Storm wipes away some Jersey Shore beaches, leaving steep cliffs in sandStorm wipes away some Jersey Shore beaches, leaving steep cliffs in sandState and county assessments are getting underway up-and-down the shore.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ gives towns $14.3 million to promote recyclingNJ gives towns $14.3 million to promote recyclingNew Jersey is recycling 41 percent of its municipal waste, but the goal set by the state is 50 percent. David MatthauDavid Matthau
Time to cut back on water! 14 NJ counties under drought warningTime to cut back on water! 14 NJ counties under drought warningState environmental officials on Friday declared a drought warning for the first time in more than two decades for 14 northern and coastal counties after months of low rainfall and falling reservoir levels. Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
NJ’s drought watch could soon be a drought warning: What does that mean?NJ’s drought watch could soon be a drought warning: What does that mean?With less than normal rainfall, reservoir and stream flow levels are dropping in most parts of the Garden state David MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ adds 2nd bear hunt this year — animal lovers call it overkillNJ adds 2nd bear hunt this year — animal lovers call it overkillBears continue to move into populated areas, overturning garbage cans, and that’s a problem.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Electronics can’t go to landfills: NJ going after manufacturers as waste piles upElectronics can’t go to landfills: NJ going after manufacturers as waste piles upIt's becoming an increasing problem in some parts of New Jersey.David MatthauDavid Matthau
No need to fear? The truth about the ‘Erin Brockovich chemical’ in NJ waterNo need to fear? The truth about the ‘Erin Brockovich chemical’ in NJ waterA recent study found low levels of hexavalent chromium in New Jersey's tap water.Toniann AntonelliToniann Antonelli
Let your lawns go thirsty: NJ residents asked to cut back on water usageLet your lawns go thirsty: NJ residents asked to cut back on water usageThere's no emergency yet, but state officials ask the public to be water wiseDavid MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ counts 565K scrap tires in illegal dumps — and that’s a big improvementNJ counts 565K scrap tires in illegal dumps — and that’s a big improvementThey're not only an eyesore. They can also pose significant risks to public safety and the environment. Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
How to survive a NJ bear attack: First, don’t run … Don’t. Run. Ever!How to survive a NJ bear attack: First, don’t run … Don’t. Run. Ever!Avoid bears at all costs. But if you have to, fighting back is the only way to survive.David MatthauDavid Matthau