Policy Notes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Policy Notes: January 2024

Enduring Legacies 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: December 2023

On Race and Gender, New Jersey Boards and Commissions in Need of Diversity—the Pinelands Commission, even more so. 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 2023

Pinelands Commission Reveals First ‘Package’ of CMP Amendments to Tackle in the New Year. 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: October 2023

The Pinelands Commission reviews progress on land preservation and its funding priorities for the future. 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: September 2023

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: August 2023

Another seat on the Commission sits empty…
‘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.