New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
@dep.nj.gov
Protecting New Jersey's air, land and water and managing the Garden State's natural lands, wildlife and parks.
The Murphy Administration today released an annual update of climate resilience work being undertaken by state agencies to better protect properties, lives, infrastructure, natural resources and the economy from the impacts of a changing climate.
🔗News release at bit.ly/4r3LbMZ
🔗News release at bit.ly/4r3LbMZ
January 16, 2026 at 10:28 PM
The Murphy Administration today released an annual update of climate resilience work being undertaken by state agencies to better protect properties, lives, infrastructure, natural resources and the economy from the impacts of a changing climate.
🔗News release at bit.ly/4r3LbMZ
🔗News release at bit.ly/4r3LbMZ
The Office of Environmental Justice is pleased to announce DEP's Justice Action Plan, an agency self-assessment to create more equitable and just services and initiatives for the betterment of overburdened communities (OBCs) across New Jersey.
January 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The Office of Environmental Justice is pleased to announce DEP's Justice Action Plan, an agency self-assessment to create more equitable and just services and initiatives for the betterment of overburdened communities (OBCs) across New Jersey.
🌱 The New Jersey Interagency Council on Climate Resilience is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Annual Report. This publication outlines the progress State agencies made throughout 2025 to advance climate resilience.
Access the full report at resiliencecouncil.nj.gov.
Access the full report at resiliencecouncil.nj.gov.
January 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
🌱 The New Jersey Interagency Council on Climate Resilience is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Annual Report. This publication outlines the progress State agencies made throughout 2025 to advance climate resilience.
Access the full report at resiliencecouncil.nj.gov.
Access the full report at resiliencecouncil.nj.gov.
Exciting news! 📣
The Office of Natural Resource Restoration (ONRR) is enhancing transparency and community engagement by expanding our restoration project catalog. Guided by the Natural Resource Restoration Advisory Council, +
The Office of Natural Resource Restoration (ONRR) is enhancing transparency and community engagement by expanding our restoration project catalog. Guided by the Natural Resource Restoration Advisory Council, +
January 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Exciting news! 📣
The Office of Natural Resource Restoration (ONRR) is enhancing transparency and community engagement by expanding our restoration project catalog. Guided by the Natural Resource Restoration Advisory Council, +
The Office of Natural Resource Restoration (ONRR) is enhancing transparency and community engagement by expanding our restoration project catalog. Guided by the Natural Resource Restoration Advisory Council, +
DEP and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities today announced the launch of a groundbreaking Eco-Hub pilot program to demonstrate the potential benefits of electric vehicle bi-directional charging to help power the electric grid and contribute to lower energy rates. ⚡️
🔗News release at bit.ly/49VXpRU
🔗News release at bit.ly/49VXpRU
January 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM
DEP and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities today announced the launch of a groundbreaking Eco-Hub pilot program to demonstrate the potential benefits of electric vehicle bi-directional charging to help power the electric grid and contribute to lower energy rates. ⚡️
🔗News release at bit.ly/49VXpRU
🔗News release at bit.ly/49VXpRU
Available now: DEP’s 2025 Scientific Report on Climate Change 🌎🌱
The 2025 Scientific Report on Climate Change summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding the effects of climate change on New Jersey’s environment. This report identifies and presents the best available science and (1/3)
The 2025 Scientific Report on Climate Change summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding the effects of climate change on New Jersey’s environment. This report identifies and presents the best available science and (1/3)
January 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Available now: DEP’s 2025 Scientific Report on Climate Change 🌎🌱
The 2025 Scientific Report on Climate Change summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding the effects of climate change on New Jersey’s environment. This report identifies and presents the best available science and (1/3)
The 2025 Scientific Report on Climate Change summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding the effects of climate change on New Jersey’s environment. This report identifies and presents the best available science and (1/3)
Cleaner technology ➡️ improved air quality and a stable environment 🌱
⚖️ As of last year, New Jersey has invested over $205 million in more than 384 projects across the state, with over 80% of those proceeds used to advance environmental justice. (1/5)
⚖️ As of last year, New Jersey has invested over $205 million in more than 384 projects across the state, with over 80% of those proceeds used to advance environmental justice. (1/5)
January 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Cleaner technology ➡️ improved air quality and a stable environment 🌱
⚖️ As of last year, New Jersey has invested over $205 million in more than 384 projects across the state, with over 80% of those proceeds used to advance environmental justice. (1/5)
⚖️ As of last year, New Jersey has invested over $205 million in more than 384 projects across the state, with over 80% of those proceeds used to advance environmental justice. (1/5)
Marking a milestone 50th anniversary year & the culmination of nearly 5 years of public engagement on revitalizing Liberty State Park, Commissioner LaTourette released a series of videos yesterday to highlight the groundbreaking of projects outlined in the park’s master plan.
