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Photo Credit: Pine Barrens Treefrog on Pitcher Plant by Robert Ferguson II
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Blog Post • May 22, 2026
On May 20th Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD led Rep. Jeff Van Drew and Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker in introducing the Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River […]
Blog Post • May 15, 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.
Blog Post • May 11, 2026
Can the Artemis II Mission Inspire a New Environmental Movement Like Apollo 8, for the Pinelands, In the Face of Climate Change? Earth Day is an annual celebration in which individuals join community […]
Blog Post • May 7, 2026
At the federal and state levels, protections of public forests and parks are fraying. It’s important for the public to remain vigilant and hold public officials accountable to preserve our […]
Blog Post • April 30, 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.
Blog Post • April 10, 2026
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.
Blog Post • April 7, 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.
Blog Post • March 25, 2026
When communities are facing emerging threats like data centers, local action can make a difference—and in townships like Pemberton and Monroe, it just did! Pemberton Township became the first NJ municipality to ban data centers when it passed ordinance 10-2026 to “prohibit the […]
Blog Post • March 23, 2026
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 […]
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