Tag: environment

The proposed Colts Neck Manor housing project has advanced to the state for final approval after the Monmouth County Commissioners gave it the go-ahead despite strong public pushback.

Coagulated balls of oil and tar washed up on Monmouth Beach and some Long Branch beaches this week, leaving residents and environmentalists concerned. Officials do not yet know the source of the spillage.

A new school year inevitably means back-to-school shopping. But it can also be an opportunity to use your consumer power to support sustainability and minimize waste.

Summertime is travel time and national parks are star destinations that draw thousands of visitors to their wildlife and wonders. But what if you could just step out your back door into a national park? Not only would you save travel time, but the park would be open 24/7 for you, providing a convenient peaceful retreat that fosters happiness while protecting local wildlife.

Summer beachgoers are about to throng the Jersey Shore, but with rip currents, extreme weather conditions and potential shark bites, are the beaches ready to handle an influx of visitors? Coastal experts and state officials have declared that the Jersey Shore is “ready for summer” but urged swimmers to combine fun with caution.

Residents of Tinton Falls who live along the Swimming River are concerned about a potential development that isn’t taking place in their borough.

Dog owners adore their canines, but frankly no one likes to pick up dog poop. While this can’t come as a surprise, removing pet feces is important to protect waterways. If left behind, runoff from heavy rains will wash dog feces into local rivers and the ocean, degrading water quality. The result is health risks to humans and marine life, increased algae and weed growth from nutrient pollution and unsafe drinking, fishing and swimming water.

The holiday season can be the “Clash of the Titans,” with so many contrasting expectations. But whether you prefer elaborate traditions or modern streamlining, sustainability is the popular new buzzword for the holidays.

With the environmental impact of wind farms off the coast of Monmouth County still unknown, three entities in the Township of Middletown are doing their part to encourage sustainability by embracing solar power – and reducing electricity costs in the process.

Whether you prefer cats, dogs, lizards or birds, owning any pet doesn’t have to be a burden on the environment. Pet owners may be surprised to learn just how easy it is to incorporate eco-friendly practices into their pet care routines.