🔗News bit.ly/4jKTYkv
🔗News bit.ly/4jKTYkv
January 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Marking a milestone 50th anniversary year & the culmination of nearly 5 years of public engagement on revitalizing Liberty State Park, Commissioner LaTourette released a series of videos yesterday to highlight the groundbreaking of projects outlined in the park’s master plan.
🔗News bit.ly/4jKTYkv
🔗News bit.ly/4jKTYkv
Each year, New Jersey welcomes more than 17 million visitors to its 41 state parks, 11 state forests, five recreation areas and over 50 historic sites.
Throughout the Murphy Administration, numerous investments have been made to expand access and preserve these open spaces for years to come. (1/4)
Throughout the Murphy Administration, numerous investments have been made to expand access and preserve these open spaces for years to come. (1/4)
January 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Each year, New Jersey welcomes more than 17 million visitors to its 41 state parks, 11 state forests, five recreation areas and over 50 historic sites.
Throughout the Murphy Administration, numerous investments have been made to expand access and preserve these open spaces for years to come. (1/4)
Throughout the Murphy Administration, numerous investments have been made to expand access and preserve these open spaces for years to come. (1/4)
Today, @govmurphy.bsky.social delivered his final State of the State Address.
As we look back on our state's progress over the last eight years, we remain committed to our ongoing work to safeguard public health and the environment we all share.
#StateoftheState2026 #NewJersey
As we look back on our state's progress over the last eight years, we remain committed to our ongoing work to safeguard public health and the environment we all share.
#StateoftheState2026 #NewJersey
January 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Today, @govmurphy.bsky.social delivered his final State of the State Address.
As we look back on our state's progress over the last eight years, we remain committed to our ongoing work to safeguard public health and the environment we all share.
#StateoftheState2026 #NewJersey
As we look back on our state's progress over the last eight years, we remain committed to our ongoing work to safeguard public health and the environment we all share.
#StateoftheState2026 #NewJersey
New Jersey is highly vulnerable to the impacts of the intensifying climate crisis, including wildfires, chronic flooding, sea level rise, coastal erosion, and increasingly more frequent and intense storms.
DEP’s response? Mitigate climate impacts ⬇️ and strengthen resilience 💪. (1/3)
DEP’s response? Mitigate climate impacts ⬇️ and strengthen resilience 💪. (1/3)
January 13, 2026 at 6:53 PM
New Jersey is highly vulnerable to the impacts of the intensifying climate crisis, including wildfires, chronic flooding, sea level rise, coastal erosion, and increasingly more frequent and intense storms.
DEP’s response? Mitigate climate impacts ⬇️ and strengthen resilience 💪. (1/3)
DEP’s response? Mitigate climate impacts ⬇️ and strengthen resilience 💪. (1/3)
Yesterday, NJ Attorney General Platkin & DEP Commissioner LaTourette announced they have filed a public-nuisance lawsuit against a major scrap metal recycler that seeks to put an end to the hazardous conditions that have led to numerous fires at their facilities since 2020.
