Sunday, March 24, 2013
Ironically, the DEP's computer isn't smart enough to make the call when it comes to storm-water regulations.
By R. William Potter [R. William Potter is a partner in Potter & Dickson, a Princeton-based law firm. His views are his own and not necessarily those of the firm or of any client.] Ever wonder why there's so much flooding, even after a light rain? You can blame the runoff -- or most of it -- on a decision by the Department of Environmental Protection to let a computer make the call as to whether major development projects comply with key storm-water regulations. What's more, if the computer rules in favor of a developer, the DEP's experts are sidelined. And the public is cut out of the review process. That's all of the public by the way, even downstream property owners who are on the receiving end of the runoff from "impervious surfaces…
Friday, January 11, 2013
The Department of Environmental Protection announced it has finished moving thousands of cubic yards of contaminated fill to Woodbridge - "in a victory for Bound Brook" residents.
In good news for residents of Bound Brook, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) stated Thursday that they've finished trucking thousands of cubic yards of soil laced with carcinogens out of Bound Brook last month. The contaminated dirt has found a new home at a Superfund site in the Keasbey section of Woodbridge. The soil, which contains low levels of benzo(a)pyrene, a highly carcinogenic hydrocarbon found in coal tar, was illegally dumped by a contractor in a Bound Brook flood zone. After years of lawsuits, the soil was ordered to be moved, which has been counted as a victory for Bound Brook. State officials proudly proclaimed their triumph in a statement released yesterday. "This is an important victory for the …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
With the arrival of the fall breeding season, be alert for white-tailed deer on roads especially during morning and evening commutes.
The Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is urging motorists to be alert for white-tailed deer on roads across the state with the arrival of the fall breeding season, especially during morning and evening commutes when visibility may be poor and deer are more active. “White-tailed deer are on the move and unpredictable during this season,” said Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David Chanda. “Deer are much more likely to dart into roads without warning at this time of year. Drivers should be extra alert to avoid collisions that could result in injuries and damage to their vehicles.” Deer movements related to breeding are beginning now and will pick up in the coming weeks. Studies indicate the peak of…
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8:07 am on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
to "I have spoken" - do you seriously think the mayor bothers to post in forums? You need to get out of the house more! LOL more ›