Threats to Bays & Rivers

Fertilizers in Our Waterways

Excess pollution from fertilizers used on lawns and in landscaping is harming New Jersey’s streams, rivers, lakes and bays.

New Jersey’s Fertilizer Law

Recognizing the harmful impact of improper use of fertilizers, the New Jersey legislature passed one of the most restrictive fertilizer laws in the nation to help protect the state’s treasured rivers, lakes and bays.

The Decline of Barnegat Bay

Fertilizers and other pollutants in stormwater runoff are harming Barnegat Bay and other water bodies in New Jersey.

Certification Programs

Jersey Yards Certification Program

If you’re a resident, school, or municipality located in the Barnegat Bay watershed, you’re eligible to enroll in one of our Jersey-Friendly Yards Certification Programs.

2023 Conference

Thank you to everyone who attended the conference!

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