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DATED MATERIAL DO NOT DELAY Nonprofit Organization U.S.Postage PAID Sierra Club The Jersey S IERRAN S IERRAN Vol. 33, No. 2 Roughly 20,000 Members in New Jersey April-June 2004 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE NEW JERSEY CHAPTER OF THE SIERRA CLUB ••••••••••• Integrated Program in Ecuador, a Success Story .............................................2 Friends of Essex County Parks........................2 Editorial: Immigration Policy and Animal Policy Rankle the Club ...................................3 Help Determine the Future of this Newsletter ..3 Bleating Behind the Bush.................................3 New Jersey Passes Clean Car Law.................4 Issue Coorindator’s Report: The Governor Talks About ATV Damage ......4 Resolutions Passed by the Chapter’s Executive Committee in January and February 2004................................................5 Sierra Club Picks Worst Bush Administration Environmental Exploits of 2003 .....................5 Plantations in the Pines? .................................5 Litigation Status Report....................................5 Seniors Section Being Organized ....................6 Group News ................................................6-10 Outings .....................................................10-12 Membership Form..........................................12 VICTORY ON THE MILLSTONE RIVER by Laura Lynch, Chapter Conservation Chair NSIDE THIS ISSUE... I “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead U ntil three years ago, it looked all but certain. The 2.5-mile long Millstone Bypass would start at the Princeton Junction railroad bridge in West Windsor and snake its way along the Millstone River, across Route 1, and pass by one of the busiest stretches of the Delaware and Raritan Canal on Princeton’s border. Then it would veer to the east, taking out 15 of the 60 grand elm trees on Washington Road’s historic Elm Allee. The Township of West Windsor wanted the bypass. The Township and Borough of Princeton didn’t. Many residents of West Windsor wanted it; many didn’t. But the NJ Department of Transportation (DOT) had made up its mind, dis- missing alternative roadway align- ments and the concerns of residents, businesses, and environmentalists. Enter a group of concerned citizens: the Sensible Transportation Options Partnership (STOP), which started in 1996 as five people opposed to the destruction of Elm Allee and damage to the Delaware and Raritan Canal. In 1999, STOP joined forces with a growing list of local groups, including the Washington Road Elms Preservation Trust, the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, the Sierra Club’s Central Jersey Group, West Windsor Citizens for Transportation Alternatives, and others. The newly-formed coalition, Millstone Bypass Alert! (MBA), got to work. In 2000, the DOT released its Environmental Assessment (EA), deter- mining that the minimal environmental impacts the road would create could be easily mitigated. The MBA members read the EA and tore it apart, section by sec- tion, flagging error after error, and pre- pared to do battle at the upcoming pub- lic hearing. But the hearing never happened. Then-Governor Christie Whitman decid- ed that the EA was so poorly executed that the DOT would have to move on to the next step, one that would have had to occur only if the DOT had found sig- nificant potential for environmental damage: an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Because the highway was so controversial, the DOT created a citizen-oriented oversight group, guided by the DOT, the Rutgers University Transportation Policy Institute, and sev- eral conflict mediators. This was to be the Penns Neck Area EIS Partners Roundtable. For over two years, at 35 meetings tak- ing three hours each, the Roundtable toiled. Members included mayors from the Princetons, West Windsor, and Plainsboro, residents of several West Windsor neighborhoods, the Harrison Street Neighborhood Association, the Sierra Club, the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, Mercer County representatives, Princeton University, DOT and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) employees, the Federal Highway Administration, and the MBA. Also present was the Sarnoff Corporation, which owned the land in question along the Millstone River, and which disfavored any roadway alignment that wasn’t along the northern edge of its property. Amid fruit salad, lunchmeat, and squabbles aplenty, the Roundtable listed its goals, considered 18 alternative road- way alignments, and discussed the potential impacts of each of them to the environment and community. The DOT brought forth traffic models and demo- graphic projections. The Sierra Club, the Watershed Association, and STOP ques- tioned the thoroughness of the environ- mental consultant’s work and sent him back for more data. At the urging of STOP, the DOT produced lists of historic and archaeological sites, most of which lay along the Millstone. The center of contention quickly became the stretch of road through Sarnoff: the East-Side Connector (ESC). Although it would remove most of the traffic that now clogs Washington Road, and although many of the West Windsor residents favored it, no alignment could satisfy everyone. Curving it north, along the Millstone River, would damage or destroy archaeological sites and open space. Building it through the center of Sarnoff would split the campus in two. Dipping it to the south would put a high- way in people’s back yards. Auto-centric considerations appeared to be winning out over the importance of preserving the remaining pristine open space in Penns Neck. Then a photograph of a bald eagle emerged. It had been seen above Lake Carnegie, alongside the Delaware and Raritan Canal. Articles about the eagle appeared in the Princeton Packet and in US1. Despite protest from MBA, the Sierra Club, and the Watershed Association, the DEP determined that the eagle was “just passing through,” and therefore was of no consequence to the proposed bypass. When the three groups demanded a wildlife survey of the area, the DOT responded that, according to federal regulations, if no documentation existed of rare, threat- ened, or endangered species, no survey to find such species was warranted. When the Trenton Times phoned the Sierra Club about the eagle, in prepara- tion for yet another article, the Club relayed the DOT’s circular logic. That’s when a local birder contacted the Sierra Club. Distressed over the DOT’s apparent lack of concern, the birder reported that she had found a long-eared owl, listed as a NJ Threatened bird, on Sarnoff’s prop- erty. The Sierra Club accompanied the birder into the field to document the owl, and the birder sent the information to the DEP. At the Roundtable, the Sierra Club distrib- uted copies of the owl documenta- tion. Now that a threatened animal had been found, the Sierra Club insisted that DOT conduct a wildlife survey. Months passed, and despite repeated question- ing from the MBA, the DOT was not forthcoming about its intent to conduct a wildlife survey. Finally, the DOT released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Tucked in the back of hundreds of pages was a memo from the DEP to the DOT: The long-eared owl was nesting in such a position that any new roadway through Sarnoff con- necting to Washington Road would destroy the owl’s habitat. There would be no way to mitigate, and, by the way, a thorough wildlife survey would be necessary. The MBA settled on its preferred align- ment, “D2”: frontage roads on either side of Route 1 would replace the need for an ESC. Route 1 itself would be sub- merged, and a walkable plaza would be created above it. A new road would con- nect Washington and Alexander Roads at the bustling Princeton Junction train station. This alignment would leave the Elm Allee, the canal, the Millstone River, its banks, and the owl’s habitat, untouched. STOP circulated petitions in favor of D2. Through the Sierra Club’s on-line Action Alert Network, over 1000 people faxed the DOT and Rutgers Public Funding for a Private Road? Any road built through Sarnoff’s campus would be subject to permits from the DEP for wetlands, endan- gered species, and other environmen- tal impacts. A federally funded road, such as the Millstone Bypass, must also avoid, minimize, or mitigate any impacts to historic or archaeological sites. Because the Millstone riverbank is rich in archaeological artifacts, the DOT determined that the ESC would impact too many environmental, his- toric, and archaeological resources. West Windsor instructed Sarnoff that, unless the Millstone Bypass or its functional equivalent (an ESC) were built, Sarnoff could not achieve its desired General Development Plan. To develop its campus fully, adding several hundred more cars and paving over close to a quarter of its property, the Sarnoff Corporation would have to build its own version of the East- Side Connector. While Sarnoff would still be required to assess environmen- tal impact, protection of the archaeo- logical sites would no longer be required because funding for the road would be private, rather than federal. Many Roundtable participants argued that a federally funded ESC would do more to protect the artifacts than the privately funded road would. But the Sierra Club and MBA realized that the damage to the Millstone riverbank would be permanent, and that such an expensive section of road would not likely be built by the cash-strapped Sarnoff Corporation any time soon. Further suggesting that an ESC will not be built is the DOT’s realignment of the Harrison Street interchange on the west end of Sarnoff’s property. The new alignment moves the inter- change far south of where it is now. To create an ESC resembling the one Sarnoff preferred would require arch- ing a road far north and then east, which would cost much more than enhancing the existing road through the center of campus, to which Alternative D2-A now links. Should Sarnoff propose a road, the Sierra Club will oppose it. But as long as the long-eared owl nests on Sarnoff’s property, an ESC is unlikely. (Continued on page 4) Volunteer Opportunity Want to help the environment? Maybe you are retired or in between jobs or your children have grown up and left you with a few hours per week at hand? Or per- haps you’re a student interested in some service learning or internship credit. We could use reliable administrative help in our Trenton office. Tasks include answer- ing the phone, mailings, trips to the print shop, writing, taking notes at legislative committee meetings nearby, surfing the internet, investigating issues, etc. Please contact Kelly McNicholas (609-656-7612 or [email protected]) ALTERNATIVE D2A SINGLE POINT INTERCHANGE (credit NJ DOT)

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Page 1: PAID Sierra Club IERRAN...the west end of Sarnoff’s property. The new alignment moves the inter-change far south of where it is now. To create an ESC resembling the one Sarnoff preferred

DATED MATERIAL DO NOT DELAYNonprofit

OrganizationU.S.Postage

PAIDSierra ClubThe JerseySIERRANSIERRAN

Vol. 33, No. 2 Roughly 20,000 Members in New Jersey April-June 2004

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE NEW JERSEY CHAPTER OF THE SIERRA CLUB

• • • • • • • • • • •

Integrated Program in Ecuador, a Success Story .............................................2

Friends of Essex County Parks........................2Editorial: Immigration Policy and AnimalPolicy Rankle the Club...................................3

Help Determine the Future of this Newsletter ..3Bleating Behind the Bush.................................3New Jersey Passes Clean Car Law.................4Issue Coorindator’s Report:The Governor Talks About ATV Damage ......4

Resolutions Passed by the Chapter’sExecutive Committee in January and February 2004................................................5

Sierra Club Picks Worst Bush AdministrationEnvironmental Exploits of 2003 .....................5

Plantations in the Pines? .................................5Litigation Status Report....................................5Seniors Section Being Organized ....................6Group News................................................6-10Outings .....................................................10-12Membership Form..........................................12

VICTORY ON THE MILLSTONE RIVERby Laura Lynch, Chapter Conservation Chair

NSIDE THIS ISSUE...I

“Never doubt that a small group ofthoughtful, committed citizens canchange the world; indeed, it’s the onlything that ever has.” — Margaret Mead

Until three years ago, it looked allbut certain. The 2.5-mile longMillstone Bypass would start at

the Princeton Junction railroad bridge inWest Windsor and snake its way alongthe Millstone River, across Route 1, andpass by one of the busiest stretches ofthe Delaware and Raritan Canal onPrinceton’s border. Then it would veerto the east, taking out 15 of the 60 grandelm trees on Washington Road’s historicElm Allee.

The Township of West Windsorwanted thebypass. TheTownship andBorough ofPrinceton didn’t.Many residents ofWest Windsorwanted it; manydidn’t. But the NJDepartment ofT ranspor t a t ion(DOT) had madeup its mind, dis-missing alternativeroadway align-ments and the concerns of residents,businesses, and environmentalists.

Enter a group of concerned citizens:the Sensible Transportation OptionsPartnership (STOP), which started in1996 as five people opposed to thedestruction of Elm Allee and damage tothe Delaware and Raritan Canal. In 1999,STOP joined forces with a growing list oflocal groups, including the WashingtonRoad Elms Preservation Trust, the StonyBrook-Millstone Watershed Association,the Sierra Club’s Central Jersey Group,West Windsor Citizens forTransportation Alternatives, and others.The newly-formed coalition, MillstoneBypass Alert! (MBA), got to work.

In 2000, the DOT released itsEnvironmental Assessment (EA), deter-mining that the minimal environmentalimpacts the road would create could beeasily mitigated. The MBA members readthe EA and tore it apart, section by sec-tion, flagging error after error, and pre-pared to do battle at the upcoming pub-lic hearing.

But the hearing never happened.Then-Governor Christie Whitman decid-ed that the EA was so poorly executedthat the DOT would have to move on tothe next step, one that would have hadto occur only if the DOT had found sig-nificant potential for environmentaldamage: an Environmental ImpactStatement (EIS). Because the highwaywas so controversial, the DOT created acitizen-oriented oversight group, guidedby the DOT, the Rutgers UniversityTransportation Policy Institute, and sev-eral conflict mediators. This was to bethe Penns Neck Area EIS PartnersRoundtable.

For over two years, at 35 meetings tak-ing three hours each, the Roundtabletoiled. Members included mayors fromthe Princetons, West Windsor, andPlainsboro, residents of several WestWindsor neighborhoods, the HarrisonStreet Neighborhood Association, theSierra Club, the Stony Brook-Millstone

Watershed Association, Mercer Countyrepresentatives, Princeton University,DOT and Department of EnvironmentalProtection (DEP) employees, the FederalHighway Administration, and the MBA.Also present was the SarnoffCorporation, which owned the land inquestion along the Millstone River, andwhich disfavored any roadway alignmentthat wasn’t along the northern edge ofits property.

Amid fruit salad, lunchmeat, andsquabbles aplenty, the Roundtable listedits goals, considered 18 alternative road-way alignments, and discussed thepotential impacts of each of them to the

environment and community. The DOTbrought forth traffic models and demo-graphic projections. The Sierra Club, theWatershed Association, and STOP ques-tioned the thoroughness of the environ-mental consultant’s work and sent himback for more data. At the urging ofSTOP, the DOT produced lists of historicand archaeological sites, most of whichlay along the Millstone.

The center of contention quicklybecame the stretch of road throughSarnoff: the East-Side Connector (ESC).Although it would remove most of thetraffic that now clogs Washington Road,and although many of the West Windsorresidents favored it, no alignment couldsatisfy everyone. Curving it north, alongthe Millstone River, would damage ordestroy archaeological sites and openspace. Building it through the center ofSarnoff would split the campus in two.Dipping it to the south would put a high-way in people’s back yards. Auto-centricconsiderations appeared to be winningout over the importance of preservingthe remaining pristine open space inPenns Neck.

Then a photograph of a bald eagleemerged. It had been seen above LakeCarnegie, alongside the Delaware andRaritan Canal. Articles about the eagleappeared in the Princeton Packet and inUS1. Despite protest from MBA, theSierra Club, and the Watershed

Association, the DEP determined thatthe eagle was “just passing through,”and therefore was of no consequence tothe proposed bypass. When the threegroups demanded a wildlife survey ofthe area, the DOT responded that,according to federal regulations, if nodocumentation existed of rare, threat-ened, or endangered species, no surveyto find such species was warranted.When the Trenton Times phoned theSierra Club about the eagle, in prepara-tion for yet another article, the Clubrelayed the DOT’s circular logic.

That’s when a local birder contactedthe Sierra Club. Distressed over the

DOT’s apparentlack of concern,the birder reportedthat she had founda long-eared owl,listed as a NJThreatened bird,on Sarnoff’s prop-erty. The SierraClub accompaniedthe birder into thefield to documentthe owl, and thebirder sent theinformation to theDEP. At theRoundtable, theSierra Club distrib-uted copies of theowl documenta-

tion. Now that a threatened animal hadbeen found, the Sierra Club insisted thatDOT conduct a wildlife survey. Monthspassed, and despite repeated question-ing from the MBA, the DOT was notforthcoming about its intent to conducta wildlife survey.

Finally, the DOT released its DraftEnvironmental Impact Statement.Tucked in the back of hundreds ofpages was a memo from the DEP tothe DOT: The long-eared owl wasnesting in such a position that anynew roadway through Sarnoff con-necting to Washington Road woulddestroy the owl’s habi tat . Therewould be no way to mitigate, and, bythe way, a thorough wildlife surveywould be necessary.

The MBA settled on its preferred align-ment, “D2”: frontage roads on eitherside of Route 1 would replace the needfor an ESC. Route 1 itself would be sub-merged, and a walkable plaza would becreated above it. A new road would con-nect Washington and Alexander Roadsat the bustling Princeton Junction trainstation. This alignment would leave theElm Allee, the canal, the Millstone River,its banks, and the owl’s habitat,untouched. STOP circulated petitions infavor of D2. Through the Sierra Club’son-line Action Alert Network, over 1000people faxed the DOT and Rutgers

Public Funding fora Private Road?

Any road built through Sarnoff’scampus would be subject to permitsfrom the DEP for wetlands, endan-gered species, and other environmen-tal impacts. A federally funded road,such as the Millstone Bypass, mustalso avoid, minimize, or mitigate anyimpacts to historic or archaeologicalsites. Because the Millstone riverbankis rich in archaeological artifacts, theDOT determined that the ESC wouldimpact too many environmental, his-toric, and archaeological resources.

West Windsor instructed Sarnoffthat, unless the Millstone Bypass or itsfunctional equivalent (an ESC) werebuilt, Sarnoff could not achieve itsdesired General Development Plan.To develop its campus fully, addingseveral hundred more cars and pavingover close to a quarter of its property,the Sarnoff Corporation would haveto build its own version of the East-Side Connector. While Sarnoff wouldstill be required to assess environmen-tal impact, protection of the archaeo-logical sites would no longer berequired because funding for the roadwould be private, rather than federal.Many Roundtable participants arguedthat a federally funded ESC would domore to protect the artifacts than theprivately funded road would. But theSierra Club and MBA realized that thedamage to the Millstone riverbankwould be permanent, and that such anexpensive section of road would notlikely be built by the cash-strappedSarnoff Corporation any time soon.

Further suggesting that an ESC willnot be built is the DOT’s realignmentof the Harrison Street interchange onthe west end of Sarnoff’s property.The new alignment moves the inter-change far south of where it is now.To create an ESC resembling the oneSarnoff preferred would require arch-ing a road far north and then east,which would cost much more thanenhancing the existing road throughthe center of campus, to whichAlternative D2-A now links.

Should Sarnoff propose a road, theSierra Club will oppose it. But as longas the long-eared owl nests on Sarnoff’sproperty, an ESC is unlikely.

(Continued on page 4)

Volunteer OpportunityWant to help the environment? Maybe you are retired or in between jobs or your

children have grown up and left you with a few hours per week at hand? Or per-haps you’re a student interested in some service learning or internship credit. Wecould use reliable administrative help in our Trenton office. Tasks include answer-ing the phone, mailings, trips to the print shop, writing, taking notes at legislativecommittee meetings nearby, surfing the internet, investigating issues, etc. Pleasecontact Kelly McNicholas (609-656-7612 or [email protected])

ALTERNATIVE D2A SINGLE POINT INTERCHANGE (credit NJ DOT)

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The Jersey Sierran: April-June 2004

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There were times when I thought thata crash course in mountain climbingwould be good training for the SierraClub’s Population and EnvironmentProgram study tour to Ecuador, inAugust, 2003.

