Monthly Archives: June 2016

Current Rationale for Logging Contradicts Prior Basis For Forest Preservation The more cuts that one gets, the more fragmentation in this forest mosaic, the more it gets degraded. ~~~ Eric Stiles, NJ Audubon “The Highlands Rediscovered” (NJN TV, 2004) Sportscaster … Continue reading →

Saw two box turtles on our walk this morning! Hey you don’t help them to bury the light Don’t give in without a fight. ~~~ Pink Floyd (listen) Now that I’ve got your attention, consider this argument: Anderson complains that … Continue reading →

The above photo may come to be known as part of a 21st Century Arch Duke Ferdinand like moment.  (I used that metaphor in a limited sense as an event that catalyzes chaos, but a Weimar moment is the far … Continue reading →

Sweeney Yet to Post Veto of Christie DEP Flood Rules for Senate Vote Is Sweeney carrying the Builders’ water or saving the best for last? “We as a legislature have consistently supported the sanctity of buffers for our C1 streams. … Continue reading →

Sham downtown New Egypt revitalization plan cover for same old sprawl Real downtown and community investment needs neglected Does this look like downtown revitalization to you? We warned that a new sewage treatment plant would not only harm water quality … Continue reading →