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Heather Nix with Clemson Cooperative Extension covers the basics of HABs, with a main focus on cyanobacteria including identification, contributing factors, prevention, and treatment options.
Oyster Recycling Programs are Coming Out of Their Shell
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Our wild oyster populations are now a small fraction of what they were before major declines from overharvesting, diseases, and changes in our marine ecosystems. Many efforts are ongoing throughout New Jersey, as well as around the US and worldwide, to help restore depleted oyster populations. Increased oyster populations would provide shellfish for harvesting and […]
Managing Spotted Lanternfly
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Irene Riegner’s certification project involved educating her community about the invasive Spotted Lanternfly during the Sustainable Highland Park Earth Day event. Irene conducted a survey to gauge community awareness of this invasive species and its potential impact. She developed a display of the SLF life cycle and its effect on certain tree and plant species. […]
April Showers Bring Water Supply Planning in New Jersey
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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is currently working on revising the statewide Water Supply Plan. This plan aims to balance traditional uses of water like residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural irrigation with ecological sustainability of streams and other waterbodies.
Sight ’em & Fight ’em
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NJ Most un-Wanted Invasive Species Ken Sammond, RES 2022, led an invasive plant species training session in March at the Metuchen Library. 25 community members learned about invasive plant species harming their local ecosystem and how they can be managed. Ken also led a hands-on field day at the 1,250-acre Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve, one of […]
Lois Kraus RES 2020 Receives Sustainability Hero Award
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Lois Kraus, RES 2020, is the co-chair of the Westfield Green Team. A retired risk manager and middle school science teacher, her time is now focused on educating others about sustainability and resiliency. As co-chair of the Westfield Green Team, she coordinates volunteers and team priorities, as well as pioneering the Green Career Fair for […]