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Policy Notes: May 2026
Shamong residents push back on Burlington County plans, updates on tree clearing in Franklin Township, and are towns planning for affordable housing in the Pinelands? Policy Notes are designed to update the public on the activities of the Pinelands Commission, which have been summarized by Pinelands Alliance staff who attend all public meetings of the Commission.
Policy Notes: April 2026
Are the Pinelands safe from data centers? And Sweet Amalia restaurant owners plead their case before the Pinelands Commission. Policy Notes are designed to update the public on the activities of the Pinelands Commission, which have been summarized by Pinelands Alliance staff who attend all public meetings of the Commission.
Why Sweet Amalia Isn’t Opening This Year — and What It Reveals About the Pinelands
A well known restaurant located within the Pinelands will not open this season due to issues with the Pinelands Commission. This situation also raises concerns about rule enforcement in Franklin Township.
Policy Notes: March 2026
The Pinelands Commission addresses invasive fish species and cell phone towers in the Pinelands. Policy Notes are designed to update the public on the activities of the Pinelands Commission, which have been summarized by Pinelands Alliance staff who attend all public meetings of the Commission.
State of the Pinelands: A Moment to Strengthen New Jersey’s Environmental Leadership
Share:The release of the Pinelands Alliance’s new report, State of the Pinelands, comes at a pivotal moment for environmental protection in both New Jersey and the nation. Across the country, long-standing […]
Policy Notes – February 2026
Time to re-examine enduro racing policies and Jackson Township affordable housing plan. Policy Notes are designed to update the public on the activities of the Pinelands Commission, which have been summarized by Pinelands Alliance staff who attend all public meetings of the Commission.
A Town Hall Too Late – Vineland Data Center
DataOne is building a data center in Vineland, NJ. Residents were not kept up to date on the project.
Pinelands Science Forum: Water – The Lifeblood of the Pinelands
Share:Date: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PMLocation: Pinelands Alliance, 17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton NJ 08088Cost: $50 per person. Students can attend for $20 per person Pinelands Alliance (the Alliance) is […]
Policy Notes – January 2026
Vineland data center: will the Pinelands heed this warning? Plus, good and bad deals for land protections. Policy Notes are designed to update the public on the activities of the Pinelands Commission, which have been summarized by Pinelands Alliance staff who attend all public meetings of the Commission.
Data Centers Invading NJ Through Redevelopment Loophole
Municipal governments are not equipped to evaluate regional environmental impacts that cross town boundaries
Policy Notes – December 2025
Artificial turf takes center stage, as NJDEP staff present the science behind their policies. Commissioners consider the gaps and implications for the Pinelands. Policy Notes are designed to update the public on the activities of the Pinelands Commission, which have been summarized by Pinelands Alliance staff who attend all public meetings of the Commission.
Policy Notes – November 2025
$3 Million committed to Black Run headwaters. Artificial turf continues to draw ire of Commissioners. Policy Notes are designed to update the public on the activities of the Pinelands Commission, which have been summarized by Pinelands Alliance staff who attend all public meetings of the Commission.
Bob Jackson Officially Nominated by the Governor to Rejoin the Pinelands Commission
Share:On November 20, 2025 Governor Murphy nominated Robert “Bob” Jackson to serve on the Pinelands Commission. Bob is a great champion of the Pinelands, having served on the Pinelands Commission […]
A Message to Our Members and Followers: A Breakthrough Year for the Black Run Headwaters Thanks to You
This has been one of the most encouraging years ever for the permanent protection of the Black Run headwaters, and it began with the engagement, vigilance, and support of our Pinelands Alliance community.
Interview with Author John McPhee – “The Pine Barrens” Reflection
Pinelands Alliance inducted John McPhee to the Pine Barrens Hall of Fame in 2025. In this interview, John McPhee reflects on his time writing “The Pine Barrens”.
Policy Notes – October 2025
Data Centers in the Pinelands and Black Run Headwaters updates. Policy Notes are designed to update the public on the activities of the Pinelands Commission, which have been summarized by Pinelands Alliance staff who attend all public meetings of the Commission.
Turning Sunlight into Opportunity
The Garden State is turning sunlight into savings, crops, and a cleaner future for all.
Sensory Garden at Pinelands Alliance
Share:Interacting with nature is understood to improve physical, sensory, social, and emotional well-being. Now more than ever, it is important to provide adults, children, and youth with carefully designed outdoor […]
Policy Notes: August-September 2025
Could the Jones Road Fire have been prevented? Pinelands Commission considers the pros and cons of different forest management methods. Policy Notes are designed to update the public on the activities of the Pinelands Commission, which have been summarized by Pinelands Alliance staff who attend all public meetings of the Commission.
Policy Notes: July 2025
Animals protections receive updates, while plant protections remain stagnant. Advocates ask the Pinelands Commission to lead with the science and provide equal protections for plants and animals. Policy Notes are designed to update the public on the activities of the Pinelands Commission, which have been summarized by Pinelands Alliance staff who attend all public meetings of the Commission.
