New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Type: Organization

Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 2 reports

PPPL recognized as first in NJ environmental stewardship

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has been recognized as the top facility in the state for environmental stewardship by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). ... [Published Princeton University Top Stories - 3 hours ago]

Entities: Environmental Stewardship, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Plasma Physics

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports

Return to Normal After Sandy

Memorial Day, the traditional start to summer, is once again upon us. Less than seven months removed from Superstorm Sandy, this holiday weekend is certain to be marked by mixed emotions across the shore region – awe in the power of nature, sadness over ... [Published Atlantic Highlands Herald - 23 hours ago]

Entities: New Jersey Department of Health, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Surf Zone, Bob Martin

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

Lawrence Township homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy face demolition

LAWRENCE TWP. ? It has been almost seven months since Sandy ravaged the Bay Point section of Lawrence Township. Since then, the damaged homes have languished at the edge of the water, their future uncertain and their owners wondering what will come n ... [Published New Jersey Online - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Superstorm Sandy, FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, Jeff Van Drew, Mike Nelson, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Funding could turn damaged residential areas into parks

OLD BRIDGE — A forthcoming New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) program will offer a bit of respite to residents seeking federal buyouts as a result of damage caused by superstorm Sandy.The so-called Superstorm Sandy Acquisition Program ... [Published Freehold Independent - May 22 2013]

Entities: Buyout, Property, Superstorm Sandy

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 2 reports

Cape May County conference focuses on lessons learned from Sandy

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The county hosted its annual Emergency Preparedness Conference on Tuesday, May 21 at the Cape May County Technical High School.The conference was moved up from September this year to focus on hurricane preparedness in the wake of ... [Published Shore News Today - May 21 2013]

Entities: Emergency Preparedness, Hurricane Sandy, Emergency Management, Cape May County Technical High School

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Atlantic Highlands harbor's popular boat launch ramp to reopen by mid-June

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS Atlantic Highlands harbor officials hope to reopen one of the state?s most popular boat launch ramps to the public by next month.The municipal marina sustained severe damage when the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy slammed into its ... [Published New Jersey Online - May 20 2013]

Entities: Hurricane Sandy, Bob Considine, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

High Tech High team wins environmental contest

Pictured, left to right: Geraldine Vargas - Kearny; Gabriel Wadsworth - Bayonne; Amy Hsieh - Kearny; Ariadna Uribe -North Bergen; and Eileen Gao - Secaucus.High Tech High School in North Bergen placed third in the 20th annual New Jersey Envirothon on ... [Published Hudson Reporter - May 19 2013]

Entities: Soil Conservation, Environment, High Tech High School, New Jersey Department of Agriculture

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Black Bears, Superintendent Retirement Top Local News

Students Learn of Loss 'Every 15 Minutes'Northstar Air Medical held its “Every 15 Minutes” program to teach about the dangers of drunk driving.Black Bears Seen Around MartinsvilleBlack bears have been seen around Martinsville, and the New Jersey Department ... [Published Bridgewater Patch - May 19 2013]

Entities: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Drink Driving, Education

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Verona and Cedar Grove get $43K for litter cleanup

Verona and Cedar Grove will receive more than $43,000 toward garbage and recycling clean-up this year. THINKSTOCK A state Clean Communities grant will provide $22,461 for Verona and $20,634 for Cedar Grove, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental ... [Published North Jersey.com - May 18 2013]

Entities: Litter, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Recycling, Environmental Management

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Coyotes spotted in Glen Ridge

Glen Ridge is reporting coyote sightings. THINKSTOCK The borough sent out a notice Friday afternoon that coyotes had been reported around Glen Ridge, and that there was at least one reported attack on a pet.Borough Administrator Michael Rohal said Friday ... [Published North Jersey.com - May 17 2013]

Entities: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Climate

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Oxford Township completes foreclosure process on OxWall property

| Roughly eight months after the Oxford Township Committee voted to begin foreclosure proceedings on the much-maligned OxWall Tool property, they can now say it's theirs."It's been a long time coming," Deputy Mayor Keith Gibbons said.Officials announced ... [Published Lehigh Valley Live - May 17 2013]

Entities: Foreclosure, Property, Jim Kyle, Gibbon

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

$300M buyout of Sandy-damaged properties includes Delaware Bay's Lawrence Township

The buyout plan involves approximately 1,000 homes impacted by Sandy, in addition to another 300 repetitively flood-damaged homes located in the Passaic River Basin. The program is designed to give homeowners the ability to choose the best option for ... [Published New Jersey Online - May 16 2013]

Entities: Buyout, FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, Passaic River, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

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"This agreement marks an important step in the cleanup of the Standard Chlorine Chemical site," said EPA Regional Administrator Judith A Enck. "Today's agreement illustrates how the Superfund law works to make polluters, not taxpayers, pay to clean up sites like this one."

EPA Reaches Agreement with Several Companies to Conduct a St. . . [Published Equities.com - 7 hours ago]

"We have worked hard over many years to reduce our energy use and carbon emissions, convert our vehicles to more environmentally friendly fuels, compost our waste, and in general, implement a broad-based sustainability program, Dr. Cohen said. "This recognition by New Jersey is a great honor and a tribute to our commitment to the environment.""

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Recognizes Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory ... [Published Office of Science - U.S. Department of Energy - 19 hours ago]

..."The EPA works diligently every summer to make sure beachgoers can enjoy the water without worry," said EPA Regional Administrator Judith A Enck. "With an expected increase in floating debris on our shores as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, our efforts are even more important than ever." Working together with other federal, state and local agencies, the EPA's cooperative program operates seven days a week...

EPA Begins Summer Monitoring to Protect Area Beaches, Coastal Waters and New York/New Jersey Harbor [Published Noodls - 20 hours ago]

"We had to purchase a trailer out of our savings, other than that we're basically homeless. It has been almost four months and all I've gotten was one $600 check from FEMA. State officials have been telling us to wait until the money is released."

Lawrence Township homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy face demolition [Published New Jersey Online - 23 hours ago]

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