New Jersey’s beaches and ocean water quality are in excellent shape as the state kicks off what’s expected to be a banner summer tourism season with large numbers of visitors eager to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday and FIFA World Cup activities. 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0...

NJ’s state parks, forests & historic sites are ready for anticipated record summer visitation as residents, along with visitors from across the country and the globe come for the USA's 250th anniversary to experience the places that helped shape the nation! 🔗News release dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0024/

Know a recycling champion in your community? It's time to shine a spotlight on their efforts!🌟 DEP is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Recycling Awards Program until JULY 24, 2026! (1/4)

How can New Jersey better protect unhoused communities during extreme heat events? Join the NJ Interagency Council on Climate Resilience and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey on June 3 (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.) for Protecting Our Unhoused Neighbors from Extreme Heat. (1/2)

❄️Necesita un centro de acondicionamiento? 🌡️☀️El calor agobiante de hoy se sentirá a más de 100 grados! @NJ211 es un gran recurso para información de la ubicación de centros de acondicionamiento en NJ 🔎Visite el sitio web para encontrar una ubicación 🔗 bit.ly/2KEfQfW

❄️Need A Cooling Center? 🌡️☀️Today's oppressive heat will feel 100+ degrees! @NJ211 is a great resource for cooling center location information throughout New Jersey. 🔎 Visit their website for a location in your town. 🔗 www.nj211.org/nj-cooling-centers

Individuals, local governments, organizations and business leaders are invited to submit nominations for the state’s annual Recycling Awards Program to recognize outstanding recycling, waste reduction and sustainability achievements. 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0... (1/2)

Anglers of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the Garden State Surf Fishing Classic, the state’s premier fishing tournament being held this Sunday, May 17, at Island Beach State Park in Ocean County! 🎣🐟 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0...

Great food, live music and appreciation for the people who drive DEP’s mission every day 🍔🎶 As part of #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, DEP staff gathered yesterday to enjoy tasty snacks and performances from their talented colleagues. (1/2)

🌿 Nature has a superpower — and New Jersey is using it! 🌿 Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing CO2 from the atmosphere and storing it so it doesn't contribute to climate change. (1/4)

On-site at New Jersey’s newest state park! 🚧🌳 Acting Commissioner Potosnak recently toured the under-construction Newark segment of New Jersey’s newest state park, a former rail corridor being transformed into a nine-mile greenway in Essex and Hudson counties. (1/5)

🚌⚡Big News! NJ is launching a groundbreaking Eco-Hub pilot program that’s changing the game for our kids and communities 💚 The benefits? ✅ Cleaner air for our kids ✅ Zero harmful diesel emissions ✅ Backup power during emergencies ✅ Lower energy costs ✅ Stronger community resilience

The next LSRP Licensing Examination will be held on October 14, 2026 at the Civil Service Commission building in Trenton, NJ The application period will be June 15, 2026 – July 31, 2026. Information and the application is available on the Board website: www.nj.gov/lsrpboard/li... (1/2)

New Jersey’s air is cleaner today than ever and we have the data to support it! 📈 How did we do it? ✅On the road: Enhanced vehicle emissions inspections, electric vehicle incentives, ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, and anti-idling rules. (1/3)

The Sherrill Administration today announced the award of $25.2 million in annual Clean Communities grants to municipalities and counties for local litter removal programs that help keep trash out of the environment and beautify New Jersey’s communities. 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0...

📍New Jersey has 29 regulatory monitors around the state collecting data and keeping tabs on our air quality! These monitors track the pollutants that matter the most, known as criteria pollutants: ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, lead, and fine particulate matter. (1/2)

This morning, Acting Commissioner Potosnak visited the Borough of Keyport in response to community public health concerns. We at the DEP understand that residents are seeking answers and action.

The Sherrill Admin. today urged the public to continue voluntarily conserving water as the statewide Drought Warning remains in place entering the warmer months, a time when demand for water for lawns, landscaping and gardening increases across NJ. 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0...

Marking the 100th day of the Sherrill Administration, the DEP today launched Operation FAST, a comprehensive effort to make the DEP more efficient and responsive to the public and businesses. 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0019/ (1/2)

Congratulations to Deputy Commissioner Joe Seebode on earning a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York! ⭐ (1/3)

We’re excited to share new job opportunities at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. If you’re looking to build a meaningful career in environmental protection and public service, this is an amazing opportunity to contribute to work that directly (1/2)

The Sherrill Admin. rounded out Earth Week and celebrated Arbor Day today by announcing the avail of $250k in grants to support municipal tree maintenance statewide during a tree-planting ceremony in Paramus. 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0018/ (1/2)

DEP’s Take Your Kids to Work Day turned the 401 Courtyard into a space for discovery, with hands- on activities, interactive exhibits, and a closer look at the work happening across the department. (1/2)

At the TCNJ Politics Forum this morning, Acting Commissioner Potosnak discussed one of New Jersey’s most formidable environmental challenges: PFAS forever chemicals. (1/3)

