Environment

TRENTON – As New Jersey continues to experience historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures, and deteriorating water-supply conditions, Governor Phil Murphy and DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the State is declaring a Drought Warning and gave an update on the significant increase in wildfires over last year. As New Jersey enters the next stage in severity of water-storage conditions, officials strongly encouraged the public to reduce water use during a virtual press conference

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced that on November 8, 2024, Richard Shashaty, 37, of Brick Township, was charged with Arson and Violation of the Regulatory Provisions Relating to Firearms, in connection with a wildfire that began in Jackson Township on November 6, 2024.

After a butchered common dolphin washed up on a Monmouth County beach last week, officials are asking for help from the public to find out where it came from.

According to the Asbury Park PressAsbury Park Press, a major source of drinking water for Monmouth County, the Manasquan Reservoir, is low, 58% of its normal capacity.

According to Shore News Network, over 40 municipalities and organizations have formed a coalition to oppose the state’s large-scale offshore wind energy projects.

According to NJ.com, a deceased minke whale about 10 to 12 feet long was found in Lavallette near the Trenton Avenue beach late last week.

According to NJ.com, residents of a Monmouth County town came out to a public meeting to voice their opposition to Verizon Wireless’s plan to install six cell towers along Ocean Avenue.

According to TapInto Holmdel/Colts Neck, mayors in shore towns penned a letter to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) urging the board to indefinitely defer any award of offshore contracts related to offshore wind energy transmission lines.

More news on the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site.

It's not quite fall yet…according to NJ.com, not only will we have high heat today, but stormy weather is on the horizon.