Monthly Archives: October 2015

Advocates Protest Christie DEP Water Rules As A Threat To Highlands

USGS Study Shows Continuing Decline In Groundwater Quality, Contrary to Highlands Act [IMPORTANT Technical Update below] About 35 citizens and members and staff of the Highlands Coalition, Sierra Club, Environment NJ, ANJEC, Clean Water Action, NJCF, and *Raritan Headwaters Assc. … Continue reading

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Sandy Victims Occupy State House Park On 3rd Anniversary

Sorry, photos only, no text Scenes From the State House Today

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The Forgotten Florio Environmental Legacy

NJ’s Last Liberal Governor Florio knew how to Govern and use State planning and regulatory powers in the public interest Former Governor Florio was in Trenton last week for a press conference, which I wrote about briefly regarding his energy … Continue reading

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Christie DEP Water Quality Planning Rule Would Gut Key Protections (Part 1)

We Begin Extensive Review of DEP Proposal By Starting Very Small DEP Eliminates Pump Out Requirement For Septic Systems – And Then Lies About It A Septic Deception The lack of proper maintenance, including regular pump outs, is a major cause of … Continue reading

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EPA Delivers Sharp Rebuke To Christie DEP

EPA Calls Out DEP False Testimony to Senate About EPA Concerns on Water Rule NJ Spotlight reported this story last week and I discussed it in a wide ranging post yesterday, but the issue is so grave it deserves a … Continue reading

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