newsletter - rutgers...
TRANSCRIPT
Douglas Zemeckis (County Agent III - Assistant Professor) started in Septem-ber as the new Marine Extension Agent for Ocean Monmouth and Atlantic Counties Dougs primary responsibili-ties include educational programming and applied research related to the needs of the clientele in commercial fisheries aquaculture and related coastal resource management
Doug previously earned a bachelors degree in Marine Sciences from Rutgers University and completed his graduate school work at the School for Marine
(Continued on page 2)
Welcome Doug Zemeckis
Doug Zemeckis Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
newsletter
News of Environmental and Resource Management Issues and Events from throughout New Jersey
Page 1
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource
Management Agents
Inside this issue
Welcome Doug Zemeckis 1ndash2
New Rutgers Environmen-tal Stewardship Program
3ndash4
Aquaponics Introduction to A Growing Industry
5ndash7
Certified Turfgrass Profes-sional Applicators
8ndash9
Photo Corner 10ndash11
News amp Upcoming Events 12
Contact Information 16
For the latest news and eventsndash visit the Green knight Blog greenknightnewslettertumblrcom or sub-scribe to RSS salemnjaesrutgersedugreenknight
Fig 1 Douglas Zemeckis Coun-ty Agent III Assistant Profes-sor
Donrsquot forget our new Photo Corner on page 11
Science and Technology (SMAST) University of Massachusetts Dartmouth where he earned a PhD in Marine Science and Technology and focused on conducting collaborative research with New Englands fishing industry on multiple ground fish species (eg cod haddock cusk halibut)
Before taking on this new role he also completed postdoctoral appointments at SMAST and the De-partment of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University where he conducted research related to New Jerseys artificial reefs and the species commonly caught on these reefs (eg black sea bass tau-taug lobster)
Please feel free to contact Doug with any questions or comments via email (zemeckisnjaesrutgersedu) or phone (732-349-1152)
(Continued from page 1)
Welcome Doug Zemeckishellip continued
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Barnegat Lighthouse LAquatique GNU Free Documen-tation License commonswikimediaorgwikiFileOldBarneyLightjpg
Page 2
A new Rutgers Environmental Stewards class has begun in Burlington County on Wednesday evenings (6ndash9 pm) at the Bur-lington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) in West Hampton after a hiatus of quite a few years The class began with a jump start as one of the first lectures was by Dr Ken Miller Distinguished Professor Rutgers Geology Department who dis-cussed Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Two participants were so energized by Dr Millerrsquos lecture they are already investigat-ing an internship with the Rutgers Insti-tute of Marine and Coastal Sciences Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Re-search Reserve to develop a Sea Level Rise Exhibit for Tuckerton That was week one The excitement continues as the class hears lectures on geology and renewable energy recycling of solid organic waste and water water-sheds climate change impervious surface reduction plans for their towns and much more As with all RES classes field trips are an important component of the class The first field trip was a bus tour of Camden led by Jeremiah Bergstrom Rutgers Water Resources Program to see many of the Green Infrastructure practices that have been installed as part of the Camden SMART initiative
We have also had field trips to the Mt Laurel Wastewater and Water Treatment plants the Rutgers EcoComplex to see organic waste recycling in action at a ShopRite the Pine Barrens and to Bow-manrsquos Hill Wildflower Reserve to learn about native plant seed collection
(Continued on page 4)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Rutgers Environmental Steward Class Begins in Burlington County
Pat Rector-Woods Rutgers Cooperative Extension County Agent II
Fig 1 Field trip to Camden Green infrastructure porous pavement in parking lot of Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority
Page 3
New Rutgers Environmental Steward Classhellip continued
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Fig 2 Emile DeVito NJ Conservation Foundation lecturing with a pine snake Pine snakes are native to the Pine Barrens and are threatened by poachers off-road vehicles development and road traffic
Page 4
Aquaponics Introduction to a Growing Industry
Steven Yergeau Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean and Atlantic Counties
As the Garden State New Jersey has been on the front of new technologies and innovations in agri-culture One form of agriculture that is gaining recent attention is aquaponics Ocean and Atlantic Counties have seen a handful of aquaponics farms spring up in the past few years So what is aqua-ponics all about What is Aquaponics Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (the growing of fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water without soil) (Figure 1) In its basic form fish are grown in a tank (1) and their waste products are piped to a settling tank (2) where the solid material sinks to the bottom Microbes in the settled solids convert the waste materials into nutrients (nitrates and phosphates 3) This nutrient-rich water is piped to a tank where plants float (4ndash5) and take these nutrients up through their roots During their growth the plants help to reduce the amount of
(Continued on page 6)
Fig 1 Diagram of typical aquaponics system Photo credit aquaponicmanualblogspotcom
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 5
Aquaponics continued
nutrients in this water which is piped to a final tank (6) In this final tank a pump carries the water back to the fish (7) where the process starts over This type of system is flexible in its design for both small hobby growers and larger commercial aquaponics operations One could start out with a small-scale home aquaponics operation and through trial and error develop success-ful crops (Figure 2) To create a larger operation the crops grown can be in-creased by increasing the number of fish which turn out more nutrients that can support a larger number of plants that can use the nutrients (Figure 3) What are the Benefits to Aquaponics Being self-contained an aquaponics system is seen to have many ad-vantages over other forms of agricul-ture middot Aquaponics systems use less water than
traditional agriculture Water that is re-cycled through an aquaponics system can be used several times as long as one maintains its quality for both the fish and the plants The lack of soil also reduces the water wasted on weeds that would normally sprout up and ensures that all of the water goes to the crops being grown
middot The lack of soil also reduces the impact of any soil related contaminants that would otherwise prevent crops
from being grown The means that crops can be grown in areas that may not normally be able to support
agriculture because of soil contamination Many urban areas are looking at aquaponics as a way to produce
local fresh fruits and vegetables for cities that may not have access to such due to a lack of appropriate agri-
cultural soils
middot Year-round production is possible in areas with short crop growing seasons if the aquaponics system is
contained in a greenhouse This allows farmers to maintain a steady supply of fruits and vegetables that
may not be available all year long
What are Some Disadvantages There are some disadvantages to starting up an aquaponics system for crop production
(Continued from page 5)
(Continued on page 7)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Fig 2 Lettuce being grown in a home aquaponics system Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 6
The systems can be more expensive to set up than traditional agriculture The equipment required (tanks
pumps floats) can increase the start-up costs for farmers especially if a greenhouse is to be built The lev-
el of technical expertise for this type of agriculture is also higher because it is a hybrid of two different
types of growing that need to be carefully maintained
middot Aquaponics systems use a high amount of electricity that can increase a growers cost too
middot Monitoring of water quality is a priority and can be both time and cost intensive especially during the first
stages of system set up Monitoring of the water quality can be carried out less frequently as the system
ages
middot Many of the crops available for traditional agriculture or aquaculture are not well suited for growing in
aquaponics systems This can limit what an aquaponics farmer can grow For example cucumbers and
tomatoes have high nutrient needs and only grow well in aquaponics systems that have matured and have
well-stocked fish populations
For more information on aquaponics please visit the following
Texas AampM AgriLife Extension Aquaculture Fisheries amp Pond Management httpsfisheriestamueduaquaponics
US Department of Agriculturersquos National Agriculture Library httpswwwnalusdagovafsicaquaponics
Friendly Aquaponics Inc httpswwwfriendlyaquaponicscom
(Continued from page 6)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Aquaponics continued
Fig 3 Meredith Melendez County Agent for Mercer County speaks to an aquaponics farmer about farmer safe-ty issues Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 7
The 2011 New Jersey Law Regulating Turfgrass Fertilization In 2011 New Jersey passed a law regulating the application of fertilizer to turfgrass (Rutgers 2011 Mangiafico 2012 Mangiafico 2013) The law addressed both homeowners and professional appli-cators and addressed both nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers It set blackout dates so that fertiliz-er cannot be applied outside the growing season prevented the application of phosphorus fertilizer without a soil test in most cases and enforced commonsense practices like not applying fertilizer to impervious surfaces or fertilizing too close to waterbodies The law defines professional applicators as anyone who applies fertilizer to turfgrass as part of their job including landscapers golf course caretakers and municipal employees Professional applica-tors are required to earn and maintain credentials as either ldquocertifiedrdquo applicators or ldquotrainedrdquo ap-plicators Certified applicators are required to pass an exam and then earn continuing education credits on a five-year cycle Trained applicators receive training and must work under the direct supervision of certified applicators while applying fertilizer Rutgers ProFACT Education Program With the enacting of the New Jersey law Rutgers Cooperative Extension was tasked with providing the education and testing materials for profes-sional applicators The ProFACT site (Rutgers 2011) provides free training materi-als instructions for applicators to become trained or certified and lists of trained and certified applicators At the time of writing 1870 certified applicators are listed on the ProFACT site 2012 was the year with the largest num-ber of new certifications with 997 individuals certified while 2015 was the year with the lowest
(Continued on page 9)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Sal Mangiafico Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Page 8
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Page 9
number with 126 (see Figure) Most certifications are for individuals in New Jersey (1818) but there are also some individuals certified from Penn-sylvania (30) New York (14) Virginia (2) and other states (see Figure) There are 1099 trained applicators at the time of this writing The vast ma-jority come from New Jersey (1069) with the remainder from Pennsylvania (30) (see Figure) With the majority of certified applica-tors having been certified in 2012 many throughout the state are com-pleting their 5-year continuing educa-tion requirement in 2017 By main-taining their certifications fertilizer applicators continue to position them-selves as knowledgeable and respon-sible professionals who are trained both in good horticultural practices and in environmentally responsible turf management References
Mangiafico S 2012 Restrictions on Turfgrass Fertilization Take Effect Green Knight Newsletter 3(1)1-2 sa-lemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201202
(Continued from page 8)
Mangiafico S 2013 Last Phase of New Jersey Turfgrass Fertilizer Law Takes Effect Green Knight Newsletter 4(1)11 salemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201302
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 2011 Professional Fer-tilizer Applicator Certification and Training profactrutgerseduPagesdefaultaspx
The Green Knight Newsletter Photo Corner
Purpose The Green Knight editors introduced the Photog-raphy Corner in our last issue to help us represent and celebrate the New Jersey environment through digital imagery We are accepting submissions from amateur photographers on a rolling basis in three categories
Exceptional scenicwildlife photographs
These images should represent the varied
environmental areas of New Jersey and the
flora and fauna which abounds in this great
state New Jersey photographs only
Environmental ldquoproblemrdquo photographs Edu-
cation is key and awareness is crucial Great
photographs of what is ldquowrongrdquo with explan-
atory captions are sought After deliberation the editors have concluded that namesaddresses
of the offending party(ies) are not appropriate
Photographs of Solutions New Jersey has been at the forefront of environmental solutions
since before the ldquoActsrdquo (Clean Water Clean Air Endangered Species hellipActs) We are eager for
contributions of photographs of New Jersey as the state working on solutions to our environ-
mental problems
Rules
middot All photographs must be the work of the person entering the submission
middot Images that have been significantly altered with filters or special effects using software such as
Photoshop and Lightroom will not be accepted
middot Photographers retain original rights but the editors shall be granted rights to use the
photographs in promotional or educational publications or scholarly submissions
middot Please submit photographs in JPEG PNG or TIFF format minimum resolution of 300 dpi For
larger files send electronic transfer such as Dropbox
(Continued on page 11)
Photo by Fred Sandbucks titled ldquoCornersrdquo
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 10
middot We will only accept electronic images
middot A separate word document MUST accompany the photograph with caption and photo credit
middot The photograph must not have borders or watermarks
middot A single photograph may only be submitted for one category
