The Redevelopment Study Area shown here gives you an idea of the size and location of this project in Manchester Township in Ocean County.

Protecting Critical DuneHabitat in NJ . . . . . . . . . 3

Open Space FundingBill Signed by GovernorChristie. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pinelands RoadsideManagement . . . . . . . 6

Pinelands Events . . . . 7Massive Development Proposal Defeated - For Now

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by Theresa Lettman, Director of Monitoring Programs

Manchester Township in Ocean Countyis a scenic municipality located within thePinelands National Reserve and just minutes from the shore. In June 2015, thetownship formed a working group, madeup of political and community leaders, toreview a new redevelopment plan envi-sioned by a developer, Hovsons Inc., theowner of over 7,000 acres of land in thetownship known as the Heritage Mineralstract. After months of meeting thisgroup presented the Heritage TownCenter Redevelopment Plan which wasintroduced by the Manchester Council inthe form of a land use ordinance on May9, 2016.The Council introduced and presentedthis plan and ordinance despite the factthat it violated a 2004 Federal Court orderwhich created a settlement agreementbetween Hovsons Inc., the PinelandsCommission and the Department ofEnvironmental Protection that restricteddevelopment at this site in order to betterprotect water resources and threatenedand endangered species. The 2004 settlement agreement was theoutcome of many years of litigation over

the attempts of Hovsons Inc. to developthe site. The agreement allows 995-acresto be developed with up to 2,450 residential units and 20,000 square feet ofcommercial space. The remaining 6,475acres, of which 3,450 acres are located inthe state Pinelands Protection area, wouldbe deed restricted as open space to protectthe many threatened and endangeredspecies which are known to inhabit thesite. The redevelopment proposal and ordinance vastly increased the size andimpact of development at the site. Itallows the construction of 6,543 homesand 1-million square feet of commercialdevelopment on the 4,000 acres of the sitethat is located south of Route 70 andstretches from Route 37 on the east to theWhiting Wildlife Management area onthe west. Despite this fact, ordinance #16-022 wasintroduced by the town council withoutdiscussion on May 9, 2016 and scheduledfor final approval on May 23 just twoweeks later. PPA didn’t feel that the residents ofManchester had enough time to provide

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Oh yesthis is beautifultrees encircle a vernal poolit sparklesteems with life

away from the townsfar off from roadsit is so quietthe peace envelops me

the spring rhythmof a chorusfills the airwith primordial chants

an amphibian choirsings praise for lifeto expand its members…grateful for this outdoor cathedralto worship existence of allprodigy of mother nature

I absorb it in the way frogssoak in life sustaining heatto keep living, replicatingsinging their song…the loudest sound I hearduring my respitefrom the human world

but waitwhat’s that noisein the distanceis it a vehiclethere are no roads hereit’s getting closer…the roar of the enginenow deafeningit approaches fastI leap for the brushcreatures flee their aqua-home

the four wheeled predatormakes a big splashchanging everythingespecially the forest tune

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Protecting Critical Dune Habitat in New Jersey

The Pinelands Preservation Alliance andRaritan Valley Community College(RVCC) have partnered to help protectcritical dune habitat on our state beaches.With funding from the New Jersey SeaGrant Consortium, PPA and Dr. Jay Kellyfrom RVCC have placed informationalsignage and marker posts on our publicstate beaches to identify beach areas thatare important for rare plant and birdspecies.

This team has also partneredwith the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service, the NJOffice of Natural LandsManagement, and State Parkpersonnel to put improvedback-beach managementpractices in place in conjunc-tion with existing species conservation zones that protect both the mid andlower beach.

The project also includesresearch to measure theeffectiveness of these practices, as well as education and outreach to coastal communities, land managers, and public officials. Usingmarker fencing on the upper portion ofbeach will protect beach vegetation andimportant habitat without impinging onhuman uses that are typically concentrat-ed closer to the water. Monitoring willrecord vegetation colonization rates, sandaccumulation and use of beach habitat bywildlife while comparing sites with differ-ent types of back-beach management.

