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2024

November

New Program Opens Doors for First-Gen Students to Lead in Conservation – PrincetonInfo 

New Jersey Audubon’s Northwood Center Is at the Crossroads of Migration – Cape May County Herald

October

What’s Got ‘Bird Nerds’ Chirping? Armies of Amateurs on Their Lawn – Wall Street Journal

Scanning the Skies at Montclair Hawkwatch – Montclair Local

September

How volunteer work impacts college admissions | College Connection – MyCentralJersey

August

Horseshoe crabs: Ancient creatures who are a medical marvel – CBSNews

The Cape May Bird Observatory is a World Leader in Migratory Bird Research – Cape May County Herald

Roxbury-Based Foundation to Study Invasive Plants in Lake Hopatcong – TAPInto Roxbury

July

Advocates cheer new standards that could save horseshoe crabs from bloodletting – WHYY

 

June

Threatened birds and bees discover the new oasis of Swede Run Fields in South Jersey – The Philadelphia Inquirer

24-hour World Series of Birding tests and delights Saint Vincent students – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

May

STEM receives grant to continue Swede Run work – The Sun Newspapers

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum Team Wins ‘Limited Geographic Area Division of World Series of Birding’ – TAPInto Millburn/Short Hills

‘Feather Quest’ Birding team tallies 142 bird species— and so much more – SNJ Today

Horseshoe Crabs Are About to Have an Orgy on Delaware Bay Beaches. Here’s Why — and What’s Threatening It – Philadelphia Magazine

April

Water, Food, Shelter: Make the Yard More Bird Friendly This Spring – The Sandpaper

March

New Jersey Resources Announces Funding to Advance Local Environmental Improvements – TAPinto

Endangered Species Act Protections Sought for American Horseshoe Crabs – Center for Biological Diversity

Spring Migrations: Return of the Natives – The Journal Publications

Spring and Fall Are for the Birds – The Sandpaper

February

Plenty of bird species to admire in New Jersey this winter – 101.5

Endangered Species Act Protections Sought for American Horseshoe Crabs – Center for Biological Diversity

January

NJR making milestone $560,000 commitment to N.J. Audubon – ROI.NJ

2023

December

New Jersey Audubon begins Watershed Restoration and Community Empowerment Program – New Jersey Hills Media Group

November

Limpkin bird spotted in Wall Township; a rare sighting in New Jersey – News12

Limpkin bird spotted in N.J. for the first time, experts say – nj.com

October

NJ has the second oldest active hawk watch in North America – 101.5

Crystal Springs Resort Recognized for Sustainability Achievements – New Jersey Business Magazine

NJ has the second oldest active hawk watch in North America – 101.5

Food processing hub planned in Oxford Twp. gets $150K development boost from environmental group – Lehigh Valley Live

New Butterfly Tracker Made in Cape May Brings Hope for a Monarch Recovery – Cape May County Herald

Fall Bird Migration is in Full Swing in Cape May – Cape May County Herald

September

Jersey Shore Matters | Wildfires in the Pinelands – 107.1 The Boss

Expert Analysis Reveals Fatally Flawed Horseshoe Crab Model Threatens Red Knots in Delaware Bay – EarthJustice

August

Gliding Squadrons: The Story of New Jersey’s Increasing Brown Pelican Numbers – The Sandpiper

July

Pelicans Are Regular Visitors to County Waterways – Cape May County Herald

June

Keeping the Pinelands – NJPBS

Wildlife sanctuary in Franklin Lakes will be renovated using $1 million gift – NorthJersey.com

NJ  Audubon gets $250K pledge from PSEG Foundation to create ‘Urban Oases’ – New Jersey Hills Media Group

An Interview With Martita Mestey – Authority Magazine

National Trails Day triggers some recent COVID memories (JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN) – The Trentonian

May

Montclair Broadwings to compete in World Series of Birding – Montclair Local

April

A Bit Of An Unexpected Natural Wonder, Few People Know There Is An Insect and Reptile Sanctuary Hiding In New Jersey – Only In Your State

Jersey Magazine with Jim Monaghan – WDHA

South Jersey Water Savers Series Part 2 – POP FM 99.9

Renew Delaware Basin act to protect watershed and economy, by Kelly Knutson and Richard Lawton – Press of Atlantic City

March

A new roadmap for protecting New Jersey’s public forests – CentralJersey.com

ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS APPLAUD SOLICITATION OF MORE OFFSHORE WIND PROJECTS – InsiderNJ

February

One of the most unique and spectacular winter ducks in NJ – 101.5

January

Wildlife action plan promises to benefit at-risk NJ species – 101.5

Coalition of 13 environmental groups offers strong support for offshore wind projects – ROI

2022

December

Lots of winter animals can be spotted in NJ – 101.5

Our view: Public outcry reverses plan to harvest female horseshoe crabs for bait – Press of Atlantic City

N.J. Proposes Turning Ciba-Geigy Property Into Park With Trails, Boardwalks, Recreation – Toms River Shorebeat

Deal at N.J. Superfund site draws fire – E&E News

Park plans announced at Jersey Shore superfund site claimed to spark cancer cluster in children – Shore News Network

Female horseshoe crab moratorium to stay in place, for now – Coastal Point

10th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum Unites Conservation Organizations, Advocates in Philadelphia  – InsiderNJ

Fisheries Commission Takes Cautious Approach on Proposal That Threatens Red Knots in Delaware Bay –  EarthJustice

Fisheries commission votes not to allow expanded bait harvest of Delaware Bay horseshoe crabs – Press of Atlantic City

