Emerald ash borer (EAB) is a non-native insect pest that infests & kills all species of ash trees. It was first discovered in N.J. in May 2014. As of Oct. 2015, it has been found in six state counties.
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but how many pictures would it take to capture the amazing diversity and beauty of 650,000 acres of open space and parks protected in New Jersey over the past 50 years with the help of the state's Green Acres Program?
The USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) has funding available through its Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership to protect and restore critical wetlands in New Jersey.
There is a debate going on about Barnegat Bay in New Jersey. Is nutrient-eutrophication having an impact on the region? The primary objective of this project was to collect sediment cores from the tidal region of Barnegat Bay and determine the chronology of nutrient changes and associated ecosystem level responses.
The Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife is urging motorists to be on the alert for white-tailed deer on the roadways with the arrival of the fall breeding season, especially during the morning and evening commutes when visibility may be poor and deer activity is likely to be higher.
Now that the spring wildfire season is under way, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service urges the public to be cautious and mindful when outdoors to reduce the risk of fires.
The Department of Environmental Protection is teaming up with several of the region's leading research institutions to perform scientific studies that will help the department make critical decisions on how to restore and enhance ecologically stressed Barnegat Bay,
The Department of Environmental Protection today launched a new mobile phone application to help visitors plan for and make the most out of their trips to New Jersey's state parks, forests and historic sites.
The Department of Environmental Protection has reached an agreement with E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Co. that requires the company to pay a fine of $725,000 and upgrade procedures for handling hazardous materials, and for routine and preventative maintenance at its Chambers Works facility in Salem County,
Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin yesterday marked the first anniversary of Governor Christie's comprehensive plan to restore Barnegat Bay by announcing an agreement to preserve the 436-acre Joseph A. Citta Boy Scout Reservation Camp in Ocean County and by providing a progress report on the state's efforts to bring the bay back from decades of ecological decline.
Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today said he was pleased by a state court ruling that upheld the validity of the state's Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy (CBBMP). The ruling today by the Appellate Division of state Superior Court clears the way for a week-long bear hunt that will take place in northwestern New Jersey starting on Monday, Dec. 5.
Get ready for the fall trout season! The NJ Department of Environmental Protection provides a convenient way to purchase licenses, stamps, and/or permits for hunting, fishing, clamming and crabbing online.
The dramatic recovery of the American bald eagle has reached a milestone in New Jersey, with more than 100 pairs now nesting in the Garden State, according to a newly released analysis of the species' population.
The annual Rutgers Regional Climate Symposium will take place on Friday, November 20 at the Rutgers-Livingston campus student center. The program starts at 9 AM.
The 2015 application for the Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards program is now open and available through September 30. Now is the time to submit your nominations!