ANJEC
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Women-led state-wide environmental nonprofit
Proudly serving New Jersey's Environmental Commissions since 1969
www.anjec.org | info@anjec.org
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Proudly serving New Jersey's Environmental Commissions since 1969
www.anjec.org | info@anjec.org
Follow us on:
Instagram - @anjecposts
Facebook - @anjecpage
Youtube - @anjecviews
https://linktr.ee/ANJECposts
New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center, on behalf of the NJDEP, updated the 2019 NJ Rising Seas and Chaning Coastal Storms Report. Check it out! njclimateresourcecenter.rutgers.edu/wp-content/u...
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center, on behalf of the NJDEP, updated the 2019 NJ Rising Seas and Chaning Coastal Storms Report. Check it out! njclimateresourcecenter.rutgers.edu/wp-content/u...
Global food and packaging companies, including Nestle, PepsiCo, and Unilever, have vowed to collaborate on cutting plastic use and push for regulation after U.N. talks in August collapsed.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Global food and packaging companies, including Nestle, PepsiCo, and Unilever, have vowed to collaborate on cutting plastic use and push for regulation after U.N. talks in August collapsed.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
NJ DEP tnership with the Sysco Corporation to expand the state’s successful program that creates oyster reefs from seafood shells recycled from restaurants -- improving the ecological health of coastal waters, reducing waste to landfills & enhancing climate resilience.
dep.nj.gov/newsrel/25_0051/
dep.nj.gov/newsrel/25_0051/
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
NJ DEP tnership with the Sysco Corporation to expand the state’s successful program that creates oyster reefs from seafood shells recycled from restaurants -- improving the ecological health of coastal waters, reducing waste to landfills & enhancing climate resilience.
dep.nj.gov/newsrel/25_0051/
dep.nj.gov/newsrel/25_0051/
The Pitman Environmental Commission is hosting Alcyon Stewardship Weekend!
Saturday 11/15 9am-12pm Semi-Annual Invasive Plant Removal
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Sunday 11/16 2pm-3pm Seed Bombing!
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Saturday 11/15 9am-12pm Semi-Annual Invasive Plant Removal
www.facebook.com/share/14NSii...
Sunday 11/16 2pm-3pm Seed Bombing!
www.facebook.com/share/1AEiu2...
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Pitman Environmental Commission is hosting Alcyon Stewardship Weekend!
Saturday 11/15 9am-12pm Semi-Annual Invasive Plant Removal
www.facebook.com/share/14NSii...
Sunday 11/16 2pm-3pm Seed Bombing!
www.facebook.com/share/1AEiu2...
Saturday 11/15 9am-12pm Semi-Annual Invasive Plant Removal
www.facebook.com/share/14NSii...
Sunday 11/16 2pm-3pm Seed Bombing!
www.facebook.com/share/1AEiu2...
Join us for an informative webinar featuring insights from one of New Jersey’s first stormwater utilities, which was established in Maplewood in December 2024. Register here: secure.givelively.org/event/associ...
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Join us for an informative webinar featuring insights from one of New Jersey’s first stormwater utilities, which was established in Maplewood in December 2024. Register here: secure.givelively.org/event/associ...
New Jersey’s Park Rangers need help!
From cleaning up trails, to helping lost hikers, to monitoring plants and wildlife, Park staff have a wide range of responsibilities.
Compared to n www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/mess...
From cleaning up trails, to helping lost hikers, to monitoring plants and wildlife, Park staff have a wide range of responsibilities.
Compared to n www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/mess...
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
New Jersey’s Park Rangers need help!
From cleaning up trails, to helping lost hikers, to monitoring plants and wildlife, Park staff have a wide range of responsibilities.
Compared to n www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/mess...
From cleaning up trails, to helping lost hikers, to monitoring plants and wildlife, Park staff have a wide range of responsibilities.
Compared to n www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/mess...