Bait harvest for female horseshoe crabs in Delaware Bay hits roadblock – Bay to Bay News

New Jersey Audubon receives record $6M donation – New Jersey Hills

November

10th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum – Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed

September

The Daily Bucket – Butterflies of Summer – Daily Kos

NJ Audubon quietly helping Delaware Bay habitat and birds – The Press of Atlantic City

In Cape May, it’s time to enjoy the wonder of monarch butterflies – Philadelphia Inquirer

3 New Jersey Nature Centers That Make Excellent Family Day Trip Destinations – Only In Your State

Our marvelous, mysterious, migrating monarchs – The Trentonian

August

Coalition For Delaware River Watershed Celebrates $14M in Grants to Improve Health of the Delaware River Watershed – South Jersey Observer

Coalition For Delaware River Watershed Celebrates $14M in Grants to Improve Health of the Delaware River Watershed –  InsiderNJ

Camden Woman Turns Filmore Street Greener – TAPIntoCamdem

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announces $15 million for Delaware River watershed – WHYY

Delaware River Watershed announces $28.2M to improve watershed health – Delware Business Times

What a Shorebird Can Teach Us About the Biodiversity Crisis – EarthJustice

July

World Series of Birding featured in July episode of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (HBO Subscription Required) – HBO

NJ beaches are attracting an incredible variety of bird species – 101.5

Conservation groups demand transparency on horseshoe crab proposal ahead of commission vote –  EarthJustice

City Of Camden Turns Abandoned Lot Into Green Space – YahooNews

City Of Camden Turns Abandoned Lot Into Green Space – CBS Philly

Red knot and other migratory shorebirds face food shortage – Coastal Point

Keeping birds in the clear: How N.J. is finding answers to a pressing aviary problem – Jersey’s Best

Celebrating a year of birding – The Express

How Camden residents are using pollinator gardens to help the city go green – Courier Post

Follow The Township’s Lead To Make Howell Greener – Jersey Shore Online

June

World Series of Birding title goes to a Princeton student team – Princeton University

What on Earth is the World Series of Birding? – The Shoofly Magazine

Princeton students win World Series of Birding – The Jersey Birder

Le titre des World Series of Birding revient à une équipe étudiante de Princeton – The Free Press

The World Bird Championship title goes to a student team at Princeton University – Sports New

Climate Change Education Portal to Support K-12 Educators – New Jersey School Boards Association

11 advocacy groups oppose new Liberty State Park bill, want Caven Point protected – Hudson County View

Mendham Takes New Steps To Become A Wildlife-Friendly Town – The Patch

Hawthorne High School Seniors Win 3rd Place in Statewide STEAM Tank Challenge with “Plektros” Device – Tap Into Hawthorne

Familiar topic – development v. environment – takes center stage at Schiff film festival – Observer Tribune

Birds slam into city skyscrapers all the time. These folks try to save the broken creatures. – NJ.com

May

NJ has 52 endangered, 32 threatened species you should know about – NJ 101.5

HBO to shadow Cornell student birders – Cornell Chronicle

Op-Ed: Why farm bill’s funding of conservation programs is vital to fighting climate change – NJ Spotlight

Habitat preservation focus of annual Schiff Environmental Film Festival – Observer Tribune

Cape May Birding Is a One-of-a-Kind Experience – New Jersey Monthly

Volunteers needed for Mendhams wildlife habitat program – Observer Tribune

Op-Ed: NJ must tackle its growing ‘forever-chemical’ problem – NJ Spotlight

April

Wading through muddy wetlands, N.J. conservationists seek to find — and protect — endangered bog turtles – WHYY

‘Premier location for migratory songbirds’ is found in Passaic County –  NorthJersey.com

Environmental advocates say Murphy ‘Needs Improvement’ in 100-Day Progress Report – InsiderNJ

(VIDEO) It’s goodbye, barberry, during prescribed burning at Bernardsville wildlife refuge – New Jersey Hills

Cape May renews lease for Nature Center of Cape May – The Currents & Gazettes

March

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Will Prevent New Jersey Extinctions, Provide Bold, Bipartisan Approach To Conservation – InsiderNJ

Environmental groups demand that MSU reveal building plans for Stokes State Forest – NorthJersey.com

NEW JERSEY LCV HOSTS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL WITH ANDREW ZWICKER – InsiderNJ

Advocates ask Governor Murphy to Invest in Environmental Protection in Upcoming Budget Proposal – InsiderNJ

Mendham Township to join national wildlife habitat program – Observer Tribune

AH Commits to Nature’s Beauty with Community Wildlife Habitats – Atlantic Highlands Herald

February

Bidding tops $3.3 billion in New York Bight wind lease sale – WorkBoat

Shrewsbury Garden Club Beats the Winter Blues – The Journal NJ

The Best Hudson County Parks to Bird Watch – The Hoboken Girl

Smith Announces Formation of Forest Stewardship Task Force – Newswires

Bring winter birds to your backyard in NJ with the right feeder and seed – 101.5

New Jersey LCV Rolls Out a Common Agenda of Bold Environmental Policy Priorities – InsiderNJ

Clean energy tops priorities for NJ environmental groups – Press of Atlantic City

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission advances move to harvest female horseshoe crabs – WHYY

January

Controversial proposal would lift limits on horseshoe crab harvesting in the Delaware Bay – WHYY

Fisheries Commission Board Advances Horseshoe Crab Proposal That Threatens Red Knot Shorebird – EarthJustice

Nature Center of Cape May deftly handles young kid vandals – Press of Atlantic City

