Dear Business Owner,
I am reaching out on behalf of Open Trails New Jersey (OTNJ) regarding an issue that could impact your business—the ongoing and proposed road closures in Wharton State Forest. These closures limit access to public lands, reducing the number of visitors who enjoy the forest and support local businesses like yours. To learn more about the issue, please visit our petition here: https://www.opentrailsnj.org/petition/.
We strongly believe that the voices of local businesses are critical in pushing back against these restrictions. That’s why we are encouraging business owners like you to contact your local legislators to express concerns about how these closures negatively affect your business and the local economy. If you need help finding out how to contact your representatives, you can use our guide here: https://www.opentrailsnj.org/contact-your-representatives/.
To further amplify our collective voice, we will be adding a page to our website listing businesses that oppose the Wharton road closures. If you’d like to be included, please let us know—we’d love to show your support as part of this effort.
If you have any questions or would like assistance your legislators, we’d be happy to help. Together, we can work to keep access open and ensure that businesses like yours continue to thrive.
Please feel free to reach out at your convenience, and let us know if you’d like to be listed on our website.
Best regards,
John Druding
President
Open Trails New Jersey (OTNJ)