| December 31, 2012 |
DEP Reminds Residents to Recycle TVs, Computers and Monitors as Required by Electronic Waste Management Act (12/P159) |
| December 27, 2012 |
New Jersey State Parks Celebrate the New Year with First Day Hikes (12/P158) |
| December 21, 2012 |
Christie Administration Reopens Shellfish Beds in Northern Barnegat Bay (12/P157) |
| December 20, 2012 |
Christie Administration Lifts Water Use Restrictions (12/P156) |
| December 17, 2012 |
Christie Administration Awards Grant to Volunteers of America Delaware Valley During Season of Service (12/P155) |
| December 14, 2012 |
Christie Administration Reopens Shellfish Beds in Sandy Hook Bay (12/P154) |
| December 13, 2012 |
Governor Christie Announces Federal Approval of Request for Reimbursement to Local Governments for Debris Removal Efforts on Private Property (Office of the Governor Press Release) |
| December 7, 2012 |
Christie Administration Reopens Shellfish Beds In Navesink And Shrewsbury Rivers (12/P153) |
| December 7, 2012 |
Christie Administration Lifts Recreational Fishing and Boating Advisory for Most New Jersey Waterways (12/P152) |
| December 3, 2012 |
Week-long Bear Hunting Season Begins Today in Northern New Jersey (12/P151) |
| November 28, 2012 |
Christie Administration Black Bear Plan Yields Positive Results; North Jersey Black Bear Population has Decreased and Bear-Human Encounters are on the Decline (12/P150) |
| November 23, 2012 |
Christie Administration Pledges Continued Effort to Safely Reduce Massive Volumes of Debris Left by Hurricane Sandy (12/P149) |
| November 16, 2012 |
Christie Administration Announces Federal Fishery Resource Disaster Declaration for New Jersey (12/P148) |
| November 16, 2012 |
Christie Administration Announces Reopening of Portions of Liberty State Park by Thanksgiving (12/P147) |
| November 14, 2012 |
DEP Reopens Atlantic Coast Shellfish Beds from Little Egg Inlet to Cape May Point (12/P146) |
| November 13, 2012 |
Christie Administration Requests Declaration of Federal Fishery Resource Disaster Due to Hurricane Sandy Impacts (12/P145) |
| November 12, 2012 |
Major Progress Made in Containing and Cleaning Up Arthur Kill Fuel Spill Caused by Sandy (12/P144) |
| November 11, 2012 |
Delaware Bay Shellfish Beds to Reopen at Sunrise on Monday Decision by DEP on More Beds Expected Soon (12/P143) |
| November 9, 2012 |
Christie Administration Working with Storm-Affected Counties to Ensure Safe and Environmentally Responsible Debris Removal (12/P142) |
| November 8, 2012 |
Customers of PVSC Strongly Advised to Reduce Water Use to Limit Partially Treated Effluent into Newark/New York Harbor (12/P141) |
| November 7, 2012 |
Boil-water Advisory Lifted by Middlesex Water Company for Customers in Eight Municipalities (12/P140) |
| November 7, 2012 |
Governor Christie Signs Executive Order to Secure Water Supplies Across New Jersey in Wake of Hurricane Sandy (Office of the Governor Press Release) |
| November 6, 2012 |
Customers of MCUA Advised to Further Reduce Water Use to Limit Polluting Runoff into Raritan River and Raritan Bay (12/P139) |
| November 6, 2012 |
Christie Administration Issues Emergency Order Easing Infrastructure Repair Permit Requirements Following Hurricane Sandy (12/P138) |
| November 5, 2012 |
DEP Expands Recreational Fishing and Boating Advisory to Northern Barnegat Bay (12/P137) |
| November 3, 2012 |
Christie Administration Begins to Reopen State Parks After Hurricane Sandy (12/P136) |
| November 2, 2012 |
DEP Issues Recreational Fishing and Boating Advisory (12/P135) |
| November 2, 2012 |
