FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2024 Contact: Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 (24/P041) TRENTON – Informational exhibits spotlighting sea-level rise, harmful algal blooms, extended wildfire seasons and ghost forests are available at state parks this year to educate the public about how these specific climate change impacts are affecting New Jersey’s state parks and forests, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced today to mark Climate Week. NJ Climate Week 2024 The exhibits, which feature physical displays at parks and also have a corresponding interactive component, highlight four of the many impacts that climate change is having on New Jersey’s state parks and forests. They are part of DEP’s ongoing climate change education initiative that includes radio public service spots, billboards and social media announcements to spread awareness about climate change. A complete schedule for the exhibits may be found here . “New Jersey continues to remain ground zero for some of the worst impacts of climate change and these exhibits address the impacts of four core aspects of a changing climate that affect our waterbodies, coasts, state parks and forests,” Commissioner LaTourette said . “The exhibits present our guests with a real-time opportunity to immediately understand how these impacts are affecting our state parks and forests and what can be done to protect them for future generations.” “New Jersey’s state parks and forests are at the forefront of climate change impacts, from rising sea levels and prolonged wildfire seasons to the emergence of ghost forests and harmful algal blooms,” said John Cecil, Assistant Commissioner for State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites. “These exhibits offer visitors a firsthand look into how our cherished state parks and forests are transforming before our eyes.” Visitors to the sites that will host the informational exhibits […]