Department of Environmental Protection

A long-running sandstorm at the Jersey Shore could soon come to an end as New Jersey will carry out an emergency beach replenishment project at one of the state's most badly eroded beaches.

A 20-30 foot humpback whale was found washed up on the beach at 51st Street in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township around 6:45 a.m. Thursday morning.

The DEP announced Monday it will spend $3.7 million for "scientific research projects being undertaken to ensure ecologically responsible development of offshore wind energy."

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center reports the adult common dolphin was found at 16th Avenue Beach in North Wildwood.

New Jersey is refusing to allow a shore town whose sand dunes have washed away in places to build a bulkhead, ruling that no one is in imminent danger.

A New Jersey shore town locked in a legal battle with the state over tens of millions of dollars it has spent trying -- mostly in vain -- to hold back the ocean now is more vulnerable than ever.

New Jersey DEP Sending Letters To Those With Lead Water Pipes

Restaurants, fast food spots and convenience stores will only be able to give plastic, single-use straws upon request, under a move to cut consumption.

The seemingly dry topic of water-protection rules could provoke a rarity by month’s end: A legislative veto invalidating new DEP rules for development.

Hundreds of dead fish were found this morning on the beach at Cape May Point.