Boil-Water Advisory Lifted for Atlantic City as Governor Christie Lifts Evacuation Order and Reinstates Casino Operating Certificates (12/P134) |
| November 2, 2012 |
Christie Administration Secures EPA Waiver of Gasoline Requirement; Move Will Help More Gasoline Flow into New Jersey Following Storm (12/P133) |
| October 31, 2012 |
Christie Administration Advises Residents to Be Alert For Local Boil Water Advisories (12/P132) |
| October 31, 2012 |
DEP Eases Fuel Requirements for Certain Emergency Generators in Storm Aftermath (12/P131) |
| October 31, 2012 |
DEP Advises Residents Statewide to Conserve Water in Aftermath of Storm (12/P130) |
| October 31, 2012 |
Power Restored at Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant - Alert Status Terminated by the NRC (12/P129) |
| October 30, 2012 |
DEP Working with NRC to Monitor Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant During Hurricane Sandy (12/P128) |
| October 27, 2012 |
State Parks to Close at Noon on Sunday (12/P127) |
| October 26, 2012 |
Governor Christie Takes Action to Mitigate Potential Impact From Hurricane Sandy; Approves Lowering of North Jersey Reservoirs |
| October 26, 2012 |
DEP to Temporarily Close Shellfish Beds Statewide as Precaution Due to Anticipated Heavy Rainfall from Hurricane Sandy (12/P124) |
| October 22, 2012 |
Christie Administration Awards $13.1 Million in Grants to Bolster Local Recycling Efforts (12/P123) |
| October 18, 2012 |
Thousands of Volunteers Taking Part in Third Barnegat Bay Blitz; Cleanup Effort Advances Governor's Restoration Plan (12/P122) |
| October 17, 2012 |
New Jersey's Recycling Leaders and Recycling Poetry Contest Winners Honored at Annual Event in Neptune (12/P121) |
| October 17, 2012 |
Christie Administration Partners with the Trust for Public Land to Enhance Open Space and Recreation in Newark (12/P120) |
| October 16, 2012 |
Thousands Expected to Participate in Third Barnegat Bay Blitz; Cleanup Effort Advances Governor Christie's Restoration Plan (12/P119) |
| October 15, 2012 |
Fall Activity for Bears Begins; Residents in "Bear Country'' Urged to Secure Trash and Other Residential Food Sources (12/P118) |
| October 12, 2012 |
Motorists Urged to be Cautious for Deer on Roads this Fall (12/P117) |
| October 10, 2012 |
Fall Trout Stocking Begins Across New Jersey; Brook and Rainbow Trout to be Released at Locations in 17 Counties (12/P116) |
| October 10, 2012 |
First Garden State Green Hotels Workshop to be Held on October 19 (12/P115) |
| October 4, 2012 |
Christie Administration Will Enhance Public Access to Beaches and Tidal Waterways (12/P114) |
| October 3, 2012 |
Parvin State Park to Reopen This Weekend Following Three-month Storm Clean-up Effort (12/P113) |
| October 3, 2012 |
Connect with Nature and New Jersey Heritage at 18th Annual Fall Forestry Festival This Saturday in Jackson (12/P112) |
| October 1, 2012 |
Attorney General, DEP Commissioner Announce Settlement That Resolves Allegations Durand Glass Violated Air Quality Laws (12/P111) |
| October 1, 2012 |
DEP, USGS Introduce First in Series of Interactive Flood Warning Maps for Passaic River Basin (12/P110) |
| September 25, 2012 |
Innovative Oyster Production Takes a Big Step Forward Thanks to Agriculture/Environmental Protection Partnership (12/P109) |
| September 25, 2012 |
Christie Administration Provides Common Sense Solution That Will Help Local Governments Receive Hurricane Irene Disaster Aid (12/P108) |
| September 21, 2012 |
Governor Chris Christie Signs Legislation to Help Young New Jerseyans Avoid Drug Use (Office of the Governor Press Release) |
| September 19, 2012 |
