This Spring, Get Planting and Help the Environment!
After a long Winter, warmer and longer days of Spring are a welcome site! Make the most of the season, improve your health and help the environment by planting a garden.
Why Plant a Garden?
Why not? Planting a garden can enhance your home by increasing the green space and makes for a rewarding experience. With some effort, some water and the right weather, you can enjoy such benefits as flowers in bloom or vegetables and fruits to enjoy. Planting, from an in-ground garden to containers on the balcony, provides serious environmental benefits.
Through photosynthesis, plants recycle carbon dioxide and expel oxygen and water. Plants also remove chemicals and bacteria which may be floating in the air. Below the ground there is also some magic going on. A plant’s roots take in moisture in the surrounding soil including heavy metals and chemicals in the soil and groundwater. A poorly growing plant can indicate to a gardener a problem with the soil. Roots will also help bind the soil which prevents erosion. Topsoils are most likely to be affected by water movement and contain organic debris such as leaf litter which will break down to add nutrients into the soil.
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Learn how to Compost with Carrot and Banana and the HCIA!
HCIA is creating virtual presentations on various topics to enhance virtual learning in schools throughout Hudson County. Stay tuned for more!
Webinar for Hudson County Minority, Women-Owned, Disadvantaged, Veteran and Small Business Enterprises
The Hudson County Office of Business Opportunity in coordination with the Hudson County Improvement Authority recently hosted an informational webinar regarding opportunities for:
MBE/WBE/DBE/SBE/VBE PARTICIPATION IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE HONORABLE FRANK J. GUARINI HUDSON COUNTY JUSTICE COMPLEX
A video recording of the webinar is available to stream on demand by registering here:
Hudson County Improvement Authority Rolls Out Online Order System for Compost Bin/Rain Barrel Sales
JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- The Hudson County Improvement Authority is launching an online order form for residents to purchase compost bins and rain barrels. Each of these items are $40 and will be delivered directly to your doorstep. By making compost bins and rain barrels available for purchase online, the HCIA is keeping with its commitment to build a more sustainable and environmentally friendly Hudson County.
HUDSON COUNTY COVID-19 TESTING CENTER WILL OPEN TUESDAY AT HUDSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN SECAUCUS
Testing is on an appointment-only basis. Hudson County residents desiring a test must call the appointment line at 201-388-1097 beginning at noon tomorrow (Mon. 3/23)
SECAUCUS, NJ – Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise announced today that the County will open a designated testing center for the COVID-19 Virus at Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus on Tuesday, March 24th. The testing center will provide by appointment service only. Starting at noon tomorrow (Monday) appointments may be made by calling 201-388-1097.
The testing site will operate 10am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday. It will also be able to test our first responders and expedite their return, so they can continue to perform their important public safety duties.
“Hudson Regional Hospital has the medical staff, facilities and circulation capacity to allow us to best respond to the need for COVID-19 testing,” says County Executive DeGise. “In addressing this crisis, we have been measuring many factors and we are encouraged that this collaboration provides us the a high-performing program enabling us to safely screen, test and treat patients.”
