New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill's Save You Time and Money Agenda
Feb 18, 2026

Sherrill moves to cut red tape for NJ businesses

Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced progress on her agenda to reduce red tape and speed up business permitting in New Jersey by modernizing state government and improving regulatory processes.

Dupont's Chambers Works site in Pennsville. - PROVIDED BY NEW JERSEY OAG
Aug 4, 2025

$2B DuPont PFAS settlement is largest in NJ, US history

New Jersey secured a record agreement that will clean up four contaminated industrial sites across the state, building on recent progress regarding the "forever chemicals."

Water faucet
Jun 24, 2025

NJ American Water lifts mandatory conservation notice

However, the utility company said a voluntary effort remains in place for Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean counties, where conditions are recovering more slowly following a statewide drought.

Earth Day
May 27, 2025

NJDEP seeks recycling leaders for annual awards

Nominations will be reviewed based upon criteria such as measurable outcomes, commitment to education and outreach, innovation and exceeding compliance requirements.

Environment
Mar 3, 2025

NJBIZ panel analyzes how sustainability issues are evolving

Experts from the state Department of Environmental Protection, Envirotactics, New Jersey American Water and Reworld discuss how the new administration in Washington may affect their organizations, whether ESG is still a relevant concept, the state’s aging infrastructure, AI and much more.

Recycle symbol
Oct 28, 2024

NJDEP’s 2024 recycling leaders includes PSE&G, Old Bridge Township

Presented during a symposium held by the Association of New Jersey Recyclers, the honorees include: a major energy company recycling or reusing nearly all the waste it generates; a nonprofit reducing food waste by distributing recovered meals to local families in need; and a business that has kept over 10 million pounds of secondhand clothing out of landfills.

Riverine flooding is another dangerous form of flooding that can move quickly and leave destruction in its wake.
Oct 21, 2024

New Jersey flood risks are not just coastal

Inland communities should not assume that they are insulated from danger. Thankfully, many of the flood mitigation measures that bolster coastal resiliency are easily applicable to structures within the riverine floodplain.