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Jayna Petrosh

Jayna Petrosh, Writer

Hi everyone! My name is Jayna Petrosh and I am an Environmental and Sustainability Studies major at Rowan University. I have a Geography and Geographic Information Systems minor and certifications in Environmental Policy and Economics, and Public Policy. I am passionate about land use and conservation and believe strict and enforced regulations are the only solution to preserving our ecosystems and combating climate change.

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Spartina, or cordgrass, thriving in South Jersey wetlands. (Jayna Petrosh)

How Spartina decline fuels the Sixth Extinction

Jayna Petrosh, Staff Writer July 9, 2025

Earth has already experienced five mass extinctions over the past 440 million years, each wiping out a vast portion of life. We are now witnessing the Sixth Mass Extinction, with predictions that up to...

Cape May Point State Park—pictured here with the WWII-barracks-turned-Visitors-Center, the famous purple martin houses, and the historic lighthouse. (Jayna Petrosh)

South Jersey Highlights: Nature programming at Cape May Point State Park

Jayna Petrosh, Staff Writer July 9, 2025

Cape May Point State Park, located at the southern tip of New Jersey, spans 244 acres of freshwater meadows, coastal dunes, forests, and beaches. While the park is widely known for its scenic views and...

[Video] DIY: Sustainable gardening with paper pots

Jayna Petrosh, Staff Writer June 10, 2025

Creating plant pots from recycled paper is a simple and effective way to reduce waste and promote sustainability. Instead of throwing away old newspapers, magazines, cardboard boxes, or junk mail, we can...

The sun sets over the Mullica Watershed, with warm colors reflecting off the calm waves. The watershed area is one of the locations regularly cleaned up by Go Green Galloway. (Jayna Petrosh)

South Jersey Highlight: Go Green Galloway

Jayna Petrosh, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Go Green Galloway is a group of volunteers in Galloway Township, Atlantic County, focused on promoting sustainability and protecting the environment. The group works on issues like encouraging native plant...

Using recycled paper, these pots provide a biodegradable option for starting seeds and supporting eco-friendly gardening.

Using recycled paper, these pots provide a biodegradable option for starting seeds and supporting eco-friendly gardening.

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