Officials announced on Tuesday that Atlantic County has received approximately $154,000 in state money for litter prevention and cleanup initiatives. The monies are provided by the New Jersey Clean Communities Council and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which support programs meant to maintain parks, highways, schools, and other public areas litter-free. According to county authorities, the money will assist litter-prevention education, yearly cleanup projects, the Atlantic County Utilities Authority's Adopt-a-Road program, and other environmental activities.



