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Heeding state plan would save 60,000 acres, report says
New Jersey would save about 43,000 acres of environmentally fragile land by 2028 if it follows the State Development and Redevelopment Plan, according to an impact assessment. That's 67 square...
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EPA to address fireworks ingredient in drinking water
Is it a good idea to drink water with a chemical used in fireworks and rocket fuel? The chemical, which is also found in flares and explosives, is called perchlorate. Fireworks in Franklin Township,...
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Clean Water Act violations data in New Jersey
Federal officials today unveiled maps showing municipal and industrial wastewater facilities in New Jersey and information on inspections, violations and enforcement. The numbers in the Garden State...
View ArticleNew N.J. radiation data linked to Japan nuclear accident
The state Department of Environmental Protection has posted new data on radiation from the Japan nuclear accident in New Jersey's environment. Results of air and rainwater testing have shown radiation...
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New Jersey Geological and Water Survey has lots of online environmental...
I looked at the latest offerings on the New Jersey Geological and Water Survey website last week and found lots of interesting information. The website offers interactive mapping, data and various...
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N.J. endangered and threatened species, map changes
Last week, the state Department of Environmental Protection announced controversial changes to its list of endangered and threatened species. The DEP upgraded the status of the bald eagle, Cooper's...
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Water pollution leads to advisories at local beaches
The recent rains and runoff have led to swimming advisories at several ocean and river beaches in Monmouth County and high fecal bacteria levels at several other area beaches. The Monmouth County...
View ArticleCoastal flooding, damage risks on the rise, climate report says
Climate change poses grave risks to our coasts and the risks are escalating, according to a new federal report. The document, "Coastal Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerabilities: 2012 Technical Input...
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Sandy’s ‘largely overlooked’ impact on N.J. coastal lakes
Superstorm Sandy had a widespread but "largely overlooked" impact on New Jersey coastal lakes, according to an environmental expert. Coastal lakes are "getting very little attention," according to a...
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