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News Releases
- January 27, 2023
Commissioner Latourette Joins Vice President Harris to Announce New Jersey’s Participation in Program to Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacements in Underserved Communities - January 26, 2023
NJDEP Set to Release Results of Wharton State Forest Visitor and Vehicle Use Survey During February 8 Virtual Public Meeting - January 25, 2023
New Jersey Interagency Council to Release Series of Action Plans on How to Strengthen Climate Resilience - January 24, 2023
DEP, DOH, & DCA Launch Expanded Potential Lead Exposure Mapping Tool - January 20, 2023
New Jersey Bald Eagle Population Continues to Climb, with 250 Active Nests Identified in 2022
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Drought Watch Status - Now Normal
As water supply conditions have improved, DEP is lifting the water supply drought status that has been in place since August 9, 2022.
Help Protect Your Local Parks!
The NJDEP rules that govern use and maintenance of Green Acres encumbered parks are being updated, and we want your feedback! Join us for stakeholder meetings:
- January 24, 1 – 3 p.m.
- January 26, 1 – 3 p.m.
- January 31, 6 – 8 p.m.
Green Acres Opens 2023 Funding Round
The program is accepting applications for land acquisition, park development, stewardship, jake’s law, and urban parks funding projects.
Popular Topics
Trenton Water Works
Governor Murphy announced that DEP would initiate direct operational oversight to support and improve TWW.
Opportunities to Support Green Jobs
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) issued to seek proposals for innovative pilot programs to support and build a diverse, inclusive green workforce for all New Jerseyans.
Inland Flood Protection Rule
Learn more about the 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.