Environment

Local governments can begin charging property owners for the water that runs off their land when it rains, under a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

The Navy will be providing a boost to the environment and land in Monmouth County by creating an increased buffer zone around Naval Weapons Station Earle.

In an effort to preserve and maintain the Forked River Mountains, the Ocean County Freeholders have announced the purchase of the nearly 8,000 acre tract of land.

Keeping things clean in Berkeley will get more financially palatable with the township receiving a $121,496.00 Clean Communities Grant from the state.

Jersey environmental officials issue a warning to swimmers in Monmouth and Ocean Counties after clinging jellyfish have begun populating.

In an effort to be environmentally friendly, the Borough of Monmouth Beach passes an ordinance to limit the use of single use plastic bags, polystyrene foam containers and plastic straws by businesses.

Advocacy groups are pushing to guarantee a clean environment in the state constitution. It would open a new avenue for lawsuits to fight development.

Biting flies seem to be more of a nuisance than usual this year. What's going on?

If you are planning a jaunt out of state, there's a toxic blue-green algae surfacing in some waterways, sickening people and killing pets.

We see the devastating impact that Super Storm Sandy had on many Garden State residents, but how did it affect the Barnegat Bay?

New Jersey's beaches have been spared the worst this year in terms of damage and beach erosion, but that may not be the case in just a few months.

If you’re planning to head down the shore for the upcoming Memorial Day long weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season, the quality of ocean water for swimming and fishing is great, according to state Department of Environmental Protection officials.