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Environment

We Must Fund Open Space Responsibly With a Water User Fee

A water user fee is the most responsible way to fund future open space acquisitions

Environment

Governor Ignores Climate Change in Sandy Rebuilding

Gov. Christie's rebuilding policies put families and property back in harm's way for the next storm.

Environment

Sneak Attack on Toxic Site Cleanups & Public Health

Proposed changes to standards for groundwater and vapor intrusion will impact people who live and work on or near toxic sites

Environment

Sierra Club Opposes Weak Fracking Moratorium Bill

The Senate Environment Committee already approved the Fracking Ban bill this session but on Monday they will consider a weaker moratorium bill, leaving NJ vulnerable to future drilling.

Environment

Gov. Christie’s FEMA Mapping Policy Puts More People in Harm's Way

We need FEMA mapping to be adopted into DEP regulatory programs to protect lives and property

Environment

Dangerous Bill Lets Sewage Treatment Plants Off the Hook for Pollution

Legislation would change the definition of hazardous substances under the NJ Spill Act for public sewer systems and treatment plants.

New Jersey's Fracking Moratorium Has EXPIRED! State Now Vulnerable to Fracking and Fracking Waste

As fracking moratorium in New Jersey expires, environmental leaders call for stronger protections, starting with an override of the fracking waste ban veto

New Bill Would End Protections for Horseshoe Crabs

A bill to end the moratorium on horseshoe crab harvesting would have devastating impacts on migratory shore birds and ecotourism

Bag Bill Will Reduce Waste by Encouraging Reusable Bags

"Carryout Bag Reduction and Recycling Act" will reduce pollution and our use of fossil fuels while better protecting our environment and helping to clean up Barnegat Bay

State of the State After Sandy

During the State of the State address tomorrow, Governor Christie must outline plans to rebuild the Shore smarter and more resilient