Hunting works? Bear sightings drop dramatically in NJ
Bear/human encounters have dropped sharply in New Jersey this year, according to a new report from the State Department of Environmental Protection.
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
NJ updating plan to protect 107 at-risk species
The NJ DEP wants your help developing a new State Wildlife Action Plan
New app helps NJ hikers track trails and find key attractions
A new app that you can add to your phone or smart device allows you to visit New Jersey parks and recreation areas armed with detailed info about attractions and sites.
New map aims to stop ATV damage in Wharton State Forest
For years, hikers, hunters and others have complained about damage being done by ATVs in Wharton State Forest. Will a new map protect the ecology?
Is your tap water really safe to drink? How NJ utilities handle lead testing
If higher-than-acceptable levels of lead are found in your communities drink water, here's what you can do.
What NJ is doing about toxic chemicals showing up in drinking water
State environmental officials want to formalize limits on 2 toxic chemicals in our water supplies
Is this New Jersey’s most beloved fish?
It's no fluke! State officials are pressing ahead to protect summer flounder until they reach maturity.
What NJ residents can do to help save the Monarch butterfly
Monarch butterflies, which pass through Cape May as part of their migration process to Mexico, have always been a big tourism draw to New Jersey.
Elevated levels of mosquitoes predicted for New Jersey
The recent weather trends don't paint a pretty picture for mosquito season in the Garden State.
Are NJ’s beaches ready for summer crowds?
Two significant storms took a toll on New Jersey's beaches in the offseason, but they moved through rather quickly and the majority of eroded sand was deposited offshore in sand bars and will gradually move back onto the beaches.