PA Under Code Red Air Quality Alert Today

An air quality health advisory is in effect across Pennsylvania today due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide Code Red Air Quality Action Day as unhealthy levels of particle pollution are expected across the Commonwealth.

On “Red” air quality days, the air is unhealthy to breathe and children, older adults, individuals who are pregnant, people who exercise outdoors, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid outdoor exertion. On “red” days, everyone else should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Air Quality Alert until 12:00AM Friday

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code red air quality alert Thursday for Southwestern New Jersey. A code red air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthful for the general population. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/

* AFFECTED AREAS: GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON

Celebrating Habitat Month

July is Habitat Month at NOAA Fisheries! All month long, we’ll be sharing how we conserve and restore habitat to sustain our nation’s fisheries and support coastal communities. Check out our splash page for habitat-related feature stories.

Public Feedback Requested on Canal Master Plan

Residents from across New Jersey and visitors will have an opportunity to share their perspectives on shaping the future of the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park during a series of upcoming public engagement sessions. The canal is one of the state’s most popular recreational corridors.  

The Delaware & Raritan Canal Commission, the state regulatory agency within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection that is responsible for adopting and implementing a master plan for the park, has scheduled five sessions to discuss and gather input on its work to update the 1989 Master Plan. 

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NJ Leg. Passes Good Environment and Energy Bills

A suite of critical energy and environmental bills passed the NJ Legislature with New Jersey’s Fiscal Year 27 (FY27) Budget session.

The following bills have passed both the Assembly and Senate, and head to Governor Sherrill’s desk to await her signature:

Data Center Tariff Bill: S731 (Burzichelli)/A796 (Bailey) – This bill is critical to ensuring big tech companies pay their fair share, as it requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special tariffs for large-load data centers to protect ratepayers from increased costs from their massive energy consumption and their possible infrastructure upgrades.

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Experience Fourth of July in Center City

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation in the city where it all happened. Make it a night at one of the many hotels hosting Independence Day events, take in the rich history that you’ll find at every turn and of course, don’t miss the live show and fireworks!

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EXTREME HEAT WARNING FOR Gloucester Township July 1st to July 5th/ Cooling Centers Available

EXTREME HEAT WARNING FOR Gloucester Township, New Jersey July 1st to July 5th

Camden County Office of Emergency Management has declared a CODE RED beginning TODAY through early next week.

If you, a loved one, or neighbor is in need of a cooling center in Gloucester Township please utilize the Camden County Library System’s Gloucester Township Blackwood Rotary Public Library located at 15 S. BHP, Blackwood, NJ 08012. Other cooling centers in Camden County can be viewed here: https://nj211.org/nj-cooling-centers?county=15#node-teaser-3498

EXTREME HEAT SAFETY TIPS

High temperatures and humidity can quickly become dangerous. Please take a few moments to protect yourself, your family, your neighbors, and your pets.

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Air Quality Alert until 12:00AM Thursday

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Wednesday for Southwestern New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases…and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/

* AFFECTED AREAS: GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON

Air Quality Alert until 12:00AM Wednesday

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Tuesday for Southwestern New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases…and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/

* AFFECTED AREAS: GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON

Congressman Van Drew Announces Lake Lenape Dam Wins National Dam Award

Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that South Jersey’s Lake Lenape Dam has won a national competition held by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) for their highest honor, the 2026 National Dam Rehabilitation Award. The project was made possible after Congressman Van Drew secured $4.6 million in federal funding to replace the deteriorated, high-hazard dam.