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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][vc_message css=””]The Potential Restoration Project Submission Portal and 2025 NRRAC Annual Report are now available. Scroll down to see more.[\/vc_message][vc_single_image image=”241″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

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Office of Natural Resource Restoration<\/h1>\n

Tidal wetland planting of native shrubs and trees taking place at Cramer Hill Waterfront Park – Camden, NJ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Office of Natural Resource Restoration has the primary responsibility within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for responding to discharges and other sources of pollution that trigger the DEP\u2019s obligations as the trustee for all of New Jersey\u2019s natural resources for the benefit of all of its citizens, now and in the future. This effort includes working with the persons responsible for conducting the remediation to return such natural resources to their pre-discharge quality, quantity, function, and value, and to implement restoration projects to compensate New Jersey citizens for the lost interim value or for the permanent loss of their natural resources.<\/p>\n

The information presented on this website is intended to educate the public and the regulated community about DEP\u2019s natural resource restoration program. The DEP is committed to restoring negatively impacted and lost natural resources through its Office of Natural Resource Restoration. Access the tabs above to learn more about this important program and how it works to improve our quality of life.<\/p>\n

All of the information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law or policies applicable to the Office of Natural Resource Restoration because these laws and policies may change at any time.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”orange”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

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Presentation on Natural Resource Damages and How They Are Assessed<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ONRR Presentation (General)<\/a> <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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DEP Administrative Order for Natural Resource Restoration Policy<\/h3>\n

In order to modernize the guidance, improve transparency, and enhance public engagement regarding the development and implementation of NRD assessments and compensation projects, state Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette has issued Administrative Order 2023-08. This Administrative Order affirms the DEP\u2019s duties as trustee for the state\u2019s natural resources and, importantly, directs the DEP to put in place mechanisms to enhance consensus-building in the planning, design and implementation of natural resource restoration activities through improved collaboration with the public and stakeholders. \u00a0DEP Administrative Order No. 2023-08 Natural Resource Restoration<\/a> <\/i><\/p>\n

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Contact for Voluntary Settlements:\u00a0onrr@deptest.nj.gov<\/a><\/h4>\n

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View the 2025 NRRAC Annual Report Here<\/a><\/h4>\n

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ONRR invites the public to recommend potential restoration projects.<\/h4>\n

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Restoration Highlights<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1676559931365{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][info-box-shortcode title=”Liberty State Park Natural Resource Restoration Project” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/nrr\/restoration\/active-restoration-projects\/liberty-state-park\/” bgimg=”1556″]Restoration of a currently fenced-off and inaccessible interior section of the park will consist of habitat enhancement and wetland creation, providing future substantial benefits to the park by linking previously developed and restored, but isolated, components of the park into one cohesive whole.<\/p>\n