Why is it important to protect the fore-dune portions of our state beaches? NewJersey has seen more resources spent onbeach replenishment than any other statein the country. While much of theresources used in beach replenishmenthave been focused on the protection ofreconstructed dune systems, the beach or“berm” is equally important for shorelineprotection and the health of the system as

a whole. Beach vegetation stabilizes andaccumulates sand on the beach surfaceand promotes the natural development ofnew dunes on the upper beach. This back(landward) portion of the beach is vital forrare plants and like the lower beach, is utilized by many animals.

Approximately 70% of the New Jerseyocean shoreline is currently impacted bybeach raking or other practices that dis-turb the back beach and limit the beaches’

natural ability to develop dunes. However,research has shown that recreationalbeach uses like walking and sunbathingare concentrated lower on the beach, nearthe ocean. Therefore, maintaining theback-beach in a more natural condition isfully compatible with recreational beachuse. Besides promoting growth of naturaldunes and providing habitat, improvedback-beach management can potentiallyresult in cost-savings (e.g., from less raking) and diversify the range of recreational amenities (i.e., some visitorsenjoy natural habitats featuring nativeplants, butterflies, etc.).

To date, Brigantine Natural Area, CapeMay Point State Park, Corson’s Inlet StatePark, and Island Beach State Park havebeen marked with foredune posts and sig-nage totaling over 13 miles of beach. Thisgreatly improves the protection of beachplants such as the federally listed SeabeachAmaranth and beach nesting birds such

as the federally listed Piping Plover alongour coastline. We hope to expand thisproject next year to include municipalbeaches as they develop beach manage-ment plans focused on beach use andhabitat protections.

by Ryan Rebozo, Ph.D., Director of Conservation Science

Fairs & FestivalsPine Barren JamboreeOctober 8th, 11am - 4pmat Wells Mil ls Park

Waretown, NJ

Batsto Country Living FairOctober 16th, 10am - 4pmat Historic Batsto Vil lage

in Wharton State Forest

Stop by our table!

Fall Native Plant SaleSaturday, Sept. 2411:00 am - 2:00 pm

PPA Headquarters17 Pemberton Road (CR 616)

Southampton, NJ 08088

A wide variety of Pinelandsnative trees and shrubs

will be for sale.

Learn more here:www.pinelandsalliance.org

Dunes at Island Beach State Park

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In November 2014, voters in everycounty of the state approved a ballotmeasure to fund Green Acres, BluesAcres, Farmland and HistoricPreservation programs. For nearlytwo years, the PinelandsPreservation Alliance as part of theKeep it Green Coalition, fought forimplementation of that measure sothat the money could begin making adifference, and we are happy to reportthat a bill was finally passed justbefore the legislature's summer break.

The ballot measure dedicates 4% ofthe Corporate Business Tax (CBT)through 2019 and then increases theamount to 6% which will provideconsistent and critical funding foropen space, farmland, and historicpreservation. Under the measure,Green Acres, Blue Acres, farmlandand historic preservation programswill receive an estimated $71 mil-lion annually the first four years andthen an estimated $117 millionannually thereafter. Comparatively,open space, farmland and historicpreservation programs havereceived an average of $200 millionannually since the establishment ofthe Garden State Preservation Trustin 1998.

Implementing legislation is essen-tial to further clarify the allocationof funds to different programs andthe administration of funds by thedepartments and agencies. Sincethe ballot measure is a constitutional amendment, thesource of the funding and the totalamount cannot be changed by thelegislature or the Governor, but canonly be changed by the votersthrough a new referendum.Unfortunately, Governor Christiebelieved that he had the power touse the money in other matterswhich delayed implementing thelegislation for almost 2 years.

The legislature acted twice toapprove implementing legislation inorder to get preservation effortsmoving since 2014. In 2015, billspassed by the legislature were pocket-vetoed by the Governor andprevented the legislature from pursuing a legislative override. Thisyear the legislature was successfulagain in passing implementing legislation in both houses, but inApril 2016 Governor Christie issueda conditional veto. His changeswould have allowed for the diversion of funds intended forpreservation to be used for routineoperations and maintenance,removed all oversight by theLegislature, and eliminated guaran-teed funding of county, municipal,and non-profit projects.

