PRESS RELEASE NOVEMBER 28, 2014
The DEP\’s \”Don\’t Waste Our Open Space\” campaign was launched in late March. Investigations of illegal dump sites on state properties by Division of Fish & Wildlife\’s Conservation Officers, State Park Police, and DEP\’s Compliance & Enforcement personnel has resulted so far in 28 arrests or enforcement actions.
The program is a coordinated effort of a host of DEP agencies, including Parks, Fish & Wildlife, Solid Waste, Water Resources, State Forestry Services and the Natural Lands Trust. All activities of this new effort are posted on www.stopdumping.nj.gov, a website that serves as a hub for the entire program.
\”The results of this program should continue to serve as warning for illegal dumpers that their actions will not be tolerated,\” said Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin. \”Through our investigations, we are showing that no site is too remote to be caught and those who have no regard for the environment, wildlife or people who enjoy the outdoors will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.\”
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