Ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) are large birds of prey, generally between 21–23 inches long with a wingspan of 4.5 to 6 feet. They have white underbellies, dark brown wings and back, and a dark stripe ...

Understanding the quality of shallow groundwater is important because it is the water that typically recharges deeper aquifers and provides base flow to local streams and wetlands. The NJDEP, in ...

The Sherrill Administration today recognized six businesses and organizations for their recycling efforts during the annual DEP Recycling Awards program.

Building on the Department of Environmental Protection’s commitment to making the outdoors more accessible to all, New Jersey ...

Building on the Department of Environmental Protection’s commitment to making the outdoors more accessible to all, New Jersey ...

The Liberty State Park Resilience Project, part of the broader Liberty State Park Revitalization Program, is focused on strengthening the park’s ability to withstand climate change while protecting ...

Surface waters are classified based on the type of waterbody and the designated use of the waterbody. New Jersey has both fresh and saline waters. Freshwaters are classified as FW1 waters (not subject ...

The Brownfield Roundtables provide a platform for public and private stakeholders to share information and discuss issues related to the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites in New Jersey ...

The role of the Emergency Management Program is to effectively plan, prepare, respond, recover and mitigate all hazards that affect the public health of NJ Citizens and the environment through the ...

Cyanobacteria are a type of bacteria capable of photosynthesis. Although they are not true algae, they are often referred to as “blue-green algae.” Cyanobacteria frequently impart off-tastes and odors ...

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Horseshoe crabs, Limulus polyphemus, are ecologically and commercially important. They lay their eggs on sandy beaches in spring and summer, mainly during new and full moon cycles. Migrating ...