Monthly Archives: February 2018

Forty Policy Questions For Gov. Murphy’s DEP Commissioner’s Senate Confirmation Hearing

While I don’t know if the Senate Judiciary Committee has set a date yet, Gov. Murphy’s nominee for DEP Commissioner, Catherine McCabe, soon will face a Senate confirmation hearing. In an effort to educate Committee members and inform the public … Continue reading

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Murphy DEP Commissioner McCabe Makes Her First Move – A Mis-Step

Deb Mans is a politically safe follower, not an aggressive environmental leader For Mans to provide cover for the Christie DEP is an outrage [Update – 4/13/18 – We just came across this – we doubt that Mans will walk … Continue reading

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Bear Canyon, Coronado National Forest – Miller Peak Wilderness

[Updates below] I’ve spent the last week basically looking at that lovely mountain range (photo above) and exploring cool desert canyons, while camping in a place called Bear Canyon, just about 6 miles southwest of Montezuma’s Pass in Coronado National … Continue reading

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Here’s How To Fix The Broken DEP C1 “Anti-Degradation” Program For “Exceptional” Quality Waters

Memo to Gov. Murphy’s Nominated DEP Commissioner McCabe A NJ friend and local activist who has done great work on enforcing the C1 stream buffer protections just asked me a great question: My initial question probably would be better posed … Continue reading

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Christie Whitman Did The Same Things She Now Attacks Trump For

Gross Hypocrisy and The Whitewash of Media Amnesia [Update below] Veteran reporter Colleen O’Dea has a disgraceful piece at NJ Spotlight today regarding former Gov. Christie Whitman’s rehabilitation as Co-Chair of a national Taskforce , see: FORMER NJ GOV. WHITMAN TO … Continue reading

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