Horseshoe Crab Management Proposal Could Further Imperil Threatened Red Knot Shorebird – EarthJustice

Governor Murphy Signs Bill that Addresses Threat to Pollinators – NRDC

NRDC: Governor Murphy Signs Bill that Addresses Threat to Pollinators – InsiderNJ

2021

December

Minors, under 12, admit to vandalism at Cape May nature center – Press of AC

DEP Launches Wildlife Supporter Program to Help Conserve and Enhance Wildlife Management Areas Statewide (21/P039) – Newswires

DEP launches program to help conserve and enhance wildlife management areas – CentralJersey

ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS URGE IMMEDIATE PASSAGE OF THE “SAVE THE BEES” BILL – InsiderNJ

November

Stockton heads Atlantic white cedar replanting team  –  Press of Atlantic City

Murphy Announces Historic Acquisition of Former Rail Line and Intent to Create New 9-Mile Linear State Park & Transitway –   InsiderNJ

Groups join to support New Jersey offshore wind power –  AP News

Pallone Highlights Build Back Better Act’s Historic Investments to Combat the Climate Crisis and Protect Environment – Frank Palone

Infrastructure Act helps NJ conservation projects, too –  NJ Spotlight News

October

Why Migrating Monarch Butterflies Love NJ – New Jersey Monthly

Offshore Wind Is Both a Boon and an Unknown, Leaders Say – US News

Offshore wind is both a boon and an unknown, leaders say – Associated Press

Offshore Wind Is Both A Boon And An Unknown, New Jersey Leaders Say – CBS Philly

Offshore Wind Is Both a Boon and an Unknown, NJ Leaders Say – 10 Philadelphia

Monarch mania: Butterflies swarm Cape May for fall migration – ABC Action News

Inside the monarch butterfly’s remarkable 2,500-mile migrations, and what Cape May has to do with it – Philadelphia Inquirer

September

Op-Ed: Rats and raptors — a poisonous food chain – NJ Spotlight

State to Restore 10,000 Acres of Atlantic White Cedar Forests, Enhancing Climate Change Resilience – The Sandpaper

Ghost forests creep up US coast – Newsnation

Ghost forests creep up U.S. East Coast – NBCNews

Ghost forests creep up U.S. East Coast – YahooNews

NEW JERSEY: State Replants Native Atlantic White Cedar Forests – Environment News Service

More Than 300 Acres of Ghosts Forests Are Creeping up in New Jersey – Nature World News

No more ‘ghost forests’: NJ bringing 10,000 acres of Atlantic white cedars to Pine Barrens – Asbury Park Press

Murphy Administration to Restore 10,000 Acres of Atlantic White Cedar Forests, Enhancing State’s Resilience to Climate Change – Presswire

New Jersey’s offshore wind projects don’t have to be bird killers | Opinion – The Philadelphia Inquirer

August

These 8 New Jersey destinations are worth traveling for – Lonely Planet

Advocates Announce Sweeping Green in ’21 Environmental Initiative, 100% Clean Energy Goal by 2035 – InsiderNJ

Local artists Tina Giaimo and Louise Zemaitis featured at Harbor Gallery exhibit with spotlight on pollinators – The Press of Atlantic City

Conserve Wildlife Foundation Rallies for North America’s Tiniest Turtle – The Sandpaper

The greatest thing about every single North Jersey town, part 1 – NJ.com  

July

New Jersey Audubon’s Discovery Kids Camp Connects Kids with Nature – Press of AC

Richard checks out the Nature Center of Cape May – Fox29

Alliance for a Living Ocean Applauds NJ Senate’s Passage of Recycled Content Bill – The Sandpaper

Offshore Wind Allotments Prompt Strong Reaction From Proponents, Opponents – The Sandpaper

Is offshore wind for the birds? – Work Boat

NJ Makes Largest Combined US Offshore Wind Power Award – Engineering News Record

June

ANJEC, Partners Applaud Senate Vote on Recycled Content Bill – InsiderNJ

Liberty State Park Nature Center Re-Opens After Nine-Year Closure – Jersey City Times

New Jersey LCV Pushes Murphy For Environmental Priorities in State Budget – Black Star News

Open space committee applies for prescribed burns in John Clyde and Negri-Nepote grasslands to fight invasive species – TapInto Franklin/Somerset

Governor Murphy to headline new jersey LCV green tie gala – InsiderNJ

Murphy Administration Celebrates 60th Anniversary of DEP Green Acres, Nation’s Longest-running State Conservation Program – Presswire

May

Red knot numbers plummet, pushing shorebird closer to extinction – NJ Spotlight

Volunteers Tackle Invasive Plants in Woodbine – Cape May Herold

Artists mark World Oceans Day with Cape May art exhibit – The Gazette

World Series of Birding Identifies Frequent Flyers – The Sandpaper

Mud Bats Spot Namesake During World Series of Birding – The Two River Times

Red Knot Migration Study Aids Development of Atlantic Shores Wind Farm Lease Area – The Sandpaper

Atlantic Shores, Partners Conducting Second Phase of Red Knot Migration Study – North American Windpower

Atlantic Shores Announces Second Phase of Red Knot Migration Study with New Jersey Audubon Society, Wildlife Restoration Partnerships and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Businesswire

What this Maine birder learned one Saturday in May – Bangor Daily News

New Jersey Audubon offers ‘World Series of Birding’ Saturday – The Bernardsville News

After 25 years, shorebird expert still fights to save the red knot from extinction – NJ Spotlight