middot Proper permission for photographs that include people must be obtained with photograph and
the photographer retains all responsibilities For recognizable persons a model release must be
obtained for subjects under 18 express permission of the parentguardian must be obtained
middot Submissions will be judged on the following criteria
o Technical mastery the determination of the judges that the submission shows a superi-
or level of mastery of the mechanical abilities andor lighting manipulation skills to cre-
ate the image including focus background and depth of field
o Artistry Evidence of creativity composition and visually appealing image that are not
significantly altered
o Alignment with category How well does the image achieve the aim of the caption and
the category
o Impact The effect beyond the aforementioned criteria that embodies an image with an
ability to be moving stirring or impressive
middot Decisions of the judges are final
middot There will be awards given as First Place Second Place and Third Place for each category
There will be only one First Place Second Place and Third Place winner in each category In the
event the Judges feel that no submission qualifies as exceptional the First Place slot for that
category will remain vacant for the year
middot Winners will be announced in the August Green Knight edition First Place winners will receive
a Green Knight Award Plaque Second and Third Place winners will receive Green Knight Award
Certificates The first full cycle will be completed with the submissions in the May 2017 issue
and winners will be announced in the August 2017 issue All winning photographs will be dis-
played in the August issue
(Continued from page 10)
Photo Corner continued
Page 11
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 11
Gallery Exhibit Paintings Inspired by Naturersquos Gift Wednesday November 1 through Thursday November 30 Time 9 am - 430 pm
Enjoy spectacular oil paintings by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lisa Quatrocchi who special-ize in still life landscape portraits and painting en plein air
Location Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 Hanover Ave Morris Township
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 12
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
Science and Technology (SMAST) University of Massachusetts Dartmouth where he earned a PhD in Marine Science and Technology and focused on conducting collaborative research with New Englands fishing industry on multiple ground fish species (eg cod haddock cusk halibut)
Before taking on this new role he also completed postdoctoral appointments at SMAST and the De-partment of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University where he conducted research related to New Jerseys artificial reefs and the species commonly caught on these reefs (eg black sea bass tau-taug lobster)
Please feel free to contact Doug with any questions or comments via email (zemeckisnjaesrutgersedu) or phone (732-349-1152)
(Continued from page 1)
Welcome Doug Zemeckishellip continued
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Barnegat Lighthouse LAquatique GNU Free Documen-tation License commonswikimediaorgwikiFileOldBarneyLightjpg
Page 2
A new Rutgers Environmental Stewards class has begun in Burlington County on Wednesday evenings (6ndash9 pm) at the Bur-lington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) in West Hampton after a hiatus of quite a few years The class began with a jump start as one of the first lectures was by Dr Ken Miller Distinguished Professor Rutgers Geology Department who dis-cussed Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Two participants were so energized by Dr Millerrsquos lecture they are already investigat-ing an internship with the Rutgers Insti-tute of Marine and Coastal Sciences Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Re-search Reserve to develop a Sea Level Rise Exhibit for Tuckerton That was week one The excitement continues as the class hears lectures on geology and renewable energy recycling of solid organic waste and water water-sheds climate change impervious surface reduction plans for their towns and much more As with all RES classes field trips are an important component of the class The first field trip was a bus tour of Camden led by Jeremiah Bergstrom Rutgers Water Resources Program to see many of the Green Infrastructure practices that have been installed as part of the Camden SMART initiative
We have also had field trips to the Mt Laurel Wastewater and Water Treatment plants the Rutgers EcoComplex to see organic waste recycling in action at a ShopRite the Pine Barrens and to Bow-manrsquos Hill Wildflower Reserve to learn about native plant seed collection
(Continued on page 4)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Rutgers Environmental Steward Class Begins in Burlington County
Pat Rector-Woods Rutgers Cooperative Extension County Agent II
Fig 1 Field trip to Camden Green infrastructure porous pavement in parking lot of Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority
Page 3
New Rutgers Environmental Steward Classhellip continued
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Fig 2 Emile DeVito NJ Conservation Foundation lecturing with a pine snake Pine snakes are native to the Pine Barrens and are threatened by poachers off-road vehicles development and road traffic
Page 4
Aquaponics Introduction to a Growing Industry
Steven Yergeau Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean and Atlantic Counties
As the Garden State New Jersey has been on the front of new technologies and innovations in agri-culture One form of agriculture that is gaining recent attention is aquaponics Ocean and Atlantic Counties have seen a handful of aquaponics farms spring up in the past few years So what is aqua-ponics all about What is Aquaponics Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (the growing of fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water without soil) (Figure 1) In its basic form fish are grown in a tank (1) and their waste products are piped to a settling tank (2) where the solid material sinks to the bottom Microbes in the settled solids convert the waste materials into nutrients (nitrates and phosphates 3) This nutrient-rich water is piped to a tank where plants float (4ndash5) and take these nutrients up through their roots During their growth the plants help to reduce the amount of
(Continued on page 6)
Fig 1 Diagram of typical aquaponics system Photo credit aquaponicmanualblogspotcom
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 5
Aquaponics continued
nutrients in this water which is piped to a final tank (6) In this final tank a pump carries the water back to the fish (7) where the process starts over This type of system is flexible in its design for both small hobby growers and larger commercial aquaponics operations One could start out with a small-scale home aquaponics operation and through trial and error develop success-ful crops (Figure 2) To create a larger operation the crops grown can be in-creased by increasing the number of fish which turn out more nutrients that can support a larger number of plants that can use the nutrients (Figure 3) What are the Benefits to Aquaponics Being self-contained an aquaponics system is seen to have many ad-vantages over other forms of agricul-ture middot Aquaponics systems use less water than
traditional agriculture Water that is re-cycled through an aquaponics system can be used several times as long as one maintains its quality for both the fish and the plants The lack of soil also reduces the water wasted on weeds that would normally sprout up and ensures that all of the water goes to the crops being grown
middot The lack of soil also reduces the impact of any soil related contaminants that would otherwise prevent crops
from being grown The means that crops can be grown in areas that may not normally be able to support
agriculture because of soil contamination Many urban areas are looking at aquaponics as a way to produce
local fresh fruits and vegetables for cities that may not have access to such due to a lack of appropriate agri-
cultural soils
middot Year-round production is possible in areas with short crop growing seasons if the aquaponics system is
contained in a greenhouse This allows farmers to maintain a steady supply of fruits and vegetables that
may not be available all year long
What are Some Disadvantages There are some disadvantages to starting up an aquaponics system for crop production
(Continued from page 5)
(Continued on page 7)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Fig 2 Lettuce being grown in a home aquaponics system Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 6
The systems can be more expensive to set up than traditional agriculture The equipment required (tanks
pumps floats) can increase the start-up costs for farmers especially if a greenhouse is to be built The lev-
el of technical expertise for this type of agriculture is also higher because it is a hybrid of two different
types of growing that need to be carefully maintained
middot Aquaponics systems use a high amount of electricity that can increase a growers cost too
middot Monitoring of water quality is a priority and can be both time and cost intensive especially during the first
stages of system set up Monitoring of the water quality can be carried out less frequently as the system
ages
middot Many of the crops available for traditional agriculture or aquaculture are not well suited for growing in
aquaponics systems This can limit what an aquaponics farmer can grow For example cucumbers and
tomatoes have high nutrient needs and only grow well in aquaponics systems that have matured and have
well-stocked fish populations
For more information on aquaponics please visit the following
Texas AampM AgriLife Extension Aquaculture Fisheries amp Pond Management httpsfisheriestamueduaquaponics
US Department of Agriculturersquos National Agriculture Library httpswwwnalusdagovafsicaquaponics
Friendly Aquaponics Inc httpswwwfriendlyaquaponicscom
(Continued from page 6)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Aquaponics continued
Fig 3 Meredith Melendez County Agent for Mercer County speaks to an aquaponics farmer about farmer safe-ty issues Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 7
The 2011 New Jersey Law Regulating Turfgrass Fertilization In 2011 New Jersey passed a law regulating the application of fertilizer to turfgrass (Rutgers 2011 Mangiafico 2012 Mangiafico 2013) The law addressed both homeowners and professional appli-cators and addressed both nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers It set blackout dates so that fertiliz-er cannot be applied outside the growing season prevented the application of phosphorus fertilizer without a soil test in most cases and enforced commonsense practices like not applying fertilizer to impervious surfaces or fertilizing too close to waterbodies The law defines professional applicators as anyone who applies fertilizer to turfgrass as part of their job including landscapers golf course caretakers and municipal employees Professional applica-tors are required to earn and maintain credentials as either ldquocertifiedrdquo applicators or ldquotrainedrdquo ap-plicators Certified applicators are required to pass an exam and then earn continuing education credits on a five-year cycle Trained applicators receive training and must work under the direct supervision of certified applicators while applying fertilizer Rutgers ProFACT Education Program With the enacting of the New Jersey law Rutgers Cooperative Extension was tasked with providing the education and testing materials for profes-sional applicators The ProFACT site (Rutgers 2011) provides free training materi-als instructions for applicators to become trained or certified and lists of trained and certified applicators At the time of writing 1870 certified applicators are listed on the ProFACT site 2012 was the year with the largest num-ber of new certifications with 997 individuals certified while 2015 was the year with the lowest
(Continued on page 9)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Sal Mangiafico Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Page 8
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Page 9
number with 126 (see Figure) Most certifications are for individuals in New Jersey (1818) but there are also some individuals certified from Penn-sylvania (30) New York (14) Virginia (2) and other states (see Figure) There are 1099 trained applicators at the time of this writing The vast ma-jority come from New Jersey (1069) with the remainder from Pennsylvania (30) (see Figure) With the majority of certified applica-tors having been certified in 2012 many throughout the state are com-pleting their 5-year continuing educa-tion requirement in 2017 By main-taining their certifications fertilizer applicators continue to position them-selves as knowledgeable and respon-sible professionals who are trained both in good horticultural practices and in environmentally responsible turf management References
Mangiafico S 2012 Restrictions on Turfgrass Fertilization Take Effect Green Knight Newsletter 3(1)1-2 sa-lemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201202
(Continued from page 8)
Mangiafico S 2013 Last Phase of New Jersey Turfgrass Fertilizer Law Takes Effect Green Knight Newsletter 4(1)11 salemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201302
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 2011 Professional Fer-tilizer Applicator Certification and Training profactrutgerseduPagesdefaultaspx
The Green Knight Newsletter Photo Corner
Purpose The Green Knight editors introduced the Photog-raphy Corner in our last issue to help us represent and celebrate the New Jersey environment through digital imagery We are accepting submissions from amateur photographers on a rolling basis in three categories
Exceptional scenicwildlife photographs
These images should represent the varied
environmental areas of New Jersey and the
flora and fauna which abounds in this great
state New Jersey photographs only
Environmental ldquoproblemrdquo photographs Edu-
cation is key and awareness is crucial Great
photographs of what is ldquowrongrdquo with explan-
atory captions are sought After deliberation the editors have concluded that namesaddresses
of the offending party(ies) are not appropriate
Photographs of Solutions New Jersey has been at the forefront of environmental solutions
since before the ldquoActsrdquo (Clean Water Clean Air Endangered Species hellipActs) We are eager for
contributions of photographs of New Jersey as the state working on solutions to our environ-