🔗News at bit.ly/49tqHWE
🔗News at bit.ly/49tqHWE
January 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Yesterday, NJ Attorney General Platkin & DEP Commissioner LaTourette announced they have filed a public-nuisance lawsuit against a major scrap metal recycler that seeks to put an end to the hazardous conditions that have led to numerous fires at their facilities since 2020.
🔗News at bit.ly/49tqHWE
🔗News at bit.ly/49tqHWE
The critical work accomplished between 2018 and 2026 has enabled people across New Jersey to drink safer water, breathe healthier air, enjoy cleaner lands and experience green, open and recreational spaces.
During this time, DEP markedly increased investments in (1/4)
During this time, DEP markedly increased investments in (1/4)
January 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The critical work accomplished between 2018 and 2026 has enabled people across New Jersey to drink safer water, breathe healthier air, enjoy cleaner lands and experience green, open and recreational spaces.
During this time, DEP markedly increased investments in (1/4)
During this time, DEP markedly increased investments in (1/4)
DEP's Division of Land Resource Protection covered lots of ground last year! Here are a few highlights from the program:
👉 Responded to over 1,000 WARNDEP Hotline land use incident reports
👉 Restored 35 acres of land use regulated areas through enforcement actions (1/3)
👉 Responded to over 1,000 WARNDEP Hotline land use incident reports
👉 Restored 35 acres of land use regulated areas through enforcement actions (1/3)
January 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM
DEP's Division of Land Resource Protection covered lots of ground last year! Here are a few highlights from the program:
👉 Responded to over 1,000 WARNDEP Hotline land use incident reports
👉 Restored 35 acres of land use regulated areas through enforcement actions (1/3)
👉 Responded to over 1,000 WARNDEP Hotline land use incident reports
👉 Restored 35 acres of land use regulated areas through enforcement actions (1/3)
DEP today announced the award of nearly $32 million in grants that will advance the state’s transition to zero-emission school buses to better protect the health of schoolchildren and improve public access to charging stations in New Jersey communities. ⚡️
🔗News release at bit.ly/3NzdEeO (1/3)
🔗News release at bit.ly/3NzdEeO (1/3)
January 8, 2026 at 7:51 PM
DEP today announced the award of nearly $32 million in grants that will advance the state’s transition to zero-emission school buses to better protect the health of schoolchildren and improve public access to charging stations in New Jersey communities. ⚡️
🔗News release at bit.ly/3NzdEeO (1/3)
🔗News release at bit.ly/3NzdEeO (1/3)
January is #RadonActionMonth!
Did you know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States?
The greater the concentration and the longer a person is exposed, the greater the risk of developing lung cancer. (1/2)
Did you know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States?
The greater the concentration and the longer a person is exposed, the greater the risk of developing lung cancer. (1/2)
January 8, 2026 at 4:37 PM
January is #RadonActionMonth!
Did you know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States?
The greater the concentration and the longer a person is exposed, the greater the risk of developing lung cancer. (1/2)
Did you know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States?
The greater the concentration and the longer a person is exposed, the greater the risk of developing lung cancer. (1/2)
#ICYMI: Our own Commissioner Shawn LaTourette was named ROI-NJ’s top environmental influencer for 2025! 🌟
Commissioner LaTourette was recognized as the "most influential figure shaping the state's environmental future" (1/3)
Commissioner LaTourette was recognized as the "most influential figure shaping the state's environmental future" (1/3)
January 6, 2026 at 5:14 PM
#ICYMI: Our own Commissioner Shawn LaTourette was named ROI-NJ’s top environmental influencer for 2025! 🌟
Commissioner LaTourette was recognized as the "most influential figure shaping the state's environmental future" (1/3)
Commissioner LaTourette was recognized as the "most influential figure shaping the state's environmental future" (1/3)
DEP’s 2025 Year in Review: 🐾 Habitat Recovery & Wildlife Protection
From the skies above to the waters below, 2025 was a transformative year for New Jersey’s wildlife! (1/4)
From the skies above to the waters below, 2025 was a transformative year for New Jersey’s wildlife! (1/4)
December 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
DEP’s 2025 Year in Review: 🐾 Habitat Recovery & Wildlife Protection
From the skies above to the waters below, 2025 was a transformative year for New Jersey’s wildlife! (1/4)
From the skies above to the waters below, 2025 was a transformative year for New Jersey’s wildlife! (1/4)
The NJ Coastal Management Program (CMP) has released the Draft NJ CMP 309 Assessment & 5-Year Strategy document and is looking for public comment.