Hidden Gems: Batsto and Wharton State Forest Provide a Perfect Portal into the History and Ecology of the Pine Barrens (12/P107) |
| September 18, 2012 |
Christie Administration Announces Approval of Green Acres Projects (12/P106) |
| September 18, 2012 |
Public Advised to Be Alert for New Jersey Deer That May Have EHD Virus; Disease Cannot Be Transmitted to People (12/P105) |
| September 13, 2012 |
Christie Administration Praises New Agreements that will Improve New Jersey Air Quality(12/P104) |
| September 11, 2012 |
DEP's Free "Wild Outdoor Expo" Set for this Weekend (12/P103) |
| September 11, 2012 |
DEP Approves Permits for Construction of Margaritaville in Atlantic City (12/P102) |
| September 7, 2012 |
New Jersey Continues Efforts to Fight West Nile Virus; First Virus-Related Death Reported (12/P101) |
| September 6, 2012 |
Picnic Pavilions Unveiled at Liberty State Park; Newest Enhancement Marks Administration's Commitment to Make State Parks More Sustainable (12/P100) |
| September 5, 2012 |
Kittatinny Valley State Park Offers Gorgeous Natural Settings, a Maze of Hiking Trails, Lakes, and Even Its Own Airport (12/P99) |
| September 5, 2012 |
Division of Law Recovered More than $29 Million in Environmental Clean-Up Costs on Behalf of State (12/P98) |
| August 31, 2012 |
Christie Administration Officials Urge Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes, to Safeguard Against West Nile Virus (12/P97) |
| August 29, 2012 |
Christie Administration Announces Program to Identify Hazards in Abandoned Buildings (12/P96) |
| August 28, 2012 |
Christie Administration Continues Preservation of Barnegat Bay Watershed; 544 Acre Scout Camp Preserved in Partnership with NJ Conservation Foundation (12/P95) |
| August 28, 2012 |
Wild Things to Happen at DEP's Outdoor Expo! (12/P94) |
| August 17, 2012 |
Christie Administration Closes Deal Preserving 1,900-acre Nursery Property; Landmark Effort Protects Farmland and Wildlife Habitat in Heart of Central New Jersey (12/P93) |
| August 16, 2012 |
835-Acre North Jersey Highlands Tract Preserved (12/P92) |
| August 15, 2012 |
Hidden Gems: Cheesequake State Park offers much to do in a small package (12/P91) |
| August 14, 2012 |
DEP Joins Partners in Launching Project to Help Delaware Bay Oyster Industry Recover from Last Year's Tropical Storms (12/P90) |
| August 2, 2012 |
New Interactive Website Available for New Jersey Boaters (12/P89) |
| August 1, 2012 |
DEP Issues Reminder about Ban on Blue Claw Crabbing (12/P88) |
| July 27, 2012 |
First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed Residents Should Protect Themselves Against Mosquito Bites (Department of Health News Release) |
| July 25, 2012 |
Swimming Beach and Day Use Area at Parvin State Park Reopened (12/P87) |
| July 25, 2012 |
Hidden Gems of New Jersey's Park System: Island Beach State Park Offers Much More than the Beach (12/P86) |
| July 23, 2012 |
Work Begins to Remove Second of Three Dams from Raritan River Financed by Money From Pollution Settlement (12/P85) |
| July 18, 2012 |
Attorney General Announces Settlement with Chevron that Resolves Allegations It Violated Air Quality Laws (12/P84) |
| July 17, 2012 |
DEP Reaches Milestone with Statewide Sewer Mapping Compliance - Christie Administration Pushed Forward Long-Stalled Effort (12/P83) |
| July 11, 2012 |
Hidden Gems of New Jersey's Park System: Round Valley Recreation Area Offers Something for Everyone (12/P82) |
| July 10, 2012 |
DEP Launches Research Submersible to Gather Data on Ocean Health (12/P81) |
| July 9, 2012 |
DEP Green Career Program Yields First Graduates, Job Opportunities in Camden (12/P80) |