mental problems
Rules
middot All photographs must be the work of the person entering the submission
middot Images that have been significantly altered with filters or special effects using software such as
Photoshop and Lightroom will not be accepted
middot Photographers retain original rights but the editors shall be granted rights to use the
photographs in promotional or educational publications or scholarly submissions
middot Please submit photographs in JPEG PNG or TIFF format minimum resolution of 300 dpi For
larger files send electronic transfer such as Dropbox
(Continued on page 11)
Photo by Fred Sandbucks titled ldquoCornersrdquo
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 10
middot We will only accept electronic images
middot A separate word document MUST accompany the photograph with caption and photo credit
middot The photograph must not have borders or watermarks
middot A single photograph may only be submitted for one category
middot Proper permission for photographs that include people must be obtained with photograph and
the photographer retains all responsibilities For recognizable persons a model release must be
obtained for subjects under 18 express permission of the parentguardian must be obtained
middot Submissions will be judged on the following criteria
o Technical mastery the determination of the judges that the submission shows a superi-
or level of mastery of the mechanical abilities andor lighting manipulation skills to cre-
ate the image including focus background and depth of field
o Artistry Evidence of creativity composition and visually appealing image that are not
significantly altered
o Alignment with category How well does the image achieve the aim of the caption and
the category
o Impact The effect beyond the aforementioned criteria that embodies an image with an
ability to be moving stirring or impressive
middot Decisions of the judges are final
middot There will be awards given as First Place Second Place and Third Place for each category
There will be only one First Place Second Place and Third Place winner in each category In the
event the Judges feel that no submission qualifies as exceptional the First Place slot for that
category will remain vacant for the year
middot Winners will be announced in the August Green Knight edition First Place winners will receive
a Green Knight Award Plaque Second and Third Place winners will receive Green Knight Award
Certificates The first full cycle will be completed with the submissions in the May 2017 issue
and winners will be announced in the August 2017 issue All winning photographs will be dis-
played in the August issue
(Continued from page 10)
Photo Corner continued
Page 11
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 11
Gallery Exhibit Paintings Inspired by Naturersquos Gift Wednesday November 1 through Thursday November 30 Time 9 am - 430 pm
Enjoy spectacular oil paintings by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lisa Quatrocchi who special-ize in still life landscape portraits and painting en plein air
Location Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 Hanover Ave Morris Township
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 12
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
A new Rutgers Environmental Stewards class has begun in Burlington County on Wednesday evenings (6ndash9 pm) at the Bur-lington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) in West Hampton after a hiatus of quite a few years The class began with a jump start as one of the first lectures was by Dr Ken Miller Distinguished Professor Rutgers Geology Department who dis-cussed Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Two participants were so energized by Dr Millerrsquos lecture they are already investigat-ing an internship with the Rutgers Insti-tute of Marine and Coastal Sciences Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Re-search Reserve to develop a Sea Level Rise Exhibit for Tuckerton That was week one The excitement continues as the class hears lectures on geology and renewable energy recycling of solid organic waste and water water-sheds climate change impervious surface reduction plans for their towns and much more As with all RES classes field trips are an important component of the class The first field trip was a bus tour of Camden led by Jeremiah Bergstrom Rutgers Water Resources Program to see many of the Green Infrastructure practices that have been installed as part of the Camden SMART initiative
We have also had field trips to the Mt Laurel Wastewater and Water Treatment plants the Rutgers EcoComplex to see organic waste recycling in action at a ShopRite the Pine Barrens and to Bow-manrsquos Hill Wildflower Reserve to learn about native plant seed collection
(Continued on page 4)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Rutgers Environmental Steward Class Begins in Burlington County
Pat Rector-Woods Rutgers Cooperative Extension County Agent II
Fig 1 Field trip to Camden Green infrastructure porous pavement in parking lot of Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority
Page 3
New Rutgers Environmental Steward Classhellip continued
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Fig 2 Emile DeVito NJ Conservation Foundation lecturing with a pine snake Pine snakes are native to the Pine Barrens and are threatened by poachers off-road vehicles development and road traffic
Page 4
Aquaponics Introduction to a Growing Industry
Steven Yergeau Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean and Atlantic Counties
As the Garden State New Jersey has been on the front of new technologies and innovations in agri-culture One form of agriculture that is gaining recent attention is aquaponics Ocean and Atlantic Counties have seen a handful of aquaponics farms spring up in the past few years So what is aqua-ponics all about What is Aquaponics Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (the growing of fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water without soil) (Figure 1) In its basic form fish are grown in a tank (1) and their waste products are piped to a settling tank (2) where the solid material sinks to the bottom Microbes in the settled solids convert the waste materials into nutrients (nitrates and phosphates 3) This nutrient-rich water is piped to a tank where plants float (4ndash5) and take these nutrients up through their roots During their growth the plants help to reduce the amount of
(Continued on page 6)
Fig 1 Diagram of typical aquaponics system Photo credit aquaponicmanualblogspotcom
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 5
Aquaponics continued
nutrients in this water which is piped to a final tank (6) In this final tank a pump carries the water back to the fish (7) where the process starts over This type of system is flexible in its design for both small hobby growers and larger commercial aquaponics operations One could start out with a small-scale home aquaponics operation and through trial and error develop success-ful crops (Figure 2) To create a larger operation the crops grown can be in-creased by increasing the number of fish which turn out more nutrients that can support a larger number of plants that can use the nutrients (Figure 3) What are the Benefits to Aquaponics Being self-contained an aquaponics system is seen to have many ad-vantages over other forms of agricul-ture middot Aquaponics systems use less water than
traditional agriculture Water that is re-cycled through an aquaponics system can be used several times as long as one maintains its quality for both the fish and the plants The lack of soil also reduces the water wasted on weeds that would normally sprout up and ensures that all of the water goes to the crops being grown
middot The lack of soil also reduces the impact of any soil related contaminants that would otherwise prevent crops
from being grown The means that crops can be grown in areas that may not normally be able to support
agriculture because of soil contamination Many urban areas are looking at aquaponics as a way to produce
local fresh fruits and vegetables for cities that may not have access to such due to a lack of appropriate agri-
cultural soils
middot Year-round production is possible in areas with short crop growing seasons if the aquaponics system is
contained in a greenhouse This allows farmers to maintain a steady supply of fruits and vegetables that
may not be available all year long
What are Some Disadvantages There are some disadvantages to starting up an aquaponics system for crop production
(Continued from page 5)
(Continued on page 7)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Fig 2 Lettuce being grown in a home aquaponics system Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 6
The systems can be more expensive to set up than traditional agriculture The equipment required (tanks
pumps floats) can increase the start-up costs for farmers especially if a greenhouse is to be built The lev-
el of technical expertise for this type of agriculture is also higher because it is a hybrid of two different
types of growing that need to be carefully maintained
middot Aquaponics systems use a high amount of electricity that can increase a growers cost too
middot Monitoring of water quality is a priority and can be both time and cost intensive especially during the first
stages of system set up Monitoring of the water quality can be carried out less frequently as the system
ages
middot Many of the crops available for traditional agriculture or aquaculture are not well suited for growing in
aquaponics systems This can limit what an aquaponics farmer can grow For example cucumbers and
tomatoes have high nutrient needs and only grow well in aquaponics systems that have matured and have
well-stocked fish populations
For more information on aquaponics please visit the following
Texas AampM AgriLife Extension Aquaculture Fisheries amp Pond Management httpsfisheriestamueduaquaponics
US Department of Agriculturersquos National Agriculture Library httpswwwnalusdagovafsicaquaponics
Friendly Aquaponics Inc httpswwwfriendlyaquaponicscom
(Continued from page 6)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Aquaponics continued
Fig 3 Meredith Melendez County Agent for Mercer County speaks to an aquaponics farmer about farmer safe-ty issues Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 7
The 2011 New Jersey Law Regulating Turfgrass Fertilization In 2011 New Jersey passed a law regulating the application of fertilizer to turfgrass (Rutgers 2011 Mangiafico 2012 Mangiafico 2013) The law addressed both homeowners and professional appli-cators and addressed both nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers It set blackout dates so that fertiliz-er cannot be applied outside the growing season prevented the application of phosphorus fertilizer without a soil test in most cases and enforced commonsense practices like not applying fertilizer to impervious surfaces or fertilizing too close to waterbodies The law defines professional applicators as anyone who applies fertilizer to turfgrass as part of their job including landscapers golf course caretakers and municipal employees Professional applica-tors are required to earn and maintain credentials as either ldquocertifiedrdquo applicators or ldquotrainedrdquo ap-plicators Certified applicators are required to pass an exam and then earn continuing education credits on a five-year cycle Trained applicators receive training and must work under the direct supervision of certified applicators while applying fertilizer Rutgers ProFACT Education Program With the enacting of the New Jersey law Rutgers Cooperative Extension was tasked with providing the education and testing materials for profes-sional applicators The ProFACT site (Rutgers 2011) provides free training materi-als instructions for applicators to become trained or certified and lists of trained and certified applicators At the time of writing 1870 certified applicators are listed on the ProFACT site 2012 was the year with the largest num-ber of new certifications with 997 individuals certified while 2015 was the year with the lowest
(Continued on page 9)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Sal Mangiafico Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Page 8
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Page 9
number with 126 (see Figure) Most certifications are for individuals in New Jersey (1818) but there are also some individuals certified from Penn-sylvania (30) New York (14) Virginia (2) and other states (see Figure) There are 1099 trained applicators at the time of this writing The vast ma-jority come from New Jersey (1069) with the remainder from Pennsylvania (30) (see Figure) With the majority of certified applica-tors having been certified in 2012 many throughout the state are com-pleting their 5-year continuing educa-tion requirement in 2017 By main-taining their certifications fertilizer applicators continue to position them-selves as knowledgeable and respon-sible professionals who are trained both in good horticultural practices and in environmentally responsible turf management References
Mangiafico S 2012 Restrictions on Turfgrass Fertilization Take Effect Green Knight Newsletter 3(1)1-2 sa-lemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201202
(Continued from page 8)
Mangiafico S 2013 Last Phase of New Jersey Turfgrass Fertilizer Law Takes Effect Green Knight Newsletter 4(1)11 salemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201302
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 2011 Professional Fer-tilizer Applicator Certification and Training profactrutgerseduPagesdefaultaspx
The Green Knight Newsletter Photo Corner
Purpose The Green Knight editors introduced the Photog-raphy Corner in our last issue to help us represent and celebrate the New Jersey environment through digital imagery We are accepting submissions from amateur photographers on a rolling basis in three categories
Exceptional scenicwildlife photographs
These images should represent the varied
environmental areas of New Jersey and the
flora and fauna which abounds in this great
state New Jersey photographs only
Environmental ldquoproblemrdquo photographs Edu-
cation is key and awareness is crucial Great
photographs of what is ldquowrongrdquo with explan-
atory captions are sought After deliberation the editors have concluded that namesaddresses
of the offending party(ies) are not appropriate
Photographs of Solutions New Jersey has been at the forefront of environmental solutions
since before the ldquoActsrdquo (Clean Water Clean Air Endangered Species hellipActs) We are eager for
contributions of photographs of New Jersey as the state working on solutions to our environ-
