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DEP awards $14 million in grants to local governments to promote, enhance recycling efforts

Local governments will share $14.3 million in grants to further enhance recycling efforts, based on 2016 recycling performance in their communities, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today.
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DEP Encourages Public To Renew Commitment To Recycling On America Recycles Day

As part of America Recycles Day today, the Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging residents across New Jersey to renew their commitment to recycling as a way to protect the environment and conserve natural resources throughout the year.
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DEP’s Urban and Community Forestry Program Honors 2018 Green Communities Achievement Award Winners at Cherry Hill Event

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is honoring four 2018 Green Communities Achievement Award winners for outstanding contributions to urban and community forestry, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today.
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	Amphibian Project Training Sessions: January 6th, 13th, 16th, and 26th CWF biologist Allegra Mitchell is looking for volunteers to gather data on various amphibian population locations in New Jersey. There will be 4 public trainings throughout January for all interested in becoming the pioneers of this monitoring program. 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...
	Cross Country Skiing Worskshop on January 20th In this workshop, the participants will learn about the different types of cross-country ski equipment that are available and what to look for in selecting your first pair of skis. Other topics will include: how to dress and where to go skiing in New Jersey. Read more...
	Cumberland County Winter Eagle Festival on February 2nd Join the Conserve Wildlife Foundation and other environmental organizations at the Cumberland County Winter Eagle festival. Read more...