A Monmouth County community was urged to let a black bear wander through, as reported bear sightings and encounters statewide are up sharply over last year.
Requiring that new industrial and commercial boilers run on electricity, not fossil fuels, could raise operating costs by four to five times – not percent.
Just in time for Giving Tuesday, the Department of Environmental Protection announces a Wildlife Habitat Supporter program. Decals are provided to $25 donors.
Restaurants, fast food spots and convenience stores will only be able to give plastic, single-use straws upon request, under a move to cut consumption.
New Jersey's annual First Day Hikes for 2020 include 28 hikes, a lighthouse climb, a mountain bike ride and a horseback ride to promote healthy lifestyles.