In 2020 the NJ DEP approved a 100,000 square foot retail development on 43 acres of threatened species habitat. We challenged this ruling.
The Senate must not let these nominations expire again!
New Jersey must pass legislation to protect its rare and endangered plant species or risk losing many of these species in the long run.
PPA opposes this 30-inch natural gas pipeline that cuts through the Preservation Area of the Pinelands and exposes the aquifer and people to risks.
PPA is actively engaged in supporting the Keep It Green campaign to ensure a stable source of funding for land conservation, farmland protection and historic preservation.
Proposed development far exceeds a 2004 settlement agreement between the developer, state, and federal government in which PPA was an intervenor.
Water plan fails to address the needs of people and nature.
A new law provides greater opportunities for prescribed burning for ecological purposes.
Existing stormwater rules are need strengthening to protect groundwater and streams from polluted runoff.
Illegal off-road vehicle use is causing widespread damage to critical Pinelands habitats.
Explore the Hot and Pending issues the we are working on via the map or list below.
PPA has led the fight against the South Jersey Gas pipeline, which would traverse the Pinelands Forest Area where it is forbidden unless it primarily serves the Pinelands.
The Pinelands Commission is required to review its regulations and recommend amendments every five years. The Pinelands Commission completed its most recent review in 2012.