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The Union County Board of Commissioners encourages Union County residents to help keep County parks free of litter, by reducing their use of single-use plastic bags and other disposable plastic items.

“Spring is in sight and visitors will be returning to the County parks, and we are asking everyone to pitch in and help preserve the environment in our green spaces.  Plastic bags and ...

VERONA, NJ — The Land Conservancy of New Jersey assisted the township of Verona in acquiring two properties for preservation, totaling 22 acres, last December. 

One property is located on Mt. Prospect Avenue, adjacent to the Eagle Rock Reservation nature preserve, located along the Watchung Mountains ridge line. This acquisition adds 14 acres to the 400-acre preserve ...

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ - Parsippany-Troy Hills recently received $20,000 to support proposals for “innovative energy” projects in the township, according to township Public Information Officer Peter Koerella.

The money came in the form of a grant from the Sustainable Jersey funded by the Gardinier Environmental Fund, Koerella said.

“Sustainable Jersey, the Gardinier ...

NEWARK, NJ — An industrial energy project proposed for Newark’s Ironbound that has been a subject of concern among local environmental advocates was discussed at length on Thursday during a virtual meeting hosted by city officials. 

The project calls for the construction of a biochar production facility off an existing site on the Lower Passaic River. The applicant, Aries ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Rutgers scientists for the first time have pinpointed the sizes of microplastics from a highly urbanized estuarine and coastal system with numerous sources of fresh water, including the Hudson River and Raritan River.

Their study of tiny pieces of plastic in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary in New Jersey and New York indicates that stormwater could be an important source of ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Rutgers scientists for the first time have pinpointed the sizes of microplastics from a highly urbanized estuarine and coastal system with numerous sources of fresh water, including the Hudson River and Raritan River.

Their study of tiny pieces of plastic in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary in New Jersey and New York indicates that stormwater could be an important source of the ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken will be ushering in a newly-approved contract with Lyft to complete a joint-city agreement with Jersey City to bring in uniform bikeshare services.

Lyft, the parent company of Citi Bike, New York City’s bikeshare services, will bring around 200 bikes and 15 stations into Hoboken by the beginning of May.  An additional 100 bikes and 14 stations will be brought ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Rutgers scientists for the first time have pinpointed the sizes of microplastics from a highly urbanized estuarine and coastal system with numerous sources of fresh water, including the Hudson River and Raritan River.

Their study of tiny pieces of plastic in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary in New Jersey and New York indicates that stormwater could be an important source of the ...

In recognition of Arbor Day, the Union County Board of County Commissioners is once again partnering with the Union County Shade Tree Advisory Board to sponsor the annual Arbor Day Poetry Contest for students in Union County. The deadline for entry has been extended to March 26, 2021.

“The Board of County Commissioners is proud of our teachers and students who participate in Arbor Day, a ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Rutgers scientists for the first time have pinpointed the sizes of microplastics from a highly urbanized estuarine and coastal system with numerous sources of fresh water, including the Hudson River and Raritan River.

Their study of tiny pieces of plastic in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary in New Jersey and New York indicates that stormwater could be an important source of the ...