A wildfire that broke out in Winslow, New Jersey was the result of a passing train. Now, officials say the railway company responsible must pay for the response.
A Monmouth County community was urged to let a black bear wander through, as reported bear sightings and encounters statewide are up sharply over last year.
Requiring that new industrial and commercial boilers run on electricity, not fossil fuels, could raise operating costs by four to five times – not percent.
Just in time for Giving Tuesday, the Department of Environmental Protection announces a Wildlife Habitat Supporter program. Decals are provided to $25 donors.
Despite some conflicting reports, we're pleased to pass along the word that all of the ocean beaches in Ocean County are open and free from unsafe bacterial levels.
The summer season is now officially in the rear-view mirror, but after a season filled with hot temperatures, a lengthy drought, and contamination closing some shore beaches, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) is making sure we can enjoy them next summer.
The seemingly dry topic of water-protection rules could provoke a rarity by month’s end: A legislative veto invalidating new DEP rules for development.