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Study Shows Over 1,000 Superfund Sites at Risk of Flooding by 2100
July 29, 2020
A new study by the Union of Concerned Scientists concludes that more than 800 hazardous Superfund sites near the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at risk of flooding in the next 20 years, even with low rates of sea level rise. More than 1,000 of the...
Elcon Mess is Over - Win for Environment
July 27, 2020
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Elcon no longer intends to proceed with its proposed facility in Falls Township, Bucks County and will be withdrawing all applications. DEP is therefore terminating its review of...
Highlands Nomination Finally Gets Hearing - a Lot More Needs to Be Done
July 23, 2020
Dr. Daniel Van Abs. is up for a hearing today in the Senate Judiciary committee. The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee will be voting to appoint Governor Murphy’s nomination for Dr. Daniel Van Abs. to be a member of the Highlands Water...
Win for Liberty State Park - Fireman Gives Up on Golf Course
July 15, 2020
It has been reported that Paul Fireman will “halt” his effort to expand Liberty National Golf Course into Liberty State Park. He has been pushing legislators and lobbying to get his ultra-exclusive golf course expansion onto the Caven’s Point area...
Pinelands Fire in Ocean County - Warning for NJ
July 10, 2020
Yesterday a forest fire started in Jackson Township in Ocean County. The fire has already burned at least 204 acres through the Colliers Mill Wildlife Management Area outside of Cassville. No roads have been closed, and the Department of...
DEP Suspends Permits for NJNG’s SRL-Needs to Stop Pipeline
July 9, 2020
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection has sent a letter of suspension for New Jersey Natural Gas’s Southern Reliability Link (SRL) pipeline. The action includes a suspension of permits for the SRL, a stop work order, and the department is re...
DEP Closes Some Wildlife Management Areas- Slippery Slope to Privatization
July 9, 2020
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection issued a notice restricting access at some Wildlife Management Areas in New Jersey. Due to temporary state-mandated employee furloughs, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of...
NJSC Endorsed Candidates Win Primaries- Greener Day for NJ
July 8, 2020
All of New Jersey Sierra Club endorsements have won the New Jersey Democratic Primary for Senate and Congressional Seats.
Budget Bill That Targets Environmental Programs Goes to Gov’s Desk
June 29, 2020
Today, S20 (Sarlo/Cunningham)/A3 (Pintor Marin/Burzichelli) was passed by both the Senate and Assembly. The bill amends and supplements FY20 appropriations act to effectuate extension of fiscal year through September 30, 2020. The bill takes around...
Budget Cuts Hit Environment Hard
June 27, 2020
Today, A3 (Pintor Marin/Burzichelli) was reported out of the Assembly Budget Committee. The bill amends and supplements FY20 appropriations act to effectuate extension of fiscal year through September 30, 2020. They are looking to cut around $82...