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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

@NewJerseyDEP

The NJDEP protects @NJGov's air, land and water and manages the Garden State's natural lands, wildlife and parks.

The Garden State

Joined February 2018

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NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly
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⚠️🔥 One day left of the oppressively hot and humid conditions. A few severe storms will be possible again this afternoon and evening, but not everyone will get a storm. It will turn much less humid for Saturday, but high temperatures will remain in the upper 80s to near 90°.
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reposted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly
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⛈️ A few severe storms are possible again later this afternoon and evening. Coverage of storms is anticipated to be lower than Thursday, and not everyone will see storms. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat today. Remain alert for changing conditions! #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
@NewJerseyDEP
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DEP and the @new Jersey Clean Communities Council partnered for the third year to challenge students across the state to create public service announcements highlighting the impacts of single-use plastics and the importance of reducing litter. Students from all over New Jersey
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reposted
New Jersey Forest Fire Service
@njdepforestfire
Jun 11
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has released its 2025 Wildfire Report. Of the 1,322 wildfires that burned 27,229 acres statewide last year, nearly all were caused by humans, according to the report. 📖 Read the 2025 Wildfire Report: dep.nj.gov/wp-content/upl…
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
@NewJerseyDEP
Jun 11
The DEP Forest Fire Service today released a report on the 2025 wildfire season that saw substantial increases in the number of wildfires and acreage burned statewide, and reminds residents and visitors to New Jersey of the important role they have in protecting their communities
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
@NewJerseyDEP
Jun 11
This week, DEP staff gathered outside our headquarters in Trenton for the raising of the Pride Flag! 🏳️‍🌈 Acting Commissioner Potosnak and DEPride representative Rob DiGioia shared remarks to celebrate Pride Month and commemorate the significance of Pride. 🌈 At DEP, we work to
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reposted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly
Jun 10
⚠️Dangerous heat and humidity expected Thursday and Friday🌡️ Hot temperatures combined with high humidity will result in heat index values around or over 100° Thursday and Friday. These conditions will cause an increased risk for heat related illnesses for much of the population.
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reposted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly
Jun 10
⛈️ Scattered showers and storms are forecast to develop this afternoon and evening. A few storms could be strong to severe, with locally damaging winds and brief heavy downpours possible. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
@NewJerseyDEP
Jun 8
DEP staff recently joined members of the Whippany-Passaic Rivers Remediation Task Force, including @MorrisCountyNJ mayors and local officials, at the East Hanover Office of Emergency Management to discuss flooding challenges affecting communities throughout the region. The
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
@NewJerseyDEP
Jun 6
An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been declared for today, June 6. ⚠️ Sensitive individuals, including the very young, the elderly, and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should avoid strenuous activities during the afternoon and early evening hours. High
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
@NewJerseyDEP
Jun 5
DEP Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today announced the Garden State Preservation Trust’s approval of Green Acres funding awards totaling $90.6 million for local government and nonprofit projects to acquire open space, develop and improve parks, and enhance recreation and
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
@NewJerseyDEP
Jun 5
This is our FINAL day of #NJEHAW2026! Thousands of New Jerseyans are now better prepared for extreme heat. ✅ You know the symptoms ✅ You have a plan ✅ You'll check on others ✅ You understand double threats Make sure to visit dep.nj.gov/heat-hub-nj/eh… and share what you
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
@NewJerseyDEP
Jun 5
An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been declared for today, June 5. ⚠️ Sensitive individuals, including the very young, the elderly, and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should avoid strenuous activities during the afternoon and early evening hours. Hot
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