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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Amy Rowe, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Are you looking for a gift for your favorite eco-friendly person? Or do you want to give back to your community in a meaningful way, but don’t know where to start? The Rutgers Environmental Stewards program educates volunteers about current environmental issues so they can help tackle problems in …
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Amy Rowe, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Now that we’re in September, you may have noticed an increase in sightings of some interesting, flashy-looking insects hanging out in trees or maybe on your doors or windows. Spotted lanternfly is an invasive plant hopper from Asia that can be seen in its adult form below. Spotted lanternfly feeds …
Michele Bakacs, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
The COVID-19 pandemic was an especially stressful period for everyone and many found themselves looking for solace in nature during the quarantine. Stress levels skyrocketed in my house with 2 young boys doing virtual school, my husband doing telemedicine at home, and me suddenly having to be an …
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Steven Yergeau, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Rain, Rain Go Away … Stormwater is any form of water that begins as precipitation. This includes rain, sleet, snow, and the water from melting snow, even if the melting occurs long after the snowstorm had passed. Stormwater can cause flooding and erosion in …
