Category Archives: Hot topics

DEP Abandoned Building Risk Pilot In Camden More a Photo Op Than a Program

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

DEP hands off a major statewide responsibility to local government No State Resources or Regulations  Community & Worker Right-to-Know Contradicts Gov. Christie’s Agenda Yesterday the DEP held a press event in an abandoned building in Camden to announce a Pilot … Continue reading →

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Southwestern NJ in Drought Emergency

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

DEP Scientists Quietly Classify Groundwater Conditions as “Extremely Dry” Where Are DEP Mandatory Water Use Restrictions & Conservation Measures? [Update #2 – Imagine that, the groundwater conditions just happen to be improving, and DEP’s latest Aug 5 assessment goes out … Continue reading →

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25th Anniversary of Pequest Trout Hatchery Tainted by Waiver Rule

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

Healthy Trout Waters Threatened By DEP Regulatory Rollbacks DEP issued another self serving press release to celebrate this weekend’s hosting of the Pequest’s  25th TROUT HATCHERY FREE OPEN HOUSE. Listen to the typical overt politicization of DEP, the spin, and … Continue reading →

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Bulls Island Update

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

Bulls Island – erosion controls along 100 feet of 450 foot fill (3/28/12) There has been lots of activity since we last posted on 3/25, so a quick update on Bulls Island is in order. I’ll do the photos first … Continue reading →

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Dupont’s Mercury Problem Is Now EPA’s Problem Too

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

Dupont Partial Lake Cleanup Plan Uses Flawed Science to Minimize Problem Florio Lets Liability Cat Out of the Bag EPA must stand by Regional Administrator Enck’s commitment and their own science and reject the Dupont proposal. Dupont has a big … Continue reading →

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