New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 12, 2024 - 16:45 GMT

NJDEP Advises Residents to Respond to Notices From Water Systems Working to Identify Unknown Service Lines as Part of State and ...

Contact: Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 (24/P036) TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is advising residential and business owners across the state to respond to letters …

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Published on September 5, 2024 - 15:22 GMT

States ask EPA to designate several PFAS as Hazardous Air Pollutants

RALEIGH - To address the air emissions of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” three state environmental agencies today submitted a petition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to add four specific PFAS chemicals to the list of Hazardous Air Pollutants ( …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 16:01 GMT

Statement From New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. Latourette on the Passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2024 Contact: Larry Hajna (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 STATEMENT FROM NEW JERSEY COMMISSIONER OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SHAWN M. LATOURETTE ON THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN BILL …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 15:58 GMT

Murphy Administration Encourages Public to Prepare for Weather Emergencies That May Be Exacerbated by Climate Change

TRENTON – As New Jersey enters the peak Atlantic hurricane season and recognizes the start of National Preparedness Month in September, State Police Superintendent and State Director of Emergency Management Patrick J. Callahan and Commissioner of …

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Published on August 21, 2024 - 19:19 GMT

Murphy Administration’s Work to Reduce Food Waste Honored by National Conference of State Legislatures

Contact: Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 (24/P034) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Sustainable Waste Management has been honored by the National Conference of State …

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Published on August 15, 2024 - 19:55 GMT

DEP Partners Look Forward to Resilience Projects Following $72 Million NOAA Grant Announcement

Contact: Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 (24/P033) TRENTON – On Friday, July 26, Lt. Governor Tahesha Way and Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette joined U.S. Department of …

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Published on August 6, 2024 - 19:21 GMT

Submit a Nomination for the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards Program through Sept. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2024 Contact: Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 SUBMIT A NOMINATION FOR THE GOVERNOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM THROUGH SEPT. 4 (24/P032) TRENTON –The …

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Published on August 5, 2024 - 18:52 GMT

Murphy Administration Reminds Residents and Businesses to Conserve Water as Hot and Dry Conditions Persist

Contact: Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 (24/P031) TRENTON – The Murphy Administration today reminded residents and businesses to conserve water as the state continues to experience hotter and drier …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 20:58 GMT

DEP Receives $72 Million From NOAA to Advance Climate Resilience Projects Across Multiple New Jersey Counties

(24/P030) TRENTON – Lt. Governor Tahesha Way and Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette joined U.S. Department of Commerce and NOAA officials, U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, and other dignitaries in Perth Amboy today to announce a $72 million …

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Published on July 26, 2024 - 18:00 GMT

NJDEP Commissioner Latourette, EPA Administrator Garcia and I-Bank Officials Mark Billion-dollar Water Infrastructure Milestone

(24/P029) TRENTON – The New Jersey Water Bank, a partnership between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank that provides low-cost financing for projects to improve local clean- and drinking-water …

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Published on July 22, 2024 - 17:40 GMT

Murphy Administration Releases Groundbreaking Plan to Better Protect Health and Welfare of Residents from the Effects of Extreme ...

(24/P028) TRENTON –As New Jersey becomes progressively hotter, the Murphy Administration today released a groundbreaking plan that sets specific actions to be taken by agencies across state government to protect the health and welfare of residents from the …

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Published on July 19, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

DEP Advances Liberty State Park Revitalization Program by Launching Pilot Free Shuttle Service

(24/P027) TRENTON – As part of the Liberty State Park Revitalization Program and in response to public feedback, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on Friday will launch a free shuttle service to improve connectivity to light rail …

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Published on July 19, 2024 - 16:52 GMT

DEP Presents Inaugural Our Water’s Worth It Award to Ridgewood Water for Efforts to Conserve Water and Address PFAS

(24/P026) TRENTON – Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today presented the first Our Water’s Worth It trophy to Ridgewood Water for its efforts over the years to conserve water and to protect public health by addressing PFAS …

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Published on July 18, 2024 - 19:21 GMT

New Jersey Research & Monitoring Initiative Makes $4.75 Million Available for Projects to Ensure Ecologically Responsible ...

TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, in conjunction with the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, today announced that the state’s Research & Monitoring Initiative (RMI) is issuing a …

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Published on July 17, 2024 - 19:06 GMT

DEP Launches Fourth Annual Youth Inclusion Initiative Program to Empower Next Generation of Environmental Leaders From ...

(24/P025) TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today kicked off its fourth annual Youth Inclusion Initiative program, which partners with community-based organizations to give young people from overburdened communities the …

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Published on July 8, 2024 - 20:46 GMT

Statement From New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Loper ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2024 Contact: Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 STATEMENT FROM NEW JERSEY COMMISSIONER OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SHAWN M. LATOURETTE ON U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION IN …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 20:56 GMT

NJDEP Fish & Wildlife Launches Summer of CHANJ Campaign to Highlight Importance of Enhancing Habitat Connectivity

(24/P023) TRENTON –The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today launched Summer of CHANJ, a multiplatform public outreach campaign that highlights the importance of protecting habitat connectivity for wildlife. CHANJ – or Connecting Habitat …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 19:06 GMT

Murphy Administration Accepting Nominations for 25th Annual Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards

(24/P022) TRENTON –The Murphy Administration invites the public to submit nominations for the 25th Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards, the state’s foremost environmental awards program that honors the accomplishments of individuals, businesses, …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 19:05 GMT

Murphy Administration Proposes Removing Bald Eagle and Osprey from New Jersey's Endangered Species List

(24/P021) TRENTON –The Murphy Administration is proposing to remove the bald eagle and osprey from the state’s list of endangered species, reflecting decades of work to restore these iconic birds to New Jersey’s landscape, Environmental Protection …

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Published on May 23, 2024 - 18:54 GMT

Murphy Administration Awards More Than $27 Million in Clean Communities Grants for Local Litter Removal Programs

(24/P019) TRENTON – The Murphy Administration has awarded more than $27 million in annual Clean Communities grants to municipalities and counties across the state to fund litter removal programs that clean up neighborhoods, prevent trash from entering …

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