Monthly Archives: January 2008

Hearing Casts Serious Doubt on DEP’s ability to Protect Public Health and Environment

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Bill Wolfe

In articulate, substantive, and at times charming testimony, DEP Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson had the Senate Environment Committee completely under control on Monday. The Commissioner presented her 2008 priorities, and responded to mostly softball questions from the new Committee. [Update: … Continue reading →

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What Are Your Environmental Priorities for 2008?

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Bill Wolfe

*** Apologies – NJ.Com took down the photos, which were originally published on my “NJ Voices” column at NJ.Com. I was able to save the text, but not the photos. What assholes. Tomorrow (Monday, January 28, 2008) Department of Environmental … Continue reading →

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Pave Paradise: Put up a Parking Lot

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Bill Wolfe

Baldpate Mountain in Hopewell Township, Mercer County is one of my favorite still relatively wild areas to ramble. The State DEP just began construction of new roads and parking areas to provide access to this hilly and forested landscape. Check … Continue reading →

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A Tale of 2 Jersey Farmers

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Bill Wolfe

Bill Wolfe A local property tax subsidized Gentleman Jersey Farm. Bill Wolfe A real working Jersey dairy farm

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In Harm’s Way

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Bill Wolfe

Would you send your child to this school? *** Apologies – NJ.Com took down the photos, which were originally published on my “NJ Voices” column at NJ.Com. I was able to save the text, but not the photos. What assholes. … Continue reading →

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