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Proudly serving New Jersey's Environmental Commissions since 1969
www.anjec.org | info@anjec.org
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Check out ANJEC’s Monthly Digest for January featuring upcoming events, webinars, policy alerts, highlights of recent environmental news, and ANJEC publications & resources.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Check out ANJEC’s Monthly Digest for January featuring upcoming events, webinars, policy alerts, highlights of recent environmental news, and ANJEC publications & resources.
-> www.anjecnews.com/monthly-dige...
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Please join us for this very informative webinar with The Watershed Institute:
Fri, January 23 @ Noon
via Zoom
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Fri, January 23 @ Noon
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January 8, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Please join us for this very informative webinar with The Watershed Institute:
Fri, January 23 @ Noon
via Zoom
Registration thewatershed.doubleknot.com/.../municipa...
Fri, January 23 @ Noon
via Zoom
Registration thewatershed.doubleknot.com/.../municipa...
A NJ appeals court on Monday upheld the state’s environmental justice law meant to protect residents in communities overburdened by pollution.
The Court unanimously ruled that DEP did not exceed its statutory authority when interpreting the state law.
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The Court unanimously ruled that DEP did not exceed its statutory authority when interpreting the state law.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:21 AM
A NJ appeals court on Monday upheld the state’s environmental justice law meant to protect residents in communities overburdened by pollution.
The Court unanimously ruled that DEP did not exceed its statutory authority when interpreting the state law.
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The Court unanimously ruled that DEP did not exceed its statutory authority when interpreting the state law.
-> www.wastedive.com/.../new-jers...
Join the Bordentown City Environmental Commission (BCEC) to help rid one of the community’s parks of invasive species.
The BCEC will be hosting its next Garden Work Day on Sunday, January 11 from 10AM to 12PM at Lime Kiln Alley Park to remove invasive plants from the park.
The BCEC will be hosting its next Garden Work Day on Sunday, January 11 from 10AM to 12PM at Lime Kiln Alley Park to remove invasive plants from the park.
Volunteers Sought to Help Improve Bordentown City's Lime Kiln Alley Park This Weekend
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ – Join the Bordentown City Environmental Commission (BCEC) to help rid one of the community’s parks of invasive species.The BCEC will be hosting its next Garden Work Day on...
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January 8, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Join the Bordentown City Environmental Commission (BCEC) to help rid one of the community’s parks of invasive species.
The BCEC will be hosting its next Garden Work Day on Sunday, January 11 from 10AM to 12PM at Lime Kiln Alley Park to remove invasive plants from the park.
The BCEC will be hosting its next Garden Work Day on Sunday, January 11 from 10AM to 12PM at Lime Kiln Alley Park to remove invasive plants from the park.
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In ANJEC Report’s Winter edition (pp. 6-7) read about the current high demand for renewable energy in NJ, and what’s expected to come, in this article by Doug O’Malley Director of Environment New Jersey. www.flipsnack.com/BA66ED99E8C/...
January 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
In ANJEC Report’s Winter edition (pp. 6-7) read about the current high demand for renewable energy in NJ, and what’s expected to come, in this article by Doug O’Malley Director of Environment New Jersey. www.flipsnack.com/BA66ED99E8C/...
Congrats NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette & ANJEC Executive Director Jennifer Coffey being named ROI-NJ Top Environmental Influencers for 2025.
“...Coffey has been a driving force for J’s clean energy transition and sustainability initiative...”
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“...Coffey has been a driving force for J’s clean energy transition and sustainability initiative...”
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January 7, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Congrats NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette & ANJEC Executive Director Jennifer Coffey being named ROI-NJ Top Environmental Influencers for 2025.
“...Coffey has been a driving force for J’s clean energy transition and sustainability initiative...”
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“...Coffey has been a driving force for J’s clean energy transition and sustainability initiative...”
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Join ANJEC staff and other experts to start the year off well!
SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS for YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Tues, January 13 @ 7pm
Learn about setting and achieving annual goals
Use a checklist to track your progress
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SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS for YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Tues, January 13 @ 7pm
Learn about setting and achieving annual goals
Use a checklist to track your progress
REGISTER: secure.givelively.org/.../tools-re....
January 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Join ANJEC staff and other experts to start the year off well!
SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS for YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Tues, January 13 @ 7pm
Learn about setting and achieving annual goals
Use a checklist to track your progress
REGISTER: secure.givelively.org/.../tools-re....
SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS for YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Tues, January 13 @ 7pm
Learn about setting and achieving annual goals
Use a checklist to track your progress
REGISTER: secure.givelively.org/.../tools-re....