mental problems
Rules
middot All photographs must be the work of the person entering the submission
middot Images that have been significantly altered with filters or special effects using software such as
Photoshop and Lightroom will not be accepted
middot Photographers retain original rights but the editors shall be granted rights to use the
photographs in promotional or educational publications or scholarly submissions
middot Please submit photographs in JPEG PNG or TIFF format minimum resolution of 300 dpi For
larger files send electronic transfer such as Dropbox
(Continued on page 11)
Photo by Fred Sandbucks titled ldquoCornersrdquo
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 10
middot We will only accept electronic images
middot A separate word document MUST accompany the photograph with caption and photo credit
middot The photograph must not have borders or watermarks
middot A single photograph may only be submitted for one category
middot Proper permission for photographs that include people must be obtained with photograph and
the photographer retains all responsibilities For recognizable persons a model release must be
obtained for subjects under 18 express permission of the parentguardian must be obtained
middot Submissions will be judged on the following criteria
o Technical mastery the determination of the judges that the submission shows a superi-
or level of mastery of the mechanical abilities andor lighting manipulation skills to cre-
ate the image including focus background and depth of field
o Artistry Evidence of creativity composition and visually appealing image that are not
significantly altered
o Alignment with category How well does the image achieve the aim of the caption and
the category
o Impact The effect beyond the aforementioned criteria that embodies an image with an
ability to be moving stirring or impressive
middot Decisions of the judges are final
middot There will be awards given as First Place Second Place and Third Place for each category
There will be only one First Place Second Place and Third Place winner in each category In the
event the Judges feel that no submission qualifies as exceptional the First Place slot for that
category will remain vacant for the year
middot Winners will be announced in the August Green Knight edition First Place winners will receive
a Green Knight Award Plaque Second and Third Place winners will receive Green Knight Award
Certificates The first full cycle will be completed with the submissions in the May 2017 issue
and winners will be announced in the August 2017 issue All winning photographs will be dis-
played in the August issue
(Continued from page 10)
Photo Corner continued
Page 11
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 11
Gallery Exhibit Paintings Inspired by Naturersquos Gift Wednesday November 1 through Thursday November 30 Time 9 am - 430 pm
Enjoy spectacular oil paintings by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lisa Quatrocchi who special-ize in still life landscape portraits and painting en plein air
Location Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 Hanover Ave Morris Township
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 12
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
New Rutgers Environmental Steward Classhellip continued
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Fig 2 Emile DeVito NJ Conservation Foundation lecturing with a pine snake Pine snakes are native to the Pine Barrens and are threatened by poachers off-road vehicles development and road traffic
Page 4
Aquaponics Introduction to a Growing Industry
Steven Yergeau Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean and Atlantic Counties
As the Garden State New Jersey has been on the front of new technologies and innovations in agri-culture One form of agriculture that is gaining recent attention is aquaponics Ocean and Atlantic Counties have seen a handful of aquaponics farms spring up in the past few years So what is aqua-ponics all about What is Aquaponics Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (the growing of fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water without soil) (Figure 1) In its basic form fish are grown in a tank (1) and their waste products are piped to a settling tank (2) where the solid material sinks to the bottom Microbes in the settled solids convert the waste materials into nutrients (nitrates and phosphates 3) This nutrient-rich water is piped to a tank where plants float (4ndash5) and take these nutrients up through their roots During their growth the plants help to reduce the amount of
(Continued on page 6)
Fig 1 Diagram of typical aquaponics system Photo credit aquaponicmanualblogspotcom
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 5
Aquaponics continued
nutrients in this water which is piped to a final tank (6) In this final tank a pump carries the water back to the fish (7) where the process starts over This type of system is flexible in its design for both small hobby growers and larger commercial aquaponics operations One could start out with a small-scale home aquaponics operation and through trial and error develop success-ful crops (Figure 2) To create a larger operation the crops grown can be in-creased by increasing the number of fish which turn out more nutrients that can support a larger number of plants that can use the nutrients (Figure 3) What are the Benefits to Aquaponics Being self-contained an aquaponics system is seen to have many ad-vantages over other forms of agricul-ture middot Aquaponics systems use less water than
traditional agriculture Water that is re-cycled through an aquaponics system can be used several times as long as one maintains its quality for both the fish and the plants The lack of soil also reduces the water wasted on weeds that would normally sprout up and ensures that all of the water goes to the crops being grown
middot The lack of soil also reduces the impact of any soil related contaminants that would otherwise prevent crops
from being grown The means that crops can be grown in areas that may not normally be able to support
agriculture because of soil contamination Many urban areas are looking at aquaponics as a way to produce
local fresh fruits and vegetables for cities that may not have access to such due to a lack of appropriate agri-
cultural soils
middot Year-round production is possible in areas with short crop growing seasons if the aquaponics system is
contained in a greenhouse This allows farmers to maintain a steady supply of fruits and vegetables that
may not be available all year long
What are Some Disadvantages There are some disadvantages to starting up an aquaponics system for crop production
(Continued from page 5)
(Continued on page 7)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Fig 2 Lettuce being grown in a home aquaponics system Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 6
The systems can be more expensive to set up than traditional agriculture The equipment required (tanks
pumps floats) can increase the start-up costs for farmers especially if a greenhouse is to be built The lev-
el of technical expertise for this type of agriculture is also higher because it is a hybrid of two different
types of growing that need to be carefully maintained
middot Aquaponics systems use a high amount of electricity that can increase a growers cost too
middot Monitoring of water quality is a priority and can be both time and cost intensive especially during the first
stages of system set up Monitoring of the water quality can be carried out less frequently as the system
ages
middot Many of the crops available for traditional agriculture or aquaculture are not well suited for growing in
aquaponics systems This can limit what an aquaponics farmer can grow For example cucumbers and
tomatoes have high nutrient needs and only grow well in aquaponics systems that have matured and have
well-stocked fish populations
For more information on aquaponics please visit the following
Texas AampM AgriLife Extension Aquaculture Fisheries amp Pond Management httpsfisheriestamueduaquaponics
US Department of Agriculturersquos National Agriculture Library httpswwwnalusdagovafsicaquaponics
Friendly Aquaponics Inc httpswwwfriendlyaquaponicscom
(Continued from page 6)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Aquaponics continued
Fig 3 Meredith Melendez County Agent for Mercer County speaks to an aquaponics farmer about farmer safe-ty issues Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 7
The 2011 New Jersey Law Regulating Turfgrass Fertilization In 2011 New Jersey passed a law regulating the application of fertilizer to turfgrass (Rutgers 2011 Mangiafico 2012 Mangiafico 2013) The law addressed both homeowners and professional appli-cators and addressed both nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers It set blackout dates so that fertiliz-er cannot be applied outside the growing season prevented the application of phosphorus fertilizer without a soil test in most cases and enforced commonsense practices like not applying fertilizer to impervious surfaces or fertilizing too close to waterbodies The law defines professional applicators as anyone who applies fertilizer to turfgrass as part of their job including landscapers golf course caretakers and municipal employees Professional applica-tors are required to earn and maintain credentials as either ldquocertifiedrdquo applicators or ldquotrainedrdquo ap-plicators Certified applicators are required to pass an exam and then earn continuing education credits on a five-year cycle Trained applicators receive training and must work under the direct supervision of certified applicators while applying fertilizer Rutgers ProFACT Education Program With the enacting of the New Jersey law Rutgers Cooperative Extension was tasked with providing the education and testing materials for profes-sional applicators The ProFACT site (Rutgers 2011) provides free training materi-als instructions for applicators to become trained or certified and lists of trained and certified applicators At the time of writing 1870 certified applicators are listed on the ProFACT site 2012 was the year with the largest num-ber of new certifications with 997 individuals certified while 2015 was the year with the lowest
(Continued on page 9)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Sal Mangiafico Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Page 8
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Page 9
number with 126 (see Figure) Most certifications are for individuals in New Jersey (1818) but there are also some individuals certified from Penn-sylvania (30) New York (14) Virginia (2) and other states (see Figure) There are 1099 trained applicators at the time of this writing The vast ma-jority come from New Jersey (1069) with the remainder from Pennsylvania (30) (see Figure) With the majority of certified applica-tors having been certified in 2012 many throughout the state are com-pleting their 5-year continuing educa-tion requirement in 2017 By main-taining their certifications fertilizer applicators continue to position them-selves as knowledgeable and respon-sible professionals who are trained both in good horticultural practices and in environmentally responsible turf management References
Mangiafico S 2012 Restrictions on Turfgrass Fertilization Take Effect Green Knight Newsletter 3(1)1-2 sa-lemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201202
(Continued from page 8)
Mangiafico S 2013 Last Phase of New Jersey Turfgrass Fertilizer Law Takes Effect Green Knight Newsletter 4(1)11 salemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201302
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 2011 Professional Fer-tilizer Applicator Certification and Training profactrutgerseduPagesdefaultaspx
The Green Knight Newsletter Photo Corner
Purpose The Green Knight editors introduced the Photog-raphy Corner in our last issue to help us represent and celebrate the New Jersey environment through digital imagery We are accepting submissions from amateur photographers on a rolling basis in three categories
Exceptional scenicwildlife photographs
These images should represent the varied
environmental areas of New Jersey and the
flora and fauna which abounds in this great
state New Jersey photographs only
Environmental ldquoproblemrdquo photographs Edu-
cation is key and awareness is crucial Great
photographs of what is ldquowrongrdquo with explan-
atory captions are sought After deliberation the editors have concluded that namesaddresses
of the offending party(ies) are not appropriate
Photographs of Solutions New Jersey has been at the forefront of environmental solutions
since before the ldquoActsrdquo (Clean Water Clean Air Endangered Species hellipActs) We are eager for
contributions of photographs of New Jersey as the state working on solutions to our environ-
mental problems
Rules
middot All photographs must be the work of the person entering the submission
middot Images that have been significantly altered with filters or special effects using software such as
Photoshop and Lightroom will not be accepted
middot Photographers retain original rights but the editors shall be granted rights to use the
photographs in promotional or educational publications or scholarly submissions
middot Please submit photographs in JPEG PNG or TIFF format minimum resolution of 300 dpi For
larger files send electronic transfer such as Dropbox
(Continued on page 11)
Photo by Fred Sandbucks titled ldquoCornersrdquo
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 10
middot We will only accept electronic images
middot A separate word document MUST accompany the photograph with caption and photo credit
middot The photograph must not have borders or watermarks
middot A single photograph may only be submitted for one category
middot Proper permission for photographs that include people must be obtained with photograph and
the photographer retains all responsibilities For recognizable persons a model release must be
obtained for subjects under 18 express permission of the parentguardian must be obtained
middot Submissions will be judged on the following criteria
o Technical mastery the determination of the judges that the submission shows a superi-
or level of mastery of the mechanical abilities andor lighting manipulation skills to cre-
ate the image including focus background and depth of field
o Artistry Evidence of creativity composition and visually appealing image that are not
significantly altered
o Alignment with category How well does the image achieve the aim of the caption and
the category
o Impact The effect beyond the aforementioned criteria that embodies an image with an
