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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection @dep.nj.gov · 4h

DEP’s Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment (CSRR) program reduces the number of contaminated sites in New Jersey, ensuring the protection of public health and the environment, and to ready sites for redevelopment. (1/3)

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 3h

Early voting has begun in NJ!

Find the most convenient early voting site in your county and pick the day that works for you.
nj.gov/state/electi...

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 3h

Congratulations to all of the Black Heritage Trail sites in South Jersey! Kudos to Camden historian Dolly Marshall, who has successfully nominated 11 sites in Camden County!

ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 3h

Roselle Park Environmental Commission~
Our next REPAIR CAFE is scheduled for Sunday, November 9th at the Casano Center.
We are still pulling together volunteer fixers/stations. If you’d like to volunteer and help repair your neighbors’ beloved but worn/broken items, please contact us! 🛠🔩🧰

ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 3h

Horseshoe Crab blood has helped in the making of safe vaccines for decades… Now, regulatory approval and new data are signaling that alternatives sparing the ancient creatures might finally be breaking through.

Horseshoe Crab Blood Has Long Helped Us Make Safe Medicines. Now, Alternatives That Spare the Ancient Creatures Might Be Breaking Through

An enzyme in the blue blood has been key to testing vaccines since the 1980s, raising concerns for the crabs’ population. But regulatory approval and new data are signaling the tide may be turning

www.smithsonianmag.com

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 3h

This is a tree photographed by Collin Gross every year on October 20th in Metuchen, NJ. You can see which years were wetter and colder based on brighter colors.

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 3h

Have you noticed an increase in Wooly Bear Caterpillar sightings recently?
Woolly Bear Caterpillars are most active in the fall as they search for a safe place to hibernate for the winter.
According to folklore, these caterpillars can predict the winter!
What do you think?

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 3h

Farmers in the NJ Pinelands are harvesting Cranberries for Thanksgiving.

A big reason for protecting the natural ecosystem around cranberry bogs is water.
It’s a common misconception that cranberry bogs are always underwater, but it is true that water is crucial to cranberry farming.

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 3h

Guided by the rhythms of the sea and the promise of discovery, Teledyne Marine and Rutgers University will set Redwing, an autonomous underwater vehicle, on its journey on Friday, Oct. 10, leading to its launch into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

In a World First, Autonomous Robot Glider to Circle the Globe in Historic Ocean Mission

www.rutgers.edu

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 4h

STILL TIME TO REGISTER
Join Us for an Hour of Action~
ENVIRO FIX IN ‘26
Tues, Oct. 28 @ 6 p.m.
via Zoom
Register Here:
secure.givelively.org/.../hour-of-....
ANJEC has partnered withNJLCV EF to prioritize environmental issues in the 2025 election.

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 5h

Big win for Princeton. Big stupid loss for the US govt. It shouldn't have come to this!

The Feds Killed a Tool For Tracking Climate Disasters -- But Now it’s Back, and It's In Princeton

Princeton, NJ — Anyone paying even partial attention to the weather will notice that when calamity strikes, the costs explode. Financial shocks for a community include the cost of repairing...

www.tapinto.net

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 5h

We're all searching for solutions to keep our water bodies clean and healthy -- and states can learn from one another.

Ohio Has Invested Millions in Wetlands to Catch Nutrient Runoff From Farms. A New Report Suggests It’s Working. - Inside Climate News

The annual report from the H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program found all of the wetlands examined successfully trapped nutrients and shed new light on possible best practices.

insideclimatenews.org

ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 4d

Researchers from Kansas State University studied the ways various farming methods influence how much carbon gets stored in soil, finding that the use of organic fertilizer not only increased the amount of carbon stored but also improved soil health.

Researchers make stunning discovery after studying farmland treated with organic fertilizers for years: 'This is the first direct evidence'

Researchers from Kansas State University studied the ways various farming methods influence how much carbon gets stored in soil.

www.thecooldown.com

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 4d

For every degree the global temperature rises, our planet loses the equivalent of 120 calories of food per person per day. With 3 degrees, it would be as if the entire planet gave up having breakfast (yes, that pancake breakfast with agave syrup we love so much…).

