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N.J. radiation protection and release prevention report for April

Here's the state Radiation Protection and Release Prevention Element monthly report for April. The report, which includes information on the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant in Lacey, is by the...

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New Jersey water infrastructure failures common, group says

   New Jersey's water supply, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure is aging, and failures are common, according to a draft white paper.     “New Jersey can maintain a viable economy with a sound...

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Holiday season tips for recycling, reducing and reusing ‘waste’

Happy Holidays, folks. Here are some U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tips for reducing, reusing and recycling the mountains of "waste" that we tend to create this time of year: - Bring reusable...

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Rain garden training workshops planned in New Jersey

Want to learn how to build and maintain rain gardens, which curb stormwater runoff from properties? The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium and Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program will...

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Nor’easter snow forecast maps for N.J., N.Y., Conn.

Here are the latest snowfall forecast maps, and you can get updates today and beyond by checking the National Weather Service Mount Holly Office and Upton, N.Y., office websites. Source: National...

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Sandy recovery, rebuilding No. 1 priority, NJDEP email says

Recovery and rebuilding after superstorm Sandy is the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection's No. 1 priority, according to a DEP internal email. Here is the email from DEP Deputy Commissioner...

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Radioactive tritium lingers in Oyster Creek nuclear plant wells

Radioactive tritium is still being found in monitoring wells at the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant in Lacey, more than three years after two spills were detected, according to a state report. Plant...

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Superstorm Sandy debris in N.J. waters mapped

New Jersey has posted maps showing visible debris in state waterways following superstorm Sandy. The maps are based on observations by N.J. Department of Environmental Protection staffers as of Jan....

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Rapid beach water test generally works well, study says

A much quicker test for checking beach water quality generally works well, according to a new federal study. New Jersey environmental and health agencies began testing the U.S. Environmental...

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Illegal dumping warning issued by New Jersey

Have you seen any illegal dumping or evidence of dumping in New Jersey following superstorm Sandy? The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection today issued an "enforcement alert" warning that...

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Fertilizer law spurred by Barnegat Bay pollution implemented

To help prevent greater pollution of New Jersey's bays and waterways, use lawn fertilizers wisely this spring. The final phase of New Jersey's new fertilizer law has kicked in, according to the state....

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Earth Day tips for greening our environment

Happy Earth Day, folks! It's the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day and it's my 28th anniversary at the Asbury Park Press. Here are some websites and publications with Earth Day and everyday environmental...

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5.1 billion gallons of sewage overflowed in N.J. during Sandy, report says

A total of 5.1 billion gallons of partially treated and untreated sewage overflowed from New Jersey facilities into waterways during superstorm Sandy, according to a report released today. That's...

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Nitrate pollution in streams may last for decades

Nitrate pollution in a Wisconsin stream may linger for decades, according to a new study. Decades-old nitrate-laden groundwater is entering the stream and high nitrate levels "may be sustained for...

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It’s summer in N.J., but watch for coastal flooding

After weeks of saturation, gorgeous summer weather has arrived at the Jersey Shore! And it appears that the sun will dominate through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures at...

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Barnegat Bay boaters: avoid eco-sensitive areas

If you're a boater who cares about protecting ecologically fragile areas in the Barnegat Bay watershed, the state has posted a new interactive map for you. The map shows 16 shallow areas with submerged...

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N.J. flood zones: lots of ‘at risk essential facilities’

New Jersey has numerous “at risk essential facilities,” such as firehouses and hospitals, in flood plains, according draft federal maps. They include the Allenhurst Fire Department and Colts Neck...

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Climate report: Sea-level rise likely to accelerate

Sea-level rise will very likely accelerate this century, according to an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report released today. And that’s dismal news for the hundreds of thousands of people,...

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Dry spell spawns high wildfire risk in parts of N.J.

It’s been dry enough in recent weeks to heighten the risk of wildfires in most of Monmouth County and all of Ocean County, according to the state Forest Fire Service. And it appears that we won’t get...

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N.J. dry spell and wildfire risk grow, reservoirs sink

Here’s the lowdown on some potentially serious environmental ups and downs in New Jersey. The Garden State’s dry spell has expanded, with 24.1 percent of the state in a moderate drought and 66.4...

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