Oh Christmas trees! Beach gets 10 times what it wanted for sand dunesOh Christmas trees! Beach gets 10 times what it wanted for sand dunesNow, New Jersey park officials need help putting the discarded trees in-place along the beach. Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ has 3 human cases of deadly mosquito-borne virusNJ has 3 human cases of deadly mosquito-borne virusEEE can cause brain-swelling and is among the most severe illnesses spread by infected mosquitoes, NJ officials said.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Harmful Algal Bloom warning lifted at Manasquan ReservoirHarmful Algal Bloom warning lifted at Manasquan ReservoirAdvisories remain at roughly a dozen spots around NJ, including parts of Lake Hopatcong and all of Spruce Run Reservoir.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
As summer approaches, air pollution is getting worse in NJAs summer approaches, air pollution is getting worse in NJHere comes summer — and pollution levels are rising.David MatthauDavid Matthau
$10M in grants to improve Jersey’s natural beauty in Barnegat Bay$10M in grants to improve Jersey’s natural beauty in Barnegat BayThe state DEP is handing out millions to help keep Barnegat Bay pristine.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Forest Fire in Burlington CountyForest Fire in Burlington CountySmoke was seen and smelled as far north as Union County, as the flames burn in Burlington. No homes were in danger, as of Sunday morning according to NJ DEP.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Hundreds of seasonal jobs at NJ parks, forests and historic availableHundreds of seasonal jobs at NJ parks, forests and historic availableThe Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for hundreds of season jobs at state parks, forests and historic sites. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
Prescribed burns help Jersey forestsPrescribed burns help Jersey forestsPrescribed or controlled burns are conducted annually by the State Forest Fire Service.Joe CutterJoe Cutter
NJ owns and runs a pheasant farm? Not anymore, thanks to bird fluNJ owns and runs a pheasant farm? Not anymore, thanks to bird fluA New Jersey pheasant farm is closing but the state will continue to release birds for hunters.David MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ towns get money to boost recycling effortsNJ towns get money to boost recycling efforts24 New Jersey towns in 13 counties have received grants from the Department of Environmental Protection of more than $100,000. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo