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Environment
NY/NJ Baykeeper Sues NJ DEP Over New Public Access Rule
NY/NJ Baykeeper and Hackensack Riverkeeper filed suit today, asserting that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) does not have the legal authority to allow munic...
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Spotting a Seal's Head in Sandy Hook Bay
The timing can be tricky and unpredictable, but when spotted the spectacle is unforgettable. It can happen anytime and anywhere along the Jersey Shore during the winter. The winter solsti...
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Horseshoe Crab Found in NJ with a NY Tag
A few weeks ago, during an early morning beach walk near the NJ State Marina in Leonardo, located along Sandy Hook Bay, the low tide was exposing a large expanse of debris and detritus fr...
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Connecting Volunteers with Community Needs “For The Shore”
In response to the devastation caused by Super-Storm Sandy, it is clear that the need for volunteers is growing, Clean Ocean Action has launched a long term volunteer initiative to help ...
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'Waves of Action Day' Is Dec. 8
NY/NJ First Wave of Action Day Set for Saturday, Dec. 8: In the aftermath of the storm, there is a tremendous response from volunteers region-wide who have dedicated their tim...
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Got Birds? Backyard Birding in East Brunswick
This weekend was finally quiet, without storms and with power, so I took some time to set up our bird feeders. Our deck is surrounded by large trees that make perfect hanging spots and th...
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Environment
Freecycling, it's fun, free and environmentally friendly!
Freecycling is simply an opportunity to donate and recycle virtually anything by bringing it to the Crystal Springs parking lot. But that's only the half of it. The best part is that you ...
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Environment
Cool New Mapping Tool Developed for Ocean Planning in the Mid-Atlantic
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) recently released a new Ocean Data Portal that is in development. This data portal includes information on ocean life, human ...
