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DEP Announces Next Round of Meetings on Wharton Access and Permits
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Important! The State is planning on having its next meeting on February 8th. It is critically important that you participate and demand that no roads should be closed and permits are not acceptable. https://nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2023/23_0006.htm?fbclid=IwAR3oUONzS72LQGxNYPuwEp0ETNl8k2b8UH5lN-ajeknEJzC89PXBtlQUPew
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Contact Your Representatives
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Concerned about new permits and roads being closed? So are we. Let’s ask our elected officials to help! We created this page to help you with finding and contacting your elected representatives. (Governor, State Senators, Mayors and the DEP) If we don’t ALL act, we shouldn’t be surprised by the results. Post below to let…
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Wharton Usage Survey Released
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The Wharton usage survey has been released! There are only 30 days to submit your input (Closes 10/28). PLEASE take your time and be as detailed as possible with your submission. Important Tips: Mark as many locations as possible but DO NOT just “circle the whole map” Do you record your tracks in a GPS…
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Recording of 9/27 Virtual Meeting has been posted
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The recording of the stakeholder meeting has been released. If you have not seen this, you need to watch it and get ready to provide feedback within 30 days. In the coming days, OTNJ will provide some guidance and resources on how you can help. Keep an eye on our page for details. We also…
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ECO EGG HUNT – 4/15 Atsion Recreation Area
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What a great way to for kids to spend the day on 4/15. . . in the outdoors. Click on graphic to open pdf in new window 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…
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Get Involved with OTNJ!
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As you enjoy this spring like day, remember that spring is right around the corner and will be bringing with it more volunteer opportunities with OTNJ. We need your help! If you haven’t already, please sign up to volunteer with us. You can contribute as much or as little as you like! Please click here…
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Volunteer Activity at Double Trouble State Park
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Date: January 23, 2016 Time: Tentatively 9:00 AM, temperature permitting. Location: Double Trouble State Forest The State Park Service asked OTNJ to pass along this important volunteer opportunity. Note: this is not the OTNJ activity we mentioned in an earlier post, more to follow on that as soon as it is approved. There is a…
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Front Page Article in the Burlington County Times
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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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Excellent Op Ed Article from the Hammonton Gazette
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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
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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.