Go Jump in a New Jersey Lake… – Hopatcong Lake Regional News

Birds Bring Stockton Ospreys Together for World Series of Birding – Stockton University

Op-Ed: Let’s get New Jerseyans back to work with natural infrastructure investment – NJ Spotlight

Bird watchers to compete in World Series of Birding competition on Saturday – News 12 NJ

April

Live the Wild Life in Franklin Lakes – City Life Style

March

Your backyard feeder could be killing birds: Here’s what to do – 101.5

N.J. land once slated for highway now to be preserved for all time – NJ.com

NJ Land Conservancy Adds 40 Acres To Ramapo Mountain Preserve – Patch

Young people can help us build back better with conservation projects | Opinion – NJ.com

NJ lawmakers consider task force to take on invasive lanternfly, ticks – 101.5

Unity Charter School Students To Be Part of Expert Panel – TapInto Morristown

Microplastics found in 100% of sampled Pennsylvania waterways, study shows – The Philadelphia Inquirer

February

Protect New Jersey’s forests from climate change: Coordinate, plan, implement | Opinion – APP

January

Assembly panel clears bill requiring stewardship plans for public forests – NJ Spotlight

NJ bald eagle population soars to record; nesting pairs now in all 21 counties  – NJ Spotlight

Black Birders Week Audubon – Venice Christian School

2020

December

N.J. affordable housing is among nation’s most vulnerable to climate-change flooding, study finds – Press of AC

Sandhill cranes, other unusual species, showing up in Cape May – Press of AC

LHF continues to advocate for funding for New Jersey lake – Hopatcong Lake Regional News

November

How the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine Jeopardizes East Coast Shorebirds – National Audubon

Tom Gilmore: Conservation Trailblazer – Central Jersey

Tracking winged travelers  – South Jersey Local News

COVID’s unexpected victims… horseshoe crabs – Winnipeg Free Press

NJ Governor Phil Murphy Bans Paper and Plastic Bags – Shore News Network

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Banning Single-Use Paper and Plastic Bags in New Jersey – InsiderNJ

Thousands of horseshoe crabs are bled for medical tests every year. COVID-19 may escalate the pace. – PressHerald

Horseshoe crabs are bled by the thousands for medical tests every year. Some fear an escalation due to COVID-19. – The Philadelphia Inquirer

October

Ørsted Energy Hosts Open House on Offshore Wind Farm – The SandPaper

Monarch butterflies stop in N.J. before migrating to Mexico. Now’s your chance to see them.– NJ.com

Will New Jersey support the whales? – Asbury Park Press

Will NJ Support the Whales? And Bald Eagles. . . and Striped bass? – InsiderNJ

Black Birders Week honored by N.J. Audubon – New Jersey Hills

Banner week for colorful migrants – Press of AC

LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS APPLAUD PASSAGE OF ASSEMBLY BILL THAT LIMITS USE OF DANGEROUS/HARMFUL INSECTICIDES – InsiderNJ

State to present plan on Liberty State Park restoration – Hudson Reporter

New Jersey Audubon Recognizes Leaders of Black Birders Week – InsiderNJ

September

Environment and Business Groups Calling for Sustainable Green Recovery Agenda; Give Budget Mixed Reviews – InsiderNJ

NJ students: Linden Public Schools receives $10,000 grant – MyCental Jersey

Atlantic white cedar once fueled NJ economy, now it stands in ‘ghost forests’ – NJSpotlight

Leading Political Environmental Group Applauds Passage of Plastics Bill by New Jersey Legislature – InsiderNJ

One of Nature’s Greatest Phenomena Is Happening Now: the Fall Migration of Monarch Butterflies – Washingtonian

Conservation Organizations, Congressman Kim Celebrate $94,000 Grant for Atlantic White-Cedar – InsiderNJ

Fall in Montclair: Local, county parks offer opportunities for hiking, exploring – Montclair Local

Congressman Kim Leads Bipartisan Call for Funding to Support Workforce Training for Resilience Projects – InsiderNJ

Delaware River Watershed receives $30M in grants for Bridesburg park, Bartram’s Mile pier, Brandywine Creek, other projects – The Philadelphia Inquirer

Service announces more than $8 million in grants to improve the health of the Delaware River Watershed – InsiderNJ

Birders, unite to keep LSP from wrong kind of ‘birdie’ | Opinion – NJ.com

August

A DIVERSE GROUP OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT A SUSTAINABLE GREEN JOBS RECOVERY RESPOND TO GOVERNOR MURPHY’S FY21 REVISED BUDGET – InsiderNJ

No laughing matter: Aggressive Laughing Gulls terrorize the southern Jersey Shore – News12 New Jersey

Would a Wind Farm Threaten an Endangered Shore Bird? Satellite Tagging Project Aims to Find Out – NJSpotlight

Else Greenstone was an authority on hawk migration and ran Montclair Hawk Watch for 35 years – NorthJersey.com

July

For Solace, Look to the Birds – Wall Street Journal

Atlantic County eyeing Hamilton Township for a bird sanctuary – Press of Atlantic City

Rare warbler, the reason for controversial forest clearing, shows up on Sparta Mountain – Daily Record

June

Conservationists: COVID-19 could impact NJ’s horseshoe crab population – News 12

The Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation Gifts One Million Dollars – TapInto

COVID vaccine development a new threat to horseshoe crabs – Press of AC

Environment and Business Groups Call for Sustainable Recovery Agenda to Create Green Jobs, Healthier Communities – InsiderNJ

