Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects.

Summary

The bill would direct $111.6 million collected from environmental lawsuits to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The money would be used for habitat restoration, land purchases, and project oversight across the state, with grants or loans available to local governments and nonprofits. This aims to repair and protect natural resources damaged by polluters.

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