ability to be moving stirring or impressive
middot Decisions of the judges are final
middot There will be awards given as First Place Second Place and Third Place for each category
There will be only one First Place Second Place and Third Place winner in each category In the
event the Judges feel that no submission qualifies as exceptional the First Place slot for that
category will remain vacant for the year
middot Winners will be announced in the August Green Knight edition First Place winners will receive
a Green Knight Award Plaque Second and Third Place winners will receive Green Knight Award
Certificates The first full cycle will be completed with the submissions in the May 2017 issue
and winners will be announced in the August 2017 issue All winning photographs will be dis-
played in the August issue
(Continued from page 10)
Photo Corner continued
Page 11
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 11
Gallery Exhibit Paintings Inspired by Naturersquos Gift Wednesday November 1 through Thursday November 30 Time 9 am - 430 pm
Enjoy spectacular oil paintings by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lisa Quatrocchi who special-ize in still life landscape portraits and painting en plein air
Location Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 Hanover Ave Morris Township
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 12
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
Aquaponics Introduction to a Growing Industry
Steven Yergeau Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean and Atlantic Counties
As the Garden State New Jersey has been on the front of new technologies and innovations in agri-culture One form of agriculture that is gaining recent attention is aquaponics Ocean and Atlantic Counties have seen a handful of aquaponics farms spring up in the past few years So what is aqua-ponics all about What is Aquaponics Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (the growing of fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water without soil) (Figure 1) In its basic form fish are grown in a tank (1) and their waste products are piped to a settling tank (2) where the solid material sinks to the bottom Microbes in the settled solids convert the waste materials into nutrients (nitrates and phosphates 3) This nutrient-rich water is piped to a tank where plants float (4ndash5) and take these nutrients up through their roots During their growth the plants help to reduce the amount of
(Continued on page 6)
Fig 1 Diagram of typical aquaponics system Photo credit aquaponicmanualblogspotcom
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 5
Aquaponics continued
nutrients in this water which is piped to a final tank (6) In this final tank a pump carries the water back to the fish (7) where the process starts over This type of system is flexible in its design for both small hobby growers and larger commercial aquaponics operations One could start out with a small-scale home aquaponics operation and through trial and error develop success-ful crops (Figure 2) To create a larger operation the crops grown can be in-creased by increasing the number of fish which turn out more nutrients that can support a larger number of plants that can use the nutrients (Figure 3) What are the Benefits to Aquaponics Being self-contained an aquaponics system is seen to have many ad-vantages over other forms of agricul-ture middot Aquaponics systems use less water than
traditional agriculture Water that is re-cycled through an aquaponics system can be used several times as long as one maintains its quality for both the fish and the plants The lack of soil also reduces the water wasted on weeds that would normally sprout up and ensures that all of the water goes to the crops being grown
middot The lack of soil also reduces the impact of any soil related contaminants that would otherwise prevent crops
from being grown The means that crops can be grown in areas that may not normally be able to support
agriculture because of soil contamination Many urban areas are looking at aquaponics as a way to produce
local fresh fruits and vegetables for cities that may not have access to such due to a lack of appropriate agri-
cultural soils
middot Year-round production is possible in areas with short crop growing seasons if the aquaponics system is
contained in a greenhouse This allows farmers to maintain a steady supply of fruits and vegetables that
may not be available all year long
What are Some Disadvantages There are some disadvantages to starting up an aquaponics system for crop production
(Continued from page 5)
(Continued on page 7)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Fig 2 Lettuce being grown in a home aquaponics system Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 6
The systems can be more expensive to set up than traditional agriculture The equipment required (tanks
pumps floats) can increase the start-up costs for farmers especially if a greenhouse is to be built The lev-
el of technical expertise for this type of agriculture is also higher because it is a hybrid of two different
types of growing that need to be carefully maintained
middot Aquaponics systems use a high amount of electricity that can increase a growers cost too
middot Monitoring of water quality is a priority and can be both time and cost intensive especially during the first
stages of system set up Monitoring of the water quality can be carried out less frequently as the system
ages
middot Many of the crops available for traditional agriculture or aquaculture are not well suited for growing in
aquaponics systems This can limit what an aquaponics farmer can grow For example cucumbers and
tomatoes have high nutrient needs and only grow well in aquaponics systems that have matured and have
well-stocked fish populations
For more information on aquaponics please visit the following
Texas AampM AgriLife Extension Aquaculture Fisheries amp Pond Management httpsfisheriestamueduaquaponics
US Department of Agriculturersquos National Agriculture Library httpswwwnalusdagovafsicaquaponics
Friendly Aquaponics Inc httpswwwfriendlyaquaponicscom
(Continued from page 6)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Aquaponics continued
Fig 3 Meredith Melendez County Agent for Mercer County speaks to an aquaponics farmer about farmer safe-ty issues Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 7
The 2011 New Jersey Law Regulating Turfgrass Fertilization In 2011 New Jersey passed a law regulating the application of fertilizer to turfgrass (Rutgers 2011 Mangiafico 2012 Mangiafico 2013) The law addressed both homeowners and professional appli-cators and addressed both nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers It set blackout dates so that fertiliz-er cannot be applied outside the growing season prevented the application of phosphorus fertilizer without a soil test in most cases and enforced commonsense practices like not applying fertilizer to impervious surfaces or fertilizing too close to waterbodies The law defines professional applicators as anyone who applies fertilizer to turfgrass as part of their job including landscapers golf course caretakers and municipal employees Professional applica-tors are required to earn and maintain credentials as either ldquocertifiedrdquo applicators or ldquotrainedrdquo ap-plicators Certified applicators are required to pass an exam and then earn continuing education credits on a five-year cycle Trained applicators receive training and must work under the direct supervision of certified applicators while applying fertilizer Rutgers ProFACT Education Program With the enacting of the New Jersey law Rutgers Cooperative Extension was tasked with providing the education and testing materials for profes-sional applicators The ProFACT site (Rutgers 2011) provides free training materi-als instructions for applicators to become trained or certified and lists of trained and certified applicators At the time of writing 1870 certified applicators are listed on the ProFACT site 2012 was the year with the largest num-ber of new certifications with 997 individuals certified while 2015 was the year with the lowest
(Continued on page 9)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Sal Mangiafico Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Page 8
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Page 9
number with 126 (see Figure) Most certifications are for individuals in New Jersey (1818) but there are also some individuals certified from Penn-sylvania (30) New York (14) Virginia (2) and other states (see Figure) There are 1099 trained applicators at the time of this writing The vast ma-jority come from New Jersey (1069) with the remainder from Pennsylvania (30) (see Figure) With the majority of certified applica-tors having been certified in 2012 many throughout the state are com-pleting their 5-year continuing educa-tion requirement in 2017 By main-taining their certifications fertilizer applicators continue to position them-selves as knowledgeable and respon-sible professionals who are trained both in good horticultural practices and in environmentally responsible turf management References
Mangiafico S 2012 Restrictions on Turfgrass Fertilization Take Effect Green Knight Newsletter 3(1)1-2 sa-lemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201202
(Continued from page 8)
Mangiafico S 2013 Last Phase of New Jersey Turfgrass Fertilizer Law Takes Effect Green Knight Newsletter 4(1)11 salemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201302
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 2011 Professional Fer-tilizer Applicator Certification and Training profactrutgerseduPagesdefaultaspx
The Green Knight Newsletter Photo Corner
Purpose The Green Knight editors introduced the Photog-raphy Corner in our last issue to help us represent and celebrate the New Jersey environment through digital imagery We are accepting submissions from amateur photographers on a rolling basis in three categories
Exceptional scenicwildlife photographs
These images should represent the varied
environmental areas of New Jersey and the
flora and fauna which abounds in this great
state New Jersey photographs only
Environmental ldquoproblemrdquo photographs Edu-
cation is key and awareness is crucial Great
photographs of what is ldquowrongrdquo with explan-
atory captions are sought After deliberation the editors have concluded that namesaddresses
of the offending party(ies) are not appropriate
Photographs of Solutions New Jersey has been at the forefront of environmental solutions
since before the ldquoActsrdquo (Clean Water Clean Air Endangered Species hellipActs) We are eager for
contributions of photographs of New Jersey as the state working on solutions to our environ-
mental problems
Rules
middot All photographs must be the work of the person entering the submission
middot Images that have been significantly altered with filters or special effects using software such as
Photoshop and Lightroom will not be accepted
middot Photographers retain original rights but the editors shall be granted rights to use the
photographs in promotional or educational publications or scholarly submissions
middot Please submit photographs in JPEG PNG or TIFF format minimum resolution of 300 dpi For
larger files send electronic transfer such as Dropbox
(Continued on page 11)
Photo by Fred Sandbucks titled ldquoCornersrdquo
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 10
middot We will only accept electronic images
middot A separate word document MUST accompany the photograph with caption and photo credit
middot The photograph must not have borders or watermarks
middot A single photograph may only be submitted for one category
middot Proper permission for photographs that include people must be obtained with photograph and
the photographer retains all responsibilities For recognizable persons a model release must be
obtained for subjects under 18 express permission of the parentguardian must be obtained
middot Submissions will be judged on the following criteria
o Technical mastery the determination of the judges that the submission shows a superi-
or level of mastery of the mechanical abilities andor lighting manipulation skills to cre-
ate the image including focus background and depth of field
o Artistry Evidence of creativity composition and visually appealing image that are not
significantly altered
o Alignment with category How well does the image achieve the aim of the caption and
the category
o Impact The effect beyond the aforementioned criteria that embodies an image with an
ability to be moving stirring or impressive
middot Decisions of the judges are final
middot There will be awards given as First Place Second Place and Third Place for each category
There will be only one First Place Second Place and Third Place winner in each category In the
event the Judges feel that no submission qualifies as exceptional the First Place slot for that
category will remain vacant for the year
middot Winners will be announced in the August Green Knight edition First Place winners will receive
a Green Knight Award Plaque Second and Third Place winners will receive Green Knight Award
Certificates The first full cycle will be completed with the submissions in the May 2017 issue
and winners will be announced in the August 2017 issue All winning photographs will be dis-
played in the August issue
(Continued from page 10)
Photo Corner continued
Page 11
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 11
Gallery Exhibit Paintings Inspired by Naturersquos Gift Wednesday November 1 through Thursday November 30 Time 9 am - 430 pm
Enjoy spectacular oil paintings by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lisa Quatrocchi who special-ize in still life landscape portraits and painting en plein air
Location Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 Hanover Ave Morris Township
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 12
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
Aquaponics continued
nutrients in this water which is piped to a final tank (6) In this final tank a pump carries the water back to the fish (7) where the process starts over This type of system is flexible in its design for both small hobby growers and larger commercial aquaponics operations One could start out with a small-scale home aquaponics operation and through trial and error develop success-ful crops (Figure 2) To create a larger operation the crops grown can be in-creased by increasing the number of fish which turn out more nutrients that can support a larger number of plants that can use the nutrients (Figure 3) What are the Benefits to Aquaponics Being self-contained an aquaponics system is seen to have many ad-vantages over other forms of agricul-ture middot Aquaponics systems use less water than