| July 8, 2012 |
Tests for Legionella Bacteria in DEP Building Finds No Trace in Air Cooling System; Building Deemed Safe and Will Be Open Monday (12/P79) |
| July 6, 2012 |
Steps Being Taken to Cleanse Legionella Bacteria from Cooling System at DEP Headquarters; No Illnesses Reported (12/P78) |
| July 5, 2012 |
Commissioner Martin Commends Island Beach Lifeguards for Fourth of July Rescue (12/P77) |
| July 5, 2012 |
DEP Seeks 2013 Americorps Watershed Ambassadors (12/P76) |
| July 3, 2012 |
Christie Administration Disappointed in Federal Ruling on Delaware River Deepening Project (12/P75) |
| July 3, 2012 |
Storm Damage Keeps Parvin State Park Closed (12/P74) |
| July 2, 2012 |
State of Emergency Still in Effect;
MANDATORY Outdoor Water Ban in Monmouth County Continues; Boil Water Advisory lifted for all towns in Monmouth County (Monmouth County Press Release) |
| July 1, 2012 |
State of Emergency Still in Effect in Monmouth County; Strict water conservation measures
remain in effect; Boil water advisory reduced to 4 towns; all outdoor use banned (Monmouth County Press Release) |
| June 30, 2012 |
State of Emergency Still in Effect
for Monmouth County; Strict Water Conservation Measures Remain Saturday; Boil Water Advisory Reduced to 22 Towns; All Outdoor Use Banned (Monmouth County Press Release) |
| June 29, 2012 |
State of Emergency Declared in Monmouth County; Strict Water Conservation Measures Put in Place; All Outdoor Use Banned; Boil Water Advisory Expands to Entire County (Monmouth County Press Release) |
| June 28, 2012 |
DEP Hosts Urban Recycling Summit; Part of DEP's Effort to Enhance Recycling Statewide to Reach 50 Percent Goal (12/P73) |
| June 25, 2012 |
DEP and New Jersey Department of Agriculture Partner in Battle Against Mosquitoes (12/P72) |
| June 21, 2012 |
DEP and Partners to Conduct Education and Compliance Sweeps on Barnegat Bay this Summer (12/P71) |
| June 21, 2012 |
Christie Administration Announces Agreement to Drastically Reduce Pollution from Cape May County Power Plant (12/P70) |
| June 14, 2012 |
Army Corps and DEP Sign Agreement to Reevaluate Flood Control Projects for Passaic River Basin (12/P69) |
| June 13, 2012 |
DEP, Local Officials Mark Opening of State-of-the Art Stormwater Basins at Ocean County College (12/P68) |
| June 8, 2012 |
Christie Administration Wins Challenge to Federal Rule on Nuclear Waste Disposal Standard (12/P67) |
| June 8, 2012 |
Historic Atsion Mansion at Wharton State Forest to Re-Open for Guided Tours (12/P66) |
| June 7, 2012 |
Peregrine Falcon Cam Offers Unique Look at Endangered Birds (12/P65) |
| June 6, 2012 |
Liberty State Park to Host Girl Scout Councils of New Jersey's "Big'' Celebration on June 23 (12/P64) |
| May 30, 2012 |
State Commissioners Urge Homeowners to Review their Insurance Policies and Protect their Homes from Wildfires (12/P63) |
| May 30, 2012 |
Hawk Rise Sanctuary To Open Today After Five-year Restoration (12/P62) |
| May 24, 2012 |
Christie Administration Wins Another Round In Fight To Hold Companies Liable For Lower Passaic River Cleanup (12/P61) |
| May 24, 2012 |
Grenloch Lake Re-Opens Today After Completion of Cleanup (12/P60) |
| May 23, 2012 |
Centennial Anniversary of Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery to be Celebrated at Open House on June 2-3 (12/P59) |
| May 9, 2012 |
Volunteers Brave Downpours as DEP's Barnegat Bay Blitz Gets Under Way (12/P58) |
| May 7, 2012 |
Deadline for Enrollment in LSRP Program Marks Milestone in Reform of Contaminated Site Cleanup System (12/P57) |
| May 7, 2012 |
