Shawn LaTourette
@shawnlatur.bsky.social
twindad, lawyer, clean air & water policy pro, NJ’s environment chief @dep.nj.gov. Environmental law prof at @law.rutgers.edu. Never stop fighting for a cleaner, kinder, cooler 🌎
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Yesterday, Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social announced the availability of a new online tool to help residents, local governments, nonprofit organizations & businesses easily identify funding opportunities for projects that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, reduce costs, and improve air quality.
October 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Yesterday, Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social announced the availability of a new online tool to help residents, local governments, nonprofit organizations & businesses easily identify funding opportunities for projects that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, reduce costs, and improve air quality.
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Yesterday Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social welcomed attendees to the 2025 PFAS Summit at NJIT, highlighting the state’s legacy of environmental leadership and commitment to tackling emerging contaminants head-on.
October 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Yesterday Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social welcomed attendees to the 2025 PFAS Summit at NJIT, highlighting the state’s legacy of environmental leadership and commitment to tackling emerging contaminants head-on.
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That’s a wrap on the 2025 PFAS Summit! 👏
Deputy Commissioner Kati Angarone closed the event with a reminder that addressing PFAS contamination takes partnership across government, industry, academia and communities. Together we are making real strides toward a cleaner and safer New Jersey 💧
Deputy Commissioner Kati Angarone closed the event with a reminder that addressing PFAS contamination takes partnership across government, industry, academia and communities. Together we are making real strides toward a cleaner and safer New Jersey 💧
October 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
That’s a wrap on the 2025 PFAS Summit! 👏
Deputy Commissioner Kati Angarone closed the event with a reminder that addressing PFAS contamination takes partnership across government, industry, academia and communities. Together we are making real strides toward a cleaner and safer New Jersey 💧
Deputy Commissioner Kati Angarone closed the event with a reminder that addressing PFAS contamination takes partnership across government, industry, academia and communities. Together we are making real strides toward a cleaner and safer New Jersey 💧
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Managing CSOs in a Changing Climate
Combined sewer systems are shared underground pipe networks that direct both wastewater and stormwater to a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). Under normal conditions, all the wastewater and stormwater are transported to a STP for treatment.
Combined sewer systems are shared underground pipe networks that direct both wastewater and stormwater to a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). Under normal conditions, all the wastewater and stormwater are transported to a STP for treatment.
Managing CSOs in a Changing Climate: CCMUA & DEP Partner to Protect Public Health
YouTube video by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
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September 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Managing CSOs in a Changing Climate
Combined sewer systems are shared underground pipe networks that direct both wastewater and stormwater to a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). Under normal conditions, all the wastewater and stormwater are transported to a STP for treatment.
Combined sewer systems are shared underground pipe networks that direct both wastewater and stormwater to a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). Under normal conditions, all the wastewater and stormwater are transported to a STP for treatment.
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Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social joined Hoboken Mayor @ravibhalla.bsky.social to discuss how the city is building resilience within its communities.
September 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social joined Hoboken Mayor @ravibhalla.bsky.social to discuss how the city is building resilience within its communities.
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Today, Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social spoke at DEP’s 2025 Climate Week Kickoff Event and the fifth “Our Water’s Worth It” Awards, which honored The Watershed Institute for its leadership in promoting and advancing regional stormwater management.
September 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Today, Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social spoke at DEP’s 2025 Climate Week Kickoff Event and the fifth “Our Water’s Worth It” Awards, which honored The Watershed Institute for its leadership in promoting and advancing regional stormwater management.
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Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social also joined students and faculty at @tcnj.bsky.social this afternoon to discuss building a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient New Jersey. 🏫🌱
#NJClimateWeek2025 #ClimateWeekNYC
#NJClimateWeek2025 #ClimateWeekNYC
September 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social also joined students and faculty at @tcnj.bsky.social this afternoon to discuss building a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient New Jersey. 🏫🌱
#NJClimateWeek2025 #ClimateWeekNYC
#NJClimateWeek2025 #ClimateWeekNYC
Along the Jersey Shore, swells from #HurricaneErin and local wind swells are increasing riptides and dangerous surf conditions, which are expected to peak this Thursday.
To keep visitors safe, @dep.nj.gov is suspending swimming at Island Beach State Park until further notice.
To keep visitors safe, @dep.nj.gov is suspending swimming at Island Beach State Park until further notice.
August 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Along the Jersey Shore, swells from #HurricaneErin and local wind swells are increasing riptides and dangerous surf conditions, which are expected to peak this Thursday.
To keep visitors safe, @dep.nj.gov is suspending swimming at Island Beach State Park until further notice.
To keep visitors safe, @dep.nj.gov is suspending swimming at Island Beach State Park until further notice.
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From last night on @njspotlightnews.org — our interview with @dep.nj.gov Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social on this landmark settlement www.njspotlightnews.org/video/nj-rea...
August 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
From last night on @njspotlightnews.org — our interview with @dep.nj.gov Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social on this landmark settlement www.njspotlightnews.org/video/nj-rea...
Historic day for accountability as New Jersey reaches the largest environmental settlement in State history—over $2 Billion toward improving & protecting public health and our environment from PFAS and other pollution discharged by DuPont and its progeny companies.
www.njoag.gov/ag-platkin-d...
www.njoag.gov/ag-platkin-d...
AG Platkin, DEP Commissioner LaTourette: Landmark Settlement with DuPont Valued at Over $2 Billion - New Jersey Office of Attorney General
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced a groundbreaking environmental settlement, valued at over $2 billion, to remedy long-standing contamination stemming from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as “forever chemicals,” as well as other pollutants originating from four industrial sites. It is the largest environmental settlement ever achieved by a single state.
www.njoag.gov
August 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Historic day for accountability as New Jersey reaches the largest environmental settlement in State history—over $2 Billion toward improving & protecting public health and our environment from PFAS and other pollution discharged by DuPont and its progeny companies.
www.njoag.gov/ag-platkin-d...
www.njoag.gov/ag-platkin-d...
