Category Archives: Policy watch

More Crazy Development in Parks – Washington Crossing State Park

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

Last week, I wrote about destruction of Ken Lockwood Gorge by DEP (here) – so, my head again exploded to read about another mad development scheme yesterday. Repeating that flawed land management policy, this time, DEP is planning on destroying … Continue reading →

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Daggett Ethics Agenda of Recent Vintage

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

At a Trenton State House news conference today, Independent Chris Daggett released his ethics reform agenda. As I reported previously, Chris Daggett served as Chairman of the DEP “Permit Efficiency Review Task Force” – (read the Daggett’s Report to DEP … Continue reading →

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Sierra Club Endorsement of Daggett – how did it happen and what does it mean?

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

  The Sierra Club’s endorsement of Independent Chris Daggett for Governor has caused a stir in political circles. As with almost all hyped news, the corporate media coverage and political blogosphere are narrowly focused on the short term electoral implications, … Continue reading →

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Destroying Nature to Make It “Accessible” – Paved Road, Parking Lots, Piers, and Pipes to “Improve” Pristine Ken Lockwood Gorge

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

  Like that proverbial Village in Vietnam that had to be destroyed to be saved, the DEP is destroying one of the few last remaining natural places to provide public access – you can view pictures of the destruction here. … Continue reading →

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All Quiet on the Regulatory Front – DEP Sits on Sidelines While Barnegat Bay is Dying

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

With Barnegat Bay’s survival in question, action demanded   Friday, July 31, 2009 STAR-LEDGER STAFF It’s choked by invasive aquatic weeds, infested with jellyfish and devoid of clams and oysters that used to support an entire shellfish industry. The Barnegat … Continue reading →

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