For more information on the 309 Assessment and Strategy and to view the Draft Document visit: dep.nj.gov/309/
For more information on the 309 Assessment and Strategy and to view the Draft Document visit: dep.nj.gov/309/
December 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The NJ Coastal Management Program (CMP) has released the Draft NJ CMP 309 Assessment & 5-Year Strategy document and is looking for public comment.
For more information on the 309 Assessment and Strategy and to view the Draft Document visit: dep.nj.gov/309/
For more information on the 309 Assessment and Strategy and to view the Draft Document visit: dep.nj.gov/309/
Thank you for following along, learning with us and showing your love for New Jersey’s wild places and the species that call them home.
Stay wild, NJ! 🌿
Stay wild, NJ! 🌿
December 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Thank you for following along, learning with us and showing your love for New Jersey’s wild places and the species that call them home.
Stay wild, NJ! 🌿
Stay wild, NJ! 🌿
Over the past year, we’ve explored wildlife from every corner of the state, discovering how each species lives in harmony with one another.
December 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Over the past year, we’ve explored wildlife from every corner of the state, discovering how each species lives in harmony with one another.
Your birth month, your Wild About NJ species! 🐾✨
As we wrap up our #WildAboutNJ campaign, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible wildlife that makes New Jersey such a special place.
As we wrap up our #WildAboutNJ campaign, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible wildlife that makes New Jersey such a special place.
December 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Your birth month, your Wild About NJ species! 🐾✨
As we wrap up our #WildAboutNJ campaign, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible wildlife that makes New Jersey such a special place.
As we wrap up our #WildAboutNJ campaign, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible wildlife that makes New Jersey such a special place.
go Jersey, it's your birthday! 🥳
December 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
go Jersey, it's your birthday! 🥳
New Jersey State Parks is inviting the public to kick off a milestone 2026 by celebrating the new year and the nation’s 250th anniversary with a free, guided, First Day Hike through one of New Jersey’s state parks, forests or historic sites.
🔗News release at bit.ly/3LajToH
🔗News release at bit.ly/3LajToH
December 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
New Jersey State Parks is inviting the public to kick off a milestone 2026 by celebrating the new year and the nation’s 250th anniversary with a free, guided, First Day Hike through one of New Jersey’s state parks, forests or historic sites.
🔗News release at bit.ly/3LajToH
🔗News release at bit.ly/3LajToH
Water is a precious resource, and a leaky faucet can waste as much as two gallons a day!
✔️Fix that faucet!
💧Conserve our water
💵Save some money
Check out dep.nj.gov/conserve-water/ for more water conservation tips.
#NewJersey #WaterConservation
✔️Fix that faucet!
💧Conserve our water
💵Save some money
Check out dep.nj.gov/conserve-water/ for more water conservation tips.
#NewJersey #WaterConservation
December 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Water is a precious resource, and a leaky faucet can waste as much as two gallons a day!
✔️Fix that faucet!
💧Conserve our water
💵Save some money
Check out dep.nj.gov/conserve-water/ for more water conservation tips.
#NewJersey #WaterConservation
✔️Fix that faucet!
💧Conserve our water
💵Save some money
Check out dep.nj.gov/conserve-water/ for more water conservation tips.
#NewJersey #WaterConservation