Monthly Archives: July 2010

Gas Pipeline Deal Just One Example of Far Larger Problems at DEP

[Update 2 – 7/20/10: killer Star Ledger editorial:  New Jersey taxpayers get shorted on gas pipeline] Update 1: 7/7/10 Brian Murray of the Star Ledger wrote a good story: Audit shows public land leases to private firms continue to trouble … Continue reading

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DEP Asleep at the Switch as Drought Conditions Arise

[Update 2: 7/12/10 – speaking of profiles in shortsighted cowardice: Monmouth, Ocean water restrictions are lifted for N.J. American Water customers Update 1: 7/9/10 – more evidence that DEP is alseeep at the switch: Clinton’s water company issues water use … Continue reading

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“Dead Zones” Off NJ Coast

I like to write about some of the important ocean/coastal ecosystem issues that are ignored by the media, DEP, and some environmental groups’ narrow focus on beach issues and bacteria testing  (see most recent, May 27 post “State of the … Continue reading

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Christie DEP Cuts Sweetheart Deal With Gas Industry

No Money for Parks and Public Lands – While DEP Gives Away the Store to Gas Pipeline [Update 3 – 7/20/10: killer Star Ledger editorial: New Jersey taxpayers get shorted on gas pipeline] [Update 2 – 7/6/10 NJ Spotlight coverage: … Continue reading

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Highlands Hike – High Point Loop Trail

If you’re looking for a spectacular day hike, look no further than Weis Ecology Center  in Ringwood and the High Point Loop Trail. After a vigorous hike on some of the wildest trails and most incredible scenic views to be … Continue reading

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