Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects.*
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Overview
This bill directs $111.6 million in funds collected from legal settlements related to environmental damage to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). These funds will be used to support projects focused on restoring habitats, purchasing land for conservation, and overseeing restoration efforts. The DEP can use these funds for various purposes, including grants to state, local, and nonprofit organizations. This bill is identical to a previously reported Assembly bill.
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