NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s Post

⏰There's still time! 🙋♂️Nominate someone for a Governor's Environmental Excellence Award in the Watershed Management and Water Resources Category! 💧Nominate an individual or an organization committed to and experienced in improving surface or ground water quality and reducing, pollution through stormwater and wastewater management strategies, technologies and more! 🔗For more info, check out: https://lnkd.in/eWxpvZ3U

NJ's climate is warming at a rate that is outpacing the global average, and this trend is expected to continue. How can these increasing temperatures effect our health? Is only our physical health impacted by high heat? Join us on Climate Week to learn about the physical and behavioral toll from exposure to extreme heat at the second NJ heat-focused webinar brought to you by NJ’s Interagency Council on Climate Resilience. Register If you missed our first webinar where we focused on the meteorology and climatology of NJ's extreme heat, check out the recording on the Events page of Heat Hub NJ: https://lnkd.in/d_wS4Ekj

🙋DEP is seeking nominee recommendations for inaugural state parks and open space foundation board of directors! 🌳We are seeking nominees with experience in open space, preservation, land stewardship, environmental education, and environmental equity and justice to fill six vacancies for the inaugural board of directors for the New Jersey State Parks and Open Space Foundation! 🔗For more information, check out: https://lnkd.in/eZq6HW_E #NewJersey

🚨 Opportunity Alert! 🚨 Join DEP in safeguarding New Jersey by monitoring and evaluating the state's nuclear power plants, monitoring radiological impacts, and ensuring safety through cutting-edge environmental surveillance. From routine inspections to decommissioning, your expertise will help protect our communities and preserve our state’s natural resources. 🌿 Apply today to be at the forefront of nuclear environmental surveillance and monitoring! Learn More: https://dep.nj.gov/jobs/ #NuclearEngineer #EnvironmentalProtection #NJDEP #NuclearSafety #RadiationProtection

The 2024 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards application period is open! 🎉 Nominate a student who demonstrates exceptional leadership and outstanding accomplishments in environmental protection. Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to and have experience in one or more of the following: ✔️Events or programs: Coordinate environmental sustainability events or actions within the state that furthers positive environmental awareness and action. ✔️Leadership: Make a valuable contribution to the environment by serving in a leadership position, as a role model, achieving innovations and mentoring or supporting a diverse group of other individuals in work, school and/or community. ✔️Impact: Demonstrate implementation of a program or project that has measurable positive impacts in environmental protection and competency of environmental Visit dep.nj.gov/awards/ to see the full list of award categories and to submit your application.

Dr. Gloria Post was featured in the Member Spotlight section of the Society of Toxicology's Occupational and Public Health Specialty Section Summer 2024 newsletter! Her interview discusses her career at NJDEP, including how she decided to become a toxicologist and her work on drinking water contaminants. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dFznXbcZ

Blue Acres is hiring!! Help build stronger, more climate resilient communities at NJ Department of Environmental Protection!

🌳 Exciting Opportunities in Forestry! 🌳 Join our team and gain hands-on experience in forestry and environmental protection. We’re hiring trainees for State Lands/Forest Health and State Tree Nursery roles. Help implement forestry programs, conduct forest health monitoring, and manage our state tree nursery. Contribute to sustainable forest management and protect New Jersey's natural resources! Learn more and apply at: https://dep.nj.gov/jobs/ 🌱 #ForestryJobsNJ #EnvironmentalProtection #NJDEPCareers

Submit your applications for the 25th annual 🏆Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards, the state's foremost environmental awards program! Honor the accomplishments of individuals, businesses, organizations and communities that protect New Jersey's air, land, water and natural resources. Award nominations will be accepted in nine categories: 🌡️ Climate 🌬️ Clean Air 💧 Watershed Management & Water Resources 🌱 Healthy Ecosystems & Habitats 👪 Healthy Communities 🌐 Sustainability ⚖️ Environmental Justice 📚 Environmental Educator 🏅 James J. Florio Emerging Environmental Leader *The James. J. Florio Emerging Environmental Leader award will be the only award category open exclusively to New Jersey residents who are less than 24 years old. Students are encouraged to apply; teachers may nominate any student who has shown exceptional leadership with environmental issues. Nominations are being accepted now through September 4! Find eligibility requirements and the application form at 👉 dep.nj.gov/awards/