Photos of rare warbler taken in Sparta WMA – NJ Herald

Six Ways to Celebrate the River of the Year, Right Now! – NWF

May

Birding’s Biggest Day Adapts to the Pandemic – NJSpotlight

New Jersey’s wildlife organizations ramp up programming as New Jerseyans reconnect with nature – CivicStory

2020 World Series of Birding a Rare ‘Tweet’ – The Sandpaper

Maine bird expert braves polar vortex to compete in World Series of Birding – Bangor Daily News

Here’s How to (Safely) Bird-Watch During Lockdown – SmithsonianMag

The World Series of Birding Adapts to Coronavirus – NJ1010.5

2019

October

New Jersey’s State Bird May Be Moving To Canada Due To Climate Change, Experts Warn – CBS New York

New Jersey may lose its state bird to climate change, environmental report says – NorthJersey.com

Call to Action: Bird Populations Need Our Help to Stem Losses – The Sandpaper

Young researchers help with monarch migration, before taking their own course – Press of Atlantic City

Monarch Monitoring Project 2019 – The Press of Atlantic City

5 Bird-Watching Festivals You Can Go to This Fall – Outside Magazine

Come and See the Wild Things at Cape May Convention Hall Oct. 18-20 – Do The Shore

LEGISLATORS TAG MONARCH BUTTERFLIES IN CAPE MAY – New Jersey Assembly Democrats

Follow the herd – Washington Post

OPINION: MASSIVE BIRD LOSSES SHOULD BE ‘A RALLYING CALL TO ACTION’ – NJ Environment News

September

Regional Roundup – Monarch Migration – WHYY
Small yet mighty bog turtle – State of New Jersey
Lambertville receives National Wildlife Federation recognition – NJ.com

August

BOG TURTLE PROGRAM SEEKS TO REBUILD FRAGILE POPULATION OF STATE REPTILE – NJ Spotlight

NJ HAS AN OFFICIAL REPTILE — AND IT NEEDS HELP FINDING PLACES TO LIVE – New Jersey 101.5

N.J. and state Audubon chapter partner to protect the bog turtle – NJ.com

By building the nation’s largest project, N.J. shows it knows how to do wind power right – NJ.com

Flying Assassins Are Called In to Combat Aggressive Gulls – NYTimes

July

OP-ED: TAKE ACTION FOR THE DELAWARE DURING PLASTIC-FREE JULY –   NJ Spotlight

June

The Shorebirds of Delaware Bay Are Going Hungry – New York Times

Radio Times – WHYY

Human Intervention Spurs Recovery – Cape May County Herald

Protection of Horseshoe Crabs is Vital – Cape May County Herald

OP-ED: KEEP STATE PARKS OPEN IN GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS — LIKE CASINOS – NJ Spotlight

NJ Needs to encourage, protect private habit for wildlife – Press of Atlantic City

New Jersey Makes History with Largest Offshore Wind Power Project Commitment – National Wildlife Federation

NJ ended its horseshoe crab harvest. Should other states do the same? – Press of Atlantic City

May

130 species, 187 miles and lots of energy drinks: Inside the World Series of Birding – The Guardian

Protecting the endangered: PSE&G crews search for the golden-winged warbler –  News12

Barnegat’s ‘Captain Alex’ Majewski Wins World Series of Birding Trophy – The Sandpiper

‘World Series of Birding’ is happening this weekend in N.J. How would you do? Take our quiz. – NJ.com

Rats of the sky? That’s not how seagull enthusiasts see their favorite birds – Press of Atlantic City

Ready for the best birding weekend of the year? – NorthJersey.com

Paterson Public Schools Launch Family STEAM Nights – TapInto Paterson

April

Scenic Bird Watching Destinations Ranked – AARP Travel Center

Birds of North America: Yellow-billed Cuckoos & The Internet Of Wildlife – Topic

Birds of North America: Peregrine Falcons at Cape May Fest – Topic

March

February

Geocaching: Get outside for a tech treasure hunt | Byers – NorthJersey.com

Mysterious owls and young bird watchers – Zeiss Blog

Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary – Trail of the Week – NY/NJ Trail Conference

Healing Patients on the Farm – USDA.gov

January

Environmentalists Applaud Governors Chief of Staff Pick, George Helmy – NJLCV

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy nominates two environmentalists to Pinelands Commission – The Inquirer

Governor nominates two conservationists to Pinelands Commission – NJ Spotlight

Gov. Phil Murphy nominates 2 new Pinelands commissioners – Press of AC

Gov. Phil Murphy makes first nominations to NJ Pinelands Commission – Burlington County Times

NJ Coastal Heritage Trail eligible for federal funding for first time since 2011 – Press of AC

Op-ed: New Jersey needs to develop wind energy projects far offshore – NJ Spotlight

2018

December

Scramble for funds as more money allotted to preserve open space, farmland in NJ – NJ Spotlight

Map shows how shore residents think about global warming  – Press of AC

State rejects wind project off Atlantic City’s coast – Press of AC

New Jersey regulators hand third rejection to Atlantic City offshore wind pilot –  Utility Dive

State rejects Atlantic city offshore-wind project for third time — too pricey – NJSpotlight

State rejects Atlantic city offshore-wind project for third time…too pricey WHYY

Audubon: we support offshore wind, but nautilus project doesn’t meet environmental, economic standards – NJ Environment News

Here’s how to join bird watchers that will flock to Weequahic Park next month – TAPinto Newark

November

Earth’s wildlife is disappearing, report shows. It’s happening in N.J. as well – NJ.com