traditional agriculture Water that is re-cycled through an aquaponics system can be used several times as long as one maintains its quality for both the fish and the plants The lack of soil also reduces the water wasted on weeds that would normally sprout up and ensures that all of the water goes to the crops being grown
middot The lack of soil also reduces the impact of any soil related contaminants that would otherwise prevent crops
from being grown The means that crops can be grown in areas that may not normally be able to support
agriculture because of soil contamination Many urban areas are looking at aquaponics as a way to produce
local fresh fruits and vegetables for cities that may not have access to such due to a lack of appropriate agri-
cultural soils
middot Year-round production is possible in areas with short crop growing seasons if the aquaponics system is
contained in a greenhouse This allows farmers to maintain a steady supply of fruits and vegetables that
may not be available all year long
What are Some Disadvantages There are some disadvantages to starting up an aquaponics system for crop production
(Continued from page 5)
(Continued on page 7)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Fig 2 Lettuce being grown in a home aquaponics system Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 6
The systems can be more expensive to set up than traditional agriculture The equipment required (tanks
pumps floats) can increase the start-up costs for farmers especially if a greenhouse is to be built The lev-
el of technical expertise for this type of agriculture is also higher because it is a hybrid of two different
types of growing that need to be carefully maintained
middot Aquaponics systems use a high amount of electricity that can increase a growers cost too
middot Monitoring of water quality is a priority and can be both time and cost intensive especially during the first
stages of system set up Monitoring of the water quality can be carried out less frequently as the system
ages
middot Many of the crops available for traditional agriculture or aquaculture are not well suited for growing in
aquaponics systems This can limit what an aquaponics farmer can grow For example cucumbers and
tomatoes have high nutrient needs and only grow well in aquaponics systems that have matured and have
well-stocked fish populations
For more information on aquaponics please visit the following
Texas AampM AgriLife Extension Aquaculture Fisheries amp Pond Management httpsfisheriestamueduaquaponics
US Department of Agriculturersquos National Agriculture Library httpswwwnalusdagovafsicaquaponics
Friendly Aquaponics Inc httpswwwfriendlyaquaponicscom
(Continued from page 6)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Aquaponics continued
Fig 3 Meredith Melendez County Agent for Mercer County speaks to an aquaponics farmer about farmer safe-ty issues Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 7
The 2011 New Jersey Law Regulating Turfgrass Fertilization In 2011 New Jersey passed a law regulating the application of fertilizer to turfgrass (Rutgers 2011 Mangiafico 2012 Mangiafico 2013) The law addressed both homeowners and professional appli-cators and addressed both nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers It set blackout dates so that fertiliz-er cannot be applied outside the growing season prevented the application of phosphorus fertilizer without a soil test in most cases and enforced commonsense practices like not applying fertilizer to impervious surfaces or fertilizing too close to waterbodies The law defines professional applicators as anyone who applies fertilizer to turfgrass as part of their job including landscapers golf course caretakers and municipal employees Professional applica-tors are required to earn and maintain credentials as either ldquocertifiedrdquo applicators or ldquotrainedrdquo ap-plicators Certified applicators are required to pass an exam and then earn continuing education credits on a five-year cycle Trained applicators receive training and must work under the direct supervision of certified applicators while applying fertilizer Rutgers ProFACT Education Program With the enacting of the New Jersey law Rutgers Cooperative Extension was tasked with providing the education and testing materials for profes-sional applicators The ProFACT site (Rutgers 2011) provides free training materi-als instructions for applicators to become trained or certified and lists of trained and certified applicators At the time of writing 1870 certified applicators are listed on the ProFACT site 2012 was the year with the largest num-ber of new certifications with 997 individuals certified while 2015 was the year with the lowest
(Continued on page 9)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Sal Mangiafico Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Page 8
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Page 9
number with 126 (see Figure) Most certifications are for individuals in New Jersey (1818) but there are also some individuals certified from Penn-sylvania (30) New York (14) Virginia (2) and other states (see Figure) There are 1099 trained applicators at the time of this writing The vast ma-jority come from New Jersey (1069) with the remainder from Pennsylvania (30) (see Figure) With the majority of certified applica-tors having been certified in 2012 many throughout the state are com-pleting their 5-year continuing educa-tion requirement in 2017 By main-taining their certifications fertilizer applicators continue to position them-selves as knowledgeable and respon-sible professionals who are trained both in good horticultural practices and in environmentally responsible turf management References
Mangiafico S 2012 Restrictions on Turfgrass Fertilization Take Effect Green Knight Newsletter 3(1)1-2 sa-lemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201202
(Continued from page 8)
Mangiafico S 2013 Last Phase of New Jersey Turfgrass Fertilizer Law Takes Effect Green Knight Newsletter 4(1)11 salemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201302
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 2011 Professional Fer-tilizer Applicator Certification and Training profactrutgerseduPagesdefaultaspx
The Green Knight Newsletter Photo Corner
Purpose The Green Knight editors introduced the Photog-raphy Corner in our last issue to help us represent and celebrate the New Jersey environment through digital imagery We are accepting submissions from amateur photographers on a rolling basis in three categories
Exceptional scenicwildlife photographs
These images should represent the varied
environmental areas of New Jersey and the
flora and fauna which abounds in this great
state New Jersey photographs only
Environmental ldquoproblemrdquo photographs Edu-
cation is key and awareness is crucial Great
photographs of what is ldquowrongrdquo with explan-
atory captions are sought After deliberation the editors have concluded that namesaddresses
of the offending party(ies) are not appropriate
Photographs of Solutions New Jersey has been at the forefront of environmental solutions
since before the ldquoActsrdquo (Clean Water Clean Air Endangered Species hellipActs) We are eager for
contributions of photographs of New Jersey as the state working on solutions to our environ-
mental problems
Rules
middot All photographs must be the work of the person entering the submission
middot Images that have been significantly altered with filters or special effects using software such as
Photoshop and Lightroom will not be accepted
middot Photographers retain original rights but the editors shall be granted rights to use the
photographs in promotional or educational publications or scholarly submissions
middot Please submit photographs in JPEG PNG or TIFF format minimum resolution of 300 dpi For
larger files send electronic transfer such as Dropbox
(Continued on page 11)
Photo by Fred Sandbucks titled ldquoCornersrdquo
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 10
middot We will only accept electronic images
middot A separate word document MUST accompany the photograph with caption and photo credit
middot The photograph must not have borders or watermarks
middot A single photograph may only be submitted for one category
middot Proper permission for photographs that include people must be obtained with photograph and
the photographer retains all responsibilities For recognizable persons a model release must be
obtained for subjects under 18 express permission of the parentguardian must be obtained
middot Submissions will be judged on the following criteria
o Technical mastery the determination of the judges that the submission shows a superi-
or level of mastery of the mechanical abilities andor lighting manipulation skills to cre-
ate the image including focus background and depth of field
o Artistry Evidence of creativity composition and visually appealing image that are not
significantly altered
o Alignment with category How well does the image achieve the aim of the caption and
the category
o Impact The effect beyond the aforementioned criteria that embodies an image with an
ability to be moving stirring or impressive
middot Decisions of the judges are final
middot There will be awards given as First Place Second Place and Third Place for each category
There will be only one First Place Second Place and Third Place winner in each category In the
event the Judges feel that no submission qualifies as exceptional the First Place slot for that
category will remain vacant for the year
middot Winners will be announced in the August Green Knight edition First Place winners will receive
a Green Knight Award Plaque Second and Third Place winners will receive Green Knight Award
Certificates The first full cycle will be completed with the submissions in the May 2017 issue
and winners will be announced in the August 2017 issue All winning photographs will be dis-
played in the August issue
(Continued from page 10)
Photo Corner continued
Page 11
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 11
Gallery Exhibit Paintings Inspired by Naturersquos Gift Wednesday November 1 through Thursday November 30 Time 9 am - 430 pm
Enjoy spectacular oil paintings by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lisa Quatrocchi who special-ize in still life landscape portraits and painting en plein air
Location Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 Hanover Ave Morris Township
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 12
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
The systems can be more expensive to set up than traditional agriculture The equipment required (tanks
pumps floats) can increase the start-up costs for farmers especially if a greenhouse is to be built The lev-
el of technical expertise for this type of agriculture is also higher because it is a hybrid of two different
types of growing that need to be carefully maintained
middot Aquaponics systems use a high amount of electricity that can increase a growers cost too
middot Monitoring of water quality is a priority and can be both time and cost intensive especially during the first
stages of system set up Monitoring of the water quality can be carried out less frequently as the system
ages
middot Many of the crops available for traditional agriculture or aquaculture are not well suited for growing in
aquaponics systems This can limit what an aquaponics farmer can grow For example cucumbers and
tomatoes have high nutrient needs and only grow well in aquaponics systems that have matured and have
well-stocked fish populations
For more information on aquaponics please visit the following
Texas AampM AgriLife Extension Aquaculture Fisheries amp Pond Management httpsfisheriestamueduaquaponics
US Department of Agriculturersquos National Agriculture Library httpswwwnalusdagovafsicaquaponics
Friendly Aquaponics Inc httpswwwfriendlyaquaponicscom
(Continued from page 6)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Aquaponics continued
Fig 3 Meredith Melendez County Agent for Mercer County speaks to an aquaponics farmer about farmer safe-ty issues Photo credit Steve Yergeau
Page 7
The 2011 New Jersey Law Regulating Turfgrass Fertilization In 2011 New Jersey passed a law regulating the application of fertilizer to turfgrass (Rutgers 2011 Mangiafico 2012 Mangiafico 2013) The law addressed both homeowners and professional appli-cators and addressed both nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers It set blackout dates so that fertiliz-er cannot be applied outside the growing season prevented the application of phosphorus fertilizer without a soil test in most cases and enforced commonsense practices like not applying fertilizer to impervious surfaces or fertilizing too close to waterbodies The law defines professional applicators as anyone who applies fertilizer to turfgrass as part of their job including landscapers golf course caretakers and municipal employees Professional applica-tors are required to earn and maintain credentials as either ldquocertifiedrdquo applicators or ldquotrainedrdquo ap-plicators Certified applicators are required to pass an exam and then earn continuing education credits on a five-year cycle Trained applicators receive training and must work under the direct supervision of certified applicators while applying fertilizer Rutgers ProFACT Education Program With the enacting of the New Jersey law Rutgers Cooperative Extension was tasked with providing the education and testing materials for profes-sional applicators The ProFACT site (Rutgers 2011) provides free training materi-als instructions for applicators to become trained or certified and lists of trained and certified applicators At the time of writing 1870 certified applicators are listed on the ProFACT site 2012 was the year with the largest num-ber of new certifications with 997 individuals certified while 2015 was the year with the lowest
(Continued on page 9)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Sal Mangiafico Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Page 8
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Page 9
number with 126 (see Figure) Most certifications are for individuals in New Jersey (1818) but there are also some individuals certified from Penn-sylvania (30) New York (14) Virginia (2) and other states (see Figure) There are 1099 trained applicators at the time of this writing The vast ma-jority come from New Jersey (1069) with the remainder from Pennsylvania (30) (see Figure) With the majority of certified applica-tors having been certified in 2012 many throughout the state are com-pleting their 5-year continuing educa-tion requirement in 2017 By main-taining their certifications fertilizer applicators continue to position them-selves as knowledgeable and respon-sible professionals who are trained both in good horticultural practices and in environmentally responsible turf management References
