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Summer Storm, Hurricane, Weather Resources and Updates.
My Environment
What is the status of the environment in your neighborhood?
News Releases
- November 16, 2022
National Park Service Awards DEP a Combined $1 Million Grant for Indian King Tavern, Wallace House Historic Sites - November 15, 2022
Murphy Administration Takes Actions to Facilitate the Reinstatement of a Regulated Black Bear Hunt This Year to Protect the Safety of Residents - November 10, 2022
Governor Murphy Announces Strategy to Safeguard New Jersey Communities and Contain Wildlife - November 4, 2022
NJ Human Services Partners with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to Expand Access to Coastal Resources for Individuals with Disabilities - November 4, 2022
Los Servicios Humanos de NJ se asocia con el Departamento de Protección Ambiental de New Jersey para ampliar el acceso a los recursos costeros para las personas con discapacidad
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Learn More About Bear Management
Murphy Administration takes actions to facilitate the reinstatement of a regulated black bear hunt this year to protect the safety of residents.
Drought Watch
NJ is currently in Drought Watch.
Ways to Conserve Water
Water conservation is especially important during a drought.
Drought Watch Update 10/5/22
Avian Influenza Information
Learn more about avian influenza, or “bird flu,” which is a respiratory disease of birds caused by influenza A viruses. Wild birds, such as ducks, gulls, and shorebirds, can carry and spread these viruses but may show no signs of illness.
Popular Topics
Trenton Water Works
Governor Murphy announced that DEP would initiate direct operational oversight to support and improve TWW.
Request for Quotes to Facilitate Master Plans for Liberty State Park and The Greenway
RFQ updated on 9/27 to extend the quotation submission deadline and clarify requirements.
Inland Flood Protection Rule
Sign up for the virtual engagement sessions to learn more about the proposed rule!
Hurricane Ida Recovery Registration Survey
Were you impacted by Hurricane Ida? Please take this survey.
NJ PACT
New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats.
Lead Exposure Reduction
Lead Line Identification and Resident Notification.
NJDEP Blue Acres
Strategic climate resilience planning and state-led acquisition of flood-prone property.
Climate Change
What New Jersey is doing to address climate change and reach 100 percent clean energy by 2050.
Environmental Justice
Empowering Garden State residents and communities to reduce the impacts of pollution on overburdened populations.
Flood Resilience
To protect municipalities from flooding, New Jersey is working to build a comprehensive system of flood hazard risk reduction measures.
Does PFAS affect me?
List of public water systems with PFAS “forever chemical” violations.
Water Infrastructure Investment Plan
Protecting and enhancing New Jersey’s water quality and water infrastructure..
Harmful Algal Blooms
Complete guide to HABs, including how to report a bloom in New Jersey and information on the state’s response strategy.