Shawn LaTourette
@shawnlatur
twindad. water nerd. enviro policy pro. @NewJerseyDEP boss. @RutgersLaw prof. loves dogs & outdoors. fighting for a cleaner, kinder, cooler 🌎 for us all
On this 56th anniversary of Stonewall, I am reminded that Pride is not owed—it is owing. Amidst this difficult moment for LGBTQ+ people across America, let us recommit to opening hearts, changing minds, and advancing laws that ensure lived equality. 🏳️🌈 bit.ly/njLGBTq
New Jersey’s state parks, forests and historic sites are ready to welcome millions of summer visitors for swimming, hiking and camping, as well as a variety of nature- and history-based programs, as the state gears up for next year’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the…
No, it’s not supposed to look like that. Stay put, Jersey. Driving through flood waters ≠ cute.
Live on the Jersey Turnpike
⚠️🌧️ FLASH FLOOD SAFETY 🌧️⚠️ ☑️Turn Around, Don’t Drown! 🚫🚗💦 ☑️Stay informed & move to higher ground. ☑️Secure your home & have an emergency kit ready. Stay alert, stay safe!
When heavy rainfall overwhelms our infrastructure and the ground’s natural ability to absorb water, we see rapid rises in water levels in rivers, streams & underground springs we never notice. When 16% of your State lies in a floodplain, that is an emergency. @NJGov @ReadyNJ
I am declaring a State of Emergency given flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state. Please stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Stay safe, New Jersey.
Be cautious of flash floods! 🌧️⚠️ Flash flooding can occur after the rain ends. Stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel. Find your local forecast here: weather.gov
Just stay home tonight, New Jersey. ⛈️ This storm is going to sit on top of us for a bit & the rainfall per hour is just too high. DO NOT risk getting caught in downpour. Flash floods come on more suddenly then anyone can predict. Be safe. @NJGov @ReadyNJ @GovMurphy
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Mines Spung Wildfire - Wharton State Forest - Shamong Twp, Burlington County @NJDEPForestFire remains on scene of a wildfire in the area of the Carranza Memorial in the Wharton State Forest, Shamong Twp. SIZE & CONTAINMENT 🔥 2,500 acres 🔥 25% contained
Everyone is invited! Liberty State Park this Thursday. June 12 at 6:30pm 🏳️🌈
🏳️🌈 Join us in celebrating PRIDE! 🌈 Commissioner @shawnlatur invites you to raise the flag and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month. 📍 Millennium Park Flag Plaza, Liberty State Park, Jersey City 📅 Thursday, June 12, 2025 🕡 6:30 PM 🌟 Let’s raise…
🌈Happy Pride! 🌟Yesterday, our DEP team came together with enthusiasm and joy to celebrate the raising of the Pride flag outside our headquarters. This moment symbolizes our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for all. Let's continue to support our…
State of the Shore: water quality is excellent and beaches are in great condition heading into Memorial Day! Coastal erosion was minimal during our mild winter, but beware that hurricane and storm risk is elevated this season. NJBeaches.org njspotlightnews.org/video/state-of…
New Jersey’s coastal beaches and inland lakes are ready for the summer tourism season, DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced today during @NJSeaGrant's annual State of the Shore event in Asbury Park. 😎 “Water quality is excellent, and all across New Jersey communities…
The makers of PFAS knew just how poisonous their forever chemicals were—but they contaminated our water, polluted our natural resources, and risked our health anyway. They will be held accountable, and the people of New Jersey will not be left cleaning up after their mess.
The first phase of the trial concerns whether DuPont and Chemours violated the Spill and Brownfield acts by polluting an NJ site with a commonly used “forever chemical.” DuPont’s lawyer argued that pollution occurred, but not to the extent the DEP alleges. ow.ly/40qj50VW2Nu
Families & neighbors thrive when we clean up & transform old industrial sites into vibrant community spaces where we can engage with nature & one another. Hats off to @EastNewarkBoro Mayor Grillo @RepMenendez & others — and to @BASFCorporation for doing right by this community.
Proud to celebrate the opening of East Newark Riverfront Park last week. This once underutilized space will now serve as a place for friends and neighbors to gather for years to come.
“The makers of PFAS forever chemicals knew how poisonous these substances were, yet they produced and thoughtlessly released them into New Jersey’s environment anyway,” said DEP Commissioner @shawnlatur “This historic settlement marks another step toward holding polluters…
3M agreed to pay up to $450m for releasing “forever” chemicals into our water—the largest-ever statewide PFAS settlement in NJ. Proud to work with @NewJerseyDEP, and to take other polluters to trial next week so NJ doesn’t pay to deal with someone else’s mess.
Summer may be weeks away but @NewJerseyDEP is already on the job! With sampling & aerial surveillance of the Jersey Shore and our northern Lakeshores, we’ll be monitoring water quality all summer long. Get the realtime info at NJBeaches.org and follow @NJBeachReport!
NEW JERSEY! It's almost that time again, here's our first Preseason Beach Report of 2025: Currently, there are no recreational bathing beaches open for swimming; however, preseason sampling has begun.