With overwhelming support by the185 organizations that form theKeep it Green Coalition and thesponsors of the open space implementation bills, a bill to over-ride the Governor's conditional vetowas placed before the Senate andAssembly in June. Hours before theSenate was prepared to overrideGovernor Christie’s conditional vetoof the open space bill, the Governorcompromised and finally agreed tofund open space preservation. TheCoalition is thrilled the Legislatureand the Governor were able to strikethis deal. The bill was officiallysigned by Governor Christie at theend of June, so now the money canbe used to preserve land as the voters intended.

Open Space Funding Bill Signed by Governor Christieby Jaclyn Rhoads, Ph.D., Assistant Executive Director

Tour de PinesSept. 28 to Oct . 2 , 2016Bicycle the length and breadthof the Pinelands National

Reserve over 5 days.

Pedal to Protect the Pines!

Ride one, two or all days of theTour. Learn more or register here:

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2016 Ride Schedule:9/28: Ride Like the Devil (48 or 24miles) from Historic BatstoVillage.

9/29: Tuckerton Seaport Journey(49 miles) from TuckertonSeaport.

9/30:Historic Atlantic County (50miles) from Hammonton LakePark.

10/1: Pinelands Discovery Loop(50 or 23 miles) from WhitesbogVillage.

10/2: Pinelands Adventure Loop(45 or 27 miles) from PPAHeadquarters.

Tour de Pines riders in Brendan Byrne StateForest.

Thank You!We are amazed by all the people whochoose to become members of thePinelands Preservation Alliance. You really make a difference!

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Mas s i v e D e v e l o pmen t P r opo s a l D e f e a t e d - F o r Now

input on this huge developmentproposal. Thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers we were ableto send out 15,000 letters and postcards to residents during theprocess notifying them about whatthey could do. We answered dozensof phone calls and emails from con-cerned residents who were troubledby the size of the development. PPA also videotaped the Council’smeetings and shared these videoswith residents who were unable toattend. You can find these videosand others on YouTube - our page iscalled pinelandsalliance. PPA hireda lawyer who attended the planningboard and town council meetings toremind Manchester officials of thesettlement agreement that governeddevelopment at this site. This ordinance was introduced andpresented for second reading with apublic hearing on June 20, 2016.Many residents attended both theCouncil and the Planning Boardmeetings to voice their objections tothe proposal. If they couldn’t attendthey called the Mayor or sent a letter. Despite the public outcry theManchester Council passedOrdinance 16-022 by a vote of 3-2. Yet, the following week Man-chester's Mayor, Ken Palmer, vetoedthe ordinance. In his statement toresidents the Mayor stated that they"still believe Manchester needs to reconsider the 2004 settlementagreement and the manner in whichthe Heritage Minerals Tract is developed." If it weren’t for the public outcry,Manchester would have implement-ed an ordinance that would have per-mitted this massive RedevelopmentPlan to move forward only twoweeks after disclosing its terms. Wewant to thank all the residents ofManchester who spoke out aboutthe redevelopment plan and theordinance. They spent many hoursin meetings waiting their turn tospeak. It appears that the Mayortook your statements to heart.The main positive the Township listed for the Redevelopment planproposal was making money to “off-

set the increasing costs of running atown” through tax revenues. Butthere are obvious reasons why noone should rely on this developmentplan making more money than itcosts for the municipal services thatwould have to be provided. The fiscal impact analysis of theproject, which was completed by theworking group, is based on predicted tax revenues 20 yearsfrom now – telling us nothing aboutthe impact on the town’s taxes overthe next 20 years. It is also wasbased on the assumption that 100%of all the proposed residential, commercial and industrial space isfully occupied – an assumption thatMayor Palmer himself says is notrealistic. The analysis relies on theassumption that Hovsons will buildand sell more than 1800 three-bedroom units as age-restricted.This assumption is not based on realbusiness plans: The first draft of theanalysis showed the town taking abath, even on its other unrealisticassumptions, so they just changedall these 3-bedroom units to agerestricted and artificially eliminateda lot of school children. Would youbet the fiscal health of your town onsuch an analysis?Most suburban towns in New Jerseywill not adopt plans like this any-more because they know the mathdoesn’t work out. Study after studyhas shown that more developmentresults in a net loss to municipalities– every time. And the costs of newdevelopment, once built, alwaysincrease. Commercial developmentis often touted as the answer to off-set the increased cost of services thatis necessary when increasing housing units in a community. Butthat is also a Trojan horse.Commercial development alsobrings municipal costs, and townswith lots of commercial develop-ment usually have higher taxes thanthose with less. That’s only partlybecause new commercial rateablesoften displace existing ones –another point which the fiscalimpact analysis completely ignored.Manchester Township’s Mayor andCouncil have indicated that theywill continue to explore conceptswith Hovsons for the development

