The goal of the New Jersey Environmental Federation is to ensure safe drinking water for all NJ residents, reduce the use of pesticides, promote recycling and lobby for sound and sustainable environmental practices on a local, state, and national level. This issue of the newsletter features the following articles: Governor Corzine at Midterm: A New Year, A Fresh Start?; Coalition for Healthy Ports; NJEF Board of Directors 2008 Elections; NJ Environmental Federation's Environmental Victories in 2007!Purpose: To inform New Jersey residents about issues concerning environmental issues such as safe drinking water, pesticides, and recycling