Senator Weinberg’s 2018 Women’s Power List – InsideNJ

Organizations Unite Across State Lines for Day of Action that Urges Governors to Prioritize the Delaware River Basin – South Jersey Observer

A.C. Expressway is now where the wild things are | Opinion – NJ.com

October

Wildlife declined by 60 percent in 40 years – Philadelphia Inquirer

Bird Calls Radio Podcast at Cape May Fall Festival – Bird Calls Radio

New Jersey is a great place to take in some FREE or low-cost family activities – Jersey Family Fun

Fall Festival Captivates Birders – Cape May Herald

Birds on Posts or Birding in North Dakota – 10,000 Birds

Is This Really Jersey City? – Hudson Reporter

September

Governor Murphy Authorizes Prescribed Burns to Improve NJ Forests-TAPInto Red Bank

New Jersey Audubon to Hold Annual Hawkwatch Event on Saturday, September 15-TAPinto

Sixth Annual Forum to Focus Conservation of the Delaware River-Cape May County Herald

New Jersey Audubon Celebrates Board of Public Utilities’ 1100 MW Solicitation of Offshore Wind-TAPInto New Brunswick, Camden

Patiently working together yields better N.J. prescribed burn rules-Press of Atlantic City

NJ Audubon Lauds BPU Solicitation of Offshore Wind-Cape May County Herald

OP-ED: PALLONE NEEDS TO HELP REFORM RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD-NJ Spotlight

Highland Regional High School Honored Among 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools-TAPInto Camden

North Jersey Farmers Voice Opinions on Conservation and Water Quality-NJ Insider

LAWMAKERS PLAN TO BAN PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS, STRAWS, FOOD CONTAINERS-NJ Spotlight

Wide range of groups gather to talk about protecting Delaware Watershed-Press of AC

New Jersey Audubon’s 72nd Annual Cape May Fall Festival Offers Many Experiences for Bird and Nature Lovers-Benzinga.com

North Jersey Farmers Voice Opinions on Conservation and Water QualityCape May Vibe

Is this really Jersey City? Honeywell and Audubon team up for educational program-Hudson Reporter

August

Dale Rosselet-Bird Calls Radio

Fifth-Annual ‘Catch of Cape May’ supports New Jersey Audubon-Press of AC

Plastic bags will soon be joining the dodo bird — history | Quigley-NJ.com

Verizon Gives Back to the Community – Verizon

Phil Murphy to veto bill imposing 5-cent fee on plastic grocery bags. Is a ban next?-North Jersey.com

Gov. vetoes bag fee bill, opening way for ban on single-use plastics-Press of AC

Governor Murphy Authorizes Prescribed Burns to Improve NJ Forests- https://www.tapinto.net/articles/governor-murphy-authorizes-prescribed-burns-to-improve-nj-forests

New law means expanded use of prescribed burns-Press of AC

Wattles Stewardship Center – Skylands

North Jersey highways in bloom: Roadside assistance to pollinators-North Jersey.com

July

YOUR TURN:  NJ lawmakers must keep beaches, parks open-Courier Post

Is 5-cent fee for plastic bags headed for the trash? N.J. environmentalists hope so-NJ.com

New Jersey environmentalists say plastic bag fee not enough-Waste Dive

NJ bag fee bill: Close loopholes: Mooij-Asbury Park Press

Single-use shopping bags could soon cost you in Jersey-NJTV

The Bird Watcher: Birders share their top shore spots-North Jersey.com

$5M in federal funding will help restore Delaware River Basin-NJTV

Coalition of Organizations Stand up for New Jersey’s Waterways-Insider NJ

4-H Teen Leaders Discover the Leader in Them at the Nature Center of Cape May-Cape May Herald

Go birding-Courier Post

Coalition of Organizations Stand up for New Jersey’s Waterways-TAPinto Stafford/LBI

Jersey Shore piping plovers depend on multiple protections, says Eric Stiles-Press of AC

June

Restoration of the Delaware River Watershed is making a splash-Westfield Free Press Courier

Students Present Robots, Gardens and Other Sustainability Projects at Education Forum-TAPInto Net & Newark

Inside Birding’s Most Dramatic 24 Hours-National Audubon Magazine

Milltown Schools Earn Green Flag for Commitment to Environment-TAPInto Milltown/Spotswood

Before another shutdown, let’s not repeat Beachgate:  Keep our parks open this summer-NJ.com

There’s a Hidden Gem for All to Enjoy in Plainsboro-TAPInto.net & New Brunswick

Plainsboro Preserve a Hidden Gem-My Central Jersey

One Step Back, Two Steps Forward-Skylands Magazine

Creating the Next Generation of Conservationists-Steve Adubato on the Air

May

The Bird Watcher: Watching season reaches its peak in May-NJ.com

Trail and footbridge to connect Bernardsville students to nature-My Central Jersey

Wild quail, nearly vanished in NJ, mount fragile comeback-Philly.com

Do You Femelschlag? Bird-Watchers Sure Do-TAPinto Verona/Cedar Grove

World Series of Birding a not-to-miss event, naturalist says-The Harrison Inn

New Jersey Audubon Asks Do You Femelschlag-My Central Jersey

New Jersey Audubon connects residents with nature-PBS Channel 13

New Jersey Audubon connects residents with nature-NJTV News

New natural trail opens in Bernardsville-The Bernardsville News

The Last Days of the Blue-Blood Harvest-The Atlantic

GRAB YOUR BINOCULARS: 35TH ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF BIRDING RETURNS TO NJ MAY 12-NJ NEXT

Redheads make better birders-Cornell News

NJ Audubon’s World Series of Birding coming May 12-My Central Jersey

Turning the Tide for Horseshoe Crabs: New Hope for an Ancient Species-TAPInto Newark, Montclair

