Month: January 2016
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Update on Pinelands Commission Meeting
The meeting went extremely well. Thanks to all who came out to support and especially those who spoke. Everyone made thoughtful, intelligent, and reasonable comments and it was clear the Commission was listening to us. The MAP opposition significantly, and visibly, outnumbered the MAP supporters. There was no action taken today and the Commission committed…
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Volunteer with Open Trails NJ!
We are often asked “How can I help?” Effective today, Open Trails NJ is launching our committees, activity representatives and volunteer program. You can participate as little or as much as you would like. Please click here for details. Please sign up today!
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Pinelands Commission CMP Policy and Implementation Committee Meeting
Your help is needed! There will be a meeting of the Policy and Implementation Committee of the Pinelands Commission on Friday, 1/29/16 at 9:30 AM. On the agenda is a “Discussion of DEP’s Motorized Access Plan for Wharton State Forest.” That discussion takes place right before Public Comment. This meeting is open to the public.…
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Article on Wharton State Forest
This article should serve as a reminder that continued vigilance is needed on this matter. The state has continued to confirm that there is no timeline for a new plan. They also mention enforcement and technology as part of the solution (which is also OTNJ’s position) and don’t mention mass closures. However, the fact of…