of the site. PPA feels theRedevelopment Plan is illegal,because it violates a slew of environ-mental rules and the legal settle-ment agreement reached in 2004.Residents can stay updated on anynew concepts that ManchesterTownship may put forward by visiting our web pagewww.p ine l and s a l l i an c e . o r g /heritageminerals. You can also joinour email list by emailing us atppa@pinelandsalliance.org . If any new proposals or meetings arescheduled we will quickly pass alongthe information. The public outcrywas heard! Please stay involved.

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PinelandsCommission

Next Monthly Meetings:Fri., Oct. 14th, 9:30 amFri., Nov. 4th, 9:30 am

*Open to the public.

Location:15 Springfield Road New Lisbon, NJ 08064Ph: (609) 894-7300

www.nj.gov/pinelands

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Learn the facts on fossil fuels, pipelinerisks and the benefits of renewable energyin the Garden State.www.RethinkEnergyNJ.org

ReThink Energy NJ was launched by theNew Jersey Conservation Foundation,the Stony Brook Millstone WatershedAssociation, the Pinelands PreservationAlliance and citizen leaders. Where our energy comes frommatters a great deal to our

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All along our Pinelands roadsides, mow-ing is used to maintain a safe area formotorists to pull over in the event of anemergency. Roadsides also function ashabitat for many of our native Pinelandsplant species including orchids and rarespecies such as the Sickle-leaf Golden-aster and the Pine Barren Gentian. It isestimated that 11,000 acres of early suc-cessional habitat currently occurs alongroadsides in the New Jersey Pine Barrens(Van Clef 2009). Mowing that main-tains open-sunny areas supports higherplant species richness when compared tosome surrounding late successional sites(Bakker 1989, Lepš 1999, Jutila andGrace 2002). Thus, mowed roadsidesrepresent a potential refuge for early suc-cessional plants and mowing has thepotential to be as important as fire inmaintaining species diversity under cer-tain conditions (Collins et al. 1998). While keeping our roadsides free fromwoody vegetation creates conditionsbeneficial for some early successionalplants, mowing alone is not enough toensure a positive response in these plantcommunities. The form and timing ofroadside practices are critical when man-aging for plant populations. For exam-ple, our roadside plant species flowerthroughout the growing season, andmowing before a plant sets seed will pre-vent its ability to successfully reproduce.Roadsides are often mowed well beyondthe eight feet required for vehicles to pulloff of the road, which limits the roadsidesability to support certain plant species.Roadsides are also often mowed wellbelow the six inch height recommendedby the Pinelands Commission, and incertain cases and mowed down to baremineral soil, effectively removing all veg-etation.In 2010, the Pinelands Commissionentered into a memorandum of agree-ment with some Pinelands Counties fora streamlined review process that includ-ed the use of Best Management Practices(BMPs) for county roadsides. The resultwas a greater awareness of our roadsidesas suitable plant habitat, and certainstretches of roadsides were signed forspecific mowing periods. Unfortunatelysince that time, there have been manyexamples of inappropriate management

