Steve Yergeau County Agent II, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean and Atlantic Counties Link to pdf: https://salem.njaes.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Earth-Day-Every-Day-February-2026.pdf Just like some couples need assistance from Cupid for Valentine’s Day, plants need help …
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Sustainable Yard Care Resources for Homeowners There are many programs in New Jersey that are centered on environmentally friendly practices for landscaping and yard care. Programs like Jersey-Friendly Yards provide guidance on the different steps you can take to reduce the environmental impact …
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by Paige Radcliffe, Douglas Zemeckis, and Steve Yergeau A hot topic and important environmental issue is the increasing prevalence of microplastics in our marine environments. Microplastics, which are defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters in size (Figure 1), are often broken …
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Steve Yergeau, Rutgers Cooperative Extension In December 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their National Rivers and Streams Assessment (NRSA) report. This report presents the results of the 2018-2019 survey of rivers and streams in the 48 contiguous United States …
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Steve Yergeau, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Love is in the air! If you are interested in creating a lasting relationship with native plants in your yards and gardens, you should ensure that they feel the love in the soil and water, too. To confirm that your native plants are appropriate for your …
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