On this 56th anniversary of Stonewall, and amidst this difficult moment for LGBTQ+ people across America, I am reminded that Pride is not owed—it is owing.
Let’s continue opening hearts, changing minds, and securing laws that ensure lived equality for all LBGTQ+ people.
www.nj.com/opinion/2025...
Let’s continue opening hearts, changing minds, and securing laws that ensure lived equality for all LBGTQ+ people.
www.nj.com/opinion/2025...
I’m a state leader and gay. Let’s stand up against new wave of anti-LGBTQ+ rights | Opinion
'Pride is our resolve to continue opening hearts, changing minds, and securing laws that ensure lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people.'
www.nj.com
June 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
On this 56th anniversary of Stonewall, and amidst this difficult moment for LGBTQ+ people across America, I am reminded that Pride is not owed—it is owing.
Let’s continue opening hearts, changing minds, and securing laws that ensure lived equality for all LBGTQ+ people.
www.nj.com/opinion/2025...
Let’s continue opening hearts, changing minds, and securing laws that ensure lived equality for all LBGTQ+ people.
www.nj.com/opinion/2025...
It's simple really (or should be): clean air, land, and water—for ALL.
Our public & environmental health should never depend on the numbers in our zip codes or paychecks.
Many thanks to the @dep.nj.gov pros working to further the promise of environmental justice.
www.nj.com/news/2025/05...
Our public & environmental health should never depend on the numbers in our zip codes or paychecks.
Many thanks to the @dep.nj.gov pros working to further the promise of environmental justice.
www.nj.com/news/2025/05...
N.J. officials target 12-acre ‘illegal junkyard’ in environmental crackdown
N.J. officials announced enforcement actions targeting illegal junkyards, waste sites, and industrial operations in Kearny, Hamilton, Woodbridge, and Middlesex Borough.
www.nj.com
May 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It's simple really (or should be): clean air, land, and water—for ALL.
Our public & environmental health should never depend on the numbers in our zip codes or paychecks.
Many thanks to the @dep.nj.gov pros working to further the promise of environmental justice.
www.nj.com/news/2025/05...
Our public & environmental health should never depend on the numbers in our zip codes or paychecks.
Many thanks to the @dep.nj.gov pros working to further the promise of environmental justice.
www.nj.com/news/2025/05...
Black bear den work with the NJDEP Fish & Wildlife team this week. Kept these 2+mo old cubs safe and warm while our wildlife biologists checked in on mom as part of the NJ’s Black Bear Research & Management Project.
NJ’s black bear population is strong & healthy thanks to @newjerseydep.bsky.social!
NJ’s black bear population is strong & healthy thanks to @newjerseydep.bsky.social!
March 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Black bear den work with the NJDEP Fish & Wildlife team this week. Kept these 2+mo old cubs safe and warm while our wildlife biologists checked in on mom as part of the NJ’s Black Bear Research & Management Project.
NJ’s black bear population is strong & healthy thanks to @newjerseydep.bsky.social!
NJ’s black bear population is strong & healthy thanks to @newjerseydep.bsky.social!
We all must take precautions to reduce wildfire risk as dry conditions persist across New Jersey.
So far in 2025, the NJDEP Forest Fire Service has responded to 356+ wildfires that have burned 1,240+ acres. That’s an increase of 266% over the same time last year.
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So far in 2025, the NJDEP Forest Fire Service has responded to 356+ wildfires that have burned 1,240+ acres. That’s an increase of 266% over the same time last year.
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https://whyy.org/articles/wildfire-risks-new-jersey-del-drought/
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March 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We all must take precautions to reduce wildfire risk as dry conditions persist across New Jersey.
So far in 2025, the NJDEP Forest Fire Service has responded to 356+ wildfires that have burned 1,240+ acres. That’s an increase of 266% over the same time last year.
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So far in 2025, the NJDEP Forest Fire Service has responded to 356+ wildfires that have burned 1,240+ acres. That’s an increase of 266% over the same time last year.
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New Jersey is still in a drought.
As spring arrives, it is important that we all conserve water.
Follow these simple steps to help make sure New Jersey has strong water supplies heading into summer.
As spring arrives, it is important that we all conserve water.
Follow these simple steps to help make sure New Jersey has strong water supplies heading into summer.
March 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
New Jersey is still in a drought.
As spring arrives, it is important that we all conserve water.
Follow these simple steps to help make sure New Jersey has strong water supplies heading into summer.
As spring arrives, it is important that we all conserve water.
Follow these simple steps to help make sure New Jersey has strong water supplies heading into summer.
Our @newjerseydep.bsky.social emergency team is onsite and supporting response to the EMR metal recycling facility fire alongside Camden City & County first responders.
Residents are encouraged to shelter in place with windows closed until the fire is fully extinguished.
Residents are encouraged to shelter in place with windows closed until the fire is fully extinguished.
Junkyard fire in Camden, New Jersey causes large clouds of black smoke
Firefighters are continuing to battle a junkyard fire in Camden, New Jersey, Friday evening, according to Camden County emergency officials.
www.cbsnews.com
February 22, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Our @newjerseydep.bsky.social emergency team is onsite and supporting response to the EMR metal recycling facility fire alongside Camden City & County first responders.
Residents are encouraged to shelter in place with windows closed until the fire is fully extinguished.
Residents are encouraged to shelter in place with windows closed until the fire is fully extinguished.