December 5, 2020

Public Opposition to Gibbstown LNG Export on Delaware River Explodes

Governors of Four States Petitioned to Vote NO December 9 (Press Release)

Download the Week of Action Toolkit to see what you can do to fight the Gibbstown LNG export terminal. The Toolkit includes talking points, contact information for the

October 18, 2019

NJ Turns Down Permits for Proposed 120-Mile Natural Gas Pipeline

The state’s Department of Environmental Protection has now closed multiple applications for the same pipeline
By Adam Hermann, PhillyVoice, October 12, 2019

Kudos to New Jersey and Governor Murphy for putting the health and welfare of residents (including the global

August 10, 2019

Bait & Switch: DRBC Approves LNG Port in Gibbstown, NJ

The DRBC gave public notice, and had an Environmental Assessment done, for a project in Gibbstown, NJ, then approved a much larger project without adequate public notice and a new Environmental Assessment. The approved project includes an LNG port, which

June 7, 2019

New Jersey Rejects Transco NESE Pipeline Under Raritan Bay

3 key permits are denied for a controversial pipeline that would send natural gas from NJ under Raritan Bay to NYC
By Scott Fallon, North Jersey Record, June 5, 2019

New York regulators rejected the NESE gas pipeline last month

January 30, 2019

NJ Gov. Murphy Says NO to Fracking!

Governor Murphy Announces Support for Full Fracking Ban in Delaware River Basin
By Office of the Governor, January 30, 2019

Download NJ Gov. Murphy’s letter as a pdf
Download the Press Release from organizations working for the complete fracking ban

August 20, 2016

Your Help Needed to Stop NJ Pipeline Permits

We have two critical opportunities in the coming weeks to stem the onslaught of new pipelines and related fracking infrastructure in New Jersey
By Pinelands Preservation Alliance

Download the Pinelands Preservation Alliance Flyer as a pdf

We have two critical …

November 17, 2015

Tell Your Rep. to Ban Frack Waste in NJ

Last year New Jersey’s Assembly and Senate, with nearly unanimous bipartisan agreement, voted to ban hydraulic fracturing waste being treated, discharged, disposed of or stored in New Jersey**. Governor Christie vetoed the legislation. The bills (S1041 / A2108), …

October 21, 2014

Tell your NJ State Senator to Ban Frack Waste!

Download our template letter for sending to your NJ State Senator
The materials presented here were developed by our colleagues in the Delaware RiverKeeper Network.

On August 11, Governor Christie officially vetoed the Frack Waste Ban Bill. This legislation (Senate …

July 7, 2013

What NJ Needs to Know About Gas Drilling Along the Delaware River

What New Jersey Needs To Know About Gas Drilling Along The Delaware River
Prepared by Damascus Citizens for Sustainability
DamascusCitizens.org – Concerned about the Delaware River Basin and Beyond

New Jersey’s drinking water is at risk: Over half to 2/3 …

June 26, 2012

NJ Senate Bans Treatment of Fracking Waste

New Jersey legislators approved legislation on June 25 banning the treatment or storage of fracking waste in the state
By Mireya Navarro, The New York Times, June 25, 2012

New Jersey legislators approved legislation on Monday banning the treatment or …

June 29, 2011

N.J. Senate Passes Fracking Ban

MARYANN SPOTO, State House Bureau, The Record —

The state Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation banning the use of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas exploration in New Jersey.

The 33-1 vote came after Sen. Joseph Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) unsuccessfully asked for a …

December 7, 2010

Commissioner Martin calls for safeguards on Marcellus shale gas-drilling to protect Delaware River

NJ DEP News Release

Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today reaffirmed the state’s position that clear and stringent standards must be put in place to protect the resources of the Delaware River before natural-gas drilling in a geologic …

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