Each year an estimated 430,000,000,000 Styrofoam and single use plastic containers/utensils are tossed in the trash worldwide. 74,000,000,000 styrofoam cups and plates are thrown in the trash every year in the United States according to the EPA. That is a lot of styrofoam! So, what exactly makes single-use plastics and styrofoam so appealing? They are disposable! No cleanup! Out of sight out of mind! But the truth is that these “one use wonders” have negative long-lasting impacts on the environment and wildlife that call it home. Styrofoam does not break down fully. Styrofoam is made from chemicals-fossil fuels to be Read more →
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Styrofoam and Its Staggering Effects on the Environment
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On-the-Water Events Schedule 2018
We welcome you to join us on your local waterway! Whether you’re into ship graveyards, or just want to learn how to kayak, our on-the-water activities offer something for everyone! Free Kayak Wednesdays Where: Keyport, NJ beach at the intersection of 1st and Broad Streets When: 5:30PM and 6:30PM on July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, and August 8. No registration is required. First come, first served. Two 30 minute kayak trips will be launched at 5:30pm and 6:00PM. Kayaks, personal flotation devices, and paddles will be provided. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Guided Kayak Tours Woodbridge Creek Read more →
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Our Risk, Their Reward. Stop the Williams Transco Pipeline
About the Proposed Pipeline Williams Transco has proposed a 23.4-mile, 26 inch diameter pipeline project to expand its existing Transco transmission system to transport natural gas from the Marcellus Shale region through Raritan Bay to New York. If built, the pipeline will disrupt YOUR fishing, boating. and recreational activities! Construction of the pipeline would also disturb 14,000 acres of habitat for clams, horseshoe crabs, fish, and other marine animals. The project is proposed to be completed by the end of 2019. This is a step backwards for our energy policy and the environment by committing the region to more fossil Read more →
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Liberty State Park SAVED from Commercialization Threats!!
May 4th 2018 – Governor Phil Murphy and NJDEP Commissioner McCabe rejected the rigged Liberty National Golf Proposal aimed at usurping the Caven Point Natural Area of LSP! Cheers to the hundreds of people and organizations who urged the protection of our public land! June 1st 2018 – Governor Murphy and NJDEP Commissioner McCabe rejects a proposed marina on the south end of LSP in favor of public trust and ensured that LSP will be managed for people of all incomes to enjoy. We thank Sam Pesin, President of Friends of Liberty State Park, as well as the Murphy administration, for Read more →
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Adopt an Oyster to Support Coastal Resiliency and Clean Water Today!
Give the gift of clean water! Click here to learn more. Read more →
