NJ Department of Environmental Protection Email Format
Government AdministrationNew Jersey, United States1001-5000 Employees
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is a state government agency in the Government Administration industry, located at 401 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608, United States. The agency is responsible for protecting the environment, managing natural resources, and addressing pollution across the state. NJDEP traces its origin to April 22, 1970, America's first official Earth Day, when it formed by consolidating prior programs into a unified agency; Richard J. Sullivan was appointed as the first commissioner by then-Governor William T. Cahill. It began with about 1,400 employees in five divisions and has grown to approximately 2,900 staff as part of its development as a leader in pollution prevention and environmental management. The organization lists a workforce in the range of 1,001 to 5,000 employees, reflecting its status as a large state government body.