The Pinelands Commission held their Policy and Implementation meeting today and discussed a potential resolution to create a map using the USGS Topographical Maps as a baseline of roads. Learning the lessons of the DEP MAP, they instead decided to set up a sub-committee and solicit inputs from the stakeholders on next steps. OTNJ is satisfied with this result. While the USGS map is very comprehensive and would not restrict legal, legitimate motor vehicle access, OTNJ is concerned with how this map could be maintained over time considering the very limited resources the Pinelands Commission has. OTNJ will continue to monitor this situation and will alert our membership for action if we foresee a negative impact to legitimate motorized recreation.
Monthly Archives: March 2017
ECO EGG HUNT – 4/15 Atsion Recreation Area
What a great way to for kids to spend the day on 4/15. . . in the outdoors.
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Flyer says: Join us at Wharton State Forest’s Atsion Recreation Area for our first ever ECO EGG HUNT.
Children of all ages are encouraged to attend and enjoy the great outdoors. We are hosting a light litter clean up to EDUCATE youngsters about environmental stewardship, and along the way they might just find some candy egg SURPRISES.
Guided Nature Hikes and Atsion Mansion Tours will also be available to those interested.
So grab your baskets and your hiking shoes and come out to Wharton State Forest.
WHEN: April 15th at 10 am
WHERE: Atsion Recreation Area, 715 Route 206 in Shamong.
Open Trails NJ Participates in DEP Protection Project
Open Trails NJ staff participated with other groups in a small volunteer activity to protect four sensitive intermittent ponds in Wharton State Forest. This activity furthers the protection of sensitive areas without requiring mass road closures. We are thankful to the DEP for continuing to forge relationships with the stakeholder groups in their mission to protect the forest and look forward to participating in future protection projects!
Read the DEP Press Release for details.