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 down from larger plastic debris that find their way into our …
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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 (Figure 1). It provides information on the extent of …
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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 area, you can use ecoregion maps to select them …
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By Steve Yergeau, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
As the weather warms up and people venture outside more this summer, everyone should be mindful of ticks and the potential of tick-borne diseases. Tick-borne diseases are not spread between two people but rely on ticks for transmission. If you know you have been bitten by a tick, it is important …
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Steve Yergeau, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Roads in New Jersey will become slipperier as winter brings colder temperatures and snowstorms. Road salts and deicers are used to clear ice-covered streets, improve traffic conditions, and reduce accidents. While making our roads safer to drive on, road salts also have been shown to affect water …
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