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2023
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
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
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 Quality – Cape 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 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
Coalition of Organizations Stand up for New Jersey’s Waterways