Congrats to NJ's next governor! 1st woman since 2001 and first female democrat governor ever! Please protect NJ's water, air, natural resources and open spaces
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Congrats to NJ's next governor! 1st woman since 2001 and first female democrat governor ever! Please protect NJ's water, air, natural resources and open spaces
NJ League of Conservation Voters partnered with ANJEC and 25+ organizations to develop the ‘ENVIRO FIX in 26’ environmental agenda to set priorities for our next governor. Our communities deserve a future where they can breathe clean air & drink clean water..
njlcvef.org/policy-guide
njlcvef.org/policy-guide
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
NJ League of Conservation Voters partnered with ANJEC and 25+ organizations to develop the ‘ENVIRO FIX in 26’ environmental agenda to set priorities for our next governor. Our communities deserve a future where they can breathe clean air & drink clean water..
njlcvef.org/policy-guide
njlcvef.org/policy-guide
This is a large Rain Garden and we need Volunteers to help with the planting (construction of the Rain Garden will already be completed.)
Please email Randi Rothmel (rrothmel@anjec.org) if you have a couple of hours to volunteer with us on Friday, November 14th or have any questions.
Please email Randi Rothmel (rrothmel@anjec.org) if you have a couple of hours to volunteer with us on Friday, November 14th or have any questions.
November 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is a large Rain Garden and we need Volunteers to help with the planting (construction of the Rain Garden will already be completed.)
Please email Randi Rothmel (rrothmel@anjec.org) if you have a couple of hours to volunteer with us on Friday, November 14th or have any questions.
Please email Randi Rothmel (rrothmel@anjec.org) if you have a couple of hours to volunteer with us on Friday, November 14th or have any questions.
Check out ANJEC’s Monthly Digest for November featuring upcoming events, webinars, policy alerts, highlights of recent environmental news, and ANJEC publications & resources.
-> www.anjecnews.com/monthly-dige...
-> www.anjecnews.com/monthly-dige...
November 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Check out ANJEC’s Monthly Digest for November featuring upcoming events, webinars, policy alerts, highlights of recent environmental news, and ANJEC publications & resources.
-> www.anjecnews.com/monthly-dige...
-> www.anjecnews.com/monthly-dige...
Pinelands Preservation Alliance~
The environment is on the ballot today in the New Jersey Governor’s election. Tomorrow’s election will have a big impact on the Pinelands, including whether Wharton State Forest continues to have the protections it deserves.
pinelandsalliance.org/new-jersey-g...
The environment is on the ballot today in the New Jersey Governor’s election. Tomorrow’s election will have a big impact on the Pinelands, including whether Wharton State Forest continues to have the protections it deserves.
pinelandsalliance.org/new-jersey-g...
November 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Pinelands Preservation Alliance~
The environment is on the ballot today in the New Jersey Governor’s election. Tomorrow’s election will have a big impact on the Pinelands, including whether Wharton State Forest continues to have the protections it deserves.
pinelandsalliance.org/new-jersey-g...
The environment is on the ballot today in the New Jersey Governor’s election. Tomorrow’s election will have a big impact on the Pinelands, including whether Wharton State Forest continues to have the protections it deserves.
pinelandsalliance.org/new-jersey-g...
FROM RUNOFF TO RENEWAL:
ROLLING OUT A NEW STORMWATER UTILITY in NJ
Monday, Nov. 10
Noon - 1pm
via Zoom Webinar
REGISTER HERE: (No Charge)
secure.givelively.org/event/associ...
ROLLING OUT A NEW STORMWATER UTILITY in NJ
Monday, Nov. 10
Noon - 1pm
via Zoom Webinar
REGISTER HERE: (No Charge)
secure.givelively.org/event/associ...
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
FROM RUNOFF TO RENEWAL:
ROLLING OUT A NEW STORMWATER UTILITY in NJ
Monday, Nov. 10
Noon - 1pm
via Zoom Webinar
REGISTER HERE: (No Charge)
secure.givelively.org/event/associ...
ROLLING OUT A NEW STORMWATER UTILITY in NJ
Monday, Nov. 10
Noon - 1pm
via Zoom Webinar
REGISTER HERE: (No Charge)
secure.givelively.org/event/associ...
ANJEC EC Jennifer Coffey: "It is critical for the public health, safety, and welfare of New Jersey residents and businesses that our next Governor and State Legislators take environmental policies seriously."
www.northjersey.com/story/opinio...
www.northjersey.com/story/opinio...
