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Wetlands Institute and Scotch Bonnet Island

New Jersey is investing $11 million to restore salt marshes, including Scotch Bonnet Island

January 3, 2026

ZOË READ / WHYY

Pinelands wetlands

As Trump rolls back protections for wetlands, New Jersey maintains a higher standard

January 2, 2026

RAMBO TALABONG / INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS

New Jersey Pinelands

New Jersey Pine Barrens offer up answers to tough climate questions

November 15, 2025

SUSAN PHILLIPS / WHYY

Delaware River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

In the Delaware River, climate change and invasive species threaten shad, ‘America’s founding fish’

October 12, 2025

ZOË READ / WHYY

Nishisakawick watershed

NJ launches Climate Week by emphasizing water resources

September 24, 2025

RUBY HOFFMAN/THE DAILY TARGUM

Groundwork Elizabeth microforest planting

In New Jersey, benefits bloom in tiny forests

July 23, 2025

SACHI KITAJIMA MULKEY / NEW YORK TIMES

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New Jersey finalizes higher elevation standards for the shore

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