For the first time in eight years, the state Department of Environmental Protection has declared a drought ... lawn sprinklers, making sure dishwashers are full before running them, and turning ...

"Using drinking water to water lawns is kind of crazy," he said. "I would really like to move to a drought emergency so we can stop people from watering their lawns." New Jersey has been battling ...

During drought watches, residents and businesses are often asked to voluntarily reduce nonessential water use such as limiting watering of lawns and outdoor plants or minimize watering with ...

“Using drinking water to water lawns is kind of crazy,” he said. “I would really like to move to a drought emergency so we can stop people from watering their lawns.” New Jersey has been ...

If Gov. Phil Murphy declares a Drought Emergency in the future, mandatory restrictions could be put in place on certain types of water uses, such as lawn irrigation. During Tuesday's hearing ...

New Jersey’s governor issued a drought warning ... on nonessential outdoor water use. “I’ve always been opposed to using drinking water to water your lawns. It’s a crazy waste of resources ...

The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC) is advising its customers to conserve water amid recent drought watch declarations ... watering lawns, or washing vehicles." ...

"I would really like to move to a drought emergency so that we stop people from watering their lawns." According to State Climatologist Dave Robinson, New Jersey is running on a rainfall deficit ...

Such soil conditions make your lawn more vulnerable to winter freeze and lead to a more difficult recovery in spring. Attracting Pests: Wet conditions attract insects that thrive in damp environments ...

The state is not yet calling for mandatory restrictions by declaring an even higher-level drought emergency, but is voluntarily asking people to stop watering lawns and to take other conservation ...