The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently released its Accomplishments magazine, Better Than We Found It, which offers a retrospective on the agency’s work from 2018 to 2026. The publication tells the story of how sustained investments and coordinated action have translated into tangible improvements in water quality, air quality, land stewardship, and access to open and recreational spaces across the state. It reflects a period marked by strengthened environmental infrastructure and a renewed focus on protecting public health while supporting economic resilience.
Through examples of restoration, community engagement, and climate planning, the magazine illustrates how NJDEP has worked to address long-standing environmental challenges while helping communities better prepare for flooding, drought, wildfire, and other extreme weather. Central to its narrative is the role of more than 3,000 public servants and partners whose efforts underpin these impactful outcomes.
Visit the retrospective homepage to browse the publication and view highlight reels that further describe NJDEP’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
