Monthly Archives: October 2014

EPA eliminated numeric 2 ppm ecological cleanup standard for sediments EPA backed off requirements for Hot Spot removal and Ecological Risk Assessment Whitewashed USFWS Criticism of Dupont Science & EPA Legal Error that triggered Dupont appeal [Update: 11/6/14 – Leslie … Continue reading →

    Sen. Bob Smith (D-Middlesex) — chairman of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee — has perhaps been the strongest proponent of open-space preservation. He often calls the attempt to enact a stable source of funding the holy grail … Continue reading →

The Bergen Record editorialized to warn voters to “read the fine print”. I’ve been urging that for months now. So today we provide that fine print and explain another reason – buried in the fine print – to vote NO … Continue reading →

As Threats To Ocean Ecosystems And Coastal Resources Increase, NJ Seeks To Ramp Up Science The Senate Environment Committee released a bill today that would create the position of State Oceanographer in Rutgers University, see: S2491 (Smith, D-Middlesex).  The State … Continue reading →

Star Ledger a “Reluctant” Yes Word beginning to get out on damaging impacts of  Open Space diversion scheme We’ve had some very important recent developments on the open space diversion debate – Today, the Bergen Record editorialized and urged a … Continue reading →