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Some Good News: Environmental Success Stories in New Jersey
This spring, we highlight impactful programs that made a difference in protecting the Garden State. From shellfish habitat restoration to plastic reduction, these projects showcase the creativity, collaboration, and dedication of individuals, organizations, and communities working towards a greener future. Join us to explore the stories behind these successes, learn about the challenges overcome, and discover how these initiatives can serve as models for environmental progress in New Jersey and beyond. This webinar series is conducted in collaboration with the Marine Extension Program Seminar Series (MEPSS).
Live, one hour webinars start at 6:30pm and are provided via Zoom.
Missed a webinar? Recordings are posted within a week of the live session. Click on the title for the recording.
4/14/25 – Forestry Success in the Pinelands – Benjamin Pisano and Dylan Wiget, NJ Forest Service – Learn about the history of biocontrols in New Jersey forestry and about a new project in the Pinelands. The Pinelands project has a component of variable density thinning to promote diversity, as well as road maintenance and fire breaks to provide wildfire relief and provide an action point for the Forest Fire Service.
4/21/25 – Plastic Reductions in NJ – N. Dini Checko, Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions – Discover how the Get Past Plastic Law and new Skip the Stuff ordinances are driving real change. Learn about zero-waste efforts, reduced litter rates, and how increased public awareness is creating momentum for a cleaner, healthier New Jersey. Most importantly, find out practical steps you can take personally to reduce plastic use and be part of the solution!
4/28/25 –Ocean Observation along the Jersey Shore– Dr. Travis Miles, Rutgers University – Join us to learn about the successes achieved by the Rutgers University Center for Ocean Observing Leadership (RUCOOL) to observe and understand the complex oceanography off New Jersey, and how results from their work have benefited fisheries science, weather and hurricane modeling, search and rescue, water quality monitoring, and so much more!
5/5/25 – Wildlife Recovery in NJ– Kathleen Kerwin, Wildlife Biologist – Wild turkeys were once extinct in New Jersey, while bald eagles and bobcats were almost completely lost due to habitat destruction, overhunting and environmental contamination. Through reintroductions and intensive conservation efforts, all 3 species have made a comeback in New Jersey! Tune in to learn about the biology of these species, their decline and recovery, and the current status of their populations.
5/12/25 –Dam Removal/Restoration– Carl Alderson, NOAA – Join us as we explore the environmental and community benefits of dam removal. Our speaker will discuss how removing outdated or unnecessary dams can restore natural river ecosystems, improve water quality, and enhance biodiversity. Learn success stories from New Jersey and the positive impact of dam removal on local ecology.
5/19/25 –Shellfish and Marine Habitat Restoration– Dr. Christine Thompson, Stockton University, and Capt. Alek Modjeski, American Littoral Society – New Jersey’s marine ecosystems are critical to our coastal communities and economies. However, many stressors in recent decades have often resulted in the depletion of wild populations and degradation of habitats. Ongoing restoration efforts have been working to restore depleted populations and critical habitats. Join us to learn about recent successes in shellfish restoration and habitat enhancement in coastal areas throughout New Jersey.
Our Earth Day, Every Day webinar series focuses on steps everyone can take to protect the environment. We can all do our part to take actions that make our homes more sustainable, from environmentally-friendly lawn care, to recycling, to conducting a home energy audit. These actions, more than ever, start at home.
Webinar Archive
Click on the category titles below to view the YouTube archives for all of our webinars.
Climate Change
Changes in South Jersey Estuaries: Influence of Climate Change, Invasive Species and Human Mods
Featuring Dr. Ken Able, Rutgers University.
Our coastal estuaries in southern New Jersey have experienced many impacts from climate change, including shifts in the animals and plants ...found both under and above the water. Learn more about observed changes in a wide range of species, including local fish species and rising sea levels impacting coastal marshes and forests. Dr. Ken Able (Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University) has more than 45 years of experience studying New Jersey’s estuaries.[+] Show More










Energy
What's An Energy Audit And Do you Need One? | View the recording








Food
Food Waste and Climate Change
Recorded October 15, 2024
60 million tons of food are wasted in the United States each year and that wasted food generates more than ...170 million tons of CO2 equivalents in greenhouse gases each year. Food waste, its climate change impacts, and what you can do to mitigate those impacts are discussed during this presentation.[+] Show More



Insect & Pest Management
Invasive Insects Update: Spotted Lanternfly, Emerald Ash Borer and Hornets
Featuring Dr. George Hamilton, Rutgers University.
New Jersey’s forests, farms, and residents face invasive insect pests including spotted lanternfly and emerald ash borer. Dr. George ...Hamilton, Rutgers Extension Specialist in Pest Management, provides an update on efforts to combat these pests, as well as a discussion on some of the large wasps we may — and may not — encounter in the Garden State: European hornets, cicada killer wasps, and the newsworthy Asian giant hornet.[+] Show More




Native Plants
Collecting Native Seeds: Sow Much to Know!




Natural Resource Management
Fire’s Role in Ecosystem Health
This session explored how prescribed fire not only aids in protecting life and property from the ...catastrophic wildfire, but also how it supports ecosystem health. Prescribed fire used appropriately can benefit habitats for both flora and fauna, while also supporting hazardous fuel and invasive plant species mitigation efforts. Lastly, we explored the unfamiliar benefits of how a wildfire essentially promotes habitat diversity and natural environmental processes.[+] Show More
Nature Therapy
Infusing EcoTherapy Into Your Life
Plastics
Microplastics: Tiny Particles with Major Impacts. April 24




Soil
Down to Earth Soil Management



Volunteering
YOU Can Be a Citizen Scientist!
Water
Let's Stop As-Salting Our Streams The Impacts of Road Salt on Freshwater








Wildlife
Urban Humpback Whales: Coexisting With Our Charismatic Neighbors








Yard Care
Trees of the Living Dead: How to Remove Aggressively Sprouting Invasive Trees
Featuring Jean Epiphan, Rutgers University.
Have you ever cut down an invasive tree just to get 50 more in its place? Learn which invasive trees species ...do this and the properly timed steps to prevent zombie trees from sprouting back to life.[+] Show More




