Diabetes can cause blockages or abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina, the part of the eye that reads images. Blood vessel changes in the retina can lead to vision problems and even blindness. People with diabetes are also more likely to develop cataracts or glaucoma, two other serious eye diseases.
The project grant was awarded and funded by FEMA. The total project cost is $39,274,060, the Federal share $29,455,545. The remainder of the cost of the project will come from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protectionâs Green Acre/Blue Acre Program.
New Jersey celebrates 200,000 acres of preserved farmland, looks to future of preservation efforts. UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP. â New Jersey officials celebrated a major milestone in farmland preservation efforts on Tuesday by marking the 200,000th acre of ground entered under state protection.