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American Shad Spawning Confirmed in Millstone River Following 2017 Dam Removal in Manville, Somerset County

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has confirmed that American Shad are migrating and spawning in the Millstone River for the first time in 173 years, a year after removal of the waterway’s Weston Mill Dam in Manville, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced on Monday, October 22.
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With west nile virus cases at record level and persistent warmth and rain, state urges residents to reduce mosquito risks

With reports of West Nile virus illnesses in people at a record level and persistent warm and rainy weather, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Department of Health are urging property owners to take steps to reduce mosquito populations and to protect themselves against the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses.
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Nearly $400,000 in Urban and Community Forestry Grants Awarded to Support the Management of New Jersey Trees and Forests

The Department of Environmental Protection is awarding nearly $400,000 in grants to 20 municipalities and two counties to promote the stewardship of urban and community trees and forests.
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	Free Mill Demonstration on November 10th and 11th See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! Read more...
	Casual Birding at Manasquan Reservoir on November 15th Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Read more...
	Snowflake Parties on December 22nd and 26th It is snowing inside at the Somerset County Environmental Center! Come and join the fun as we prepare for it to snow outside. Drop in and make a giant snowflake to take home. Read more...
	Ice Fishing Workshop on January 19th Join the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife for an ice fishing workshop at Kitattinny Valley State Park, Sussex County. This beginner program is geared toward women through Outdoor Women of New Jersey (OWNJ). Read more...