Author: jdruding
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Lakehurst Passes Resolution in Opposition
Lakehurst recently became the 9th town to pass a resolution opposing the M.A.P., joining Waterford, Shamong, Eastampton, Medford, Medford Lakes, Manchester, North Hanover, and Pemberton. If you are a resident of one of these towns, please take the time to email or call your mayor and council and thank them for supporting your rights.
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Closing Roads is a Failed Policy
In all the township meetings and newspaper articles, the DEP has been quick to show pictures of Jemima Mount, using it as an example of why roads must be closed to prevent impact to the forest. But did you know that Jemima Mt. has been closed to motorized vehicles for well over a decade? Ironically, the…
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Front Page Article in the Burlington County Times
Please see this front page article in the Burlington County Times. Starting to get some recognition about the concerns with the DEP’s approach. Burlington County Times Article
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2 More Towns Pass Resolutions in Opposition
It has been another great week in the fight against the M.A.P. Two more towns, Shamong and Eastampton, passed resolutions opposing the M.A.P., joining Waterford, Medford, Medford Lakes, Manchester, North Hanover, and Pemberton. If you are a resident of one of these towns, please take the time to email or call your mayor and council and…
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Stakeholder and Public Meetings Regarding the MAP
Important update: The date of the public forum has been posted to the Wharton State Forest home page. It will be on Thursday, November 5th at 6:30 PM at Hammonton High School. Despite it being a “Public” forum, you still have to register by calling 609 704 1964 or email whartonmapcomments@dep.nj.gov before 10/28 to be…
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Excellent Op Ed Article from the Hammonton Gazette
Op Ed article from the Hammonton Gazette: Public input, compromise needed on forest access http://www.hammontongazette.com/#!opinion1/cg8d
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New Article from NJPineBarrens.com
A must read from NJPineBarrens.com, separating the truth and fiction behind the opposition to the Wharton SF Motorized Access Plan and the wide variety of people joining and supporting our efforts for fair access.
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Two More Towns Pass Resolutions in Opposition to the M.A.P.
This week, two more towns, Manchester and North Hanover, passed resolutions opposing the M.A.P.! This brings the total number of towns opposing the M.A.P. to 6, joining Medford Lakes, Medford, Waterford and Pemberton.
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Bass River Council Meeting
We continue to make progress in our fight for fair and continued access to Wharton State Forest. A resolution wasn’t passed, but about 100 outdoor enthusiasts attended the Bass River town council meeting last night and spoke up for what they believe in. We went from the MAP being implemented with signs posted and roads…