Mangiafico S 2012 Restrictions on Turfgrass Fertilization Take Effect Green Knight Newsletter 3(1)1-2 sa-lemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201202
(Continued from page 8)
Mangiafico S 2013 Last Phase of New Jersey Turfgrass Fertilizer Law Takes Effect Green Knight Newsletter 4(1)11 salemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201302
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 2011 Professional Fer-tilizer Applicator Certification and Training profactrutgerseduPagesdefaultaspx
The Green Knight Newsletter Photo Corner
Purpose The Green Knight editors introduced the Photog-raphy Corner in our last issue to help us represent and celebrate the New Jersey environment through digital imagery We are accepting submissions from amateur photographers on a rolling basis in three categories
Exceptional scenicwildlife photographs
These images should represent the varied
environmental areas of New Jersey and the
flora and fauna which abounds in this great
state New Jersey photographs only
Environmental ldquoproblemrdquo photographs Edu-
cation is key and awareness is crucial Great
photographs of what is ldquowrongrdquo with explan-
atory captions are sought After deliberation the editors have concluded that namesaddresses
of the offending party(ies) are not appropriate
Photographs of Solutions New Jersey has been at the forefront of environmental solutions
since before the ldquoActsrdquo (Clean Water Clean Air Endangered Species hellipActs) We are eager for
contributions of photographs of New Jersey as the state working on solutions to our environ-
mental problems
Rules
middot All photographs must be the work of the person entering the submission
middot Images that have been significantly altered with filters or special effects using software such as
Photoshop and Lightroom will not be accepted
middot Photographers retain original rights but the editors shall be granted rights to use the
photographs in promotional or educational publications or scholarly submissions
middot Please submit photographs in JPEG PNG or TIFF format minimum resolution of 300 dpi For
larger files send electronic transfer such as Dropbox
(Continued on page 11)
Photo by Fred Sandbucks titled ldquoCornersrdquo
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 10
middot We will only accept electronic images
middot A separate word document MUST accompany the photograph with caption and photo credit
middot The photograph must not have borders or watermarks
middot A single photograph may only be submitted for one category
middot Proper permission for photographs that include people must be obtained with photograph and
the photographer retains all responsibilities For recognizable persons a model release must be
obtained for subjects under 18 express permission of the parentguardian must be obtained
middot Submissions will be judged on the following criteria
o Technical mastery the determination of the judges that the submission shows a superi-
or level of mastery of the mechanical abilities andor lighting manipulation skills to cre-
ate the image including focus background and depth of field
o Artistry Evidence of creativity composition and visually appealing image that are not
significantly altered
o Alignment with category How well does the image achieve the aim of the caption and
the category
o Impact The effect beyond the aforementioned criteria that embodies an image with an
ability to be moving stirring or impressive
middot Decisions of the judges are final
middot There will be awards given as First Place Second Place and Third Place for each category
There will be only one First Place Second Place and Third Place winner in each category In the
event the Judges feel that no submission qualifies as exceptional the First Place slot for that
category will remain vacant for the year
middot Winners will be announced in the August Green Knight edition First Place winners will receive
a Green Knight Award Plaque Second and Third Place winners will receive Green Knight Award
Certificates The first full cycle will be completed with the submissions in the May 2017 issue
and winners will be announced in the August 2017 issue All winning photographs will be dis-
played in the August issue
(Continued from page 10)
Photo Corner continued
Page 11
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 11
Gallery Exhibit Paintings Inspired by Naturersquos Gift Wednesday November 1 through Thursday November 30 Time 9 am - 430 pm
Enjoy spectacular oil paintings by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lisa Quatrocchi who special-ize in still life landscape portraits and painting en plein air
Location Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 Hanover Ave Morris Township
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 12
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
The 2011 New Jersey Law Regulating Turfgrass Fertilization In 2011 New Jersey passed a law regulating the application of fertilizer to turfgrass (Rutgers 2011 Mangiafico 2012 Mangiafico 2013) The law addressed both homeowners and professional appli-cators and addressed both nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers It set blackout dates so that fertiliz-er cannot be applied outside the growing season prevented the application of phosphorus fertilizer without a soil test in most cases and enforced commonsense practices like not applying fertilizer to impervious surfaces or fertilizing too close to waterbodies The law defines professional applicators as anyone who applies fertilizer to turfgrass as part of their job including landscapers golf course caretakers and municipal employees Professional applica-tors are required to earn and maintain credentials as either ldquocertifiedrdquo applicators or ldquotrainedrdquo ap-plicators Certified applicators are required to pass an exam and then earn continuing education credits on a five-year cycle Trained applicators receive training and must work under the direct supervision of certified applicators while applying fertilizer Rutgers ProFACT Education Program With the enacting of the New Jersey law Rutgers Cooperative Extension was tasked with providing the education and testing materials for profes-sional applicators The ProFACT site (Rutgers 2011) provides free training materi-als instructions for applicators to become trained or certified and lists of trained and certified applicators At the time of writing 1870 certified applicators are listed on the ProFACT site 2012 was the year with the largest num-ber of new certifications with 997 individuals certified while 2015 was the year with the lowest
(Continued on page 9)
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Sal Mangiafico Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Page 8
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Page 9
number with 126 (see Figure) Most certifications are for individuals in New Jersey (1818) but there are also some individuals certified from Penn-sylvania (30) New York (14) Virginia (2) and other states (see Figure) There are 1099 trained applicators at the time of this writing The vast ma-jority come from New Jersey (1069) with the remainder from Pennsylvania (30) (see Figure) With the majority of certified applica-tors having been certified in 2012 many throughout the state are com-pleting their 5-year continuing educa-tion requirement in 2017 By main-taining their certifications fertilizer applicators continue to position them-selves as knowledgeable and respon-sible professionals who are trained both in good horticultural practices and in environmentally responsible turf management References
Mangiafico S 2012 Restrictions on Turfgrass Fertilization Take Effect Green Knight Newsletter 3(1)1-2 sa-lemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201202
(Continued from page 8)
Mangiafico S 2013 Last Phase of New Jersey Turfgrass Fertilizer Law Takes Effect Green Knight Newsletter 4(1)11 salemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201302
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 2011 Professional Fer-tilizer Applicator Certification and Training profactrutgerseduPagesdefaultaspx
The Green Knight Newsletter Photo Corner
Purpose The Green Knight editors introduced the Photog-raphy Corner in our last issue to help us represent and celebrate the New Jersey environment through digital imagery We are accepting submissions from amateur photographers on a rolling basis in three categories
Exceptional scenicwildlife photographs
These images should represent the varied
environmental areas of New Jersey and the
flora and fauna which abounds in this great
state New Jersey photographs only
Environmental ldquoproblemrdquo photographs Edu-
cation is key and awareness is crucial Great
photographs of what is ldquowrongrdquo with explan-
atory captions are sought After deliberation the editors have concluded that namesaddresses
of the offending party(ies) are not appropriate
Photographs of Solutions New Jersey has been at the forefront of environmental solutions
since before the ldquoActsrdquo (Clean Water Clean Air Endangered Species hellipActs) We are eager for
contributions of photographs of New Jersey as the state working on solutions to our environ-
mental problems
Rules
middot All photographs must be the work of the person entering the submission
middot Images that have been significantly altered with filters or special effects using software such as
Photoshop and Lightroom will not be accepted
middot Photographers retain original rights but the editors shall be granted rights to use the
photographs in promotional or educational publications or scholarly submissions
middot Please submit photographs in JPEG PNG or TIFF format minimum resolution of 300 dpi For
larger files send electronic transfer such as Dropbox
(Continued on page 11)
Photo by Fred Sandbucks titled ldquoCornersrdquo
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 10
middot We will only accept electronic images
middot A separate word document MUST accompany the photograph with caption and photo credit
middot The photograph must not have borders or watermarks
middot A single photograph may only be submitted for one category
middot Proper permission for photographs that include people must be obtained with photograph and
the photographer retains all responsibilities For recognizable persons a model release must be
obtained for subjects under 18 express permission of the parentguardian must be obtained
middot Submissions will be judged on the following criteria
o Technical mastery the determination of the judges that the submission shows a superi-
or level of mastery of the mechanical abilities andor lighting manipulation skills to cre-
ate the image including focus background and depth of field
o Artistry Evidence of creativity composition and visually appealing image that are not
significantly altered
o Alignment with category How well does the image achieve the aim of the caption and
the category
o Impact The effect beyond the aforementioned criteria that embodies an image with an
ability to be moving stirring or impressive
middot Decisions of the judges are final
middot There will be awards given as First Place Second Place and Third Place for each category
There will be only one First Place Second Place and Third Place winner in each category In the
event the Judges feel that no submission qualifies as exceptional the First Place slot for that
category will remain vacant for the year
middot Winners will be announced in the August Green Knight edition First Place winners will receive
a Green Knight Award Plaque Second and Third Place winners will receive Green Knight Award
Certificates The first full cycle will be completed with the submissions in the May 2017 issue
and winners will be announced in the August 2017 issue All winning photographs will be dis-
played in the August issue
(Continued from page 10)
Photo Corner continued
Page 11
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 11
Gallery Exhibit Paintings Inspired by Naturersquos Gift Wednesday November 1 through Thursday November 30 Time 9 am - 430 pm
Enjoy spectacular oil paintings by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lisa Quatrocchi who special-ize in still life landscape portraits and painting en plein air
Location Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 Hanover Ave Morris Township
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 12
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
New Jersey Celebrates Five Years of Certified Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicators
Page 9
number with 126 (see Figure) Most certifications are for individuals in New Jersey (1818) but there are also some individuals certified from Penn-sylvania (30) New York (14) Virginia (2) and other states (see Figure) There are 1099 trained applicators at the time of this writing The vast ma-jority come from New Jersey (1069) with the remainder from Pennsylvania (30) (see Figure) With the majority of certified applica-tors having been certified in 2012 many throughout the state are com-pleting their 5-year continuing educa-tion requirement in 2017 By main-taining their certifications fertilizer applicators continue to position them-selves as knowledgeable and respon-sible professionals who are trained both in good horticultural practices and in environmentally responsible turf management References
Mangiafico S 2012 Restrictions on Turfgrass Fertilization Take Effect Green Knight Newsletter 3(1)1-2 sa-lemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201202
(Continued from page 8)
Mangiafico S 2013 Last Phase of New Jersey Turfgrass Fertilizer Law Takes Effect Green Knight Newsletter 4(1)11 salemnjaesrutgersedugreenknightindexhtmlissue201302
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 2011 Professional Fer-tilizer Applicator Certification and Training profactrutgerseduPagesdefaultaspx
The Green Knight Newsletter Photo Corner
Purpose The Green Knight editors introduced the Photog-raphy Corner in our last issue to help us represent and celebrate the New Jersey environment through digital imagery We are accepting submissions from amateur photographers on a rolling basis in three categories
Exceptional scenicwildlife photographs
These images should represent the varied
environmental areas of New Jersey and the
flora and fauna which abounds in this great
state New Jersey photographs only
