In 1967 the American Bald Eagle, our nation’s symbol, was considered endangered in all of the lower 48 states. Its decline was due primarily to chemical exposure to organochlorines and insufficient protections on many fronts. Shooting, trapping, poisoning, nest and habitat destruction were also factors. No reliable population data existed for New Jersey prior to […]
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Each year there is a marvelous opportunity to gain greater insight into the New Jersey Delaware Bayshore and its avian denizens, especially our eagles and their compatriot raptors and waterfowl. This year’s Eagle Festival is happening in just a little over a week, and it’s a super way to spend your Saturday on February 1.
For the seventh consecutive year, Cumberland County leads the state of New Jersey in recycling. The recycling rate, the amount of recycling that is diverted from the solid waste stream, for each county is calculated through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). During 2017, Cumberland County diverted 59 percent of waste into recycling,
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Quiet as it’s kept, Cumberland County has long been fertile ground for artists and entrepreneurs of all kinds to ply their trades in a welcoming environment. As one local hip hop lyricist stated in a song dedicated to South Jersey, this is an area where, “… undiscovered jewels are unearthed.” One of those local jewels,
For the most part, I have always regarded reading as a relatively passive and harmless activity—something to stimulate the mind and possibly spark the imagination. But reading an article that appeared on a news-feed from the Washington Post recently reminded me that reading can occasionally raise your heart rate and spike your blood pressure to
On your warm-weather travels around southern New Jersey’s rivers and marshes you will likely see turtles lined up on logs sunning themselves. We have two main aquatic basking turtles in southern Jersey that are often obvious—the painted turtle, generally four to nine inches, and the red-bellied turtle, at 10 to 16 inches, which is New
The Millville HS Culinary program showed their appreciation to staff who have helped them in their high school career. As a conclusion to the semester, students were tasked with making and decorating six-inch cakes. Part of the lesson was explaining to the students the importance of giving back to people and about showing appreciation. By
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On December 23, several AVID 12 students met at Inspira Hospital to donate 30 stockings filled with crayons, coloring books, stickers, and games. We also donated many more items that did not fit in the stockings. The students spoke with nurses about their jobs and experiences, as many of our students want to pursue various
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Senate President Steve Sweeney participated in the Cumberland County reorganization meeting, where he delivered the oath of office to Freeholder Darlene Barber and Cumberland County Clerk Celeste Riley. “I want to thank the members of the freeholder board and county officials for their willingness to serve the public,” said Senator Sweeney (D-Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland). “As a former
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With the holidays coming to an end, Pampered Pup Luxury Pet Resort, home of Wonderland Farm Animal Sanctuary, is able to reuse Christmas trees that normally get tossed to the curb. The goats love them! In addition to boarding, grooming, daycare and training, Pampered Pup is home to a wide variety of farm animals including
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