environment

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has cited Mercer County and its contractor after large amounts of clay and sand from a bridge-repair project entered the Stony Brook…

Mercer County and Hopewell Township officials say cleanup is underway in the Stony Brook after an emergency bridge repair released clay and silt into the waterway, turning sections of the…

New Jersey has issued a statewide Drought Watch strongly urging residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water as a result of prolonged below-average precipitation that is stressing water supplies. The…

By Isabella Darcy, NJ State House News Service Moria Kaminski and her husband try to make environmentally friendly choices. They strive to conserve water and electricity, and recently purchased a hybrid…

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recognized The Watershed Institute on Monday with its Our Water’s Worth It award, honoring the nonprofit for its regional leadership on stormwater management and…

A Hopewell Valley Central High School graduate has turned her Girl Scout Gold Award project into a new regional recognition program that helps residents transform their yards into wildlife-friendly habitats.…

 Are you curious about how to make your yard more welcoming to birds, pollinators, and other wildlife?  Join us for an inspiring free webinar hosted by Hopewell Valley Gardens for…

In a formal letter sent Friday, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora responded to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) warning about the state of Trenton Water Works (TWW), defending…

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announced the launch of a new $30 million funding round through its Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program, opening the door for local governments…

Just across the Delaware River, a few miles from the border of Hopewell Township, families in Bucks County are living with the aftermath of a jet fuel pipeline leak that…