Environment

New Jersey is working to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change. So far, its efforts have been successful, with New Jersey’s attainment of the 2020 greenhouse gas reduction goal years ahead of schedule. New Jersey is now looking ahead to its 2050 Goal and is accelerating its transition to a low carbon economy through reducing its carbon pollution, expanding its clean energy infrastructure and building resilient communities.

From the Department of Agriculture homepage you can link to many different webpages that deal with farming in New Jersey. The Guide to Pick-Your-Own Farms in New Jersey provides a list of farms and tells you what you can pick at each one. The site also lets you know when different fruits and vegetables are in season.

The Division of Parks and Forestry provides maps and background information about New Jersey's state parks, forests, historic sites, recreation areas, and marinas.

The Pinelands Commission provides extensive information about one of New Jersey's greatest treasures.

The Division of Water Quality has primary responsibility for protecting New Jersey's surface and ground waters from pollution caused by improperly treated wastewater and its residuals.

The Division of Sustainable Wast Management is responsible for regulating hazardous waste in New Jersey.

Endangered species in New Jersey are listed by the Division of Fish and Wildlife.

The Division of Fish and Wildlife provides detailed information about fishing and hunting. You can also get your fishing license online.

The white-tailed deer webpages offer statistics on deer hunting in New Jersey.


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