NY will phase out the harvest of horseshoe crabs for bait and biomedical use following similar prohibitions in NJ in 2008.
“Horseshoe crabs are a vital keystone species to NY, often called living fossils, and are important to our environment.”
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“Horseshoe crabs are a vital keystone species to NY, often called living fossils, and are important to our environment.”
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January 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
NY will phase out the harvest of horseshoe crabs for bait and biomedical use following similar prohibitions in NJ in 2008.
“Horseshoe crabs are a vital keystone species to NY, often called living fossils, and are important to our environment.”
biologicaldiversity.org/.../new-york...
“Horseshoe crabs are a vital keystone species to NY, often called living fossils, and are important to our environment.”
biologicaldiversity.org/.../new-york...
"If we don't stop burning fossil fuels very, very, quickly, very soon, it will be very hard to keep that goal" of warming, Friederike Otto, co-founder of World Weather Attribution and an Imperial College London climate scientist, told The Associated Press. "The science is increasingly clear."
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark, scientists say
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:53 PM
"If we don't stop burning fossil fuels very, very, quickly, very soon, it will be very hard to keep that goal" of warming, Friederike Otto, co-founder of World Weather Attribution and an Imperial College London climate scientist, told The Associated Press. "The science is increasingly clear."
If it passes before the lame-duck session ends this month, the bill would outlast Murphy and would land on the desk of Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill, who campaigned on lowering utility bills but has not said whether she backs locking the 2035 deadline into statute.
N.J. bill would write Gov. Murphy's 100% clean electricity goal into law before he leaves office
Advocates are racing to pass the measure before the lame-duck session ends. Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill hasn't said whether she supports it.
www.phillyvoice.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
If it passes before the lame-duck session ends this month, the bill would outlast Murphy and would land on the desk of Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill, who campaigned on lowering utility bills but has not said whether she backs locking the 2035 deadline into statute.
NJ is spending $11 million on nature-based projects to remove carbon from the atmosphere and fight climate change. Stone Harbor in Cape May County, Stafford Township and Montclair will each receive funding for these projects.
N.J. is spending $11M to fight climate change in 2026 with unexpected weapon – nature itself
Funding is being awarded to Stone Harbor in Cape May County, Stafford Township in Ocean County and Montclair in Essex County.
www.nj.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
NJ is spending $11 million on nature-based projects to remove carbon from the atmosphere and fight climate change. Stone Harbor in Cape May County, Stafford Township and Montclair will each receive funding for these projects.
Over the last three decades, Yellowstone National Park has undergone an ecological cascade. As elk numbers fell, aspen and willow trees thrived. This, in turn, allowed beaver numbers to increase, creating new habitats for fish and birds.
Did reintroducing Wolves to Yellowstone really cause an ecological cascade?
Previous research on the effect of wolves on the food web has been criticized, raising questions about the predator’s role in the Yellowstone ecosystem.
www.livescience.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Over the last three decades, Yellowstone National Park has undergone an ecological cascade. As elk numbers fell, aspen and willow trees thrived. This, in turn, allowed beaver numbers to increase, creating new habitats for fish and birds.
NJ's wetland rules protect adjacent "transition areas" up to 150 ft, giving wildlife refuge habitat and helping filter sediment and stormwater from development. The state act outlines a goal "to restore, enhance and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity" of NJ's waters.
New Jersey's strict wetland protections could be a model as Trump administration rolls back rules
The state is one of only two with stricter regulations than the federal government.
www.phillyvoice.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
NJ's wetland rules protect adjacent "transition areas" up to 150 ft, giving wildlife refuge habitat and helping filter sediment and stormwater from development. The state act outlines a goal "to restore, enhance and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity" of NJ's waters.
NJ-based Johnson and Johnson must pay $1.5 billion to a woman who claims her child developed mesothelioma cancer due to J&J's baby powder containing asbestos. It may be the highest amount a jury has ever ordered a single plaintiff.
Jury Awards $1.5 Billion in J&J Baby Powder Case
YouTube video by EnviroPolitics
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January 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
NJ-based Johnson and Johnson must pay $1.5 billion to a woman who claims her child developed mesothelioma cancer due to J&J's baby powder containing asbestos. It may be the highest amount a jury has ever ordered a single plaintiff.
Rather than pointing to a single defining moment, Switlyk says her most memorable experiences were the result of collective effort. Projects and events undertaken with the Environmental Commission, Green Team, and Open Space Committee stand out as particularly rewarding.
Councilwoman Amy Switlyk Looks Back on Her Years of Service in Clinton Township
Councilwoman Amy Switlyk looks back on her years of service in Clinton Township.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Rather than pointing to a single defining moment, Switlyk says her most memorable experiences were the result of collective effort. Projects and events undertaken with the Environmental Commission, Green Team, and Open Space Committee stand out as particularly rewarding.