World Series of Birding- Newsinc

Competitors flock to South Jersey for World Series of Birding-Press of AC

Alternative to horseshoe crab blood for medical testing may save species-Press of AC

New Substance Can Nix Need For Horseshoe Crab Blood-Cape May County Herald

It took 22 years for one team to win World Series of Birding-Press of AC

New hope for American horseshoe crabs-My Central Jersey

Cape May Spring Festival Brings Together the Best of Birding-The Outdoor Wire

Episode 1 – The World Series of Birding-Birdies Podcast

Milltown’s Parkview School’s Green Club Makes A Difference-TAPInto Milltown/Spotswood

Don’t allow marina at LSP’s south shore; Honored to be principal-NJ.com

10 of New Jersey’s toughest environmental risks-Press of AC

Restoration of the Delaware River Watershed-The River Report

April

New Jersey Audubon to celebrate 35 years of the ‘World Series of Birding’-My Central Jersey

New Jersey Audubon to Celebrate 35 Years of the “World Series of Birding”-TAPInto Piscataway, Nutley, Bloomfield and Newark

New Jersey Audubon’s Healthy Land and Waters Grants Fund Conservation Practices on Farmland-TapInto Morristown

High-Tech Gadgetry Fuels the 35th Anniversary of the World Series of Birding-TAPInto Newark and New Brunswick

World Series of Birding marks 35 years … and counting-Ocean City Sentinel & Cape May Star & Wave

Another cleanup at Petty’s Island readies a natural gem for New Jersey ownership-Philly.com

Identifying, Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants Program To Be Held April 28-Cape May County Herald

New Jersey Audubon to hold annual sport optics sale-Press of Atlantic City

CMBO Annual Optics Sale in Cape May Point-Eventful

NJ groups join 4-state effort for clean water in Delaware River-The Township Journal and The Sparta Independent

High-Tech Gadgetry Fuels 35th Anniversary of the World Series of Birding-The Birding Wire

Birders use high-tech gadgetry for edge in WSB-Ocean City Sentinel & Cape May Star & Wave

Fine Arts: Wild New Jersey-NJ.com

Repopulating New Jersey Native Plants-Seton Hall University

Raptors, birds of prey in focus in Montville Township-New Jersey Hills

Trailside’s Wild Earth Fest Will Be Held April 29-Westfield Patch

New Jersey Audubon to celebrate 35 years of the ‘World Series of Birding’-Hudson Report

High-tech gadgetry fuels 35th anniversary of World Series of Birding-My Central Jersey

Six Students to Compete in New Jersey Audubon’s World Series of Birding in May-St. Vincent College

Teen birders soar at World Series of Birding-Bay Time and Record Observer

World Series Competition is for the Birds-TAPInto Somerville

This unique restoration project has been successful. Will the state expand it?-NJ.com

Firebirds once again blazing across skies they had left long ago-The Star Ledger – Paper

NJ Audubon: World Series of Birding-TAPInto Berkeley Heights, Mountainside and New Providence

Earth Day with the Bergen County Audubon Society-North Jersey.com

Do You Femelschlag? Bird-Watchers Sure Do-TAPInto New Brunswick

BCR 123: David LaPuma, Director of CBBO-Bird Calls Radio

Oldest known NJ breeding osprey returns to Delaware bayshore nest-Press of AC

World Series Competition is For the Birds-TAPInto Basking Ridge

Environmental groups vary in grading Gov. Murphy’s first 100 days-Press of AC

Preserve Caven Point’s natural state, wildlife refuge | Feedback-Jersey Journal (NJ.com)

Cape May monarch butterflies found in Mexican refuges: Environment briefs-Press of AC

NJ Audubon Marks 35 Years of the “World Series of Birding” May 12-TAPInto of Passaic Valley

World Series of Birding a not-to-miss event, naturalist says-My Central Jersey

Basking Ridge naturalist now leads youth team in ‘World Series of Birding’-New Jersey Hills/The Bernardsville News

March

New Jersey’s ‘Flyest’ Couple Begins Parental Journey- SNJ Today

A. William Trucksess, 87, built Philadelphia Sign Co. into a national enterprise- Philly.com

New Jersey Audubon and PSE&G team up for live eagle cam- NJ Herald

Monarch butterfly numbers decline again in Mexican wintering ground- Press of AC

MILLS RESERVATION WAS HOME TO WWII SEARCHLIGHT PLATFORM, SITE OF CATHEDRAL- Montclair Local

NJ AUDUBON: LET’S FIX THE FEDERAL ETHANOL MANDATE-NJ Environmental News

Congress Passes $5 Million for Delaware River Basin Restoration Program-TAPInto Newark

Federal budget includes $5 million for Delaware River clean up-State Impact

DEP Control Ensures Protection for New Jersey’s Vulnerable Birds-TAPInto Newark, New Brunswick

NJ Audubon: Congress Passes $5 Million for Delaware River Basin Restoration Program in FY2018 Omnibus Spending Bill-Insider NJ

Congress Passes $5 Million for Delaware River Basin Restoration Program-TAPInto New Brunswick

OFFSHORE WIND FARM GETS CLOSER TO CRANKING OUT MEGAWATTS-NJ Spotlight

Congress Passes $5 Million for Delaware River Basin Restoration Program in FY2018 Omnibus Spending Bill-South Jersey Observer

