New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Have you ever wondered about having a pet raccoon in New Jersey? It's doable, but not in the way you may think.

Queen snakes, an endangered aquatic snake that hasn't been seen in New Jersey since 1977 has been rediscovered in the state.

Monmouth County officials said Waste Management has started work to ease strong odors coming from the landfill in Tinton Falls.

The state DEP has announced a dozen areas where tent-style camping will reopen June 22, with another 2 to follow a week later.