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2023

July 25, 2023

NJ Spotlight News | Harmful algal blooms are back in NJ lakes | Season 2023 | PBSDepartment of Environmental Protection maps outbreaks across the state

April 14, 2023

Montclair State University’s Commitment to Creating Lasting ChangeFaculty and students collaborate on social justice, health equity and environmental initiatives to improve New Jersey communities

2022

November 7, 2022

August 24, 2022

Water quality at N.J. beaches has been remarkably good this year, data showsThe Jersey Shore has not closed any beaches so far this year due to bacteria-related issues, a state official said.

July 19, 2022

Montclair State University camp teaches middle schoolers about the environmentScholarships cover costs for Newark students, including field trips and lessons.

May 9, 2022

Harmful Algal Blooms May Impact Your Water<p>Harmful algal blooms (HABs) in our lakes and drinking water reservoirs are a danger to humans, pets, and wildlife, says aquatic ecologist Meiyin Wu.</p>

April 22, 2022

Earth Day 2023: NJ’s Biggest Climate ChallengesFaculty experts weigh in on the environmental issues in the state that need attention and action

2020

November 30, 2020

Dr. Meiyin Wu Joins Expert Team Within NJDEPDr. Wu is a Professor in the Biology department, and is the Director of the New Jersey Center for Water Science and Technology

July 28, 2020

Harmful algal blooms invade New Jersey lakes | Video | NJ Spotlight NewsCOVID-19 isn’t the only reason why swimmers should keep their distance this summer at some New Jersey lakes. The pea-soup-like harmful algal blooms, also known as cyanobacteria, have begun to pop up in New Jersey once again.

July 25, 2020

More toxic algae will plague N.J. amid soaring heat. But will it all be found?Recent weather has been ideal for harmful algal blooms in Garden State lakes and ponds

June 26, 2020

After record-setting year of toxic algae in N.J. lakes, how bad will this summer get?The harmful algae blooms can cause health problems for humans, including rashes, abdominal pain, and flu-like systems, and be fatal for dogs.

2019

November 19, 2019

Montclair State University Establishes New Jersey Center for Water Science and TechnologyCenter will serve as valuable resource and further state’s water conservation efforts

September 10, 2019

Lake Hopatcong: Many eat the blue-green algae - and live to tell about it | MulshineThe summer season at Lake Hopatcong was devastated because the state beach was shut down because of tiny amounts of blue-green algae; so you can imagine my surprise when I discovered that lots of health-food eaters will pay good money to eat the same algae

August 30, 2019

Algae bloom hits Greenwood Lake, prompting advisory against swimming and water sportsGreenwood Lake would be the second major lake in North Jersey with an algae bloom, following elevated levels found at Lake Hopatcong three weeks ago.

August 26, 2019

Dr. Meiyin Wu appointed to NJDEP Ecological Processes Standing CommitteeThe Science Advisory Board (SAB), which the Ecological Processes Committee is a part, provides independent peer review and advice on scientific and technical issues relevant to the DEP's mission.

August 5, 2019

A Summer of Eco-ExplorationNewark middle schoolers take part in 4-week Passaic Basin Eco-Explorers Program

July 31, 2019

How can the state treat and prevent algal blooms in lakes? | Video | NJ Spotlight NewsAlgal blooms have happened before in New Jersey's lakes -- and it’s a growing problem.

July 26, 2019

Greenwood Lake open, NJ DEP no contact advisory remainsWhile there is a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection advisory in effect to not come in contact with the water on that state's side of Gr...

July 25, 2019

Greenwood Lake's toxic algae bloom could last months, biologist saysA harmful algal bloom affecting the lake also could the first of many to come in future years, warns a Montclair State University professor.

Jul 16, 2019

Algae bloom hits Greenwood Lake, prompting advisory against swimming and water sportsGreenwood Lake would be the second major lake in North Jersey with an algae bloom, following elevated levels found at Lake Hopatcong three weeks ago.

Montclair State University Reports on Findings of Study on Greenwood LakeBy A.J. Arias Montclair State University recently concluded a three year study of the contents of Greenwood Lake. The results of the study were presented by Meiyin Wu, the Director of the Pa…

Harmful Algal Bloom Hits NJ Side of Greenwood LakeStory by A.J. Arias The Greenwood Lake Bi-State Commission issued a press release on Wed., Jul. 17 alerting all local residents that there has been a harmful algal bloom (HAB) on the New Jers…

2018

October 11, 2018

Montclair State UniversityToday, USA Today Network investigative reporter Scott Fallon published the first in an ongoing series, "The War on Plastic." Taking a hard and in-depth look at the pervasive problems caused by...

2017

April 12, 2017

Worries about the water supplyBy Liam Donovan Montclair — “It’s important that people understand where their water comes from.” So said Doug Ruccione, a senior at Montclair State U...

Improving Water Quality

2016

March 3, 2016

Looking inside Montclair's waterMeiyin Wu Trace amounts of Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) were found in samples from Montclair’s three municipal wells in 2015. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has not made recommendations for the township to shut its wells,...

2015

February 21, 2015

Jersey snapping turtles studied for mercury levelsTurtle meat is a rare commodity on dinner tables, despite its reputation as a delicacy in some circles. Anywhere in New Jersey, snapping turtles can be caught, dressed with herbs and seasoning, and c…

2014

October 29, 2014

Women’s Entrepreneurship Week Panelists Discuss Getting More Girls Involved in STEM

2013

May 4, 2013

Using sound waves to clean water wavesHACKENSACK, N.J. — The large cargo ships that steam daily into Newark Bay unload more than the colorful containers stacked on deck — from their holds they also can release millions of gallons of water teeming with tiny sea creatures...

Invention could help solve Great Lakes ballast water crisis - Healing Our Waters CoalitionA New Jersey scientist has invented a system that uses ultrasound and filters to kill invasive species in ballast water to help protect the Great Lakes.

April 22, 2013

Using sound to protect aquatic lifeThe large cargo ships that steam daily into Newark Bay unload more than the colorful containers stacked on deck - from their holds they also can release millions of gallons of water teeming with tiny sea creatures from faraway ports-of-call.

2012

October 19, 2012

Rep. Pascrell Delivers Keynote At Passaic River Symposium

June 15, 2012

An Ultrasound ‘Ballast Blaster’Researchers propose killing invasive species carried in the ballast water of international ships with ultrasound, not chemicals.

June 6, 2012

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