As the country’s name suggests, it sitson the equator — in northwestern SouthAmerica. Although it borders on thePacific Ocean, it lies almost directlysouth of North America’s east coast andin the same time zone as New Jersey.The country contains three geographiczones: the coastal area to the westwhich supplies many of the bananas andshrimp we eat; the Sierra, with volcanicmountain ranges running roughly north-to-south down the middle of the coun-try; and the jungle area to the east in theAmazon River basin where oil has beenfound and is now one of the country’sleading exports. About the size ofNevada, Ecuador shares something elsewith New Jersey: It is the most denselypopulated country in South America. Itspopulation of 12.6 million is expected todouble in 30-40 years.

As we toured the capital city of Quito, asfar as our eyes could see there were hous-es climbing the once tree-covered moun-tainsides. As it becomes harder and harderto eke a living out of the ever-smaller plotsof land that are inherited by large families,the poor rural indigenous people move tolarge cities like Quito or the coastal townof Guayaquil looking for work. Poor squat-ters have even built on an active volcano –an area which is also subject to mud slidesduring heavy rains. New homes can waitup to 10 years for elec-tricity and sometimeslonger for water. Where,I wondered, would theyput even more people,let alone double the cur-rent number?

Our small, 20-passen-ger, blue bus took usboth north and south ofQuito to clinics and therural villages they serve.But even our bus was too large to reachsome of those areas, and we had to trans-fer to jeeps and pickup trucks to traversethe single-lane, rock-strewn, deeply-rut-ted, dirt roads. How would a woman inlife-threatening labor reach a clinic orhospital to save herself and her child?This is where the training of health work-ers by CEMOPLAF (Medical Center forFamily Planning), and the acceptance ofthese workers through integrating theprogram with the agricultural instructionfrom World Neighbors, helps thesecommunities.

Integrated Program in Ecuador, a Success StoryPart II - Out of the meeting room and into the rural Ecuadorian communitiesby Bonnie Tillery, our Population Issues Coordinator

From the time we landed, even intothe outer reaches of the rural communi-ties many hours outside of Quito, thestench of diesel fumes filled our nostrilsand burned our eyes. So it was not sur-prising to learn that respiratory prob-lems, including tuberculosis, are majorhealth issues in the communities, alongwith malnutrition, and, for the children,diarrhea. The first small rural communityof Monjas Tungurahuilla was proud ofthe work residents were doing toimprove the quality of their soil so thatthey could grow more and varied cropsto improve nutrition. In fact, they askedus to help them plant potatoes. This iswhere that crash course in mountainclimbing would have come in handy!We walked at about a 45-degree angle (itseemed more like 90!) to reach thefields above the village where the loose

volcanic soil had beenterraced to prevent ero-s ion — a techniquetaught by WorldNeighbors. Into this,several of us (includingLarry Fahn, President ofthe Sierra Club) plantedsmall pieces of potato,after which othersadded rich compostthat had been gathered

from the cuy (guinea pig) pens andimproved with the help of worms.Roasted cuy, by the way, is served forfestivals – much like we eat turkey atThanksgiving – and it is an importantsource of protein.

At the clinics where indigenous peo-ple come for care, and from which doc-tors visit the rural communities once ortwice year, we saw laboratory equip-ment with USAID [the US StateDepartment’s Agency for InternationalDevelopment]stickers. As one of our

The Friends of the Essex County Parks(FOEP) was established by three SierraClub volunteers: Dave Ogens, JoyceHaddad and Ron Pate. It is a nonprofitorganization whose mission is the preser-vation and restoration of Essex Countyparks and open spaces in the SouthMountain and Eagle Rock Reservationsand in West Essex Park, and the reopen-ing of the Essex County EnvironmentalCenter in Roseland. Our mission isaccomplished by volunteers, partneringwith county government and membersof other non profit groups.

The three founders of FOEP areSierra Club hike leaders who also orga-nized park clean-ups, new trail creationand trail restoration. Then, two yearsago with the support of the Sierra Cluband other volunteer groups, they beganrefurbishing the boardwalk and canoelaunch area at the EnvironmentalCenter in Roseland, and built an inter-pretive trail. This Center had been shutdown in 1988 due to county budgetcutbacks. To reopen the Center thegroup solicited the support of JoeDiVincenzo, president of the EssexCounty Freeholder Board, a friend ofthe Sierra Club and strong supporter ofthe county parks. Mr. DiVincenzo wasrunning for Essex County Executive ona promise to reopen the Center andrevita l ize the county parks. Hereceived the Sierra Club’s endorsementand, with the help of others in ourEssex County Group and our SinglesSection, he won the election. Today, asign hangs outside the Center statingthat it is the home of the future “EssexCounty Environmental Center.” All thefunding and plans are in place for thisproject.

FOEP is currently partnering with theSouth Mountain Conservancy and theEssex County Parks Department in an

Friends of the EssexCounty Parksby Joyce Haddad and Ron Pate, of our Singles Section and Essex Co. Group

application for a sizable Green AcresGrant. The money will be used to reha-bilitate South Mountain Reservation, thecrown jewel of the Essex County ParkSystem — which was originally designedby Frederick Law Olmstead’s firm(famous for New York City’s CentralPark and many others). This Spring,FOEP will be sponsoring a “Bioblitz”:one hundred scientists will survey SouthMountain Reservation and assess themost pressing environmental concerns:reforestation, erosion control, and identi-fying non-native invasive plant species.FOEP has also scheduled two events atEagle Rock Reservation in West Orangeand at the Environmental Center inRoseland — to include trail maintenanceand bridge-building.

Long range plans include constructinga network of bridges and trails inHatfield Swamp, part of the West EssexPark, to facilitate access for outdoorenthusiasts, and a river bank trail alongthe Passaic River to connect the dis-parate parts of the Park. They are hopingto continue the “Bioblitz” process atother local parks.

If this all sounds like a lot of work, theyalso make it a lot of fun, by running canoetrips, barbecues, hikes and social events. Ifthese types of activities interest you pleasecontact us: Dave Ogens ([email protected])or Ron Pate (973-669-8030).

An old sign which reads “Center forEnvironmental Studies” was found dur-ing a Fall clean-up and restoration pro-ject at the Center. Volunteers from leftto right are Joyce Haddad, DaveOgens, Kristen Kosciuszko, NanetteGuida, and Marlene Tedeschi (DeputyMayor of West Orange).

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Mountainous area around thevillage of Pasquazo Zambrano.

Women spinning yarn in the fields nearPasquazo Zambrano with child in fore-ground. These and several other womenand their children followed us every-where in the village. Without TVs, wewere their entertainment.

(Continued on page 4)

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by Dick Colby ([email protected])

The Jersey Sierran: April-June 2004

Is there an environmental issue that we’re MISSING? If so, please call or write to Club officers.

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ImmigrationPolicy andAnimal PolicyRankle the Club

Editorial

The Sierra Club’s internal election ofDirectors, currently underway (ballotsare due by mid-April), has made head-lines in newspapers throughout thecountry. At issue is a coalition of individ-uals who have petitioned to run foroffice, with the intention of changingthe Club’s current policies on immigra-tion and animals. Our Board of Directors(BoD) has faced these challenges before;what’s new is the aalllliiaannccee between thetwo groups of challengers to supporteach other’s positions.

The Sierra Club’s present policy onimmigration is to be nneeuuttrraall: to neitherfavor nor oppose restrictions on immi-gration into the United States, based onenvironmental impact. On one side arethe arguments that national carryingcapacity for humans is approaching itsnatural limit, if the environment is to beprotected, and that each new Americanuses far more resources on average thanthat same person would, say, at home inMexico or Africa.

On the other side is the argument thata fundamental American freedom wouldbe destroyed - a freedom exercised bynearly every Club member’s ancestors.Another argument is quite practical:Many members would be so offended bya restrictive policy that they would quit,compromising the Club’s effectivenessin all its many other campaigns.

I think it interesting that the rate ofpopulation growth is higher in the USthan in Japan or any Western Europeancountry. Half that rate is said to be due toimmigration, and the other half to naturalincrease. Even without immigration wewould be growing more rapidly than anyother “developed” country. So why isthat? Some population strategists hypoth-esize that, despite this country’s enor-mous wealth,we include many poor peo-ple unable to afford contraceptives, -- soimproved health care benefits would sig-nificantly reduce our population growth.

That brings us to policy on animals.The Club currently reaches out to orga-nizations of hunters and fisherpersons ascoalition partners in efforts to restrictlogging and other loss of wilderness.BoD candidates who wish the Club topromote vegetarianism and oppose hunt-ing and fishing also have environmentalarguments: Far more cultivated land andenergy resources are needed to producedietary aanniimmaall protein than to producethe equivalent nutritional content of vveegg-eettaabbllee protein. Also, animal wastes areserious pollutants in many parts of thecountry. But their agenda is also drivenby “speciesm”: the attitude that certainmammal, bird and fish species have nat-ural rights.

An additional twist to an animal rightspolicy is that it might solve the immigra-tion problem! The additional beans andcorn that could be grown for humanconsumption would raise our country’scarrying capacity for humans, perhapsby as much as 50%! And a nation of vege-

tarians might do interesting things to thefast food industry!

The opposing arguments can be con-sidered biological: our species certainlyevolved with adaptations to an omnivo-rous diet. And, again, there’s the practi-cal consideration of what a shift in poli-cy would do to the Club’s membershipstrength. (A former member of the NewJersey Chapter’s ExCom once offered aresolution that all ExCom membersswitch to vegetarian diets. The resolu-tion died for lack of a second!)

Anyone wishing more information onthe BoD election should feel encouragedto speak with Club officers at Group orChapter level. I’m besieged with state-ments and LTE’s from members on allsides of the BoD election, but since mostmembers will have voted by the timethis Newsletter is distributed, it wouldbe moot (and space-intensive) to printthem. I’ll be happy to forward copies ofarticles that appeared in the Los AngelesTimes and the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Last issue I invited sugggestions forwhy the Club has been losing member-ship. Thank you — to the half-dozenresponders, who add the following possi-ble explanations: (1) “Younger genera-tions are becoming a nation ofsedentary followers of television, movies,pop music, celebrity idolatry, spectatorsports, and electronic pursuits such ascomputers and video gaming, and evenreading of popular grist churned out bythe publishing industry. Their followershave no time for much other interest inthe outside world. The media, industry,and commerce avidly promote these mar-ketable diversionary interests. Federalbureaucracies support this trend in allow-ing media monopolies by which it is allpromoted. All levels of government tendto look the other way, since it all servesto deflect the public spotlight off theadvancement of their own self-servingagendas.” (2) Our marketing strategy isfaulty: “ we have made a mistake by notappealing to voters’/members’ self inter-est.—e.g. we need to market theHighlands as a cheaper alternative todrinking water, likewise for biodiversity,open space, clean air . . .” (3) Support forenvironmental causes has been trumpedby more essential causes: “the bit ofnonexistent disposable income that I canspare has been funneled to the ACLU andlike-minded groups to fight the evenmore egregious impairment of basic civilrights and privacy protections . . .” (4)Newer generations of Americans aren’tbeing schooled to enjoy and treasure theenvironment: “Unless we can motivateteachers to get involved in environmentalissues we won’t drag either children ortheir parents away from their screens.”

Regarding the election of BoD mem-bers: statements of all 17 candidates areavailable on the web atwww.sierraclub.org/bod/2004elections/

Please Help Determinethe Future of thisNewsletter The Chapter’s Executive Committee members were reminded on Feb 14th

that this Newsletter, The Jersey Sierran, costs about $28,000 per year toprint and distribute, a cost that has nearly quadrupled in the last five years,

largely due to increases in postage. It is the largest Chapter expense after thesalaries of its three staff members. An alternate use for the money could be afourth staff member to work on land use issues in New Jersey communities!

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President Bush paid a visit to NewJersey on December 1 to raise moneyfor his reelection campaign. The $2000per plate dinner was held at the Marriotin Hanover. While there was very littleadvance notice of the event, a numberof groups, including the Sierra Club, gotwind of it and organized a protest. BobJohnson of the Loantaka Group sentout an alert to the group’s e-mail listand, despite the late notice, a numberof Sierra Club members showed up tolet the President know what we think of

his destructive environmen-tal policies. While protestershad been promised spaceon the front lawn, we wereinstead relegated to apenned-in area behind thehotel in the most distantparking area. This way thePresident and his well-heeled guests would nothave to see or hear us andthe public would have noidea that a protest was inprogress. Nevertheless, thepress knew we were there

and the protest was featured that nighton NJ12 and on CBS. While a numberof groups participated in the protest, theSierra Club’s effort was organized byKelly McNicholas, Chapter Administrator(first row, far right in the above photo).Kelly, Ken Johanson (second row, farright) and Wynn Johanson (Ken’s wife),got together the night before to preparesigns for the event. It was a cold andsnowy day, but those of us who wereable to attend felt that we were able tomake our voices heard.

Bleating Behind the Bush!

ALVIN AILEY DANCE COMPANYSIERRA CLUB THEATRE OUTING FUNDRAISER

Saturday Evening, May 8, 2004There are still a few prime orchestra tickets for the Alvin Ailey Dance

Company at the NJ Performing Art Center in Newark,NJ.Featuring modern,African and jazz techniques with an unparalleled grace,passion and artistry.

Dinner at a great Portuguese restaurant in the nearby Ironbound districtis included. Total cost is $115 per person. Contact Ellen Blumenkrantz [email protected] or home:201-784-8417.

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YOU HAVE MORE TO GIVE THAN YOU KNOW.Maybe you can’t make a gift to protect the environment during your lifetime, but you can become a financial hero by remembering the

Sierra Club in your will. You can even direct your gift to a special Club program or to the New Jersey Chapter.For information about making a bequest to the New Jersey Chapter call George Denzer at 609-799-5839.

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VICTORY ON THE MILLSTONE(Continued from page 1)

ISSUE COORDINATOR’S REPORT:

The Governor Talks AboutATV Damageby Fred Akers, our ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) Issues Coordinator, and Conservation Chair of the South Jersey GroupOn January 12th, the Sierra Club

celebrated the successful end ofa bitter ten-year fight for clean

air. Our New Jersey Chapter, along witha coalition of other environmentalgroups, has been urging the stateLegislature to adopt the California LEV IIauto emissions standards. These stan-dards, which passed with a 31-5 vote inthe NJ Senate and a 53-15 vote in theAssembly, are stricter than the FederalTier 2 standards and will require thatNew Jersey sell a greater proportion ofgas/electric hybrid and ultra-clean con-ventional vehicles as of the January 1,2009 implementation date. The programalso requires that Zero EmissionsVehicles, probably in the form of fuel-cell or battery powered cars, be offeredin 2012.

Under the federal Clean Air Act,California is allowed to set stronger airquality standards than the federal gov-ernment in order to clean up the state’snotoriously dirty air. Other states aregiven the option of either adopting thefederal standards or the strongerCalifornia standards. Following the vic-tory in New Jersey, there are now fivestates where cars must meet thestronger California standards - NewYork, New Jersey, Maine,Massachusetts and Vermont. Thus over25 percent of all cars sold in the UnitedStates wil l now have to meet thestronger standards.

This is great news for New Jerseybecause not a single county in theentire state currently meets federalozone standards, with one out of everythree summer days designated an‘ozone alert day’. The LEV II standardswill offer a significant improvement inair quality in New Jersey including a19% reduction in smog-forming chemi-cals and a 23% reduction in air toxics.This is the equivalent of taking nearlytwo million cars off of New Jersey’sroads. Air pollution triggers respiratorydiseases such as asthma, and is the thirdleading cause of premature death inNew Jersey, after smoking and obesity.The Club regards the new legislation asthe biggest advance in clean air in NewJersey in more than a decade.

Unlike other states which adopted theprogram through regulation, New Jerseywas forced by a specific 1993 law to

New Jersey Passes CleanCar Lawby Brendan Bell, Associate Washington Representative, Sierra Club Global Warming Program and Jeff Tittel, Chapter Director

adopt the program through legislation.Though final passage of the bill camewith healthy majorities in both houses,the legislation was repeatedly stalled incommittees since its reintroduction inJanuary 2002.

The lame duck session which endedin January saw several new amendmentsadopted to make the bill more palatableto car dealers and industry associateswho had lobbied heavily against adop-tion of any form of the program.Industry lobbyists from the Alliance ofAutomobile Manufacturers, thePetroleum Council , Chamber ofCommerce, the Business and IndustryAssociation, and the NationalAutomobile Dealers Associationdescended upon Trenton in the finalweeks of the session to oppose passage.They thought if they could stop it here,they could stop it everywhere, but thepublic wants clean air.

The implementation date, originally tobe set in accordance with the release ofmodel year 2007 vehicles, was pushedback to the beginning of 2009. Inresponse to concerns that New Jerseywill be required to adopt changes thatthe California Air Resource Board maymake to the program, the law also estab-lishes a Commission of industry, publicinterest and government officials toreview the standards and offer input toboth the Department of EnvironmentalProtection’s Commissioner and theLegislature about the viability of the pro-gram in New Jersey, with each havingthe option to roll it back -- and revert tothe less-stringent federal standards.

This victory will also help boost cleancars nationwide. Many other states areexploring the idea of following NewJersey’s lead and adopting the Californiastandards. Manufacturers now have apowerful incentive to sell clean carsnationally. This responsible action in thestates stands in stark contrast to the fail-ure of the Bush Administration to setstronger pollution standards for vehiclesand promote clean car technology.

Visit www.sierraclub.org/globalwarmingto learn more about this exciting victory.

(Brendan Bell is in the Club’sWashington DC office at 202-547-1141.Jeff Tittel’s e-mail address [email protected].)

University, stressing their environmentalconcerns, the need for a wildlife survey,and their preference for D2.

Five months later, on January 28,2004, at 6 pm, the Roundtable recon-vened for the DOT’s unveiling of its pre-ferred, and final, alignment.