Marking Earth Week, DEP Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today released a report that demonstrates New Jersey is making meaningful progress toward its goal of reducing food waste in the municipal solid waste stream. 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0... (1/2)

On 🌎Earth Day, DEP announced the award of $14.8 million in Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program funding for projects that restore coastal ecosystems and protect communities from flooding. (1/3)

DEP Does That? ⭐ Bureau of Air Monitoring #DYK that DEP's Bureau of Air Monitoring is conducting a mobile air monitoring project to measure air toxins in overburdened communities throughout the state? Their goals are to: (1/3)

Marking Earth Week, DEP Acting Commissioner Potosnak today announced the award of $14.8M in grants for three projects in Cape May, Cumberland, & Ocean counties that will restore coastal ecosystems to provide natural storm-surge and flood protection. 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0...

It's Earth Week and DEP Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today announced the addition of two regions to DEP’s Resilient NJ program, a unique effort that brings together multiple municipalities to plan regionally to protect communities from flooding. 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26-0015/ (1/3)

Earlier today, Acting Commissioner Potosnak testified before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on DEP’s proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year.

Yesterday, the DEP kicked off 🌎Earth Week 2026 by announcing the first critical steps toward the development of a soccer field in one of the state’s most densely populated communities. (1/3)

Celebrating 🌎Earth Week 2026: Our Commitment to Climate Education 📖🌱 The Climate Change Resource Library for Educators now contains over 500 entries, including lessons, books, videos and other resources that can be utilized in classrooms throughout the state at no cost. (1/2)

DEP recently held our 38th Annual GIS Mapping Contest, showcasing outstanding maps created by DEP employees and GIS (geographic information system) users from across the state. (1/4)

DEP Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today celebrated the start of Earth Week 2026 by announcing the joint acquisition of the site of a vacant building in Union City, Hudson County, that the city will transform into a youth soccer field. (1/2)

DEP’s Blue Acres program helps communities recover smarter and prepare for the future by moving families out of harm’s way, restoring floodplains and creating open space that protects people and the environment. Acting Commissioner Potosnak joined the Blue Acres team at a recent demolition, (1/3)

Trout season is officially underway across New Jersey! 🎣 This year’s opening day brought even more opportunities for anglers – including our very own Acting Commissioner Potosnak – to get outside and enjoy one of New Jersey’s favorite spring traditions. (1/2)

DEP’s award-winning Youth Inclusion Initiative is back for a sixth year! Meet the Community Host Organizations: ⭐ NJ Community Development Corporation (Paterson) ⭐ Team Wilderness (Jersey City) ⭐ Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken) (1/3)

Anglers will get to enjoy 19 extra days of fishing, more than 20 additional ponds into which to drop their lines, & simplified regulations to follow when the much-anticipated trout season opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 11 in waterways across NJ. 🎣 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26-0013/

Caring for New Jersey’s shared spaces isn't just part of our mission as DEP employees - it's something we are all responsible for as New Jersey community members and neighbors. 🤝 (1/4)

With the onset of spring, black bears are actively foraging for food and may wander into neighborhoods in search of an easy meal. NJDEP is reminding residents to be bear aware by securing garbage and other potential food sources that can attract them. 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0012/

Women at DEP serve as the liaisons between the department and municipal, county and local governments across the state. (1/2)

The women of DEP help keep NJ informed, connected and engaged. 📲 From sharing important environmental updates to improving understanding of DEP’s vast breadth of programs and initiatives, their work advances public education and awareness of critical environmental issues. #WomensHistoryMonth

Progress continues on the Rebuild by Design Hudson River Project! From Resist feature construction to gate installations, critical flood protection infrastructure is taking shape to help safeguard Hoboken and parts of Jersey City and Weehawken from storm surge events. (1/2)

Across New Jersey, women at DEP are working to clean up contaminated sites and return them to safe, productive use for communities. From conducting environmental investigations and overseeing remediation to coordinating with local partners and developers, (1/2)

The bald eagle population in New Jersey experienced a slight decline in active nests last year likely due to the impacts of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, according to the annual New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report released today. 🔗News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0011/

History isn’t just something you read about - it's something you can experience yourself by visiting the new Museum & Visitor Center at Washington Crossing State Park! 🌳🏛️ (1/4)

Women at DEP are leading efforts to recruit talent, support employees, and foster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. 💼 (1/2)

DEP Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak and DEP Forest Fire Service officials today dedicated the Veterans Fire Tower in Jackson Township to enhance wildfire protection in Monmouth and Ocean counties. News release at dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26-0...

Eastern monarch butterfly populations grew by 64% this year, covering 2.93 hectares in Mexico’s forests. While this "glimmer of hope" represents 61 million butterflies, the species still needs to reach 6 hectares for long-term survival. Habitat restoration remains critical.

Women across DEP are helping to lead New Jersey’s efforts to respond to a changing climate. 🌱 From developing emissions reduction strategies to supporting the adoption of clean energy, their leadership is paving the way toward a cleaner, healthier New Jersey. #WomensHistoryMonth #DEPDelivers