Environmental ldquoproblemrdquo photographs Edu-
cation is key and awareness is crucial Great
photographs of what is ldquowrongrdquo with explan-
atory captions are sought After deliberation the editors have concluded that namesaddresses
of the offending party(ies) are not appropriate
Photographs of Solutions New Jersey has been at the forefront of environmental solutions
since before the ldquoActsrdquo (Clean Water Clean Air Endangered Species hellipActs) We are eager for
contributions of photographs of New Jersey as the state working on solutions to our environ-
mental problems
Rules
middot All photographs must be the work of the person entering the submission
middot Images that have been significantly altered with filters or special effects using software such as
Photoshop and Lightroom will not be accepted
middot Photographers retain original rights but the editors shall be granted rights to use the
photographs in promotional or educational publications or scholarly submissions
middot Please submit photographs in JPEG PNG or TIFF format minimum resolution of 300 dpi For
larger files send electronic transfer such as Dropbox
(Continued on page 11)
Photo by Fred Sandbucks titled ldquoCornersrdquo
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 10
middot We will only accept electronic images
middot A separate word document MUST accompany the photograph with caption and photo credit
middot The photograph must not have borders or watermarks
middot A single photograph may only be submitted for one category
middot Proper permission for photographs that include people must be obtained with photograph and
the photographer retains all responsibilities For recognizable persons a model release must be
obtained for subjects under 18 express permission of the parentguardian must be obtained
middot Submissions will be judged on the following criteria
o Technical mastery the determination of the judges that the submission shows a superi-
or level of mastery of the mechanical abilities andor lighting manipulation skills to cre-
ate the image including focus background and depth of field
o Artistry Evidence of creativity composition and visually appealing image that are not
significantly altered
o Alignment with category How well does the image achieve the aim of the caption and
the category
o Impact The effect beyond the aforementioned criteria that embodies an image with an
ability to be moving stirring or impressive
middot Decisions of the judges are final
middot There will be awards given as First Place Second Place and Third Place for each category
There will be only one First Place Second Place and Third Place winner in each category In the
event the Judges feel that no submission qualifies as exceptional the First Place slot for that
category will remain vacant for the year
middot Winners will be announced in the August Green Knight edition First Place winners will receive
a Green Knight Award Plaque Second and Third Place winners will receive Green Knight Award
Certificates The first full cycle will be completed with the submissions in the May 2017 issue
and winners will be announced in the August 2017 issue All winning photographs will be dis-
played in the August issue
(Continued from page 10)
Photo Corner continued
Page 11
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 11
Gallery Exhibit Paintings Inspired by Naturersquos Gift Wednesday November 1 through Thursday November 30 Time 9 am - 430 pm
Enjoy spectacular oil paintings by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lisa Quatrocchi who special-ize in still life landscape portraits and painting en plein air
Location Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 Hanover Ave Morris Township
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 12
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
The Green Knight Newsletter Photo Corner
Purpose The Green Knight editors introduced the Photog-raphy Corner in our last issue to help us represent and celebrate the New Jersey environment through digital imagery We are accepting submissions from amateur photographers on a rolling basis in three categories
Exceptional scenicwildlife photographs
These images should represent the varied
environmental areas of New Jersey and the
flora and fauna which abounds in this great
state New Jersey photographs only
Environmental ldquoproblemrdquo photographs Edu-
cation is key and awareness is crucial Great
photographs of what is ldquowrongrdquo with explan-
atory captions are sought After deliberation the editors have concluded that namesaddresses
of the offending party(ies) are not appropriate
Photographs of Solutions New Jersey has been at the forefront of environmental solutions
since before the ldquoActsrdquo (Clean Water Clean Air Endangered Species hellipActs) We are eager for
contributions of photographs of New Jersey as the state working on solutions to our environ-
mental problems
Rules
middot All photographs must be the work of the person entering the submission
middot Images that have been significantly altered with filters or special effects using software such as
Photoshop and Lightroom will not be accepted
middot Photographers retain original rights but the editors shall be granted rights to use the
photographs in promotional or educational publications or scholarly submissions
middot Please submit photographs in JPEG PNG or TIFF format minimum resolution of 300 dpi For
larger files send electronic transfer such as Dropbox
(Continued on page 11)
Photo by Fred Sandbucks titled ldquoCornersrdquo
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 10
middot We will only accept electronic images
middot A separate word document MUST accompany the photograph with caption and photo credit
middot The photograph must not have borders or watermarks
middot A single photograph may only be submitted for one category
middot Proper permission for photographs that include people must be obtained with photograph and
the photographer retains all responsibilities For recognizable persons a model release must be
obtained for subjects under 18 express permission of the parentguardian must be obtained
middot Submissions will be judged on the following criteria
o Technical mastery the determination of the judges that the submission shows a superi-
or level of mastery of the mechanical abilities andor lighting manipulation skills to cre-
ate the image including focus background and depth of field
o Artistry Evidence of creativity composition and visually appealing image that are not
significantly altered
o Alignment with category How well does the image achieve the aim of the caption and
the category
o Impact The effect beyond the aforementioned criteria that embodies an image with an
ability to be moving stirring or impressive
middot Decisions of the judges are final
middot There will be awards given as First Place Second Place and Third Place for each category
There will be only one First Place Second Place and Third Place winner in each category In the
event the Judges feel that no submission qualifies as exceptional the First Place slot for that
category will remain vacant for the year
middot Winners will be announced in the August Green Knight edition First Place winners will receive
a Green Knight Award Plaque Second and Third Place winners will receive Green Knight Award
Certificates The first full cycle will be completed with the submissions in the May 2017 issue
and winners will be announced in the August 2017 issue All winning photographs will be dis-
played in the August issue
(Continued from page 10)
Photo Corner continued
Page 11
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 11
Gallery Exhibit Paintings Inspired by Naturersquos Gift Wednesday November 1 through Thursday November 30 Time 9 am - 430 pm
Enjoy spectacular oil paintings by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lisa Quatrocchi who special-ize in still life landscape portraits and painting en plein air
Location Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 Hanover Ave Morris Township
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 12
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
middot We will only accept electronic images
middot A separate word document MUST accompany the photograph with caption and photo credit
middot The photograph must not have borders or watermarks
middot A single photograph may only be submitted for one category
middot Proper permission for photographs that include people must be obtained with photograph and
the photographer retains all responsibilities For recognizable persons a model release must be
obtained for subjects under 18 express permission of the parentguardian must be obtained
middot Submissions will be judged on the following criteria
o Technical mastery the determination of the judges that the submission shows a superi-
or level of mastery of the mechanical abilities andor lighting manipulation skills to cre-
ate the image including focus background and depth of field
o Artistry Evidence of creativity composition and visually appealing image that are not
significantly altered
o Alignment with category How well does the image achieve the aim of the caption and
the category
o Impact The effect beyond the aforementioned criteria that embodies an image with an
ability to be moving stirring or impressive
middot Decisions of the judges are final
middot There will be awards given as First Place Second Place and Third Place for each category
There will be only one First Place Second Place and Third Place winner in each category In the
event the Judges feel that no submission qualifies as exceptional the First Place slot for that
category will remain vacant for the year
middot Winners will be announced in the August Green Knight edition First Place winners will receive
a Green Knight Award Plaque Second and Third Place winners will receive Green Knight Award
Certificates The first full cycle will be completed with the submissions in the May 2017 issue
and winners will be announced in the August 2017 issue All winning photographs will be dis-
played in the August issue
(Continued from page 10)
Photo Corner continued
Page 11
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 11
Gallery Exhibit Paintings Inspired by Naturersquos Gift Wednesday November 1 through Thursday November 30 Time 9 am - 430 pm
Enjoy spectacular oil paintings by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lisa Quatrocchi who special-ize in still life landscape portraits and painting en plein air
Location Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 Hanover Ave Morris Township
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 12
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
Gallery Exhibit Paintings Inspired by Naturersquos Gift Wednesday November 1 through Thursday November 30 Time 9 am - 430 pm
Enjoy spectacular oil paintings by the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lisa Quatrocchi who special-ize in still life landscape portraits and painting en plein air
Location Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 Hanover Ave Morris Township
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 12
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training November 8 and 29 Free-hold NJ
Registration is now open for a one-day ldquoNJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Training Work-shoprdquo This one-day training workshop will cover all the Standards used to create a certifiable erosion and sediment control plan Topics to be discussed include temporary controls vegetative methods structural designs offsite stability and the newly adopted methods for correcting compaction on con-struction sites
One-day workshops are offered on November 8 and November 29 830am-400pm When registering please chose only one date Seating is limited This course qualifies for 7 PD hours for NJ Licensed Pro-fessional Engineering Continuing Education Requirements as well as 7 hours for CPESC certification Registered participants will receive a free copy of the new standards Breakfast and lunch will be served $40 registration fee
To register httpeventsr20constantcontactcomregistereventoeidk=a07eemc8r6b395e939eampllr=knrdhctab
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 13
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
Shell-bagging for oyster reef December 2 2017 Port Norris NJ
On Saturday December 2nd please join the American Littoral Society and your local Watershed Ambas-sador Loretta Pregartner for an afternoon of shell bagging
This year we need to collect over 1000 bags of shells for the new reef we will be constructing in the Spring of 2018 at the American Littoral Societyrsquos Shellabration
These inter-tidal reefs help decrease erosion and help create needed habitat within the bay
Lunch and all bagging material (including gloves) will be provided
Please dress in layers for we will be in the bay during the month of December To register download the flyer httprcompanionorgPublicTumblr2017_11Shellbaggingpdf
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 14
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
Water Supply Planning Seminar and Annual Luncheon December 7 2017 Hillsborough NJ
Register httpnsawraonefireplaceorgevent-2669057
1200 pm - 200 pm
Duke Farms 1112 Duke Parkway West Hillsborough NJ 08844
NJDEPrsquos long-awaited Statewide Water Supply Plan revision has been finalized What does this mean for planners engineers and other water professionals What is the Plan and how can it be applied to actual projects
New Jersey State Geologist Jeffrey Hoffman and Dr Daniel Van Abs (Associate Professor of Practice for Water Society and Environment at Rutgers University) will provide a one hour Water Supply Planning orientation for professionals
Please note that this talk is eligible for 1 NJ PE Credit self-reporting NJ-AWRA has applied for 1 CPWM credit pending approval
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 15
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16
Green Knight newsletter
Editors Pat Rector Sal Mangiafico (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Environmental and Resource Management Agents)
PO Box 900 Morristown NJ 07963-0900
973-285-8300 ext 225
httpsalemrutgersedugreenknight
rectornjaesrutgersedu
Cooperating Agencies Rutgers The State University of New Jersey US Department of Agriculture and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders Rutgers Cooperative Extension a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station is an
equal opportunity provider and employer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
marital status civil union status domestic partnership status military service veteran status and any other category protected by law
Volume 8 Issue 4 November 2017
Page 16