Environment

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is seeking a federal disaster declaration for Monmouth, Atlantic and Cape May counties after a September nor'easter caused nearly $27 million in damage.

Three dolphins were found stranded deep in the marsh Sunday afternoon at Sandy Hook, and all three dolphins had to be euthanized, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced Tuesday on its Facebook account.

Monmouth County has expanded its recycling superhero naming contest to all sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students. Entries, including a recycling-themed story, are due Oct. 30.

Several syringes and other debris washed onto Belmar beaches during Wednesday's high tide. Officials conducted a cleanup and plan additional sweeps while urging the public to report debris.

According to the Asbury Park Press, Four beaches in Monmouth and Ocean counties are closed to swimming after state testing found unsafe levels of bacteria following this week's heavy rain and flooding.

More than 120 attendees gathered at Victory Park in Rumson for the 8th annual Rally for the Two Rivers: Eco-Fest, an environmental education festival that united residents, families, students, environmental organizations, businesses, and municipal leaders from across the Navesink and Shrewsbury River watershed to celebrate community environmental stewardship.

Volunteers removed and tallied nearly 170,000 pieces of debris from 77 New Jersey shorelines in 2025, with plastic making up more than 83% of the total, according to Clean Ocean Action’s Annual Beach Sweeps Report.

Forecasters say strong thunderstorms could impact parts of Monmouth County and Ocean County today.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) yesterday approved three major initiatives to expand in-state, clean energy generation, improve grid reliability, and help control electricity costs for New Jersey families and businesses.

Monmouth County is offering a free 2026 tire pick‑up program through March 31 to help reduce mosquito breeding. Residents can schedule collection for up to ten tires without rims.