Category Archives: Environment
5 Tips for Leading Change from NJ Green Teams
May 15, 2013In towns across New Jersey, Green Teams are finding creative ways to address environmental, economic and social problems. Town managers, concerned citizens, facility managers, mayors, neighborhood activists, students and faith leaders are mobilizing people from engagement to action on our … Continue reading
If You Only Have 3 Minutes, Watch Our Video
April 17, 2013With Earth Day right around the corner, Sustainable Jersey is pleased to release our first overview video. Give us 3 minutes and we’ll give you a snapshot of the Sustainable Jersey program. The video includes comments by former Governors, Christine … Continue reading
Shorebird Migration Threatened by Superstorm Sandy
April 15, 2013Unique Partnership Battles Against Time to Restore Critical Beach Habitats Much has been written and said about the devastating impacts which Superstorm Sandy had on communities and families throughout the coastal areas of New Jersey. The after effects of that … Continue reading
Monarch Butterflies in a Tailspin
April 1, 2013University of Kansas insect ecologist, Dr. Chip Taylor, who is the founder and director of Monarch Watch, explains in this interview for Yale Environment 360 the variety of factors that are leading to a precipitous decline in the monarch butterfly population. … Continue reading
Taking Small Steps to Tackle Big Problems
February 20, 20132012 Grant Winners Sometimes Sustainable Jersey’s work can seem daunting. The challenges are immense–extreme weather, economic change, crumbling infrastructure, workforce education, climate change, energy efficiency, waste, water resources and biodiversity. But the Sustainable Jersey Small Grants program serves as a … Continue reading
