this important dialogue. (2/3)
@dep.nj.govLast night, DEP and the @New Jersey Office of the Attorney General joined Camden County residents for a community update and listening session regarding EMR’s Camden scrap metal facility. The session provided residents with an opportunity to learn more about the State’s (1/3)
@dep.nj.govNew Jersey today launched Nuclear NJ, a new website designed to educate stakeholders about nuclear energy in NJ and the path the state is charting to expand generation capacity, strengthen reliability, reinforce public safety, and address affordability.
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@dep.nj.govAfter months of abundant rainfall, we're lifting the statewide drought warning that's been in place since December 2025
âś… Most regions: returning to NORMAL
⚠️ Coastal South region: moving to drought WATCH
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@dep.nj.govDid you know that plastic accounts for 60-90% of the waste found in marine environments?* Plastic straws are one of the most littered items across the state, but programs like this are decreasing the number of straws found on our shorelines.** *UN Environment Programme **Clean Ocean Action
@dep.nj.govIt's Climate Week—and climate change means more extreme heat for New Jersey. 🌡
Do you know the signs of heat stroke? How medications can increase heat risk? How to keep outdoor workers safe?
Watch, learn, and share: https://nj.pulse.ly/iv5hkosll0
@dep.nj.govan area vulnerable to urban heat island impacts.
Climate Week is a chance to highlight the work happening across New Jersey to prepare communities for flooding, extreme heat, storms and sea level rise.
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@dep.nj.govThe milestone also highlighted $9.4 mil in new funding for eight Natural Climate Solutions projects across NJ. These projects are helping restore ecosystems, strengthen community resilience and capture carbon. In Trenton, the final tree was a London plane tree planted along South Clinton Ave, (2/3)
@dep.nj.gov🌳 ICYMI: a Climate Week milestone in Trenton! Commissioner Potosnak joined the NJ Conservation Foundation, local officials and community leaders to plant the 1,000th tree through Trees for Trenton, a community project funded through DEP’s Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program. (1/3)
@dep.nj.govWhether you’re a resident, local government, business or nonprofit, this tool helps connect you with the best funding options to pursue sustainability-based projects.
đź”— Learn more about the program and explore opportunities at: njonestopshop.org (2/2)
@dep.nj.govThis #ClimateWeek we’re recognizing NJ's commitment to expand clean energy opportunities across the state.
The NJ Funding One Stop Shop is a user-friendly interactive tool that asks the user a series of questions about their projects & identifies funding resources that can help reduce costs. (1/2)