As Many as 5,000 Expected to Take Part in Second Barnegat Bay Blitz; Cleanup Effort Advances Governor's Restoration Plan (12/P56) |
| May 3, 2012 |
New Jersey Attracts Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic to Liberty State Park International Event Set for June 2 (12/P55) |
| May 1, 2012 |
New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards Kickoff National Historic Preservation Month (12/P54) |
| April 30, 2012 |
Christie Administration Announces $16 Million in Clean Communities Grants for Municipalities and Counties (12/P53) |
| April 30, 2012 |
Christie Administration Targets Better Air Quality; Encourages State Residents to Join in That Effort (12/P52) |
| April 27, 2012 |
DEP Urges Residents to Conserve Water (12/P51) |
| April 27, 2012 |
DEP Celebrates 63rd State Arbor Day; Honors Haddon Township's Forestry Efforts (12/P50) |
| April 25, 2012 |
Settlement with Hess Calls for Major Refinery Upgrades; A Major Win for Clean Air in New Jersey (12/P49) |
| April 25, 2012 |
"Spirit of the Jerseys'' Returns to Washington Crossing State Park; State History Fair Set for May 12 (12/P48) |
| April 24, 2012 |
Paterson Air Study Finds no Sign of Chemical Air Pollutant (12/P47) |
| April 18, 2012 |
New Project Touts Green Practices and Potential Cost Savings For New Jersey Hotels (12/P46) |
| April 18, 2012 |
New Jersey Updates Recreational Fish Consumption Advisories (12/P45) |
| April 12, 2012 |
Christie Administration Continues Commitment to Flood Mitigation; DEP Commissioner Provides Flood Mitigation Update to Elected Officials (12/P44) |
| April 10, 2012 |
Forest Fire Service Continues to Respond to Wildfires Across the State, Asks Public to Remain Vigilant as Dry Conditions Persist (12/P43) |
| April 9, 2012 |
Forest Fire Service Continues Efforts to Contain and Extinguish Wildfire in the Pinelands in Burlington County (12/P42) |
| April 9, 2012 |
Forest Fire Service Battling Wildfire in the Pinelands in Burlington County (12/P41) |
| April 5, 2012 |
DEP Offers Tips on Reducing Conflicts and Encounters with Bears During Active Spring Period (12/P40) |
| April 4, 2012 |
Fire Danger Alerts And Campfire Restrictions Issued As Spring Forest Fire Risks Increase (12/P39) |
| April 4, 2012 |
DEP Reaches New Management Agreement at Two Golf Courses (12/P38) |
| March 29, 2012 |
DEP Hosts 25th Trout Hatchery Free Open House this Weekend; Opening of Trout Season Just Around the Corner (12/P37) |
| March 29, 2012 |
Four Schools in New Jersey Nominated for Federal Green Ribbon Environmental Awareness Program (12/P36) |
| March 29, 2012 |
New Jersey Saltwater Anglers Reminded to Register Online for Free Fishing Registry Program (12/P35) |
| March 28, 2012 |
DEP Urges Caution as Spring Forest Fire Risks Increase (12/P34) |
| March 27, 2012 |
Governor Christie Announces Agreement That Will Improve New Jersey Air Quality (12/P33) |
| March 27, 2012 |
DEP Dedicates Cape May Wildlife Management Area, Stocks Trout in State's Southernmost Trout Pond (12/P32) |
| March 26, 2012 |
DEP, Department of Agriculture Team up to Allow Farmers to Protect Flowering Crops from Hard Frost (12/P31) |
| March 23, 2012 |
All Parties Agree to Suspend Water-related Activies on Grenloch Lake to Accommodate Ongoing Monitoring and Cleanup Response (12/P30) |
| March 19, 2012 |
First Stage of Long-Awaited Lower Passaic River Cleanup Begins; DEP Stresses Need for a Complete Cleanup of the Passaic River (12/P29) |
| March 19, 2012 |
DEP Proposes Amended Rules to Enhance Public Access to Beaches And Waterways; Changes Made in Response to Public Comments (12/P28) |
| March 19, 2012 |
