Urges DEP to cease funding synthetic turf field projects and prioritize investing in natural grass playing fields.

This Senate Resolution urges New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to stop funding synthetic turf field projects and prioritize natural grass fields for recreational development under the Green Acres Program. It directs the DEP to redirect funds away from synthetic turf - after reports of $10 million invested in such projects in 2023 - toward safer, natural grass alternatives. The resolution cites environmental concerns about microplastics and health risks from extreme heat (up to 72°F hotter than grass) and chemicals associated with synthetic turf. It does not create new law but asks the DEP to adjust funding priorities for future Green Acres projects.