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05/04/2026
NJDEP Closes Pinelands Sections Amid Severe Flooding Crisis
Heavy rains have swamped New Jersey's ecologically vital Pinelands Preserve, prompting the Department of Environmental Protection to issue urgent flood warnings and shutter key areas. Protected wetlands face imminent threats, underscoring the state's vulnerability to intensifying climate-driven deluges. Closures aim to safeguard this unique ecosystem spanning seven southern counties.
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Heavy rains have swamped New Jersey's ecologically vital Pinelands Preserve, prompting the Department of Environmental Protection to issue urgent flood warnings and shutter key areas. Protected wetlands face imminent threats, underscoring the state's vulnerability to intensifying climate-driven deluges. Closures aim to safeguard this unique ecosystem spanning seven southern counties.
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