Posts by Jane Primerano
NJ Highlands Council chief seeks to build coalitions
Ben Spinelli, who took over as executive director in July, has a background in land preservation and water policies.
The new executive director of the New Jersey Highlands Council, Ben Spinelli, brings experience gained as a member of the first council after the Highlands Water Protection Act of 2004 was enacted. In a recent interview, Spinelli said he believes his new position is an extension of work he began back then and continued during…
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Quarry drops plans that opponents viewed as threat to Delaware
Riverline wanted to create a construction yard to allow it to import recycled asphalt pavement
CARPENTERSVILLE – The Pohatcong Guardians appear to have emerged the victor in a push to keep Riverline Quarry’s operations in check. The quarry, located on a ridge only yards from the Delaware River, will continue to operate as it always has after the operators withdrew a site plan application for improvements and an expansion of…
Read MoreManmade floating wetlands battle harmful algae bloom
PENNINGTON – Harmful algal blooms plagued New Jersey freshwater lakes during the summer of 2019 and are a continuing concern whether the lake is Rosedale in Mercer County; Deal, the largest coastal lake, or Hopatcong, the largest in the state. A combination of factors contributed to the 2019 blooms, Dr. Jason E. Adolf of the…
Read MoreDam removal leads to rebirth of the Paulins Kill
Once upon a time, dams were essential for “powering” a community, even though they interfered with the natural working of rivers. The Columbia Dam on the Paulins Kill in N.J. was taken down last year and the river is adjusting nicely!
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