Commissioners removed a significant amount of debris ranging from household garbage and construction materials to large bulk items such as table saws and picnic benches.
Sincere thanks to all who helped with their ongoing mission to protect and enhance the township’s natural environment.
Sincere thanks to all who helped with their ongoing mission to protect and enhance the township’s natural environment.
Environmental Commission Cleans Up
MANCHESTER – It was a dirty job but somebody had to do it – and the somebodies were members of the Manchester Township Environmental Commission. Earlier this fall they coordinated their annual clean-u...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Commissioners removed a significant amount of debris ranging from household garbage and construction materials to large bulk items such as table saws and picnic benches.
Sincere thanks to all who helped with their ongoing mission to protect and enhance the township’s natural environment.
Sincere thanks to all who helped with their ongoing mission to protect and enhance the township’s natural environment.
The Avon Environmental Commission unveiled plans on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to help Avon Elementary School pursue sustainability certification, relaunching the borough’s Shade Tree Committee and preparation for Arbor Day and Earth Day celebrations with hands-on activities for students and residents.
Environmental Commission targets a greener 2026
AVON-BY-THE-SEA — The Avon Environmental Commission unveiled plans on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to help Avon Elementary School pursue sustainability certification, re
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January 5, 2026 at 2:14 PM
The Avon Environmental Commission unveiled plans on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to help Avon Elementary School pursue sustainability certification, relaunching the borough’s Shade Tree Committee and preparation for Arbor Day and Earth Day celebrations with hands-on activities for students and residents.
At ANJEC, we are thrilled to continue supporting local action to protect our shared natural resources & create healthier communities. Your contribution ensures we can keep empowering local communities to drive meaningful statewide change. Please donate today.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
At ANJEC, we are thrilled to continue supporting local action to protect our shared natural resources & create healthier communities. Your contribution ensures we can keep empowering local communities to drive meaningful statewide change. Please donate today.
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More good news!
THANK YOU to all who made calls and sent messages to your legislators…
The FOOD WASTE REDUCTION ACT (S2426/A2090) PASSED the Senate today and is headed to Governor Murphy’s desk for his signature into law.
THANK YOU to all who made calls and sent messages to your legislators…
The FOOD WASTE REDUCTION ACT (S2426/A2090) PASSED the Senate today and is headed to Governor Murphy’s desk for his signature into law.
December 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
More good news!
THANK YOU to all who made calls and sent messages to your legislators…
The FOOD WASTE REDUCTION ACT (S2426/A2090) PASSED the Senate today and is headed to Governor Murphy’s desk for his signature into law.
THANK YOU to all who made calls and sent messages to your legislators…
The FOOD WASTE REDUCTION ACT (S2426/A2090) PASSED the Senate today and is headed to Governor Murphy’s desk for his signature into law.
UPDATE:
THANKS for contacting legislators
S1042 “PROTECTING AGAINST FOREVER CHEMICALS” PASSED the Senate and is headed to Governor Murphy’s desk for signature into law. Snow several bills to regulate and reduce the use of forever chemicals in NJ are now scheduled to move to Gove. Murphy 's desk.
THANKS for contacting legislators
S1042 “PROTECTING AGAINST FOREVER CHEMICALS” PASSED the Senate and is headed to Governor Murphy’s desk for signature into law. Snow several bills to regulate and reduce the use of forever chemicals in NJ are now scheduled to move to Gove. Murphy 's desk.
December 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
UPDATE:
THANKS for contacting legislators
S1042 “PROTECTING AGAINST FOREVER CHEMICALS” PASSED the Senate and is headed to Governor Murphy’s desk for signature into law. Snow several bills to regulate and reduce the use of forever chemicals in NJ are now scheduled to move to Gove. Murphy 's desk.
THANKS for contacting legislators
S1042 “PROTECTING AGAINST FOREVER CHEMICALS” PASSED the Senate and is headed to Governor Murphy’s desk for signature into law. Snow several bills to regulate and reduce the use of forever chemicals in NJ are now scheduled to move to Gove. Murphy 's desk.
"The (federal) department pointed specifically to radar 'clutter' created by turbines... Proponents of wind power say the concerns 'are overblown and ignore ways to mitigate radar interference...'"
Feds Halt Wind Power Projects Over 'National Security'
Critics say concerns about radar are overblown
www.newser.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"The (federal) department pointed specifically to radar 'clutter' created by turbines... Proponents of wind power say the concerns 'are overblown and ignore ways to mitigate radar interference...'"