October 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
ANJEC EC Jennifer Coffey: "It is critical for the public health, safety, and welfare of New Jersey residents and businesses that our next Governor and State Legislators take environmental policies seriously."
www.northjersey.com/story/opinio...
www.northjersey.com/story/opinio...
C’mon Out…
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition needs your help planting Rain Gardens.
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition needs your help planting Rain Gardens.
October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
C’mon Out…
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition needs your help planting Rain Gardens.
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition needs your help planting Rain Gardens.
Hear from experts about how this year’s election could impact the environment in our State, including determining the outcome of 2 important legislative proposals: the Green Amendment and the Climate Superfund Act.
For more information or to register:
pinelandsalliance.org/pinelands-webinars-2025/
For more information or to register:
pinelandsalliance.org/pinelands-webinars-2025/
October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Hear from experts about how this year’s election could impact the environment in our State, including determining the outcome of 2 important legislative proposals: the Green Amendment and the Climate Superfund Act.
For more information or to register:
pinelandsalliance.org/pinelands-webinars-2025/
For more information or to register:
pinelandsalliance.org/pinelands-webinars-2025/
Burlington County officials are moving to buy development rights to 239 acres of the Van Wagoner farm, located along Arney’s Mount-Birmingham Road. An easement would ensure the land is permanently preserved for agriculture uses no matter who owns it. www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/news/l...
October 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Burlington County officials are moving to buy development rights to 239 acres of the Van Wagoner farm, located along Arney’s Mount-Birmingham Road. An easement would ensure the land is permanently preserved for agriculture uses no matter who owns it. www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/news/l...
Food waste (including pumpkins) is the largest source of fugitive methane from US landfills, so every composted pumpkin helps! The Delanco Environmental Advisory Board is sponsoring a pumpkin composting collection Nov. 1-30.
Learn more: www.onecompostcan.earth.
Learn more: www.onecompostcan.earth.
October 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Food waste (including pumpkins) is the largest source of fugitive methane from US landfills, so every composted pumpkin helps! The Delanco Environmental Advisory Board is sponsoring a pumpkin composting collection Nov. 1-30.
Learn more: www.onecompostcan.earth.
Learn more: www.onecompostcan.earth.
NJ DEP’s Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment (CSRR) program reduces the number of contaminated sites in NJ, ensuring the protection of public health and the environment, and to ready sites for redevelopment.
To view the application and learn more, visit:
-> bit.ly/471RtFD
To view the application and learn more, visit:
-> bit.ly/471RtFD
October 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
NJ DEP’s Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment (CSRR) program reduces the number of contaminated sites in NJ, ensuring the protection of public health and the environment, and to ready sites for redevelopment.
To view the application and learn more, visit:
-> bit.ly/471RtFD
To view the application and learn more, visit:
-> bit.ly/471RtFD
It’s Bat Week
NJ has 9 bat species, including 6 year-round residents and three migratory species.
The most common species are the big brown and little brown bats, which often roost in buildings.
More about the Bats of NJ:
-> www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp... www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp...
NJ has 9 bat species, including 6 year-round residents and three migratory species.
The most common species are the big brown and little brown bats, which often roost in buildings.
More about the Bats of NJ:
-> www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp... www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp...
October 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
It’s Bat Week
NJ has 9 bat species, including 6 year-round residents and three migratory species.
The most common species are the big brown and little brown bats, which often roost in buildings.
More about the Bats of NJ:
-> www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp... www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp...
NJ has 9 bat species, including 6 year-round residents and three migratory species.
The most common species are the big brown and little brown bats, which often roost in buildings.
More about the Bats of NJ:
-> www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp... www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp...
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...
Find the most convenient early voting site in your county and pick the day that works for you.
nj.gov/state/electi...
October 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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...
Find the most convenient early voting site in your county and pick the day that works for you.
nj.gov/state/electi...
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!
October 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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!
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! 🛠🔩🧰
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! 🛠🔩🧰
October 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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! 🛠🔩🧰
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! 🛠🔩🧰
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.
October 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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.
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?
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?
October 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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?
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?