of our roadsides from cutting beyondeight feet from the roadway, cuttingbelow six inch vegetation height, andmowing during the “no-mow” periodon signed portions of roadways. Also,over time some no-mow signs have beendamaged or removed and are in need ofreplacement along our roadsides. In addition, some roadside maintenancepractices have been detrimental to sur-rounding native plants. In 2015, road-side maintenance along Evan’s Bridge inBurlington County resulted in thedestruction of two populations of pro-tected Pinelands plant species. ThePinelands Commission needs to reaf-firm its commitment to enhancing ourroadsides as suitable habitat by remind-ing our County officials of the impor-tance of these areas and the BestManagement Practices. As stated byJohn Stokes, the Executive Director ofthe Pinelands Commission at the time ofthe BMP release in 2010, “…these prac-tices will reduce maintenance costs, hin-der the spread of invasive, non-nativevegetation, and help to curb the use ofcostly soil amendments and herbicides."Write the Commission or attend anupcoming public meeting to remind theCommissioners of the importance of ourroadsides as habitat, and how simplemanagement practices can have verypositive impacts on our local plant diver-sity. For more information contact me at609-859-8860 ext. 26 or by emailryan@pinelandsalliance.org.References:Bakker, J. P. 1989. Nature Management by Grazing andCutting. On the Ecological Significance of Grazing andCutting Regimes Applied to Restore Former Species-Rich Grassland Communities in the Netherlands.Kluwer Academic, Dordrecht, NL.

Collins, S. L., Knapp, A. K., Briggs, J. M., Blair, J. M.,Steinauer, E. M. 1998. Modulation of diversity by graz-ing and mowing in native tallgrass prairie. Science, 280:745-747.

Jutila, H. M., and Grace, J. B. 2002. Effects of disturbanceon germination and seedling establishment in a coastalprairie grassland: a test of the competitive release hypoth-esis. Journal of Ecology, 90: 291-302.

Lepš, J. 1999. Nutrient status, disturbance and competi-tion: an experimental test of relationships in a wet mead-ow. Journal of Vegetation Science, 10: 219-230.

Van Clef, M. 2009. Best management practices for PineBarrens roadside plant communities. Report: PinelandsPreservation Alliance, Southampton, New Jersey.

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Pinelands Roadside Managementby Ryan Rebozo, Ph.D., Director of Conservation Science

© New Jersey Pinelands CommissionAn example of roadside management sign along Dover Road in Barnegat Township,

Ocean County NJ.

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The events listed below are just afew of the great Pinelands tripsthis summer.

Visit www.pinelandsalliance.organd click onEvent Calendar for acomplete listing of Pinelands programs and trips provided by awide variety of groups and organizations

Learn more on the web:www.pinelandsadventures.orgCanoe and kayak rentals,guided tours, and other

outdoor programs. PinelandsAdventures is an initiative ofPPA. Call 609-268-0189.

Pine Barrens Time MachineSept. 21, Oct. 16 & Nov. 19, 2016.Trip departs at 10am. Meet atPinelands Adventures, 1005Atsion Rd, Shamong NJ

Change is the key to life onearth. Join former social stud-ies and science teacher, JohnVolpa, for a journey exploringthe region’s geologic past tothe present. We’ll focus on thehuman interplay with its natu-ral resources, its unique floraand fauna, how it became thePinelands National Reserveand what we can learn from itshistory as society grappleswith today’s local and globalenvironmental issues. This isa 5 hour small group bus tour.Call 609-268-0189 orwww.pinelandsadventures.orgCost is $60 per person.John McPhee Pine BarrensToday TourOct. 12, Nov. 11 & Dec. 17, 2016.Trip departs at 10am. Meet atPinelands Adventures, 1005 AtsionRd, Shamong NJ

Join Pinelands AdventuresEducation Director JohnVolpa on a driving tour to visitmany of the places described

in John McPhee's landmark1968 book The Pine Barrens.John will read excerpts fromthe book and lead a discussionof McPhee’s relevant work as itpertains to the areas visited.This is a 5 hour small groupbus tour.Call 609-268-0189 orwww.pinelandsadventures.orgCost is $60 per person. Pine Barrens Ghost TownsToursSept. 25th - Trip departs at 10am.Meet at Pinelands Adventures,1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong NJ

The Pine Barrens of NewJersey contain more ghosttowns, some say, than theentire American west. ThePinelands of today with itspristine woodlands andunique plant and animal com-munities, is a very differentplace than the busy industrialcenter it once was several hun-dred years ago. Barbara Solem,author of Ghost Towns andOther Quirky Places in the NewJersey Pine Barrens, will takeparticipants on a tour of manyof the forgotten industrialtowns that once thrived in thePine Barrens. This is a 5 hoursmall group bus tour.Call 609-268-0189 orwww.pinelandsadventures.orgCost is $60 per person.Batsto River Guided TripSept. 11, Oct. 2nd, 15th and 30th,8:30am to 4pm at PinelandsAdventures, 1005 Atsion Rd,Shamong NJ

Explore the Batsto River withguide John Volpa. Learn aboutPine Barrens habitats, historyand plants. Stop along the wayto investigate Pine Barrensplants, learn about fire in thePine Barrens, and the historyof bog iron in the pines. Greattrip for families, scouts orgroups. For 8 years old and up.Must be physically fit and ableto canoe or kayak for about 4hours while also exploring onland. Paddling instruction isnot a component of this trip.Cost is $60/person for a canoe.

