The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has developed a color-coded health alert index to provide the public with clear guidance on suitable recreational activities in freshwater lakes and other…
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New Jersey to Invest Nearly $45 Million in Electrification of Transportation Sector
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced plans to invest nearly $45 million to reduce greenhouse gases produced by the transportation sector, thanks to funds from the national…
New Jersey Sets Stringent Limits for PFOA, PFOS in Drinking Water
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has approved maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) of 14 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and 13 ppt for PFOS in drinking water.…
New Jersey Funds Innovative Mitigation Strategies for Harmful Algal Blooms
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $2.5 million in grants for nine local demonstration projects that will implement and evaluate innovative technologies to mitigate and prevent harmful…
New Jersey to Collect and Dispose of PFAS Firefighting Foams
As part of its efforts to address PFAS in New Jersey’s environment, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is spearheading a statewide “take back and disposal” of firefighting foam containing…
New Jersey Adopts Groundbreaking Stormwater Infrastructure Rules
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has adopted groundbreaking changes to the state’s stormwater management rules. The new amendments emphasize engineering with nature and require permit applicants to…
ECOS White Paper: Processes and Considerations for Setting State PFAS Standards
In recent years, federal, state, and international authorities have established various health-based regulatory values and evaluation criteria for a number of specific per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in response to…
New Jersey Pursues Package of Climate Change Regulations
New Jersey is preparing a comprehensive and aggressive set of policies aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to a changing climate. Governor Phil Murphy has issued an Executive…
New Jersey Funds Local Projects to Address Harmful Algal Blooms
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is making $13.5 million in funding available for local projects that will improve water quality and help prevent, mitigate, and manage harmful…
New Jersey Study Predicts Dramatic Increase in Sea-Level Rise
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection recently announced the release of a new study projecting dramatic sea-level rise in New Jersey. According to the report, sea level in New…