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January 14, 2020
DEP Modifies Harmful Algal Bloom Grant Program Requirements, Extends Deadline to Provide More Flexibility to Applicants
December 30, 2019
DEP Reminds Public to Take Precautions When Burning Wood in Colder Weather to Help Protect Air Quality and Prevent Fires
December 30, 2019
DEP Awards Urban and Community Forestry Grants Totaling $122,500 to Support Management of New Jersey Trees and Forests
December 24, 2019
DEP 2019 Beach Flora Survey Shows Major Increase of Endangered Seabeach Amaranth Plants South of Sandy Hook
December 20, 2019
DEP Awards More than $14 Million in Grants to Local and County Governments to Enhance Recycling Efforts

Climate Change

What New Jersey is doing to address climate change and reach 100 percent clean energy by 2050.

Coastal Resilience Plan

Local and regional planning initiatives on potential impacts of climate change and coastal hazards, as well as solutions.

Environmental Justice

Empowering Garden State residents and communities to reduce the impacts of pollution on overburdened populations.

Recycling & Waste

How to recycle in New Jersey – whether residential, business, schools or electronic waste; and news about recycling.

Flood Resilience

To protect municipalities from flooding, New Jersey is working to build a comprehensive system of flood hazard risk reduction measures.

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

New Jersey is a partner in a 10-state plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improving the health of residents and growing the economy.

Testing for Lead in Drinking Water

Resources on water suppliers to consumers, private well owners and schools, and public water systems; and rules on lead.

NJ Saltwater Registry

The free registry aims to help better account for the contributions and impacts of saltwater anglers on ocean ecosystems and coastal economies.

Open Space

Meeting New Jersey's growing recreation and conservation needs.

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) program

The Department is committed to working with Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) permittees and CSO communities to reduce or eliminate CSOs.

Offshore Wind

State agencies have been charged with the goal of obtaining 3,500 megawatts of offshore wind energy generation by 2030.

Harmful Algal Blooms

Complete guide to HABs, including how to report a bloom in New Jersey and information on the state’s response strategy.

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Every New Jersey Municipality Gets Gift of Seedling

Protecting East Point Lighthouse from Storms and Flooding

Developing New Jersey’s RGGI Strategic Funding Plan

DEP Honors Recycling Leaders and Innovators

DEP Initiative Helps Communities Combat ‘Dirty Dirt’

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Every New Jersey Municipality Gets Gift of Seedling

Protecting East Point Lighthouse from Storms and Flooding

Developing New Jersey’s RGGI Strategic Funding Plan

DEP Honors Recycling Leaders and Innovators

DEP Initiative Helps Communities Combat ‘Dirty Dirt’

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