Goodbye to corn and soybeans - children born today will live in a world where the U.S. will produce half of its key crops

The team of Solomon Hsiang from Stanford University analyzed the six crops that feed most of the planet: corn, wheat, rice, soy, cassava, and sorghum. These

unionrayo.com

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 4d

If you live in Hackensack and you care about nature and the future, please join the Environmental Commission!

Hackensack Mayor Encourages Residents to Join City Government

Residents are able to secure a seat on one of Hackensacks advisory boards, committees and commissions.

www.tapinto.net

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 4d

Agriculture in urban areas can help local challenges such as hunger, flooding and extreme heat. But urban areas cannot qualify for the farmland preservation funding to allow communities to invest in innovative approaches, like rooftop gardens, hydroponics, school greenhouses, and community gardens.

N.J. senator: Urban farming could transform Jersey’s food deserts, fill gaps caused by federal cuts

With more than 827,000 New Jerseyans relying on food assistance, expanding city farming initiatives could provide fresh food access while creating jobs and improving environmental resilience.

www.nj.com

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 5d

Learn about NJ bats thru the seasons: www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp...

Cold winter temperatures bring dwindling insect populations, and a few bat species to migrate south to warmer climates, but most hibernate locally in places like former mines, natural caves and abandoned railroad tunnels.

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 5d

The Somerville Environmental Commission recently led a tree planting and habitat restoration project along the Peter’s Brook Greenway, near the Van Fleet garden.
Councilwoman Stravic obtained grant money for native trees, bushes, and plants. Volunteers came out to help with the plantings.

Getting “Down and Dirty” in Somerville

Don’t you love living in our beautiful town of Somerville? Thanks to the special Somerville community vibe, residents have a vested interest in the way the borough looks. Here’s an opportunity to...

www.tapinto.net

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 6d

Scientists are worried that the natural land and ocean “sinks” that remove CO2 from the air are weakening as a result of global heating, which could form a vicious circle and drive temperatures up even faster.

Record leap in CO2 fuels fears of accelerating global heating

CO2 in air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakening

www.theguardian.com

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 6d

Pope Leo asked a packed audience on the grounds of the papal summer residence outside Rome: "what must be done now to ensure that caring for our common home and listening to the cry of the earth and the poor do not appear as mere passing trends or, worse still, are seen and felt as divisive issues?"

Pope Leo calls for 'true ecological conversion' from words to action on environment

The pope spoke Oct. 1 at the start of a conference marking the 10-year anniversary of Laudato Si', Pope Francis' landmark document that encapsulated church teaching on the environment.

www.ncronline.org

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 7d

The Delanco Environmental Advisory Board & the Delanco PTO teamed up to host the first Halloween Costume Swap and Shop~There were about 80 amazing costumes and tons of accessories that were donated for people to choose from!

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 7d

East Brunswick Public Library and the Friends of the East Brunswick Environment Commission are teaming up to present the program “What You Should Know About Plastic.” The program is held at the library (2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive) on Wednesday, October 29 at 7:00 pm.

Upcoming Program Explains All Things Plastic

One of your neighbors posted in Home & Garden. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

patch.com

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 7d

In Summit, NJ, a quarter-acre tiny forest has flourished since it was planted three years ago, featuring more than 50 plant species native to the area.

Tiny forests bring complete ecosystems to urban spaces across America

Tiny forests are bringing big environmental benefits to urban spaces across America, creating complete ecosystems in areas no larger than a suburban yard.

www.wtvr.com

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 7d

Congrats to Council member Ramos for winning this presitgious award from ANJEC!

Council member Ramos Recognized With Statewide Environmental Award

www.tapinto.net

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ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 10d

NJEC Environmental Achievement Award
Honorable Mention
HAMILTON TWP
Wing Haven Flower Meadow
The meadow is located in a large grassy field near the Twp’s library and recycling facility. As the area is frequented by birds, two birdhouses are located nearby and are the reason for the meadow’s naming.

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