A slightly altered alignment, called“D2-A,” was chosen. The plaza abovethe submerged Route 1 described in D2proved to be too expensive, so it wasel iminated. Frontage roads, asdescribed in D2, would line both sidesof Route 1 from Harrison Street toAlexander Road, with modified inter-changes. The entrance from Route 1into Sarnoff had been shifted to thesouth, to align with a road already pass-ing through the campus.

Through Sarnoff’s land, betweenWashington Road and the railroad bridgein Princeton Junction, was nothing. Awildlife surveyor hired by the DOT hadfound two long-eared owl’s nests. TheDOT’s traffic modelers had attemptediteration after iteration of the ESC butcould not align the road in any way thatwould avoid the owls, the arrowheads,or the historic buildings. The East-Side

group pointed out, this is where the dol-lar ends – in helping these warm andfriendly people to have healthier lives.Healthy families know about spacingtheir children, so that each child can befully nurtured. Healthy families are small-er families because the chances of eachchild reaching adulthood are improved.Healthy families are educated familiesthat create less demand on the environ-ment through such methods as rotatingcrops to improve soil, and planting treesto protect watersheds.

Seeing the good these programs do,one can only wonder why the BushAdministration is not increasing thefunding of USAID population-relatedprograms. In fact, the Administrationinsists on penalizing these programswith the Global Gag Rule, and it hascut all funding to the United NationsPopulat ion Fund (UNFPA), whichhelps communities around the worldto stabilize population.

PROGRAM INECUDOR(Continued from page 2)

On Feb 2nd, Governor McGreeveyheld a press-free environmental meetingin Galloway Twp. (Atlantic County) withabout 30 regional environmentalists. Hebrought some staff people with him,including his environmental advisor,Curtis Fisher, and several people fromthe DEP.

The Governor wanted to informthe environmental community abouthis new regulatory initiatives in theareas of mercury and diesel soot airpollution reductions, reducing thelevel of arsenic in drinking water,and making pol luters pay for theenvironmental damages they cause.He also spoke about C-1 stream pro-tec t ion , 300 f t s t ream-buf fe r s ,Trans fer o f Deve lopment R ights ,impact fee legislation, and concernsabout nuclear power plants. He dis-tributed a 4-page handout with page-headings as follows:

* Protecting Children By ReducingToxic Mercury Emissions

* Ensuring that Polluters Pay for theEnvironmental Damage They Cause

* Helping to Make the Air Safer to Breathe by Reducing the Soot in the Air

* Protecting New Jersey’s DrinkingWater by Reducing the Level of Arsenic

He was very congenial, and took lotsof questions, and really wanted toknow what we thought on these andother issues. He stressed that he want-ed to get things accomplished, whichwas easier to do using his regulatorypowers than by new legislation. Hetold us that he needed to target specif-ic goals; those things that he felt couldbe successful.

During the discussion on making pol-luters pay for environmental damage,the question came up of whether thisincluded damage caused by ATV opera-tors. McGreevey was interested in this.He agreed that more needed to be donewith enforcement, and said that he hadtalked with DEP Commissioner BradCampbell. I suggested that the only real

solution was new legislation, and hereplied that expecting new legislationwas unrealistic, and that regulatory mea-sures would be more successful. I toldhim that some of us would keep work-ing at a legislative solution, and left it atthat. I understand that this is not a keyissue for him, and he is evidently notaware of the legislative limits of his reg-ulations on ATV enforcement.However, I was delighted to have thedialog and have the issue get some qual-ity air-time.

Governor McGreevey is a wonderfuladvocate for environmental protectionhere in New Jersey, and his rigorous out-reach to work with citizens in all cornersof the state is very refreshing. He is alsoa great communicator, and I left themeeting with a sense of partnership forprotecting the environmental resourcesof the state.

Concerning ATV legislation versus reg-ulation, I believe that the scale of real-time illegal ATV activities is already outof regulatory control at the state andlocal levels. The general public is stuckwith subsidizing the costs of enforce-ment -- and the reality of apprehendingviolators and making them pay to repairthe damage that they cause is a long shotin most cases.

A prime example of a legislative limita-tion is that the maximum fine for ATVviolations in state Wildlife ManagementAreas is $200. Compared to the cost ofregular admission to the NJ-ORV Park inChatsworth, $200 is little deterrent,especially when the chances of actuallygetting caught on the perfect get-a-wayvehicle are very low.

The long-term solution will be a com-prehensive registration, insurance,licensing and tagging program, fundedby those who purchase these vehicles,combined with more legal riding facili-ties managed, operated, and funded bythe riding community, just like the NJ-ORV Park. Getting to this solution willrequire more than regulation andenforcement: it will require well-craftedlegislation from Trenton.

For more information about theseissues, go to the new Sierra Club popula-tion web page atwww.sierraclub.org/population/. Infuture articles we will learn about crucialwater resources and programs for youth.If your Group would like to see a presen-tation about this trip, please contact me(Bonnie Tillery) at 609-259-6438 or [email protected].

Additional Note: The Sierra Club’snational Global Population andEnvironment Program Committeevoted to have the Sierra Club becomea sponsoring partner with the “Marchfor Women’s Lives.” The March willtake place in Washington DC on April25. More information is available(http://www.marchforwomen.org/),with links to New Jersey sites andbuses going to Washington fromaround the state.

Connector, as a publicly funded road,was dead.

Through the actions of a small groupof determined people who refused togive up, the Millstone River, theDelaware and Raritan Canal, theWashington Road Elm Allee, and severallong-eared owls have been saved.

The following is a far from all-inclusivelist of the activists who made this happen:

TThhee BBiirrddeerr:: Pam NewittTThhee NNJJ SSiieerrrraa CClluubb:: Laura Lynch, Mary

Penney, Ed Pfeiffer, Dennis Schvejda andJeff Tittel

TThhee SSttoonnyy BBrrooookk-MMiillllssttoonnee WWaatteerrsshheeddAAssssoocciiaattiioonn:: Chris Altomari, GeorgeHawkins and Noelle MacKay

SSTTOOPP:: Richard Barrett, AlanGoodheart, Lincoln and Sarah Hollister,Peggy Killmer, Pat Lyons, Jean Mahoney,Bobbie Parmet and Candace Preston

WWeesstt WWiinnddssoorr CCiittiizzeennss ffoorrTTrraannssppoorrttaattiioonn AAlltteerrnnaattiivveess:: PaulaMcGuire and Sandy Shapiro

The Sierra Club also appreciates theco-orindating efforts of the RRuuttggeerrssUUnniivveerrssiittyy VVoooorrhheeeess TTrraannssppoorrttaattiioonnPPoolliiccyy IInnssttiittuuttee, Helen Neuhaus, LonnieWeiss and Amy Steffen.

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Our country’s insatiable desire forwood and paper products has ledto a 15 fold increase in pine planta-

tions over the past 50 years. Upwards of 30million acres of native pine forests (roughlysix to seven times the size of our state)have been converted to tree farms, pre-dominantly in the southern states.Plantation forestry involves heavy herbi-cide use to discourage understory growthand competition, and heavy pesticide useto try to control the inevitable upswing inpests like the pine beetle. The result is acreafter acre of neat rows of same aged, single

(Editor’s note: Not all the lawsuits weauthorize actually come to fruition.Sometimes even the tthhrreeaatt of them isenough to deter a developer or govern-ment entity. All of them must first beapproved by Sierra Club officials in ourmain offices in San Francisco. Many ofthem don’t require member funding, asthere are many lawyers and agenciesthat take cases “pro bono” or use fundsfrom other sources. I think membersare entitled to know these “ways” inwhich the Chapter accomplishes someof its objectives, and they provide asense of what ExCom members “do” atour monthly meetings!)

LLaawwssuuiitt ooppppoossiinngg ddiivveerrssiioonn ooff GGrreeeennAAccrreess ooppeenn ssppaaccee ffoorr aa hhiigghh sscchhooooll iinnMMoonnrrooee TTwwpp,, MMiiddddlleesseexx CCoouunnttyy:: Weretained the Rutgers Environmental LawClinic to represent the Club in an appealin the Superior Court of New Jersey con-testing actions taken by the DEP and theState House Commission. (January)

WWee ssuuppppoorrtteedd ccoonnssttrruuccttiioonn ooff aa ccrroossss-hhaarrbboorr ffrreeiigghhtt ttuunnnneell to move freight byrail from New Jersey to Brooklyn, NY, tosave energy and reduce noise and pollu-tant emissions. (January)

LLaawwssuuiitt ttoo ddeeffeenndd tthhee DDEEPP’’ss PPhhaassee IIIISSttoorrmmwwaatteerr RReegguullaattiioonnss:: We retained theRutgers Environmental Law Clinic/EasternEnvironmental Law Clinic to oppose ananticipated challenge by the New JerseyBuilders Association, or any other personor organization, to the DEP’s proposedstormwater regulations requiring munici-palities and institutions to identify andmaintain stormwater outfalls.

OOppppoossiinngg aa ffeeddeerraall sseettttlleemmeenntt oonn tthheeHHeerriittaaggee MMiinneerraallss ttrraacctt:: We retained theRutgers Environmental Law Clinic/EasternEnvironmental Law Clinic to oppose theproposed settlement of a federal lawsuit

Tripling allowable levels of mercury pol-lution, shifting the burden of toxic clean upfrom polluters to taxpayers, and undoingrules for cleaning up America’s dirtiestpower plants topped a laundry list of theBush administration’s exploits to weakendecades of environmental progress in 2003.

“The Bush administration is systemati-cally turning back 30 years of environ-mental progress,” said Carl Pope, SierraClub executive director. “You really haveto go back to the McKinley administrationin the late 19th century to find so manygratuitous giveaways to special interestslooking to exploit our air, water, and nat-ural areas. Americans want a 21st centuryadministration that can deliver forward-thinking environmental solutions.”

The Sierra Club surveyed subscribersof RAW, the organization’s twice-weeklyelectronic newsletter tracking the Bush

AAlleexxaann AAtt RRiivveerrddaallee.. The DEP granteda stream encroachment permit to TCRNortheast Properties, Inc. for a series ofdry detention basins and swales to man-age stormwater for a 518-unit residentialdevelopment in Riverdale, NJ. All dis-charges would flow to a small C-1 tribu-tary of the Pequannock River and even-tually to the Pequannock. No adequateantidegradation analysis was conducted,nor were flow calculations verified bythe DEP. The Pequannock is alreadyimpaired for temperature and it wasfeared that the discharges would exacer-bate this problem. The PequannockRiver Coalition filed an appeal of theDEP action with the Appellate Divisionof the Superior Court of New Jersey.Thereafter the developer and the appel-lant entered into settlement discussions.The Sierra Club delayed seeking leave tointervene in the appeal pending the out-come of those talks. Those talks havenow resulted in a favorable settlement ofthe dispute and the Pequannock RiverCoalition has dropped its appeal.

BBuutttteerrwwoorrtthh.. The DEP issued a waste-water permit to the ButterworthWastewater Treatment Plant that wouldallow unacceptably high levels of phos-phorus and other substances in treatedeffluent. The Sierra Club challenged theissuance of the permit by filing an adjudi-catory hearing request with the DEP. Oncethe matter has been transferred from theDEP to the Office of Administrative Law,the Sierra Club’s request for an adjudicato-ry hearing will be scheduled before anadministrative law judge.

Plantationsin the Pines?

species trees. It’s a forest in name only,barely resembling the diverse landscapesthat they replace. While these plantationsare efficient for producing lumber, they aredevastating to the plant and animal

by Michael Gallaway, our Liaison tothe Pinelands Preservation Alliance

that could result in the construction of2450 homes on part of the 7500-acreHeritage Minerals tract. (January)

OOppppoossiinngg ddeevveellooppmmeenntt ooff aabboouutt 2211hhoommeess oonn tthhee SShhaarrmmaa pprrooppeerrttyy oonnWWooooddllaanndd AAvveennuuee iinn EEddiissoonn.. The areawas once a part of the J. P. Stevens tractand is located adjacent to the EdithStevens Environmental Preserve. Seriousquestions are raised over the drainageonto the preserve, tree removal and alsohistorical value. (February)

AA mmootthheerr’’ss pprroommiissee rreessoolluuttiioonn:: tocommemorate the Tenth Anniversary ofthe International Conference onPopulation and Development by reaf-firming our commitment to mothersand children, and the promise of love,security, shelter, food, good health, aclean environment, and educationembodied in the 1994 CairoProgramme of Action. (February)

CCaalllliinngg ffoorr tthhee ddeeccoommmmiissssiioonniinngg oofftthhee OOyysstteerr CCrreeeekk NNuucclleeaarr PPoowweerr PPllaanntt((OOcceeaann CCoouunnttyy)) aass ssoooonn aass pprraaccttiiccaallllyyppoossssiibbllee and the denial of any requestto extend current operational permits.Oyster Creek is the oldest operatingnuclear plant in the country and islocated in NJ’s second fastest growingcounty. The operating permit is set toexpire in April of 2009 and the currentowners, Exelon Corporation, will likelyapply to the Nuclear RegulatoryCommission for a twenty-year licenseextension. (February)

We approved ssttaannddiinngg rruulleess ffoorr tthheeooppeerraattiioonn ooff tthhee CClluubb’’ss PPoolliittiiccaallCCoommmmiitttteeee, which is about to considerendorsement of candidates running forUS Congress in the November, 2004,General Election. (February)

We opposed eexxtteennssiioonn ooff HHeelleenn SSttrreeeettiinn SSoouutthh PPllaaiinnffiieelldd tthhaatt wwoouulldd ddiissrruuppttDDiissmmaall SSwwaammpp.. (February)

Resolutions passed by theChapter’s ExecutiveCommittee in January andFebruary, 2004

Sierra Club PicksWorst BushAdministrationEnvironmentalExploits Of 2003submitted by Eric Antebi in the Club’s San Francisco office

Litigation Status Reportfrom Ken Johanson, Chair of our Litigation Oversight Committee

CCaappee MMaayy CCoouunnttyy CCoommmmuunniittyy CCoolllleeggee..The Sierra Club joined with several otherorganizations in challenging decisions ofthe DEP and the State House Commissiongranting permission to Cape May Countyto build a community college on protect-ed parkland. An appeal of the decision ofthe State House Commission was filedwith the Appellate Division of theSuperior Court of New Jersey. TheAppellate Division granted a temporarystay of the decision but the stay was sub-sequently lifted. The matter was arguedon September 17, 2003. On October 6,2003 the Appellate Decision issued a writ-ten opinion upholding the actions takenby the DEP and the State HouseCommission. While the Court appeared tobe disturbed by several facets of the case,it nevertheless deferred to the administra-tive agencies. Fortunately, the opinion isunpublished, which means that it has lim-ited precedential effect. After consultingwith counsel it was decided not to seekleave to appeal the decision to the NewJersey Supreme Court.

CC-11 SSttrreeaamm DDeessiiggnnaattiioonnss.. The NewJersey Builders Association filed an appealwith the Appellate Division of the SuperiorCourt challenging the adoption of regula-tions by the DEP upgrading the classifica-tion of 15 high quality streams and reser-voirs to Category One protection. TheSierra Club supports the action taken bythe DEP and, on August 26, 2003, the Cluband several other organizations moved tointervene or, in the alternative, file anamici curiae brief. The motion wasopposed by the Builders Association, but

not by the DEP. On October 1, 2003, theCourt denied the request to intervene butgranted amicus status. Briefs have not yetbeen submitted and no date has been setfor oral argument.

CCrraannbbeerrrryy BBoogg GGeenneerraall PPeerrmmiitt.. TheAppellate Division of the New JerseySuperior Court issued a decision uphold-ing a DEP regulation authorizing theexpansion of cranberry bogs in thePinelands region of the State through thecreation of a statewide general permit.The Sierra Club, together with severalother organizations, filed a petition forcertification with the New JerseySupreme Court, arguing that theAppellate Division erred in holding thatthe Freshwater Wetlands Act does notapply in the Pinelands. The SupremeCourt granted the petition for certifica-tion and allowed the parties to furtherbrief the matter. The Court heard oralarguments on September 8, 2003 but hasnot yet issued a decision.

HHaammbbuurrgg MMoouunnttaaiinn.. The DEPannounced on January 29, 2003 that theDepartment and Intrawest Corporationhad entered into an agreement to preservemore than 1800 acres atop HamburgMountain. Under the terms of the agree-ment the State of New Jersey has pur-chased 451 acres from Mountain Creek, asubsidiary of Intrawest, and MountainCreek has donated an additional 1398acres to the State. Mountain Creek retainsthe right to pursue development in thevalley and to use a portion of the moun-tain for its existing ski operation. The set-tlement negotiated by the DEP and

Intrawest, together with an earlier courtdecision, effectively resolve all of the sub-stantive issues involved in this dispute.The Sierra Club has now reached agree-ment with the developer and other par-ties to an action filed in the Law Divisionof the Superior Court calling for the dis-missal of that suit and has provided thedeveloper with a comfort letter statingthat the Club does not intend to financelitigation or object to the issuance of per-mits that are consistent with the develop-er’s General Development Plan for devel-opment in the valley.

PPllaaiinnffiieelldd.. The Sierra Club and a neigh-borhood group filed an appeal from adecision of the DEP allowing the City ofPlainfield to remove its central towngreen from its Green Acres Recreationand Open Space Inventory, thereby per-mitting development of the site. TheAppellate Division of the Superior Courtruled in favor of the Sierra Club. Theopposing parties in the suit then filedpetitions for certification with the NewJersey Supreme Court. However, beforethe Supreme Court could act on theapplications, the legislature passed andthe Governor signed a bill designed tooverrule the decision of the AppellateDivision. The State, the City and theUnion County Improvement Authoritythereafter moved to withdrew their peti-tions for certification. Several monthslater the City sold the property to theUnion County Improvement Authority.The Sierra Club, having concluded thatthe legislation does not apply to the

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HOW TO IDENTIFY YOURGROUP (BY COUNTY)

NNoorrtthhwweesstt JJeerrsseeyy GGrroouupp:: Sussex & WarrenHHuunntteerrddoonn CCoouunnttyy GGrroouupp: HunterdonNNoorrtthh JJeerrsseeyy GGrroouupp:: Passaic & most of BergenEEsssseexx CCoouunnttyy GGrroouupp:: EssexHHuuddssoonn-MMeeaaddoowwllaannddss GGrroouupp:: Hudson & SE BergenLLooaannttaakkaa GGrroouupp:: Morris & UnionCCeennttrraall JJeerrsseeyy GGrroouupp:: MercerRRaarriittaann VVaalllleeyy GGrroouupp:: Somerset & MiddlesexJJeerrsseeyy SShhoorree GGrroouupp:: Monmouth & OceanWWeesstt JJeerrsseeyy GGrroouupp:: Gloucester, Camden & BurlingtonSSoouutthh JJeerrsseeyy GGrroouupp:: Atlantic,Cape May,Cumberland & Salem

These designations are approximate: members are welcometo participate in whichever Group(s) they find convenient

Northwest Jersey Group(Sussex and Warren Counties, approximately)

WWeebb ssiittee:: We are accessible from the NJ Chapter Website.

OOFFFFIICCEERRSS::CChhaaiirr:: Dennis Miranda 973-209-1814

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Open position!TTrreeaassuurreerr:: Open position!SSeeccrreettaarryy:: Open position!PPoolliittiiccaall CChhaaiirr:: Open position!PPuubblliicciittyy CChhaaiirr:: Open position!OOuuttiinnggss CChhaaiirr:: Open position!

AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS:: Working to preserve open space and cleanwater in the NJ Highlands within Sussex and WarrenCounties.

****OOPPEENNIINNGGSS**** The Group has an opening for Treasurer,Secretary, Conservation, and a number of other positionsas it renews its efforts to preserve open space and cleanwater within the NJ Highlands. Free training provided. Forthose interested in helping please contact Dennis at 973-209-1814, or at: [email protected] for details. Thanks!

GGEENNEERRAALL MMEEEETTIINNGGSS:: The next General Meeting will beheld on Tuesday, March 23, 7pm, at the BlairstownPublic Library, off of Rte 94, where Dennis Miranda willdiscuss ccuurrrreenntt ppllaannss ffoorr pprreesseerrvviinngg tthhee NNJJ HHiigghhllaannddssffrroomm oovveerr-ddeevveellooppmmeenntt. For directions or more informa-tion, please call Dennis, at 973-564-9589.

Hunterdon County GroupOOFFFFIICCEERRSS::CChhaaiirr:: Ruth Prince 908-284-9103

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Arnold Kushnick

[email protected] TTrreeaassuurreerr:: Arnold Kushnick

[email protected]

AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS::PPllaannnniinnggWe are involved with the development of theHunterdon County Growth Management Plan, an effortthat has been funded by the state DCA. The first draft ofthe plan will be available the first quarter of 2004. Wecontinue to attend county meetings and workshops.Draft environmental ordinances will be available forHunterdon municipalities to adopt this year.

DDeevveellooppmmeennttWe have opposed several proposed DEP permits forgroundwater allocation and stream encroachmentthroughout the county, based on technical and regulato-ry arguments. We continue to help in the Friends ofHolland Highlands opposition to the proposed Shire Rd(Musconetcong Mountain) development, and have com-mented on the permit applications regarding wetlandsand stream encroachment for the C1 Spring Mills Brookon the property. Our Hunterdon Coalition friends keepus informed on other county situations.

Please let us know of any other county situations thatneed some attention!!

EEdduuccaattiioonn We will be doing some general meetings in the countyfor Spring ’04 to get out the Stop Bush message, includ-ing a county Earth Day event.

GroupNews• • • • • • • • • • • • •GroupNews

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THE STATE

PLANTATIONS(Continued from page 5)

communities that previously flourished in the diversenatural forest. And human communities suffer also,both by bombardment with chemicals and from thepsychological effect of watching native landscapes dis-appear. (See NRDC’s OOnn EEaarrtthh, December 2003, TheTennessee Tree Massacre)

People have seen relatively little of this in the NewJersey Pinelands because the predominant Pitch Pineshave had minimal economic value. Private landownersare allowed to cut trees for firewood, but historicallythese activities have not been of ecological concerndue to their small scale and the forests’ ability to regen-erate. Cedars are highly prized, of course, but their wet-lands growth patterns do not lend themselves to thistype of aggressive forestry. But the economics are chang-ing. The market for pulp is growing, making pitch pinesmore attractive. More ominously, several large landown-ers in the Pine Barrens are proposing large scale cuttingand replanting with plantations of hybrid Loblolly Pinesthat would be more valuable as timber. Several smallcuts have already taken place, but there is a current pro-posal for 10,000 acres. This would include clearcuttingexisting trees, root raking and drum chopping withheavy machinery to remove all roots and competingplants, and intensive herbicide and fertilizer applica-tions. This plantation style of forestry threatens to do

Plainfield site, filed a request for a declaratory judgmentwith the DEP. The request was denied. On June 20, 2003the Sierra Club filed a notice of appeal with the AppellateDivision of the Superior Court appealing the action of theDEP and requesting a declaratory ruling. Briefs were submit-ted in December of 2003 but no oral argument has beenscheduled. In the meantime, site preparation continues.

SSaannddyyssttoonn aanndd MMoonnttaagguuee CCeenntteerr DDeessiiggnnaattiioonnss.. TheNew Jersey State Planning Commission has designatedSandyston Township and Montague Township as cen-ters under the State Development and RedevelopmentPlan, thereby entitling these municipalities to variousgrowth incentives under State law. The areas are large-ly undeveloped and have been targeted for preservationby governmental agencies and NGOs. The Sierra Clubfiled a notice of appeal with the Appellate Division of

LITIGATION(Continued from page 5)

administration’s environmental record, to determine theworst-of-the-worst decisions affecting public health andthe environment. Mercury pollution, toxic cleanup, andsoot and smog registered as the greatest concerns, froma list that also included oil drilling on sensitive lands, asecret amnesty deal for giant factory farms, and lax envi-ronmental enforcement, among others.

The survey also found that the public is largelyunaware of the broad scope of the Bush administra-tion’s assaults on the nation’s air, water and lands,Pope said. Many respondents expressed surprise thatthey haven’t heard more about the administration’senvironmental record from mainstream media.

“Trying to limit my vote to three big ones is beyonddifficult,” wrote one RAW reader in a typical response.“This administration is doing more damage than theReagan & Bush Sr. ones did. And I didn’t think that waseven possible! Thank you for making the effort to edu-cate Americans about what this administration is reallydoing to this country!”

The full list of 2003 Bush administration actions, rankedaccording to the survey response, appears below. To sub-scribe to RAW, visit http://www.sierraclub.org/raw.

11.. MMEERRCCUURRYY RRIISSIINNGG - Issued public health warningsto pregnant women and children about mercury afterannouncing policy changes to triple amount of mer-cury pollution allowed from power plants.

22.. SSUUPPEERR DDUUPPEEDD - Became first administration tosupport shifting burden of Superfund toxic wastecleanups from polluters to taxpayers.

33.. SSOOOOTTYY SSAANNTTAA - Dismantled provision of Clean AirAct that requires oldest, dirtiest power plants andrefineries to curb soot and smog pollution.

44.. BBAACCKK IINN BBLLAACCKKOOUUTT - Proposed a national EnergyBill that did nothing to reduce dependence on foreignoil, repair or address the antiquated electricity grid, orprotect special places from oil and gas drilling.

55.. DDRRIILLLLIINNGG WWIILLDDEERRNNEESSSS - Opened nearly 9 million

pristine acres in Northwest Alaska to the oil and gasindustry for exploration and drilling.

66.. SSTTOONNEEWWAALLLLIINNGG,, BBIIGG TTIIMMEE ((ttiieedd))- Continued to with-hold documents from secret meetings between Bush/CheneyEnergy Task Force and energy industry lobbyists.

66.. DDOONN’’TT AAXX,, DDOONN’’TT TTEELLLL ((ttiieedd)) - Promoted a wildfirepolicy that expanded commercial logging in the back-country but did little to protect people where they live.

77.. NNEEXXTT SSTTOOPP,, SSHHIINNOOLLAA - Allowed untreated sewageto be blended with treated sewage, cut funding forlocal sewage treatment, and didn’t require health offi-cials to warn public about sewage in water.

88.. CCRRIITTIICCAALL CCOONNDDIITTIIOONN - Obliterated the process ofcritical habitat designation for imperiled wildlife underthe Endangered Species Act.

99.. CCOOPP OOFFFF - Continued pattern of willful negligence forenforcement of even basic clean water and clean air laws.

1100.. PPOOSSTT 99//1111 LLIIEESS - Discovered by EPA InspectorGeneral to have lied about post 9/11 environmentalhealth hazards near Ground Zero.

1111.. RROOAADD WWAARRRRIIOORR - Expanded the legal loopholethat allows unreasonable road claims through federallyprotected wilderness, national parks, and public lands.

1122.. HHOOGG WWAASSHH - Secretly negotiated backroom dealto exempt giant animal factories from laws governingair and toxic pollution.

1133.. PPOOLLLLUUTTEEDD LLOOGGIICC - Refused to classify industrialcarbon emissions, linked to global warming, as an offi-cial pollutant under the Clean Air Act.

1144.. HHOOTT AAIIRR - Proposed fantasy hydrogen power ini-tiative to improve auto fuel efficiency rather than pro-moting more proven technologies like gas-electrichybrids.

1155.. EESSTTAATTEE TTOOXX - Ended a 25-year ban on the sale ofPCB-laden real estate.

Eric Antebi’s phone number, in the Club’s SanFrancisco office, is 415-977-5747.

BUSH ADMINISTRATION(Continued from page 5)

The Sierra Club is organizing a Seniors Section to help foster the purposes of the Sierra Club by encouraging the par-ticipation of seniors in Sierra Club activities. Members of a Sierra Club “Section” can live anywhere in the StateChapter, and can participate in regional Group activities as well as Section activities. (We already host a SinglesSection.)

Our first meeting of the Seniors Section will be on, Saturday, April 10, 10-11am, at the Hamilton Public Library,Mercer County. Everyone who would like to participate is invited!!

For directions and/or more information, please call Richard Isaac, at 973-716-0297.

SENIORS SECTION BEING ORGANIZED

what past activities have not – permanently remove whatmakes the Pinelands unique.

The Pinelands Commission has authority to require“native Pinelands forest types,” and to protect threat-ened and endangered species. But the Commission hasnot looked closely at several recent small cuts whichappear to have disturbed habitat. The Commission isstarting to look more closely, however, as the threatsintensify. After lobbying from the PinelandsPreservation Alliance, the Commission recently issued aletter to the landowner who proposed the 10,000-acrecut, stating that replanting must be done with nativespecies. The landowner must also show how the inten-sive site preparation is consistent with maintaining anative forest type. The landowner has not responded,but it is hard to see how hybrid pine plantations can bereconciled with current Commission rules. But there isalso intense pressure from landowners, and theCommission shares jurisdiction on this issue with theState Forestry Service, who may be more sympatheticto economic arguments.

So hopefully, the next generation of Pinelands forests willnot look like Farmer Johnson’s corn field. But the folks incharge need to know that we’re watching. Let the PinelandsCommission know you approve of their recent letter, andtell them you don’t want to see plantations in the pines.(609-894-7300, http://www.state.nj.us/ pinelands). You arewelcome to contact me (Michael Gallaway) at 856-797-7922, ([email protected]) for more information.

the Superior Court. The Court thereafter requested clar-ification as to whether the appeal had been filed in atimely fashion. Counsel responded by letter datedAugust 11, 2003. While the Court has yet to rule on thisquestion, it has issued a scheduling order directing thatbriefing go forward. The Sierra Club brief will be filedsometime in February.

VVeerrnnoonn aanndd SSppaarrttaa CCeenntteerr DDeessiiggnnaattiioonnss.. The NewJersey State Planning Commission has designatedVernon Township and Sparta Township as centersunder the State Development and Redevelopment Plan,thereby entitling these municipalities to various growthincentives under State law. Like Sandyston andMontague, these areas are largely undeveloped and havebeen targeted for preservation by governmental agen-cies and NGOs. On November 10, 2003 the Sierra Clubfiled a notice of appeal with the Appellate Division ofthe Superior Court. Briefs have not yet been submittedand no date has been set for oral argument.

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Hudson-Meadowlands Group(Hudson County and southern Bergen County:Lyndhurst, Rutherford, East Rutherford, Carlstadt,Ridgefield, Edgewater, Cliffside Park and Fairview)

OOFFFFIICCEERRSS::CChhaaiirr:: Louise Taylor 201-224-3754

[email protected]:: OOppeenn ppoossiittiioonn!!SSeeccrreettaarryy:: Connie Ftera 201-869-7950PPrrooggrraammss CChhaaiirr:: OOppeenn ppoossiittiioonn!!PPuubblliicciittyy:: OOppeenn ppoossiittiioonn!!PPoolliittiiccaall CChhaaiirr:: OOppeenn ppoossiittiioonn!!MMeemmbbeerrsshhiipp:: Louise Taylor 201-224-3754

[email protected]

NNEEWWSS:: As you can guess, the Hudson-MeadowlandsGroup is suffering “growth pains.” It takes active volun-teers to operate the Sierra Club, people interested both inlocal issues (environmentally responsible development ofthe Hoboken waterfront area, oversight of Liberty StatePark, motivations for using public transport, local parks,Meadowlands issues, etc.), and people interested in thelarger regional and statewide issues discussed at monthlyChapter ExCom meetings and pursued by our IssueCoordinators. Hudson (and southern Bergen) Countyalways presents interesting political election endorsementissues. Please call Rich Isaac, Chapter Political Chair (973-716-0297) for more information or to take part.

Essex County Group“(Essex County)

OOFFFFIICCEERRSS::CChhaaiirr:: Michel Cuillerier 973-736-0913

[email protected]:: Jon-Eric Dentz 201-819-9308

[email protected]:: Janice Desir 973-678-4580

[email protected]:: Camille Gutmore 973-667-2203

[email protected]//PPaarrkkss:: Dave Ogens 973-226-7107

[email protected] SSppaaccee:: Michel Cuillerier 973-736-0913

[email protected] TTrreeaassuurreerr:: Lori Tanner 973-857-0519

[email protected]:: Janine Schaeffer 973-736-0898

[email protected]:: Kim McGuire 973-275-1030

[email protected]:: Maria K. de Wakefield 973-736-0913

[email protected]:: OOppeenn ppoossiittiioonn!!EEnneerrggyy

CCoonnsseerrvvaattiioonn:: Mike Minaides [email protected]

WWeesstt OOrraannggee:: Sally Malanga [email protected]

GGIISS//MMaappss:: Billi Schloss 973-467-8154 [email protected]

RRaahhwwaayy RRiivveerr:: Kirk Barrett [email protected]

AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS:: Working to preserve wetlands in theHatfield Swamp in the Passaic River Basin and remainingforested areas in Essex County, continuing to ensurethat the Essex County Park and Open Space Trust Fundis implemented in a fair and consistent way, andaddressing environmental justice (EJ) issues. Working tobring an energy audit to Essex County through theD.O.E.’s ReBuild America Program and to establish acommission to study the feasibility of expanding thecurrent light-rail project in Newark.

****OOPPEENNIINNGGSS**** The Group has openings in our group forthose interested in our Environmental Justice Campaignand our Wetlands Campaign. For details, please feel freeto contact Michel at [email protected]. Thanks!!

EEXXEECCUUTTIIVVEE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE MMEEEETTIINNGGSS::Held at 7pm the FIRST TUESDAY of every month. Pleasecontact Michel at 736-0913 for the location.

GGEENNEERRAALL MMEEEETTIINNGGSS:: Held periodically at 7:30 pm onthe SECOND THURSDAY of the month at the VeronaPark Boathouse, corner of Lakeside and Bloomfield Ave.,Verona (unless otherwise specified). For directions,please call Maria at 973-736-0913.

AApprriill-JJuunnee:: For meeting information, please call our offi-cers and/or check the Group’s web site.

In June, we will be participating with the NewarkMuseum in a Bio-Blitz in the South Mountain Reservationwhere several biologists and scientists will be inventory-ing natural resources for a day and a half. We need vol-unteers to work with us.

Loantaka Group(Morris and Union Counties)

WWEEBBSSIITTEE:: hhttttpp::////nnjjssiieerrrraa..eennvviirroowweebb..oorrgg//nnjjss__ggrroouuppss//llooaa..hhttmm

OOFFFFIICCEERRSS::GGrroouupp CChhaaiirr:: Paul Sanderson 908-233-2414

[email protected] TTrreeaassuurreerr:: Joyce White 908-272-4478

[email protected]:: Lisa Melanie

[email protected] CChhaaiirr::MMoorrrriiss CCoouunnttyy:: Chris Mills 973-377-1742

[email protected] CCoouunnttyy:: OOppeenn PPoossiittiioonn!!

LLeeggiissllaattiivvee CChhaaiirr:: Ken Johanson [email protected]

PPoolliittiiccaall CChhaaiirr:: Meiling Chin 908-490-1054 (8-10pm)[email protected]

PPrrooggrraammss:: OOppeenn PPoossiittiioonn!!OOuuttrreeaacchh && EEvveennttss CChhaaiirr:: Bob Johnson 908-771-9676

[email protected] PPuubblliicciittyy CChhaaiirr:: Wynn Johanson 908-464-0442

[email protected]:: Doug Williams

[email protected] AAiirr QQuuaalliittyy CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr:: Bob Campbell 908-273-5720

[email protected] CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr:: Phil L’Hommedieu 973-425-2808

[email protected] GGrreeeennbbrrooookk:: Bob Muska 908-665-2296

[email protected]

To join our emailing list, send a blank email to:http://lists.njsierra.org/listinfo.cgi/loantaka-group-announcements-njsierra.org.

EEXXEECCUUTTIIVVEE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE MMEEEETTIINNGGSS:: Meetings are held on the FIRST TUESDAY of the monthat 7:30 pm at Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St.,Chatham, NJ

This is your club and there is always an open invitationto attend an Executive Committee meeting. Right now,we have open positions on our Executive Committee. Ifyou are interested in a position and would like to findout more, please contact Paul Sanderson.

GGEENNEERRAALL MMEEEETTIINNGGSS::Meetings are held on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of themonth at 7:30 pm at the Library of the Chathams, 214Main St., Chatham

Come to a general meeting and learn something newand make some new friends. We’d welcome the chanceto meet you and to introduce ourselves at a generalmeeting. Please see the meeting schedule which followsand join us!

DDIIRREECCTTIIOONNSS:: Directions are posted on our websitehttp://Loantaka.NJSierra.org

MMEEEETTIINNGG SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE::AApprriill 1144:: Jim Burchell is the director of PeaceWorks, asmall nonprofit organization that has had a long-termrelationship with communities in Nicaragua. His talkwill provide an oovveerrvviieeww ooff hhiiss wwoorrkk iinn NNiiccaarraagguuaa usinga slide presentation. He will put an emphasis on theenvironmental implications of his work, such as promot-ing fair trade coffee, supporting Nicaraguan organiza-tions fighting for control of the nation´s waterresources, and the impact of poverty on the environ-ment. He will also provide a glimpse of some of thewonderful ecological projects he has encountered. Oneexample is a night spent on top of the Mombacho cloudforest preserve. Incredible, with photos!

MMaayy 1122:: Ross Kushner, Director of the PequannockRiver Coalition, will give a presentation about theHHiigghhllaannddss ooff NNJJ, concentrating on the extraordinaryefforts to protect it. He will provide a historical perspec-tive and discuss some on the on-going battles that arecurrently being waged in the fight to preserve crucialwatershed tracts. This presentation is a “MUST” forthose who strongly support preserving the Highlands.

JJuunnee 99:: To be announced.

AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS::The Loantaka Group is working with concerned citizensand local environmental organizations to protect openspace and wildlife habitat in Morris and Union Counties,and to safeguard the water resources on which we alldepend. We are also organizing volunteers to help main-tain and improve trails in the Morris and Union CountyPark Systems. In addition, the Group is actively involved

North Jersey Group(Passaic and Bergen Counties, approximately)

OOFFFFIICCEERRSS::GGrroouupp CChhaaiirr:: Betsy Kohn 201-461-4534

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Hugh Carola 201-968-0808

[email protected] CCoo-CChhaaiirrss:: Mike Herson 201-262-9472

[email protected] Thompson [email protected]

MMeemmbbeerrsshhiipp CChhaaiirr:: Ellen Friedman [email protected]

OOuuttiinnggss CChhaaiirr:: Ellen Blumenkrantz [email protected]

PPoolliittiiccaall CChhaaiirr:: John Kashwick [email protected]

PPuubblliiccaattiioonnss CChhaaiirr:: Emily Stoecker [email protected]

SSeeccrreettaarryy:: Open positionTTrreeaassuurreerr:: Mary Ellen Shaw 201-489-1588

[email protected] CCoommmmiitttteeee:: Open position!

EEXXEECCUUTTIIVVEE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE//CCOONNSSEERRVVAATTIIOONN MMEEEETTIINNGGSS::Held at least four times a year (once every quarter). Fornext date and location, please contact Betsy or Hugh(see above).

GGEENNEERRAALL MMEEEETTIINNGGSS::Held at 7:30 pm once a month on the Thursdays indicat-ed below. For information or directions, please contactBetsy (see above).

AApprr 2222:: at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, 443 VanNostrand Avenue, Englewood, NJ: SSaavviinngg tthhee SSeellvvaa MMaayyaa- lecture and slide show by nature photographers JerryBarrack and Doug Goodell and nature writer Jim Wrightabout the largest contiguous tropical rainforest north ofthe Amazon, now threatened by deforestation, fires andhuman encroachment. Spanning about 9 million acres inMexico, Belize and Guatemala, the Selva Maya boasts anextraordinary wealth of diversity of flora and faunaspecies (many unique to the region), pre-Columbianarcheological sites and centuries-old old-growth forests.

MMaayy 1133:: at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, 443 VanNostrand Avenue, Englewood, NJ: Program TBA — con-tact Betsy (see above).

JJuunn 1177:: at Paramus Public Library, E-116 Century Road,Paramus, NJ, 201-599-1300: EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall EEffffeeccttss ooffPPeessttiicciiddeess - lecture by Prof. Howard Horowitz ofRamapo College on the overuse of pesticides and theimpact of their accumulation, “drift” and synergisticinteractions on ecosystems, aquifers, wildlife, andhumans. The program will include pathways and evi-dence of contamination, USGS and US EPA findings, andthe inadequacies of risk assessments and pest manage-ment practices.

HHIIGGHHLLAANNDDSS CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE:: Open to everyone who isinterested in conservation of the Highlands. Meetingswill be held on an ad hoc basis at a location TBA. Tofind out more or the date of the next meeting, pleasecontact Mike, Tom or Betsy (see above).

SSTTEERRLLIINNGG FFOORREESSTT TTHHRREEAATT:: To protect our waterresources, Sterling Forest was preserved at the cost ofnearly $80 million — right? Well, not all of it. SterlingForest LLC still owns 571 acres in the middle of SterlingForest State Park on which it plans to build an 18-hole golfcourse and 93 luxury homes. This development will dra-matically alter the wilderness landscape, destroy wildlifehabitat and degrade the wetlands and water resources ofthe Ramapo River watershed, extending as far as _theWanaque and Oradell reservoir systems. To find out howto help stop this project or join the letter-writing cam-paign, please contact Tom or Betsy (see above).

VVOOLLUUNNTTEEEERR OOPPPPOORRTTUUNNIITTIIEESS:: There are many ways toget involved. You can help protect wetlands, woodlandsand forested buffers and slopes in the Ramapo orHackensack River watersheds by joining the HighlandsCommittee or the campaign to save Sterling Forest (seeabove). Help monitor or propose pro-environment legisla-tion. Take part in our political endorsement process andhelp identify, interview or work for environmental candi-dates for public office. Follow one environmental issue,such as air or water quality, environmental justice, globalwarming, nuclear energy, population, recycling, urbanrenewal or another of your own choosing. Or lend a handto help with our public education programs, publicity,tabling at events, or petition drives. To find out more,please contact Betsy, Hugh, Mike or Tom (see above).

TTOO RREECCEEIIVVEE EE-MMAAIILL NNOOTTIICCEESS OOFF MMEEEETTIINNGGSS,, IISSSSUUEEAALLEERRTTSS OORR HHIIKKEESS:: Please send your e-mail address(which will be kept confidential) to [email protected]

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in State-wide initiatives involving air quality, transporta-tion, and environmental legislation. Volunteers arealways welcome. Call Paul (908-233-2414) or BobJohnson (908-771-9676) for more information.

Central Jersey Group(Mercer County, parts of Somerset and Middlesex)

OOFFFFIICCEERRSS::CChhaaiirr:: Laura Lynch 609-882-4642

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Lisa Ridge 609-371-1357

[email protected]:: Bill Wowk 609-587-0502

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Ed Pfeiffer 609-581-1660

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Corinne Egner

[email protected] CCoommmmiitttteeee:: Ken Mayberg 609-443-9138

[email protected] Ridge [email protected]

PPuubblliicciittyy CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr:: Janet [email protected]

PPoolliittiiccaall CCoommmmiitttteeee:: Tom Zolandz [email protected]

OOuuttiinnggss CChhaaiirr:: Ken Mayberg [email protected]

OOuuttrreeaacchh CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr:: Harold Rapp [email protected]

FFoorreesstt IIssssuueess CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr:: Nancy Carringer

[email protected] && BBiiooddiivveerrssiittyy IIssssuueess:: Pat Sayles

[email protected]

WWEEBBSSIITTEESS:: To get the most up-to-date information andnews on our issues and activities, visit www.sierraac-tivist.org/getbusy.

You can find the most comprehensive website for local,state and national environmental news at www.sierraac-tivist.org.

EEXXEECCUUTTIIVVEE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE MMEEEETTIINNGGSS::Meetings are generally held on the FIRST THURSDAY ofthe month at 7:30 pm. Please contact Laura Lynch(above) for the location, which may vary. These meet-ings are open to all Sierra Club members.

GGEENNEERRAALL MMEEEETTIINNGGSS::We meet on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each monthat 7:30 pm at the West Windsor branch of the MercerCounty Library. The library is at 333 North Post Road, atthe intersection of North Post and Clarksville Roads, inPrinceton Junction. Check our website for a map. Wewelcome everyone at our meetings and hope you canparticipate in some way. We are involved in many con-servation issues at the local, state and national level.

The Central Jersey Group will be changing its meetinglocation in May! We will be moving to the LawrenceBranch Library (Mercer County headquarters, DarrahLane and Rte 1) starting in May. The move is neededbecause of lighting issues at the West Windsor branch.

DDiirreeccttiioonnss::FFrroomm TTrreennttoonn:: Exit Rte 1 north at “bus. Rte1 and Rte

206” ramp (on left). At traffic circle, bear right onto bus.Rte 1 north. Exit in about 2 miles to Darrah Lane.(Dodge dealership proceeds exit.) Cross highway andlibrary is on right. Meeting rooms are on far right side oflibrary.FFrroomm tthhee NNoorrtthh:: Take Rte 1 south past Rte 295/95. In

about a mile the highway splits. Bear right onto bus. Rte1 south towards North Trenton. Turn right at next lightonto Darrah Lane. The library is on the right. Meetingrooms are on the far right side of library.UUssiinngg MMaappqquueesstt?? The address is 2751 Brunswick Pike,

Lawrenceville 08648.

PPRROOGGRRAAMM SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE::AApprr 1144:: VViissiitt tthhee EEccuuaaddoorriiaann AAnnddeess and learn about theintegrated programs that help rural indigenousfamilies. Bonnie Tillery, the New Jersey Chapter popula-tion issues coordinator, will discuss her trip with aSierra Club sponsored study tour. You will also learnwhat New Jersey and Ecuador have in common, as wellas see some beautifully exotic sights.

MMaayy 1122:: The curator of the Walnford Gristmill nearAllentown, NJ will share tthhee hhiissttoorryy ooff ggrriissttmmiilllliinngg aannddssttoorriieess ooff rruurraall lliiffee iinn CCeennttrraall NNJJ dduurriinngg tthhee 1199tthh aannddeeaarrllyy 2200tthh cceennttuurriieess.

JJuunn 99:: TThhee PPrriinncceettoonn PPllaassmmaa PPhhyyssiiccss LLaabboorraattoorryy is atthe cutting edge of developing alternative fuel systemsfor the future and is most known for experiments deal-ing with nuclear fusion. Our speaker will discuss thework that is going on at PPPL and answer questionsabout energy systems of the future.

EE-MMAAIILL NNOOTTIICCEESS:: If you’d like to receive those lastminute reminders of meetings or outings, please sendyour e-mail address to Corinne Egner (above). If you’dlike to receive issue alerts, please send your e-mailaddress to Laura Lynch (above).

Raritan Valley Group(Middlesex and Somerset Counties, approximately)

Website: www.njsierra.org/~njrar/

OOFFFFIICCEERRSS AANNDD CCOONNTTAACCTTSS::CChhaaiirr:: Steve Ember 732-926-8964

[email protected]:: OOppeenn ppoossiittiioonn!!CCoonnsseerrvvaattiioonn CCoo-CChhaaiirrss:: OOppeenn ppoossiittiioonn!!MMeemmbbeerrsshhiipp CChhaaiirr ((aaccttiinngg)):: Don McBride

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Rosemary Grace

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Sandi Lowich

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Sandi Lowich

[email protected]:: OOppeenn ppoossiittiioonn!!TTrreeaassuurreerr:: Don McBride

[email protected]:: Don McBride

[email protected]

IISSSSUUEESS:: We are fighting development along streams, wetlands,flood plains and steep slopes. Group members areinvolved in local issues, answering questions for con-cerned citizens regarding development and stewardinglocal master plan initiatives. This includes working to pro-tect threatened and endangered species in these areas.Help us stop developers from buying sub-standard lots andobtaining permits and variances to construct new homes.

We have been active in Monroe Township concerningthe plans to build a new high school. While a new schoolis desperately needed, we are opposed to the township’sproposed approach of diverting Green Acres park land.Help us work with the public officials and residents tofind a mutually beneficial and acceptable solution.

We want to stop the Green Brook Flood Control Project.Besides wasting enormous amounts of taxpayer funds, thisproject will eliminate 100 acres of wetlands, build miles oftall unsightly levees, and increase development pressurein the area where people are now hesitant to build.

We have discussed various wildlife matters at our gener-al meetings. The Black Bear issue has been prominent,but we are open to discuss and become involved withother wildlife issues. So far, we have been able toinclude various points of view and encourage othermembers to join in our dialogue.

Calling All Volunteers: The Raritan Valley Group wel-comes you to our activities. Currently, several positionsare open although there are several interested people. Ifyou are interested in participating in our activities or fill-ing any of the open positions, please contact SteveEmber, the Group Chair.

GGEENNEERRAALL MMEEEETTIINNGGSS:: Held at 7:30 pm on the SECONDTUESDAY of the month except for July and August.Currently, meetings are being held at the Bound BrookPresbyterian Church at 409 Mountain Avenue in BoundBrook. Take the Mountain Avenue exit off Route 22towards Bound Brook. The church is on the right handside at the first stop light (Union Avenue - Rte 28). Thepublic is invited and refreshments are served.

EExxeeccuuttiivvee CCoommmmiitttteeee MMeeeettiinnggss:: Held at 7pm on the FIRSTTUESDAY of the month except for July and August.Currently, meetings are usually held at the SomersetCounty Library on 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater. All SierraClub members are invited to attend. Please contact us firstin case there is a change of plans.

Jersey Shore Group (Monmouth and Ocean Counties)

WWeebb SSiittee:: hhttttpp::////nnjjssiieerrrraa..oorrgg//~~nnjjsshhoorree//

OOFFFFIICCEERRSS::GGrroouupp CChhaaiirr:: Dennis Anderson 732-888-3158

[email protected] Second St., Union Beach, NJ 07735

VViiccee-CChhaaiirr:: OOppeenn ppoossiittiioonn!!SSeeccrreettaarryy:: Joe DeLuca 732-389-1835

[email protected]::MMoonnmmoouutthh CCoo:: Steve Knowlton 732-747-7011

[email protected] CCoouunnttyy:: OOppeenn ppoossiittiioonn!!

OOcceeaann CCoouunnttyy SSeeccttiioonn CChhaaiirr:: OOppeenn ppoossiittiioonn!!

WWeebbmmaasstteerr:: George Newsome [email protected]

TTrreeaassuurreerr:: Judy Maxcy 732-458-5074PPoolliittiiccaall CChhaaiirr:: Laura Bagwell 732-741-8678

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Mike Verange 908-902-0718

[email protected] MMeemmbbeerrsshhiipp CChhaaiirr:: Alan Roseman 732-780-1308

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Regina Maurer 732-335-1183

[email protected]

GGEENNEERRAALL MMEEEETTIINNGGSS:: Held at 8pm on the FOURTHMONDAY of each month - except in July, August, andDecember - at the Old Wharf House, Old Wharf Park,Main Street and Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, NJ.Come early to socialize and enjoy refreshments. Fordirections and information, please call Regina Maurer at732-335-1183, or visit our web site.

AApprriill 2266:: BBlloowwiinngg iinn tthhee WWiinndd. Renewable energy, includ-ing wind energy, is a growing source of energy for manyin the world. Join us as Robert Link, Permit ComplianceOfficer of Winergy, shares with us his company’s plansfor a “wind farm” off the coast of New Jersey.

MMaayy 2244:: GGrreeeenn NNiigghhtt. Here is your chance to do some-thing positive for the environment. We will present cur-rent environmental issues—you will write letters toelected officials and others. We supply the pens, paper,and stamps!

JJuunnee 2288:: EEmmppttyy SSeeaass?? Are we depleting the oceans’resources by our methods of commercial fishing?Will enough fish survive to produce the next genera-tion? Hear Tom Fote, one of New Jersey’s representa-tives on the Atlantic States Marine FisheriesCommission, answer these and other questions aboutthe status of our marine fisheries.

EEXXEECCUUTTIIVVEE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE MMEEEETTIINNGGSS::The Group’s Executive Committee meets monthly atmembers’ homes. All are welcome to attend. For moreinformation, please call Dennis Anderson at 732-888-3158.

West Jersey Group(Camden, Gloucester and Burlington Counties,approximately)

WWeebb ssiittee:: uusseerrss..ssnniipp..nneett//~~ggiinnaacceeee//hhoommee..hhttmm

OOFFFFIICCEERRSS::GGrroouupp CChhaaiirr:: Gina Carola 856-848-8831

[email protected]:: Wayne Zanni 856-728-4507

[email protected]:: Becky Payne 856-488-5510

[email protected]:: Trish Clements 856-768-5639

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Bud Kaliss 856-428-8071

[email protected] PPoolliittiiccaall CChhaaiirr:: Marie Hageman 856-589-0606

[email protected] RReepp:: Lee Snyder

[email protected] CCoooorrddiinnaattoorrss:: Frank and Ellen Zinni

CCoonnsseerrvvaattiioonn CChhaaiirr:: OOppeenn PPoossiittiioonn!!MMeemmbbeerrsshhiipp CChhaaiirr:: Mike Brown 856-547-9221

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Reiss Tiffany 856-829-6405

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: OOppeenn PPoossiittiioonn!!OOuuttiinnggss CChhaaiirr:: OOppeenn PPoossiittiioonn!!IInnnneerr CCiittyy OOuuttiinnggss:: Jennifer Grenier 856-582-5512

and Maxine Vogt 856-779-9156

GGEENNEERRAALL MMEEEETTIINNGGSS:: are held at 7:30 pm on the SEC-OND TUESDAY of each month, at the Unitarian Church,401 N. Kings Highway (Rte. 41), Cherry Hill (locatedbetween Rte. 70 and the convergence of Rtes. 38 and 73,just north of a traffic light at Chapel Avenue). Handicapaccessible parking and entrance in rear of building.

AApprr 1133:: Tom Polinski, Rutgers Master Gardener will pre-sent OOrrggaanniicc GGaarrddeenniinngg.

AApprr 2244:: Join us at EEaarrtthh DDaayy 22000044, Washington LakePark, Greentree Rd and Hurffille-Cross Keys Rds inTurnersville, NJ from 10 AM to 4 PM.

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OOuuttiinnggss CChhaaiirr:: Joyce [email protected]

CCoonnsseerrvvaattiioonn CChhaaiirr:: OOppeenn PPoossiittiioonn!!Contact us! We need you!

TTrreeaassuurreerr:: Joyce [email protected]

WWeebbppaaggee ddeessiiggnneerr:: David [email protected].

SSoocciiaall CChhaaiirr:: Kathy [email protected]

PPrrooggrraammss:: Diana Eichholz [email protected]

PPuubblliicciittyy:: Lynn [email protected]

MMeemmbbeerrsshhiipp:: OOppeenn PPoossiittiioonn!!

VVoolluunntteeeerr OOppppoorrttuunniittiieess:: Volunteers needed for thepositions of: hike leaders, Membership Chair,Conservation Chair, Fundraising Chair/Co-Chairs, andmembers of all committees, including social event plan-ners for Plaza Grille. Please attend an executive commit-tee meeting or email any of the officers if you are inter-ested. You may co-chair any position with a friend, ifdesired. We’re happy to help you learn the ropes.

GGEENNEERRAALL MMEEEETTIINNGGSS::Casual pizza gathering, introduction to club issues andactivities, and letter writing. SECOND MONDAY of eachmonth starting at 6:30pm with optional pizza. The loca-tion for the meetings should be the Chatham Library –please call 973-364-7573, ext. 3 or join our listserv toconfirm. Guest speakers at each meeting at 7pm. $5donation at door and RSVP (required for pizza only) [email protected] or 973-364-7573, ext. 3, by noonthe day before. (Please leave name and specify plain orveggie-topping pizza.) Free (and no RSVP required) ifyou’re not having pizza.

AApprriill 1122:: Are you concerned about the eeffffeeccttss oouurr gglloobbaallppooppuullaattiioonn ooff 66..3355 bbiilllliioonn iiss hhaavviinngg oonn tthheeeennvviirroonnmmeenntt? Visit the Ecuadorian Andes and learnabout the integrated programs that help rural indige-nous families. Bonnie Tillery, the NJ Chapter PopulationIssues Coordinator, will discuss her trip with a SierraClub-sponsored study tour. You will also learn whatNew Jersey and Ecuador have in common, as well as seesome beautifully exotic sights.

MMaayy 1100:: Sierra Club member David Heller, back from athree-week adventure “Down Under,” will share with usnumerous iimmaaggeess ooff eexxoottiicc AAuussttrraalliiaann wwiillddlliiffee,, llaannddffoorrmmss,,aanndd AAbboorriiggiinnaall rroocckk aarrtt. Some highlights include TheGreat Barrier Reef, Kakadu National Park, and Ayers Rock,the world’s largest monolith. The trip culminates in climb-ing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, one of the world’s longestarch bridges (next to Jersey’s own Bayonne Bridge). Comeand be enlightened about this fascinating country that isnearly the same size as the contiguous US, but has lessthan ten percent of its population.

JJuunnee 1144:: Joe Smith from the Center for CivicResponsibility will give a presentation on “CCiivviiccEEmmppoowweerrmmeenntt,” discussing how to empower ourselvesas citizens to become civic leaders by building up ourown political knowledge and involvement.

Please call to confirm above speakers at 973-364-7573,ext. 3, as the date approaches.

DDiirreeccttiioonnss ttoo tthhee CChhaatthhaamm LLiibbrraarryy:: From I-287 take Rte 24East to Exit 8 (Summit Ave). Turn left at the top of theramp and then left again so you go back onto Rte 24headed West. Take exit 7A for Chatham and bear rightonto Rte 124 (Main St). Follow Main St. through the traf-fic lights at University and Hillside Avenues. The Library isto your right about 1/2 block past the Hillside Ave trafficlight. From Parkway take Rte 78 West to Rte 24 West.Take exit 7A for Chatham and follow above directions.For further directions, call the library at 973-635-0603.

PPLLAANNNNIINNGG//EEXXCCOOMM MMEEEETTIINNGGSS each month at variouslocations. All welcome. Contact any officer for date andlocation.

SSOOCCIIAALL GGAATTHHEERRIINNGGSS::SSOOCCIIAALL DDIINNNNEERR:: FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month at6:30 pm. Join us for dinner in Morristown at theFamished Frog. RSVP required; join our listserv for fur-ther details.

SSOOCCIIAALL DDIINNNNEERR:: THIRD TUESDAY of each month at7pm. Join us for dinner in a Montclairrestaurant. Location will be announced 2 weeks beforethe social. RSVP is required to [email protected] or973-364-7573 option # 4.

SSOOCCIIAALL DDIINNNNEERR:: LAST THURSDAY of each month at6:30 pm. Join us for dinner in a Hunterdon Countyrestaurant. Location will be announced 2 weeks beforethe social. RSVP is required to [email protected] or (908)797-6725.

SSIINNGGLLEESS DDIINNNNEERR-AANNDD-AA-MMOOVVIIEE:: SSaattuurrddaayy,, MMaayy 11 : RSVP required - Please join us at 6pmat The Plaza Grille, 3 Headquarters Plaza, in Morristown.Approximate cost is $27, (plus $3 extra fee for non-members; please bring membership card), for a full buf-fet dinner including soft drinks, coffee, dessert, tax, tip,and a movie ticket valid for one year at all ClearviewCinemas. Please include full name in e-mail and includethe subject “Sierra Dinner and a Movie”. If you must can-cel, please do so by e-mail ASAP. We will decide at din-ner which movie to attend based on interest, and maysplit up to attend different movies. RSVP required byApril 29th to: [email protected].

VVOOLLLLEEYYBBAALLLL:: On the 1st and 3rd WEDNESDAYS of themonth, (April 21st, May 5th & 19th, June 2nd & 16th)join us for Wednesday Night Outdoor Volleyball from6:30 - 8:30 pm at Lake Hiawatha’s Volunteer Park (meetby the volleyball nets). Optional pizza/soda atValentino’s Pizzeria afterwards. Inclement weather auto-matically cancels. Contact Diana [email protected] if you have any questions.

““SSUUSSTTAAIINNAABBLLEE TTUUEESSDDAAYY”” DDIINNNNEERR:: Tuesday, June 22,6:30 pm. Oriental vegetarian dinner at Veggie-HeavenRestaurant in Parsippany, NJ (located in Par-Troy HillsShopping Center). In commemoration of “Sustainable”Tuesday. Cost is what you order. RSVP required by noonJune 22 to Diana at [email protected].

FFIINNAALL FFRRIIDDAAYY FFIILLMM FFEESSTT!! Last Friday of the month –come see a great movie on the big (well, pretty big)screen. Donation: $5. NOTE we are back at our old loca-tion: The Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave., in WestOrange. Plus, we have an additional screening inManasquan, for all you shore-dwellers. Call at 973-364-7573, ext. 1 or email [email protected] for more info.

AApprriill 3300:: “MMAAII’’SS AAMMEERRIICCAA.” This documentary potrays ayear in the life of Mai, a Vietnamese teenager, who travels toAmerica for her senior year of high school. Mai’s visions ofwestern-style success are transformed by her year in ruralMississippi. Starts 7:45 pm. For a review of the film, go tohttp://www.newenglandfilm.com/news/archives/02june/maisamerica.htm.

MMaayy 2288:: “CCOONNTTEESSTTEEDD TTEERRRRIITTOORRYY”” - a documentary byWest Windsor resident Carolyn McGrath. When a new,large development was built in West Windsor, which wasalready struggling to manage the effects of sprawl, localfilmmaker Carolyn McGrath began a video diary, whichdeveloped into an hour-long exploration of differing per-spectives on suburban development. FILMMAKER WILL BEON HAND TO ANSWER QUESTIONS!!! Starts 7:45 pm.

JJuunnee 2255:: “WWAARR OOFF TTHHEE WWOORRLLDDSS” This 1953 adaptationof H.G. Wells’ classic won an Oscar for its specialeffects. From the deadly Martian machines to fleetingglimpses of the grotesque invaders, The War of theWorlds set the sci-fi standard for years to come. OUT-DOOR MOVIE! Bring a lawn chair – starts 8:45 pm (orwhen dark) in the Shillelagh Club side-yard. Rain orshine (we’ll go indoors if it rains).

To get to the Shillelagh Club, take I-280 to Exit 8A(Prospect Ave South). Go through 3 lights. Look for theClub on the left about ¾ mile after the 3rd light.Beverages and pizza are available in the Club.

AApprriill 2288:: Special Wednesday night screening of “Mai’sAmerica” in MANASQUAN: We try out the ManasquanElks Hall at 17 Stockton Lake Blvd, Manasquan, NJ, justnorth of Main St. and the Manasquan train station. Getdirections from our website: http://singles.njsierra.org/spe-cial.html. Begins 7pm; $5.

Please CONFIRM these film times/locations by joining ourlistserv or calling 973-364-7573, ext. 1 as the date nears.

CCAALLIIFFOORRNNIIAA TTRRIIPP:: May 27 to June 2 (Wed-Wed)California Sierra Nevada 7-night Adventure. Join biolo-gists, geologists and naturalists for a series of hikes atthe Clair Tappaan Lodge in historic Donner Pass 26miles from Lake Tahoe. The Lodge was built by SierraClub volunteers in the 1930s and the Pacific Crest Trailis only a mile away and can be reached right out theback door. Price: $287 members, $322 for non-membersincludes food and lodging. Participants should be physi-cally fit. Limited openings, so register early! Leader:Susan Schirmer 908-797-6725 or [email protected].

OOTTHHEERR social events may be scheduled throughouteach month. Be sure to sign-up for listserv emailannouncements for specific details regarding eachevent. All events are posted via listserv, but many do notmake it into this Sierran or to the phone line.

HHIIKKEESS::Please see the Outings section of this newsletter for ourhikes. Many of Steve Ember’s North Jersey hikes andPaul Serdiuk’s South Jersey hikes/events are orientedtoward singles.

MMaayy 1111:: John Hasse will discuss SSmmaarrtt GGrroowwtthh.

JJuunn 88:: Tim Fostik will present SSoollaarr PPoowweerr.

South Jersey Group(Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and SalemCounties, approximately)

OOFFFFIICCEERRSS::GGrroouupp aanndd OOuuttiinnggss CChhaaiirr:: Tom Boghosian 609-272-9005

[email protected]:: Sally Nunn 609-704-1790

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Fred Akers 856-697-3479

[email protected] CChhaaiirr,, CCaalleennddaarr SSaalleess:: Dick Colby 609-965-4453

[email protected] CChhaaiirr:: Gary Roman 609-625-3438SSeeccrreettaarryy//TTrreeaassuurreerr:: Julie Akers 856-697-3479

[email protected] MMaayy IIssssuueess:: Douglas Jewell 609-463-8423

[email protected]

The central conservation issue, for which the Group wasfounded in the 1970s, continues to be protection of theGreat Egg Harbor Wild & Scenic River, and continues toconsume the energies of those few officers who remainactive—both within the Sierra Club and in two otherorganizations that have “spun off” from the South JerseyGroup. Very few of our local members seem interestedin the meetings we’ve scheduled in the past few years,and many of them have been cancelled for lack of inter-est. For the present, we’ll continue to be listed in thisNewsletter, and offer a point of contact for Club mem-bers in South Jersey who want help with local issues. Ifyou have topics (and places) for meetings, please let theofficers know about them. Please contact the officer(s)specified in advance of each meeting, if you wish toattend; otherwise we’ll cancel. We welcome generalcomments from Club members in South Jersey.

AApprr 1177 ((SSaatt)):: 1100aamm:: A morning eexxpplloorriinngg ttrraaiillss nneeaarr LLaakkeeNNeessccoocchhaagguuee, near Batsto and Pleasant Mills in MullicaTownship. Call Dick Colby for more information.

MMaayy 2255 ((TTuueess)):: 77ppmm:: Opportunity to catch up on ccoonnsseerr-vvaattiioonn ppllaannnniinngg ffoorr tthhee GGrreeaatt EEgggg HHaarrbboorr WWiilldd aanndd SScceenniiccRRiivveerr, at a public session of the Watershed Association (anorganization that once got its start as our Group ExecutiveCommittee!). Clay Sutton will be the speaker; he will pre-sent the first results of his monitoring of bird species inthe Watershed. For information or to confirm, call theAkers. Warren Fox Nature Center.

JJuunnee:: Fred Akers has offered to lead an eevveenniinngg ffiieellddttrriipp ttoo iiddeennttiiffyy ffrrooggss, somewhere along the Great EggHarbor River. Contact him if interested.

Singles Section(A chapter-wwide special interest activity includinghikes/cleanups, social gatherings, cultural outings,meetings, etc.)

Please join us! The NJ Singles Section was specificallycreated to offer a variety of singles-oriented activities toNew Jersey Sierra Club members and those who wouldlike to know more about us. We are not a local group;we are a statewide additional “layer” of Club involve-ment. Everyone is welcome to attend our events. Comeout and meet fellow Club members and others whocare about the environment. We can only offer as manyactivities as we have volunteers to run them– you havethe slightest urge to get involved, please give in to it!

WWeebbppaaggee aaddddrreessss:: hhttttpp::////ssiinngglleess..nnjjssiieerrrraa..oorrgg eemmaaiill::ssiinngglleess@@nnjjssiieerrrraa..oorrgg (mention “Sierra Club” inyour subject line)

PPhhoonnee aannnnoouunncceemmeennttss:: ((997733)) 336644--77557733Press 1 for: Final Friday Film Fest (last Friday of each month)Press 2 for: Ron Pate’s upcoming hikePress 3 for: 2nd Monday monthly meetingPress 4 for: 3rd Tuesday of the month dinner in MontclairPress 7 for: Joyce Haddad’s outingsPress 8 for: Singles Dance-and-a-Movie or Volleyball

The BBEESSTT way to be notified of upcoming events is tojoin our listserv by visiting hhttttpp::////lliissttss..nnjjssiieerrrraa..oorrgg//lliissttiinn-ffoo..ccggii//nnjj-ssiieerrrraa-ssiinngglleess-aannnnoouunncceemmeennttss-nnjjssiieerrrraa..oorrgg(long, isn’t it). All events, including those planned afterpublication, will be sent to your email mailbox.If you prefer not to receive email, you may view all mes-sages which have been sent to the listserv by going tohttp://lists.njsierra.org/pipermail/nj-sierra-singles-announcements-njsierra.org/.

OOFFFFIICCEERRSS::CChhaaiirr:: Bob Johnson

[email protected]

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Join our Action Network: http://SierraActivist.org/join

Sierra Student Coalition(a semi-aautonomous organization of college andhigh school students)

WWeebbssiittee:: wwwwww..sssscc..oorrgg//nnjj

Last year took a long time to build a committed dedicat-ed base. We finally have this with the State CoordinatingCommittee of the New Jersey Sierra Student Coalition(SSC). TThhee CCoommmmiitttteeee mmeemmbbeerrss aarree::

OOuuttiinnggss CChhaaiirr:: Aaron Debrah LLeeggiissllaattiivvee CChhaaiirr:: Cathy Kunkel MMeemmbbeerrsshhiipp CChhaaiirr:: Tejal Kuray

CCoo-SSuussttaaiinnaabbllee SScchhoooollss CCaammppaaiiggnn CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr:: Pamela Salud

CCoo-SSuussttaaiinnaabbllee SScchhoooollss CCaammppaaiiggnn CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr:: Dan Rosen GGrraassssrroooottss FFiieelldd OOrrggaanniizzeerr:: Mike Hrinewski

Fore more information please e-mail [email protected].

Inner City Outings Section(another Chapter-wwide special interest activity)

OOFFFFIICCEERRSS::CChhaaiirr ((NNoorrtthh//CCeenntteerr JJeerrsseeyy)):: Anne Dyjak 732-560-0953

[email protected] CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr:: Patti Lynch

[email protected] CChhaaiirr((SSoouutthh JJeerrsseeyy)) Joy Booth 856-486-1574

[email protected]

Inner City Outings is a community outreach programwhich provides wilderness adventures for inner cityyouth of NJ. Volunteer certified outings leaders conductoutings on weekends, generally day trips on Saturdays.

NJ is currently served by two ICO groups, one in thenorthern/central region and one in the southernregion/Camden area. If you would like to experiencethe rewards of introducing NJ inner city youth to thewonders of nature, your involvement is encouraged andyou are requested to contact us at the above emailaddresses. To learn more, visit our webpage athttp://www.sierraclub.org/ico/newjersey/

Learn more about your environment…take a Sierra Club educational hike!

OutingsOutingsOutingsOutings

APRILAPR 3 (Sat) Singles Hike, Campout and Campfire. 6-7 miles at a moderate pace. Hike over roads and trails with a campfire at end. Bring picnic typefood to share at tailgate social after hike. Overnight camping Friday & Saturday is available, call to reserve space. No pets/no children. Meet at 7:30pm at parking area opposite Group campsite area, Byrne State Forest, enter forest off Rte 72, 1 mile east of junction of Rtes 70 & 72. Leader: PaulSerdiuk 856-697-3870 evenings. [email protected] (W)

APR 4 (Sun) Tulip Springs Hike. 6 miles at a moderate pace. Hike the South Mountain Reservation and see some of the many highlights this 2000-acre track has to offer including a 25-foot waterfall and a spectacular view of New York City and South Jersey. Children 9 years or older and dogsare welcome. Bring water and snacks. Meet 10am in the Tulip Springs parking lot just off Cherry lane that run between Northfield Avenue andSouth Orange Avenue in South Orange. Rain Cancels. Leader: David Ogens. [email protected] (E)

APR 4 (Sun) Social Hike in Stokes State Forest. We will hike eight miles primarily along the Kittatinny Ridge on the Appalachian Trail. Highlightsinclude panoramic views from Sunrise Mountain and the Culver Fire Tower. Hiking boots are required and participants should be in very good con-dition. Meet BEFORE 10am at the park office off Rte 206. Proceed north on Rte 206 past Branchville and Culvers Lake. Turn right into Stokes StateForest into the park office parking area. Rain or expected rain cancels. Leader: Steve Ember, [email protected] (RV)

APR 4 (Sun) Singles Hike Assunpink WMA. 6 miles at a moderate pace. Hike on horse and game trails through gently rolling hills, field and lakearea. Contact leader for carpool/caravan info. Meet at 10am at the Conservation Center in the WMA area. Take Rte 295 North to Rte 95 East to Exit8, Cox’s Corner. At exit ramp, turn left onto Rte 539, go through 1st stop sign, go 1 mile to next stop sign, turn right, go past horse farm. At split inroad bear right into parking area. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social. Joint hike w/OCSJ. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870 [email protected] (W)

APR 10 (Sat) Singles Sunset Hike and Star Gazing. 6 miles at a moderate pace. Hike between two rivers as we watch the sun set over the pines. Wereturn to our social and meet with the Willingboro Astronomical Society to view the night stars. No pets/no children. Bring picnic type food toshare, blanket or chair to sit on. Meet at 5pm at the northern parking lot in Batsto Village, Rte 542, 12 miles east of Hammonton, BurlingtonCounty. Joint hike w/OCSJ. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870 evenings. [email protected] (W)

APR 17 (Sat) Social Hike in Palisades Interstate Park. Join us for a strenuous 4-5-mile hike at a moderate pace as you enjoy the majestic views of thePalisades. Highlights include Peanut Leap Falls & the Giant Steps. Hiking boots over the ankles are required and participants must be in good condi-tion. Bring lunch or snack & 2 quarts of water. Meet before 10:30 am at the State Line parking lot off Palisades Parkway. Take the NJ Turnpike

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GROUP OUTINGS COORDINATORSCentral Jersey: Ken Mayberg

[email protected] Essex County: David Ogens 973-226-7107 (H)

29 Hatfield Street, Caldwell, NJ 07003 Hudson-Meadowlands: Vacant Hunterdon: Susan Schirmer 908-996-7722 (H)Jersey Shore: Mike Verange 908-732-8364 (H)

1497 W Front St, Lincroft, NJ 07738 Loantaka: Bob Muska 908-665-2296 (H)

95 Delmore Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 North Jersey: Ellen Blumenkrantz 201-784-8417

[email protected] Northwest Jersey: VacantRaritan Valley: Steve Ember, [email protected] Jersey: Tom Boghosian 609-272-9005 (H)

3722 Lehigh Ct., Mays Landing, NJ 08330West Jersey: Dan Procida 609-767-2149 (H)

813 Old White Horse Pike, Waterford Works, NJ 08089River Touring: Fred Tocce 908-453-2205 (H)

Rd 1 Box 277, Washington, NJ 07882 Inner City Outings: Anne Dyjak 732-560-0953 (H)

NJ-ICO, 17 Mt. Horeb Rd. Warren, NJ 07059Chapter Outings: Ellen Blumenkrantz 201-784-8417

[email protected]

Outing Leaders: Please send July-September write-ups to your GroupOutings Coordinator before April 30. If you are planning to lead an outingclose to the beginning of one of our quarterly publication periods, pleasesubmit it for the previous Sierran, due to the occasional lag in mailing.Also, please send outing rosters or sign-up sheets to the Chapter Officeas soon as possible after each outing. Note: If possible, leaders should send their trip descriptions to theGroup Outings Coordinator instead of directly to the Chapter OutingsCoordinator. This is particularly important for occasional leaders.Group Outings Coordinators: Please submit your July-September tripwrite-ups by May 5.NOTES ON OUTINGS: All Outings are open to Club members, guestsand anyone interested in outings. Unless otherwise specified, theevents are free and open to the public. ALL participants must sign liabil-ity waivers on ALL outings sponsored by Sierra Club. This is a new poli-cy. Please check with the leader before bringing small children on anouting. A parent or other responsible adult must accompany personsunder 18. At their discretion, leaders may permit pets on outings if theevent description specifically includes bringing pets. Sierra Club outings are arranged by volunteer leaders who are in

charge of the trip and responsible for the safety, welfare and enjoy-ment of all participants. Leaders determine qualifications to partici-pate, adequacy of equipment, routes to be followed, and special pre-

cautions to be taken. Please arrive adequately prepared andequipped. If you have any allergies, please remember to bring yourmedication. The leader has the final word in the conduct of the trip.Your cooperation will help assure a safe and pleasant outing.

Please arrive early at the meeting place so that the outing can starton time. For day hikes, lunch, water (at least a liter), extra clothing,rain gear, and emergency equipment should be carried in a small day-pack. For all except easy hikes, sturdy over-the-ankle shoes or bootsshould be worn. For most trips, you are expected to have your ownequipment. In some cases, it may be rented from outdoor/campingsuppliers -check the yellow pages or call the trip leader. If the weatheris questionable on the date of the outing, you may assume that it willtake place, unless the schedule indicates otherwise.

Unless registration is required, such as for weekend trips or rivertours, or if you have a question about the outing, it is not necessaryto contact the leader before the trip. Do not call to join a trip after theposted deadline date. When phoning a leader, please honor his orher requested calling times and call 3 to 5 days before the outing.Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) whenwriting to a leader. On popular trips, Sierra Club members will begiven preference.

Watercraft trips let you experience the unspoiled parts of ourregion, but water safety does impose special requirements. Thesize and skill of each party must be appropriate to each river, soparticipation in each trip must be at the discretion of the leader. Weask you to register at least one week in advance. Unless a phonenumber is provided, please send a SASE with an honest assess-ment of your paddling experience, whether you need or can offer aride, your phone number, and any questions you may have. You willreceive a description of the trip, with directions, where you can renta canoe, and what you will need to bring. Almost all trip leaders canarrange for partners to share a canoe if you will be coming by your-self. Unless stated otherwise: rental canoes are available, trips donot require advanced paddling skill or exceptional physical condi-tioning, public transportation is not available, non-members mayparticipate, and responsible smokers are welcome.If you are a Sierra Club member interested in becoming an OutingLeader or have suggestions for new outings, contact your GroupOutings Chair or the Chapter Outings Chair for assistance and furtherinformation. The Sierra Group contributing each outing is given at theend of the write-up, as follows:

(C) Central Jersey (JS) - Jersey Shore (L) - Loantaka (N) - North Jersey (NW) - Northwest Jersey (S) - South Jersey (W) - West Jersey (NJ) - NJ Chapter (H) - Hudson (RV) - Raritan Valley (IC) - Inner City Outings (RT) - River Touring (E) - Essex County (ACOC) - Atlantic Chapter

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Carolyn McGrath has written, directed, and edited atimely and thought-provoking documentary concerningher own divided opinions on the effects of suburbandevelopment. It will be shown on May 28th in WestOrange. Details are below.When a large developmentwas planned for a former farm near her home, she begantaking pictures of the fields as the seasons changed, inter-viewing neighbors, and keeping a journal, all of whicheventually turned into an hour-long film. “It’s a kind ofvideo diary,” Al Nigrin of the Rutgers Film Co-op said. “It’snot a standard documentary. It’s more personal.”McGrath interviewed local residents, urban developmentexperts, and politicians for their views. She explores the

history of the town, the environmental impacts ofbuilding, and the relationship between sprawl and theneed for affordable housing. Carolyn McGrath will beon hand on May 28 to introduce her film and to answerquestions! Sponsored by the Sierra Club NJ SinglesSection, screening will start at 7:45 pm at The ShillelaghClub, 648 Prospect Ave., in West Orange. Admissiondonation is $5. For directions see ”FINAL FRIDAY FILMFEST” in this Newsletter’s Singles Section. Check ourwebsite movie page at: http://singles.njsierra.org/spe-cial.html, or email [email protected]. You can also leavea message at 973-364-7573, ext. 1. Everyone is wel-come! Hope to see you there!

RAW: The UncookedFacts Of The BushAssault On TheEnvironment

MOVIE SCREENINGThe Suburbanization of West Windsor

President Bush failed to mention his administra-tion’s assaults on the environment during this year’sState of the Union address.

Why didn’t he mention his efforts to dismantle theClean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and Superfund?

Why didn’t he tell us that his energy program is mostlya taxpayer subsidy to the oil and coal industries that willworsen air pollution, putting people with asthma andother lung diseases at greater risk? Why didn’t he say thathis idea of a forestry plan is to allow timber companies tohave unfettered access to old-growth forests and thebiggest, most valuable timber? And why didn’t he men-tion the millions of acres of public lands, including fragilenatural wilderness areas, that his administration hasopened for logging, mining, or oil and gas drilling?

Since the Bush Administration seems preoccupied,we offer a few possible excuses on its behalf:

Excuse A: Allowing more mercury and other pollu-tants that cause asthma, smog and global warming intothe air isn’t as popular as we’d thought it would be.http://www.sierraclub.org/wwatch/cleanair/index.asp

Excuse B: Nearly $3 million from the mining, loggingand oil/gas industries in the 2000 campaign —http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/recips.asp?Ind=E&Cycle=2000&recipdetail=A&Mem=&sortorder=U

Excuse C: Had a section on the environment, butCheney used it to start a campfire on his previousweek’s hunting trip with Scalia.

RAW is the Sierra Club’s twice weekly email updateto educate and inform members and the public of thedevastating breadth and ferocity of the Bush adminis-tration’s assault on our environment. Please help getthis message out to the rest of America— encourageyour friends, family members, and coworkers to sub-scribe: go to http://www.sierraclub.org/raw

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11north toward George Washington Bridge. When Turnpike divides, bear RIGHT (spur that forks right). Thenstay in left lane, following signs for local NJ exits as you head toward the George Washington Bridge and gothru tollbooths. Take Exit 72 for Fort Lee/Palisades Parkway. At first light go left onto Fletcher Ave. (9W). Getinto right lane & follow Fletcher Ave. for short distance and bear right onto Palisades Parkway. Then takeState Line Lookout exit, just past Exit 2. Follow road a short distance to parking area near Lookout Inn. Meetgroup at the snack bar. Leader: Joyce White at 908-272-4478 or e-mail [email protected] (L)

APR 18 (Sun) Brookdale Community College/Thompson Park. Moderate 6.5-mile hike that follows theperimeter of the Swimming River Reservoir. Hiking shoes preferred. Bring a drink and a snack. GSP Exit 109.Head west on Monmouth County Rte 520 approx. 2 miles to Brookdale Community College. Make first rightproceed to Parking Lot #2 Meet in back right corner at 9am. Bad weather cancels. Confirmation/questionscall. Leader: Mike Verange, 908-902-0718 or [email protected] (JS)

APR 18 (Sun) Upper Ramapo River (NY). Tuxedo to Hillburn. Fun and surprisingly scenic Class 1+ river. Nocanoe rentals available. Some minimal whitewater experience necessary. Leader: Gail Neffinger, 207 LexowAvenue, Nyack NY 10960; 845-358-1134 (leave message), or email [email protected] (ACOC)

APR 18 (Sun) Singles Walking Tour of Old City. 4 miles at a moderate pace. Come walk historic Old TownPhiladelphia. Learn about the Colonial High Life and other little known facts about the City of Brotherly Love.A fee will be charged for the guide. After tour we will have lunch at a local eatery. Space is limited so call toreserve place. Meet at 9:30 am at Woodcrest Station PATCO Hi-Speed Line, Exit 31 off Rte 295. Or meet at 5thStreet entrance, Bourse Building at 10am. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870 evenings. [email protected] (W)

APR 24 (Sat) Liberty-WWater Gap Trail, Jersey City. 6-8 miles along the easternmost section of this trail-in-progress across New Jersey. Walk a portion of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway with spectacular viewsof Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty and Manhattan across the bay. Then alongside the Morris Canal Basin, throughVan Vorst Park, past 19th century brownstone row houses and City Hall with the ghost of former MayorFrank Hague. Bring a backup lunch but consider a stop at a bistro at Noon. Hikers must call to register. Grouplimited to 10. Steady rain cancels. Leader: Al Kent, 973-731-6546 (E)

APR 25 (Sun) Earth Day Clean-uup. Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Ave in Roseland. TakeRte 280, exit 4A Eisenhower Pkwy South), turn right at 1st light onto Eagle Rock Ave., ½ mile on left. Signreads: Essex County Environmental Center”. Park in the lot in front of the building All participants must sign aliability waiver. Work gloves will be provided. Please wear waterproof boots. Rain Cancels. Leader: Ron Pate973-364-7573 option #2 (E)

APR 25 (Sun) Bike Ride-TTrenton to Washington Crossing. 22 miles along the towpath of the D&R Canal at aneasy pace. Stop at Washington Crossing. Tour a bit of Trenton along the way. Meet at parking lot next toTrent House at 10am. See http://www.williamtrenthouse.org/ for directions. Rain cancels. Leader: KenMayberg, [email protected] or 609-443-9138 for questions (C)

APR 25 (Sun) Singles Hike Allaire State Park & Abandoned Town. 7 miles at a moderate pace. Hike oak andpine forests. Visit restored iron town w/church, forge, general store and blacksmith shop. See many restoredstanding buildings. No pets/no children. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social. Meet at 9:30 am.Take Rte 295 North to Rte 195 East. Take Exit 31B following signs for the main park entrance. Go to the innerparking lot ¼ mile off road, look for OCSJ sign. Joint hike w/OCSJ. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870evenings. [email protected] (W)

MAYMAY 1 (Sat) Singles Moonlight Hike and Campfire. 6 miles at a moderate pace. Hike the Pines under the FireMoon and return to a campfire. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social after hike. Meet at 7:30 pm atAtsion Lake, Burlington County. From Rte 206 take Atsion Road west 1 mile, go to Goshen Pond Group sitesign, turn left to camping area, look for OCSJ sign. Camping is available; Fri & Sat call to reserve space. Jointhike w/OCSJ. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870 evenings. [email protected] (W)

MAY 2 (Sun) Hatfield Swamp Natural Area in West Essex Park. Hike 5 miles at a moderate pace. Hike throughmarshes, forested wetlands and see the Passaic River in its natural setting. Children 9 years or older and dogsare welcome. Bring binoculars, water and snacks. Meet 10am in the parking lot on Kilpatrick Lane offBloomfield Ave south of Johnny’s Motors, which is about ¼ mile west of the intersection of Passaic Ave andBloomfield Ave in West Caldwell. Rain Cancels. Leader: David Ogens [email protected] (E)

MAY 2 (Sun) Birding and Boating on the Lower Ramapo River (NJ). Join us for ten miles of class 1 paddlingfrom Mahwah to Oakland NJ. In addition to enjoying the paddling we will also be looking for avi-fauna of thearea. No boat rentals available locally. Leaders: Ira Grindlinger, 179 Lakeshore Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436; 201-599-0099 or email [email protected] (ACOC)

MAY 2 (Sun) Singles Flatwater Kayak Training. Learn how to handle a flatwater kayak or improve your skills,great for beginners. Call leader to reserve space. After lake training we will do the Wading River. Bring picnictype food to share at tailgate social after trip. No pets/no children. Meet at 8:30 am at Bel-Haven Canoes, onRte 542, 12 miles east of Hammonton, Burlington County. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870 [email protected] (W)

MAY 8 (Sat) Southern Harriman Hike. 9:15am start. 10-mile easy paced loop from Reeves Meadow up to LakeSebago viewpoint, down to Pine Meadow Lake and out to view point of NYC skyline where we’ll stop forlunch before completing our loop back along the lake and stream. Heavy rain cancels. Hikers must pre-regis-ter. Group limited to 12 people. Bring hiking boots, lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Leader: EllenBlumenkrantz, [email protected], 201-784-8417 (N)

MAY 8 (Sat) Recycle a House - Volunteer Activity. We will help Habitat for Humanity rebuild a row home.This is a way to give back to the community and create a positive image for the club. Bring lunch, water andboots. Meet 8am at the rear parking lot at the Hilton Hotel, Rte 70, Cherry Hill. Leader: Tom J., 856-234-9369.Call in advance if possible so we know how many to expect (W)

MAY 9 (Sun) Singles Kayak Trip. Paddle the Oswego River, one of the most picturesque rivers in the Pines.Bring lunch and water with you. We will stop to explore and swim along the way. Limited space. Call leaderto reserve a space. Meet at 9:30 am at Bel-Haven Canoes, on Rte 542, 12 miles east of Hammonton, BurlingtonCounty. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870 evenings. [email protected] (W)

MAY 15 (Sat) Ramapo Valley Country Reservation/Ringwood State Park. 9:30 am start. 10-mile, moderatepaced loop from Scarret Oak Pond to Pierson Ridge. We’ll go at a moderate, but steady pace past severalponds through these two adjacent parks. Some slight ups and downs. Heavy rain cancels. Hikers must pre-register. Group limited to 12 people. Bring hiking boots, lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Leader: EllenBlumenkrantz, [email protected], 201-784-8417 (N)

MAY 15 (Sat) Social Hike at Eagle Rock Reservation. We will hike 4-5 miles at a moderate pace. Bring waterand snacks and wear hiking boots. Meet before 10:30 am at the Highlawn Pavilion Parking lot off Eagle RockAve. in West Orange. Take Rte 280 to Prospect Ave (exit 8B) head north, right turn onto Eagle Rock Ave, leftturn into reservation. A $3 fee will be charged to nonmembers. Well behaved kids and dogs are welcome. Allparticipants must sign a liability waiver. Rain cancels. Leader: Joyce Haddad 973-364-7573 option #7 (E)

MAY 15 (Sat) Rahway River Park Clean-uup. Calling all those interested in making Union County a better placeto live. Please come out on Saturday, May 15th at 10am to help clean-up Rahway River Park. No experience isrequired, only a desire to help your community. Gloves and bags will be provided. Registration is notrequired, but please feel to send me an e-mail to let me know that you are coming. Directions: Take GSP exit35 -toward Clark/Westfield, then enter roundabout and take 3rd exit onto Brant Ave. Next turn left ontoWestfield Ave and proceed about 1 mile and then another left onto St. George Ave., go to Ulrich Pool parkinglot. Rain date: May 16. Leader: Joyce White at 908-272-4478 or e-mail [email protected] (L)

MAY 15 (Sat) Southern Allaire State Park Hike (Special Interest: Geology). Moderate 4.75-mile hike is in theNorthern fringes of the Pine Barrens. Hiking shoes preferred. Please bring a drink and a snack. Meet at 9am atlarge parking lot on the right off Hospital Road. in Wall township. Take GSP to exit 98 for Rte 34 south. Turnright onto Allenwood Rd. At “T” intersection (Ramhorn Road) turn right. Make next left onto Hospital Road.The parking area is approximately 1 mile on the right. Bad weather cancels. Confirmation / questions call.Leader: Mike Verange, 908-902-0718 or mjverange @aol.com (JS)

MAY 16 (Sun) Singles Hike Ralph Stover State Park PA. 7-8 miles at a moderate pace. Be prepared for rockscrmble and steep climbs for spectacular views of Tohickon Creek. Hiking boots recommended and goodphysical condition. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social after hike. No pets/no children. Meet atHilton Hotel rear parking area, Rte 70 Cherry Hill, to carpool/caravan. We leave at 8:30 am sharp! Or 9:30 amat Washington Crossing State Park, Rte 32, PA. Joint hike w/OCSJ. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870evenings. [email protected] (W)

MAY 22 (Sat) Liberty-WWater Gap Trail, Jersey City second section. 6-8 miles from the Hudson River waterfront toLincoln Park with some back and forth to take in scenic, architectural and historic high points. At Belmont Avewe will view the majestic Mystic Lincoln sculpture by James Earle Fraser just before entering Olmsted like LincolnPark which in turn, lies next to a section of the old Lincoln Highway as it headed off west towards San Francisco.Hikers must call to register. Group limited to 10. Steady rain cancels. Leader: Al Kent, 973-731-6546 (E)

MAY 22 (Sat) Social Hike at Farny Highlands. Meet at 9:30 am for a prompt 10am start. Meet at the HawkWatch Visitor center of Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area. From I-80 exit #37 Rockaway/Hibernia. Gonorth on Green Pond Road (Rte 513). This is towards Hibernia. At about 6.5 miles turn right at the MarcellaFirehouse sign. This is Upper Hibernia Rd. At the fork in the road (about 2 miles) stay right following the “NoOutlet” sign. After the pavement ends the parking lot is about 1/8 mile on the left. We will do about six mileson the Four Birds Trail and woods roads as needed. We will visit the hawk watch & graffiti cliff. The terrainhas moderate ups and downs. Pete Beck, 201-274-4471 (better), [email protected] (L)

MAY 22 (Sat) Singles Hike Delaware Water Gap. 8 miles at a moderate pace. Hike the Kittatinny Ridge.Highlights include Dunnfield Creek ravine and picturesque Sunfish Pond. Hiking boots recommended. Bringlunch and water with you. Call leader for carpool/caravan info (7:30 am) or meet at 10am at the AppalachianTrail parking lot on Rte 80 West. Take 80 West past Exit 4 and look carefully for rest area sign. Leave Rte 80 atthe Rest Area exit; however, continue down the exit ramp to Dunnfield Creek/Appalachian Trail parking lot.Joint hike w/OCSJ. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870 evenings. [email protected] (W)

MAY 22 (Sat) Whitesbog Hike. About 7 miles along sand roads into the bogs from this historic village in thePine Barrens. Moderate pace. Meet at general store in Whitesbog at 10am. See http://www.whitesbog.org/for directions. Rain cancels. Leader: Ken Mayberg, [email protected] or 609-443-9138 for questions (C)

MAY 23 (Sun) Singles Hike, Clean-uup and Picnic in Eagle Rock Reservation. We will hike 3-4 miles at a moder-ate pace and clean up as we go. Bring water, snacks, and a picnic lunch for afterwards. Please wear hikingboots. Meet before 10am at the Highlawn Pavilion Parking lot off Eagle Rock Ave. in West Orange. Take Rte280 to Prospect Ave (exit 8B) Go north, right turn onto Eagle Rock Ave, left turn into reservation. All partici-pants must sign a liability waiver. Work gloves will be provided. Rain cancels. Leader: Ron Pate 973-364-7573option #2 (E)

MAY 23 (Sun) Singles Hike of Center City and Dim Sum. 6 miles from the Art Museum to Chinatown andback by way of Center City’s four squares. View Philadelphia’s architecture along the way. We stop inChinatown for Dim Sum lunch and return. Meet at 8:45 am at base of Art Museum steps, pre-registrationrequired. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870 evenings. [email protected] (W)

MAY 28-331 (Fri-MMon) Singles Outdoor Memorial Day Weekend. Hike 7 spectacular waterfalls, mountain bike,campout in the deep woods at Ricketts Glen State Park, PA. Camping will be available Friday, Saturday andSunday nights. Call leader by April 30 to reserve space. Call leader for carpool/caravan information or meet at10am at Ricketts Glen State Park office, Rte 487, Exit 35 off Rte 80. Joint hike w/OCSJ. Leader: Paul Serdiuk856-697-3870 evenings. [email protected] (W)

JUNEJUN 5 (Sat) Ramapo Valley County Reservation/Ringwood State Park. Moderately paced loop from Scarlet OakPond to Pierson Ridge. We’ll go at a steady pace past several ponds into Ringwood State Park. Some slight upsand downs. Heavy rain cancels. Hikers must pre-register. Group limited to 12 people. Bring hiking boots, lunch,snacks and plenty of water. Leader: Ellen Blumenkrantz, [email protected], 201-784-8417 (N)

JUN 5 (Sat) Social Hike in Jenny Jump State Forest. We will hike about 5 miles of hills & level terrain at a mod-erate pace. Highlights include panoramic vistas of the Highlands. Hiking boots are preferred and participantsshould be in good condition. Bring lunch or snack & 2 quarts of water. Meet before 10:30 am at the statepark office parking lot. Take Rte 80 West to Exit 12 (Rte 521 – Hope). From the off ramp go left on Rte 521(under Rte 80) for 1.2 miles. Turn left at the light in Hope (there is only one). Then take the first right turn onGreat Meadows-Hope Road. Travel 2.4 miles to Fair View Road. Turn left on Far View Road. Follow 1.7 milesto the park office entrance on right (turn right at the Jenny Jump State Forest sign). Rain cancels. Leader:Joyce White at 908-272-4478 or e-mail [email protected]. (L)

JUN 5 (Sat) Singles Moonlight Hike. 6 miles at a moderate pace. Hike under the Strawberry Moon as we walkalong old cranberry bogs. Bring snack type food to share at tailgate social after hike. No pets/no children.Meet at 7:30 pm in parking lot at Whitesbog Village, Burlington County. From Rte 70 East, take Rte 530North, go 1 mile, turn right onto village entrance road. Joint hike w/OCSJ. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870evenings. [email protected] (W)

JUN 6 (Sun) Canoe Trip on the Meadowlands. Explore the beautiful marshes of the Saw Mill Creek WildlifeManagement Area and an adjoining stretch of the Hackensack River in Secaucus. No experience needed forthis gentle paddle by canoe or kayak. Observe myriad wildlife including numerous species of birds. Come seean ecosystem in our own suburban midst. Starting time will be 12 Noon. Bring a dish of food to share and wehave a tailgate party at Laurel Hill County Park where we end the trip. Rain or high winds cancels. Wear com-fortable clothes. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. A limited number of canoes are available to rent at $25 per adult($28 for non-members). All participants must sign a liability waiver. Life jackets are required which come witheach canoe. Leaders: Dave Ogens ([email protected]) and Joyce Haddad 973-364-7573 option #7 (E)

JUN 6 (Sun) Cedar Creek (NJ). Gentle stream in NJ Pine Barrens. Nice scenery. Excellent for new and experi-enced paddlers. Canoe rentals available. Car pooling available. Respond by May 24. Please send SASE or emailto Leader: Norman Blumenstein, 23 Wellington Court, Sayreville, NJ 08872, 732-613-4668 before 10pm oremail [email protected] (ACOC)

JUN 6 (Sun) Singles Kayak Trip. Paddle the Wading or Oswego Rivers. Bring picnic type food to share at tail-gate social after trip. Call leader to reserve space. Meet at 9:30 am at Bel-Haven Canoes, on Rte 542, 12 mileseast of Hammonton, Burlington County. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870 evenings. [email protected] (W)

JUN 12 (Sat) Wurtsboro Ridge/Long Path. Starting at 10am we’ll hike 10-12 miles along the Long Path in theSouthern End of the Shawangunks. This ridge trail provides great views of the Catskill Mountains,Minnewaska and Storm King. We may take a side excursion to the oldest mine in NY State. This is a full dayouting with optional dinner stop at end of hike. Will try to arrange carpool. Heavy rain cancels. Hikers mustpre-register. Group limited to 12 people. Bring hiking boots, lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Leader: EllenBlumenkrantz, [email protected], 201-784-8417 (N)

JUN 12 (Sat) Recycle a House - Volunteer Activity. We will help Habitat for Humanity rebuild a row home.This is a way to give back to the community and create a positive image for the club. Bring lunch, water andboots. Meet 8am at the rear parking lot at the Hilton Hotel, Rte 70, Cherry Hill. Leader: Tom J., 856-234-9369.Call in advance if possible so we know how many to expect. (W)

JUN 12-113 (Sat-SSun) Mullica River Weekend (NJ). Saturday we canoe the scenic Mullica River from Atsion toPleasant Mills. We do not camp along the river. Sunday we canoe the Oswego River. Canoeing experiencenot necessary but be prepared to get your feet wet. Canoe rentals available. Call/e-mail or write includingself-addressed, stamped envelope. Leaders: Krys and Ed Mernyk, 5 Lakeview Ave. Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591;914-631-7897 or email [email protected] (ACOC)

JUN 13 (Sun) Southern Harriman Hike. 9:15 am start. 12 miles past several lakes including Breakneck Pond,Reservoirs 2 & 3, Pine Meadow Lake and along streams while the Mountain Laurel are in full bloom. Joint withAMC. Heavy rain cancels. Hikers must pre-register. Group limited to 12 people. Bring hiking boots, lunch,snacks and plenty of water. Leader: Ellen Blumenkrantz, [email protected], 201-784-8417 (N)

JUN 13 (Sun) Family Hike in South Mountain Reservation. We will hike 4-5 leisurely miles. Bring a picniclunch and wear hiking boots. Well behaved dogs and children over 9 years old are welcome. Highlightsinclude a 25-foot waterfall and some very inviting wood ands in the heart of Suburbia. Meet BEFORE 12Noon at the “Turtle Back Rock” entrance off of Walker Road in West Orange. Take Rte 280, Exit 10. At light,turn left (west) onto Northfield Avenue. Stay on Northfield approx. 2 miles. Turn left on Walker Road (oppo-site Rock Springs Water Company). Turtle Rock Parking Area on the right. All participants must sign a liabili-ty waiver. Rain cancels. Leader: Ron Pate 973-364-7573 (option #2) (E)

JUN 13 (Sun) Singles Migratory Bird Hike. 9-8 miles at an easy pace. Observe migratory birds in theirmarsh habitat. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social after hike. No pets/no children. Meet atHilton Hotel rear parking lot, off Rte 70 Cherry Hill, to carpool/caravan. Leaving at 8:30 am sharp! Ormeet at 9am at Visitor’s Center, John Heinz Wildlife Refuge, 86th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard inPhiladelphia. From Exit 12 on Rte 95, follow Bartram Avenue to 4th light, turn right on 84th Street, go to2nd light, turn left onto Lindbergh Boulevard, follow signs. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870 [email protected] (W)

JUN 19 (Sat) 2 Canoe Trips on the Passaic River. Optional barbecue. We will paddle 4 hours at a leisurelypace stopping after 90 minutes to relax and observe wildlife and nature. In this quiet area we may get luckyand see one of the many Blue Herons who live there. Bring lots of water, a hardy snack and comfortableclothes. First trip begins at 9am and the second trip at 2:00 PM from the Environmental Center, 621 EagleRock Ave. in Roseland. Take Rte 280, exit 4A (Eisenhower Pkwy South), turn right at 1st light onto EagleRock Ave., ½ mile on left. Sign reads: Essex County Environmental Center”. Pull into parking lot. RESERVA-TIONS REQUIRED. A limited number of canoes are available to rent at $15 per adult ($18 for non-members).There is an $8 charge for a barbecue after the second canoe trip. All participants must sign a liability waiver.Life jackets are required which come with each canoe. Rain cancels. Leaders: Dave Ogens, Ron Pate andJoyce Haddad 973-364-7573 option #7 (E)

JUN 19 (Sat) Clayton Park, Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County (Special Interest: LandConservation, Water Shed Protection). Moderate 6-mile hike in one of the area’s quietest parks. Bring a drinkand snack. Hiking shoes are suggested. We will meet at 9am at the Wawa Convenience store on County Road537 just south of I-195. From the NJ Turnpike and GSP, follow the directions for Great Adventure. They willlead you to the Wawa. We will carpool from there. Bad weather cancels. Confirmation/questions please call.Leader: Mike Verange, 908-902-0718 or [email protected] (JS)

JUN 19 (Sat) Batsto State Park. Meet at the visitors center in the village at 10am. 6-mile hike at an easy paceover flat terrain. See http://www.11thpa.org/m-batsto.html for directions. Rain cancels. Leader: KenMayberg, [email protected] or 609-443-9138 for questions (C)

JUN 19 (Sat) Nissequogue River (LI). Canoe the Greenbelt! We go thru salt, fresh, and intertidal wetlandswith numerous waterfowl and other birds. Canoe and kayak rentals available. Easy trip. Suitable for begin-ners. Accessible by train. Leaders: Don & Lisa Scott, 322 River Road, St. James NY 11780. Call 631-265-2198or email [email protected] (ACOC)

JUN 20 (Sun) Singles Fathers Day Kayak Trip. Bring Dad out to paddle the Wading or Batsto Rivers. Bring pic-nic type food to share at tailgate social after trip. Call leader to reserve space. Meet at 9:30 am at Bel-HavenCanoes, on Rte 542, 12 miles east of Hammonton, Burlington County. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870evenings. [email protected] (W)

JUN 26 (Sat) Peconic River (LI). Explore this beautiful Long Island river in a canoe or kayak. We will be pad-dling approximately 8 miles at a relaxed pace and enjoying the wonderful scenery. It is recommended thatyou are in good physical condition and have some prior experience paddling before coming on this trip. Youmust be able to maneuver through poison ivy infested narrow turns and avoid waterfalls. Significant portag-ing and paddling through a long tunnel is required. Canoe rentals are available. There is no public transporta-tion. Write, including a phone number (you will not receive a response without a phone number), email (ifyou have one) or SASE, to Leader: Eric Girolamo, 1 Birchwood Ct #4C, Mineola, NY 11501 (ACOC)

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Chapter Office 609-656-7612139 West Hanover Street, Trenton 08618

fax: 609-656-7618

Chapter Director: Jeff [email protected]

Conservation Director: Dennis Schvejda [email protected]

Chapter AdministratorKelly McNicholas [email protected]

If no one is in the office to take your call, pleaseleave a message on the answering machine.Please SPELL YOUR LAST NAME, and statewhether the phone number you leave is for daytimeor evening.

The Jersey Sierran is the newsletter of the NewJersey Chapter of the Sierra Club. Readers are encour-aged to submit articles, photographs, artwork, cartoonson environmental subjects, letters to the editor, poetry,press releases and expressions of opinion.

Articles and letters should be submitted typed anddouble spaced (or preferably by e-mail or on disk: callfor format information). Send submissions to: DickColby. The deadline is the 10th of the month twomonths prior to the issue date.

The opinions expressed in The Jersey Sierran arenot necessarily those of the New Jersey Chapter, theSierra Club or the editor. Nor does publication of anadvertisement imply Club endorsement of the adver-tised product(s) or service(s).Copyright 2004. All rightsreserved. The contents of The Jersey Sierran may beused without permission in publications of other entitiesof the Sierra Club. Acknowledgement of the sourcewould be appreciated.

Some display advertising may be accepted. Pleasecontact the Advertising Manager before submitting anad. Placement of any ad is contingent upon availabilityof space and must meet Sierra Club guidelines.

The Jersey Sierran is published quarterly by theNew Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club, 139 W.Hanover St, Trenton NJ 08618.

Members, send changes of address [email protected] or to Sierra Club,P.O. Box 52968, Boulder, CO 80328 and to theChapter Office, 139 West Hanover St, Trenton, NJ08618 or call 415-977-5653.

Editorial Board: Tina Schvejda, Jeff Tittel, RichIsaac, George and Joan Denzer, Mary Penney,Sunil Somalwar, Dick Colby, Paul Sanderson, EdPfeiffer, Ken Johanson and Laura Lynch

Editor: Dick Colby, 609-965-4453, [email protected]

Layout/Design: Karen Brown, 856-547-9221Advertising Manager: Sunil Somalwar, [email protected] (Instructions available at http://NJSierra.org/NJS_Sierran/NJS_advertise.html)Contributors to this Issue: Fred Akers, MichaelGallaway, Joyce Haddad, Ken Johanson, LauraLynch, Ron Pate, Eric Antebi and Bonnie Tillery.

Thank you to all who contributed. The Jersey Sierran isproduced mostly by volunteers.

Upcoming ExCom Meetings:All members are welcome to attend these monthly statewidepolicy deliberations, held on SECOND SATURDAYS. Details,including agendas, and driving instructions, are available inadvance from Sunil Somalwar, the Chapter Chair.

April 10 (Hamilton) • May 8 (Hamilton)June 12 (New Brunswick)

Meeting locations include the Hamilton Twp Library,Mercer County, and the New Brunswick Public Library.

Conservation and Political Committee meetings start at 10am.Lunch is shared at noon. The main meeting starts at 1pm. Weusually continue discussions informally over dinner at a nearbyrestaurant, at 5pm.

Chair* Sunil Somalwar (732) [email protected] South Park Ave., Highland Park NJ 08904-2954

Vice-Chair* Ken Johanson (908) [email protected] Laurel Drive, New Providence NJ 07974-2421

Conservation ChairLaura Lynch (609) [email protected] Lumar Rd., Trenton, NJ 08648-3127Conservation Vice-ChairRuth Prince (908) 284-9103)[email protected]

Political Chair* Rich Isaac (973) [email protected] Fellswood Dr., Livingston NJ 07039-2235Political Vice-ChairLaura Bagwell (732) [email protected]

SecretaryBonnie Tillery (609) [email protected] Sawmill Rd, Hamilton NJ 08620

Treasurer* George Denzer (609) [email protected] Dey Road, Cranbury NJ 08512-5418

Outings ChairEllen Blumenkrantz (201) [email protected] Carlson Court, Closter NJ 07624

Newsletter Editor* Dick Colby (609) [email protected] Liverpool Av, Egg Harbor City NJ 08215-1319

WebmasterGeorge Newsome (732) [email protected]

Membership Chair(vacant)

Council Delegate*Jane Tousman (908) [email protected] 14 Butler Rd., Edison NJ 08820-1007Alternate: Rich Isaac - (see above)

Other ExCom members at large* Bob Johnson (908) [email protected] Holly Glen Lane South, Berkeley Hts NJ 07922-2615* Tina Schvejda (973) [email protected] Marilyn St., North Haledon NJ 07508-2441

NERCC Representatives*Joan Denzer (see George Denzer above)and Bob Johnson (see below)Alternate: George Denzer - (see above)

Atlantic Coast Ecoregion DelegateJoan Denzer (see above)

Legal ChairBill Singer, Esq. (908) 359-7873

Fundraising & EventsSunil Somalwar**,Jeff Tittel**, Joan &George Denzer, Tina Schvejda, Kelly McNicholas, Ed Pfeiffer, Rich Isaac, Carolyn Freeman

Personnel CommitteeKen Johanson**, Sunil Somalwar, