DEP Commissioner to Deliver Barnegat Bay Restoration Plan Update

By Ed Rodgers

The Christie Administration says it is making progress in improving water quality in the Barnegat Bay, but some say the administration’s plan does not go far enough.

DEP Questioned about Safety Limits for Drinking Water

By Ed Rodgers

Questions are being asked about how the state Department of Environmental Protection is handling the setting of a safety limit for one contaminant in drinking water. 

Governor Christie’s Environmental Policies Criticized by Environmental Groups

By Ed Rodgers

Twenty-eight environmental groups rallied in Trenton today to criticize Christie administration policies. 

Newark Urban Park Highlighted to Promote Great Outdoors Initiative

By Ed Rodgers

An Obama administration official traveled to Newark to get a look at a success story in an effort to bring more green to the Brick City’s neighborhoods.

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Reaction

By Ed Rodgers

Democratic lawmakers grilled members of the Christie administration over the Governor’s decision to withdraw from a ten-state agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gases. 

Diamondback Terrapins in Trouble

By Ed Rodgers

Biologists are taking steps along one South Jersey roadway to protect terrapins that are often crushed by passing vehicles.

Governor Reveals Energy Master Plan

By Ed Rodgers

The state has a new energy master plan.  Governor Christie unveiled the draft proposal today.  It sets the framework for how New Jersey will meet its future energy needs.  But critics say consumers are the losers.

Acoustic Monitor Used to Track Bats

By Ed Rodgers

Biologists are turning to new technology to collect data on New Jersey’s bat population. 

Governor Christie Withdraws from 10-State Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program

By Ed Rodgers

Governor Christie said he believes that climate change is taking place and that people play some role. 

Counties Try New Solution to Mosquito Problem

By Ed Rodgers 

New Jersey is expecting a bumper mosquito crop this summer because of all the rainfall we’ve had over the past few weeks.