December 27, 2022 |
Ring in the New Year With One of More Than 40 First Day Hikes in New Jersey's State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites on January 1 (22/P050) |
December 22, 2022 |
Murphy Administration Announces Winners of 23rd Annual Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards (22/P049) |
December 19, 2022 |
Green Acres Program Accepting Applications for Land Acquisition, Park Development, Stewardship, Jake's Law and Urban Parks Funding Projects (22/P048) |
December 13, 2022 |
Murphy Administration Marks Milestone in Improving Health of Urban Waterways by Issuing First Permits Implementing Long-Term Combined Sewer Reduction Plans (22/P047) |
December 12, 2022 |
ICYMI: Nine Atlantic Coast States Release Request for Information to Inform Establishment of a Regional Fisheries Compensatory Mitigation Fund Administrator (Offshore Wind Power Release) |
December 12, 2022 |
Required Four-Day Extension of Black Bear Hunting Season Begins Wednesday, Dec. 14 (22/P046) |
December 8, 2022 |
Murphy Administration Awards $9.95 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Water Quality Improvement Projects (22/P045) |
December 8, 2022 |
ICYMI:Murphy Administration Announces More Than $8 Million to Build a Diverse, Inclusive Green Jobs Sector (Governor's Office News 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 10, 2022 |
Governor Murphy Announces Strategy to Safeguard New Jersey Communities and Contain Wildlife (Governor's Office News Release) |
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 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) |
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 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) |