DEP Preserves Forest in Barnegat Bay Watershed; 385 Acres Added to Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area (12/P27) |
| March 15, 2012 |
Parks And Forestry Permanently Closes Upper River Campground at Bull's Island Recreation Area (12/P26) |
| March 13, 2012 |
DEP Teams Up with Private Groups to Bring Free National Exhibits to Liberty State Park (12/P25) |
| March 9, 2012 |
Atlantic City and Ventnor $18 Million Beach Replenishment Project Begins; Improved Beaches to Be Ready for Summer Tourism Season (12/P24) |
| March 8, 2012 |
DEP Adopts New Waiver Rule, Operational Aug. 1;
Response to Governor Christie's Directive for Common Sense Principles for State Government (12/P23) |
| March 8, 2012 |
Dash for the Trash Cleanup of Delaware River and Bay (12/P22) |
| March 5, 2012 |
DEP Enforcement Efforts Lead to Removal of Bound Brook Dirt Piles (12/P21) |
| March 1, 2012 |
Governor Chris Christie Announces $21 Million in Mitigation Grants for Home Acquisitions and Elevations in Seven Flood-Ravaged Communities (Office of the Governor Press Release) |
| February 29, 2012 |
Christie Administration Pleased that Portland, PA Coal-fired Electric Generating Units Will Stop Polluting New Jersey's Air (12/P20) |
| February 29, 2012 |
Settlement with Bridgewater Developer Preserves 212 Acres in Barnegat Bay Watershed (12/P19) |
| February 27, 2012 |
Christie Administration Announces $5.5 Million in Grants to Boost Recycling (12/P18) |
| February 24, 2012 |
Trout in the Classroom Program Offers New Jersey Students an Appreciation of Nature and Conservation (12/P17) |
| February 23, 2012 |
DEP Leading Response to Refinery Oil Tank Leak in Gloucester County; Spill Contained On-Site (12/P16) |
| February 23, 2012 |
DEP Adopts Updated Threatened And Endangered Species List, Revises Species Listings Based on Latest Science (12/P15) |
| February 16, 2012 |
DEP Gears Up Early in Pine Beetle Fight, Makes Suppression Grants Available to Landowners, Local Governments and Civic Groups (12/P14) |
| February 15, 2012 |
DEP Encourages Residents to Support Endangered Species Conservation through State Income Tax Check-Off Program (12/P13) |
| February 10, 2012 |
Commissioner Martin Announces Leadership Moves to Continue Efforts in Accomplishing DEP Priority Goals (12/P12) |
| February 9, 2012 |
Governor Christie's Nuclear Review Task Force Issues Final Report; Lessons Learned from 2011 Incident in Japan (12/P11) |
| February 6, 2012 |
Christie Administration Intervenes in Federal Court Challenge to New Jersey Clean Air Act Petition (12/P10) |
| February 3, 2012 |
Ringwood Manor Closed for Cleaning Following Furnace Misfire (12/P9) |
| January 25, 2012 |
DEP Marks 100th Anniversary of Famous Poem that Helped Inspire the Creation of Washington Crossing State Park (12/P8) |
| January 13, 2012 |
NJ Transit, DEP Outline Fuel Spill Cleanup Progress (12/P7) |
| January 11, 2012 |
NJ Transit Overhauls Diesel Powered Bus Fleet; Part of Christie Administration's Continuing Effort to Improve Air Quality (12/P6) |
| January 11, 2012 |
DEP Urges All Homeowners to Test For Radon; Honors Towns, Counties, Health Departments for Radon Prevention Efforts (12/P5) |
| January 11, 2012 |
DEP Expands Land Use E-Permitting Program (12/P4) |
| January 6, 2012 |
DEP Receives Federal Grant to Protect Cape May Wetlands (12/P3) |
| January 5, 2012 |
DEP Advises Residents to Recycle TVs and Computers, as Successful E-Waste Recycling Program Enters Second Year (12/P2) |
| January 3, 2012 |
DEP Launches New Parks Application for Smartphones (12/P1) |
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