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Black Run Headwaters: To Be Preserved for Future Generations

The campaign to down-zone and ultimately preserve 835-acres was a success!

Policy Notes: May 2025

Artificial turf becomes the subject of debate as Commissioners take up public concerns about emerging health and environmental issues.

Policy Notes: April 2025

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: March 2025

Pinelands Commission discusses procedures for identifying and protecting threatened & endangered species, but recommends no changes.

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 2025 Report Released

The Alliance’s 35th Anniversary Report on the State of the Pinelands reflects on the region’s history, current challenges, and future.

Policy Notes: February 2025

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: January 2025

2024 was a strong year for forest protection—what will the new year hold? 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.

Speak Out to Protect Our Water Supply On Jan. 15th, 2025!

Remember the recent drought warning? While farmers were struggling to keep their crops alive, and firefighters battled wildfires—it was business as usual for golf courses, which were allowed to continue watering their extensive lawns.

Grassroots Organizing Can Save the Pine Barrens

Pole Bridge Forest Planning Board Vote Victory

Wharton State Forest Visitor Use Map

Released after 7-year advocacy campaign!

State of the Food System 2024

Regional Summits: SOUTH Dec. 5 in Southampton; NORTH in Newark on Dec. 13; CENTRAL in New Brunswick on Jan. 10, 2025

Artificial Turf Fields

Awareness of the human and environmental health threats associated with artificial turf fields is growing, yet towns continue to approve new field installations.

Pinelands Commission Needs to Make a Change

It’s time to demand that the Pinelands Commission fix how they handle endangered species surveys…

Cruisin’ on the Beaches! Cape May County Advances Inclusion On Public Beaches

Cape May County has announced the unveiling of more than a mile stretch of beach that is now accessible for individuals with mobility concerns.

Access Nature Goes Statewide!

Get involved with Nature: Accessible for All Campaign through the steering committee or our stipend program.

The Pinelands Is for Everyone

Making public open spaces more accessible for individuals with disabilities

Policy Notes: April 2024

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.

Access Nature and The Nature Conservancy: Nature 101 Films

Be an Insider, Outside!
Knowing the basics can make or break an enjoyable excursion.

Policy Notes: March 2024

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: February 2024

Artificial Turf Concerns Rising Among Commissioners and the Public. 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.