Call 609-268-0189 orwww.pinelandsadventures.orgCanoeing LessonsOct. 8 and 22, 9am-12 pm, Meet atPinelands Adventures, 1005Atsion Rd, Shamong NJ

Learn the basics of canoeingwith instructor John Volpa inour three hour class. Thisintroductory program isdesigned to help you feel com-fortable while enjoying thisclassic outdoor activity. You’lllearn to paddle on calm waterclose to the edge of the lakeand: technique and strokes todirect your canoe where youwant it to go; canoeing postureand how to paddle efficiently;how to handle your canoe incase it flips over (demonstra-tion only); Canoeing safetyskills.Call 609-268-0189 orwww.pinelandsadventures.orgCost is $35 per person. HamptonFurnaceExplorationSept. 24, Oct.1 and Dec. 4 from 10am to noon, at PinelandsAdventures, 1005 Atsion Rd,Shamong NJ

This Pine Barrens primer isperfect for everyone whowants to learn about Pinelandshistory, ecology and culture,including families with chil-dren from ages 6 and up.Explore a serene AtlanticWhite Cedar swamp and dis-cover life in a Pine Barrensstream between the UpperBatsto River and Skit Branchcreek. Step back into the histo-ry of Hampton Furnace, its18th century bog iron manu-facturing, its transition to thecranberry industry, and thescene of a vicious 1916 rob-bery attempt. Adults and kidswill be able to explore thestreams, use dip nets to lookfor aquatic life and examineunique carnivorous PineBarrens plants.

Call 609-268-0189 orwww.pinelandsadventures.orgCost is $25 adults and $15 forchildren.

Pine Barrens Habitats TourNov. 5. Trip departs at 10am. Meetat Pinelands Adventures, 1005Atsion Rd, Shamong NJ

This trip will be an explorationinto the various habitats thatexist in the pinelands. This 5-hour small group bus tour willvisit swamps, forests and otheraquatic environments.

Call 609-268-0189 orwww.pinelandsadventures.orgCost is $60 per person.

Calendar of EventsPinelands Adventures Field Trips

Fall 2016

BOARD OF TRUSTEESHon. Brendan Byrne

Honorary ChairFormer Governor, State of New Jersey

James Barnshaw, M.D.Chair

Retired Physician

Barbara TroughtVice Chair

Community Activist

Anne E. HeaslyTreasurer

Conservation Consultant

Michael GallawaySecretary

Sierra Club

Peter C. Adamson, M.D.The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Robert L. BarrettRetired Banker

Timothy J. ByrneAttorney

Charles M. CarusoRetired Patent Counsel, Merck & Co., Inc.

Charles M. ChapinNew Jersey Audubon Society

Emile DeVito, Ph.D.New Jersey Conservation Foundation

John Dighton, Ph.D.Director, Rutgers Pinelands Field Station

Bill FisherSenior Project Manager, Liberty Property Trust

Thomas HarveyAttorney

Albert HornerPhotographer

Ron Hutchinson, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Biology, Stockton University

David M. Kutner, PP AICPRecovery Planning Manager, New Jersey Future

Louis R. Matlack, Ph. D.Retired Mediator and Community Facilitator

David F. MooreRetired Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation

Foundation

Loretta PickusAttorney

Sarah PuleoCommunications Specialist, U.S. General Services

Administration

Leon M. Rosenson, Ph.D.Retired, Liposome Company

Jessica Rittler Sanchez, Ph.D.Regional Planner

Robert Tucker, Ph.D.Retired Scientist

Betty WilsonRetired Public Servant

Carleton K. MontgomeryExecutive Director, Pinelands Preservation Alliance

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