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March 24, 2025
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Want to know about current topics in New Jersey? The State of New Jersey Update features information, news, resources, guidance, and more. Additional featured news is also available at *NJ.gov [ [link removed] ].*
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*The New Jersey Trail User Survey Wants Your Opinion [ [link removed] ]*
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The Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Transportation want to hear from you about how you use – or don't use – our State's trails and greenways. Take a few minutes to fill out the New Jersey Trail User Survey and let us know what matters most to you. Your feedback will help make New Jersey trails even better for everyone!
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*Black Bears are Awake and Hungry! [ [link removed] ]*
Bear [ [link removed] ]
As spring arrives, black bears in New Jersey are emerging from their winter torpor and actively searching for food. The Department of Environmental Protection urges everyone to secure trash cans and remove other food sources that might attract bears to neighborhoods. A bear's keen sense of smell can lead them to easy meals, potentially resulting in unwanted encounters or property damage.
Remember, feeding bears is illegal and dangerous, carrying fines up to $1,000. Protect your family and property by following safety tips, such as using bear-resistant trash containers and cleaning up food residues outdoors.
If you spot a bear in your area or experience bear-related damage, report it to local authorities or NJDEP Fish & Wildlife at *1-877-927-6337 [ tel:18779276337 ].* Discover more about bear safety and preventive measures at NJDEP Fish & Wildlife.
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*Watch Out for Pothole Repair Crews [ [link removed] ]*
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Road crews have begun their annual pothole repair campaign. Crews will close lanes during daytime hours, typically between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., to efficiently fix the roads. Look out for Variable Message Signs (VMS) and visit *www.511nj.org [ [link removed] ]* for updates.
Remember to slow down in work zones and adhere to the *Move Over law [ [link removed] ]. *Report potholes on State roads by calling *1-800-POTHOLE [ tel:18007684653 ] (1-800-768-4653 [ tel:18007684653 ])* or *using the online tool [ [link removed] ].* For potholes on local roads, *contact your local authorities [ [link removed] ].*
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*Drought Continues: Stay Alert to Wildfire Risk [ [link removed] ]*
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As New Jersey faces *ongoing drought conditions [ [link removed] ],* residents should stay vigilant about *wildfire risks [ [link removed] ]* and *conserve water [ [link removed] ].* Despite February's near-normal precipitation, New Jersey reservoirs remain stressed, increasing wildfire danger as we enter peak season. New Jerseyans are advised to conserve water voluntarily, especially when gardening and landscaping.
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