Young Red-Tailed Hawk Spotted in Somerville Hunting Prey-My Central Jersey.com

Bald Eagles Nesting in Salem Expecting to Hatch Soon-SNJ Today

World Series of Birding-The Jersey Cape

February

New Jersey Audubon and PSE&G Team Up to Stream Live Eagle Cam-Business Wire

Cheer on the Eagles! No, Not Those — Watch the Bald Ones Nesting in PSE&G Tower in New Jersey – NBCNewYork

Watch live: South Jersey eagles build nest as Superbowl looms –Courier Post

Not into football? Then these may be the eagles for you to watch.-NJ.com

Bald eagles soar over Cumberland County-The Daily Journal

Super Bowl isn’t the only way to watch the Eagles live- Eyewitness News 7 (television)

NJ Audubon, PSE&G team up for live bald eagle cam-News12NJ

Eagles (the feathered kid) land in NJ, and you can watch –101.5

Eagle-Cam Gives Bird’s-Eye View to Nesting Pair-SNJ Today (South Jersey News)

New Jersey Audubon of Bernardsville, PSE&G team to offer live ‘Eagle Cam’– New Jersey Hills

New Jersey Audubon and PSE&G Team Up to Stream Live Eagle Cam- Electric Energy Online

The World Series of Birding turns 35 in 2018-Bird Watching Daily.com

Eagle fans enjoy the sights at this N.J. lake (PHOTOS)-NJ.com

OP-ED: PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, LOCAL FARMERS CAN PROTECT DELAWARE RIVER-NJ Spotlight & The Inquirer/Philly.com (same article)

Largest parcel in private hands on Cape May Peninsula preserved-Press of AC

Stabile: Go eagles! The state’s bald eagles, that is-Daily Record

WATCH LIVE: NJ Audubon Eagle Cam in South Jersey-My Central Jersey.com

Meet NJ’s Lovebirds On Eagle Cam-Baristanet

Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed Expresses Concern Over Lack of Delaware River Investments in President’s 2019 Budget Proposal-InsiderNJ

New Jersey Audubon & PSE&G Streaming Live Eagle Cam-The Birding Wire

Scope Out NJ Audubon’s 23rd Annual Sale on Sport Optics-The Birding Wire

Pikes Pick: Get up close and personal with eagles via high-definition online camera-The Gazette (Colorado)

Oyster farms, wildlife look to co-exist-The Gazette of Middletown (Shore News Today)

Zeiss to Continue Sponsorship of New Jersey Audubon’s Young Birder’s Program-The Birding Wire

January

Jersey City sues to stop Liberty State Park marina plan-NJ.com

Our view: A little effort by NJ could be a big help for monarch butterflies-Press of AC

Bird-Friendly Bill Introduced in Senate- USGNN

Middle Township snow sculptor to be featured on Travel Channel- Press of AC

New Jersey Audubon puts natural twist on yoga- My Central Jersey.com

Bills to help monarchs signed by governor, solar subsidy bill passed Legislature- Press of AC

Petty’s Island’s return to the wild- Philly Curbed.com

The World’s Bird Observatories Flock Together- Rare Bird Alert

Survival of fittest on display in severe cold- Press of AC

Gov. Murphy Plays to NJ Environmentalists from Day One – NJ Spotlight

LoBiondo Continues to Stand as an Environment Champion to Cape May- Cape May Herald

How New Jersey’s wildlife is surviving the frigid weather- NJ 101.5

Monarch butterfly migration was off this year and researchers are worried- Washington Post

Jersey City golf course seeks to expand into Liberty State Park-NJ.com

Late monarch butterfly migration has researchers worried- Sentinel Source.com

Letter to the Editor: Renewable Fuel Standard Threatens New Jersey Wildlife & Worsens Climate Change- TAPInto Brunswick

Murphy restarts big offshore wind plan for New Jersey- Press of AC

Press Releases:

New Jersey Audubon Announces Award Recipients of the Watershed Restoration and Community Engagement Program

NEW JERSEY RESOURCES EXPANDS COASTAL CLIMATE INITIATIVE, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS WITH MILESTONE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT

NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES TO CONNECT KIDS WITH NATURE TO IMPROVE HEALTH

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grants $325K to New Jersey Audubon

New Jersey Audubon Supports a Sustainable Future

The Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation Gifts One Million Dollars

New Jersey Audubon Receives $250,000 Commitment from PSEG Foundation to create Urban Oases

New Jersey Audubon’s World Series of Birding Celebrates 40 Years

New Jersey Audubon Receives Record Gift

New Jersey Audubon Celebrates Nearly $1 Million for Conservation and Restoration Efforts

New Jersey Audubon Recognizes Leaders of Black Birders Week

The Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation Gifts One Million Dollars

New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife and New Jersey Audubon Partner to Protect the Bog Turtle

New Jersey Audubon Celebrates Nomination for Pinelands Commission

Environmental Groups Applaud BPU Rejection of Nautilus Offshore Wind Project

Residents of Old Farm Village Panther Valley Implement Habitat Beautification Project

South Jersey Transportation Authority Dedicates Themselves to Pollinators

New Jersey Audubon Celebrates Board of Public Utilities’ 1100 MW Solicitation of Offshore Wind

Governor Murphy Supports A1675 Authorizing Certain Prescribed Burns

Governor Murphy Vetoes Bag Bill

New Jersey Teachers Learn New Ways to Help Students Become Advocates for Sustainability in Their Communities

Coalition of Organizations Stand up for New Jersey’s Waterways