Dedicated to improving and protecting public health and the environment we share, NJDEP uses the best available science to guide the conservation of natural and historic resources, ensure a stable climate and resilient communities, and secure clean and healthy air, water and lands throughout New Jersey.

Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC), is a non-profit organization, and helps New Jersey environmental commissions, individuals, local and state agencies preserve natural resources and promote healthy communities.

Sustainable Jersey’s mission is to empower New Jersey communities to build a better world for future generations with the tools, training and financial incentives necessary to pursue critical sustainability initiatives.

Livingston is currently certified bronze to read more about our work click here.

A powerful force working to defend our right to a livable environment. We are pushing back against years of discriminatory environmental policies, responsibly promoting clean energy sources like wind and solar, fighting plans for new and unnecessary fossil fuel infrastructure, and working to make it possible for everyone to experience New Jersey’s unique and beautiful natural environment.

CRAN describe: We are Gen Z in New Jersey. We have grown up in a state that has been flooding, burning, and, most importantly, failing to protect the people who live here. While billionaires profit, we are stuck with a disjointed system: broken transit, poisoned water, exploitative cost of rents, and heat waves and forest fires that kill. We cannot and will not wait for change — we’re building it. This is our mission. This is the future we’re fighting for.

“Who are you?” - Since our founding during the campaign to pass the landmark Clean Water Act in 1972, Clean Water Action has worked to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table.

Beyond Plastics pairs the wisdom and experience of environmental policy experts with the energy and creativity of grassroots advocates to build a vibrant and effective movement to end plastic pollution.

The American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) is committed to improving quality of life for communities, working conditions for operators, and best practices for the landscape maintenance industry.

Homegrown National Park® (HNP) raises awareness and urgently inspires everyone to address the biodiversity crisis by adding native plants and removing invasive ones where we live, work, learn, pray, and play.

A statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation, protection, and study of the native flora of New Jersey.

Landscaping for a Healthy Environment. Their website has resources for Native planting, a garden planner tool, plant selection and expert advice.

The FoHVOS Strike Team was created in 2008, and works to prevent the spread of invasive species across New Jersey.

The Rutgers Master Gardeners work throughout the state to provide education, technical support, resources and community beautification to their local communities.

We are a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Along with our network, we’ve planted more than half a billion trees — with a focus on areas where they can have the greatest impact on climate, communities, and biodiversity.

Their mission is to preserve the Pine Barrens ecosystem, promote wide public engagement in the preservation and enjoyment of natural resources, and advance acquisition of land and development rights for conservation.

Information on NJ State Climate and ways to get notifications or volunteer!

Thinking globally and acting locally, Bee City USA provides a framework for communities to come together to conserve native pollinators by providing them with healthy habitat that is rich in a variety of native plants, provides nest sites, and is protected from pesticides. 

Our Mission is to Inspire and empower people to care for nature throughout New Jersey and beyond.

NJ Audubon has a wide range of events, resources and education you can check out.

A society for science based invertebrate conservation.

They have programs for pollinator conservation, reducing pesticide use and impacts, protecting endangered species and environmental advocacy.