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Asbury Park

Monmouth County among regions on drought watch

Residents asked to voluntarily conserve water

By Michelle Gladden


Monmouth County is among the state’s regions being asked to voluntarily conserve water consumption. The Department of Environmental Protection [DEP] issued a drought watch Wednesday for the northeast, central and coastal north regions. DEP Commissioner Bob Martin said a drought watch was prompted by continued rainfall deficits that have decreased reservoir, ground water and streamflow […]

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Sep 23, 2015
Asbury Park

Jersey Shore gets excellent marks for summer season

Beaches in good shape - DEP Commisioner Bob Martin

By Michelle Gladden


Beachgoers and boaters along the Jersey Shore can relish in the fact that our sand, sea, and lakes are as good as it gets. Two and a half years after Superstorm Sandy, the Jersey Shore’s environmental recovery has been excellent, Department of Environmental Protection [DEP] Commissioner Bob Martin said this week during the NJ Sea […]

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May 23, 2015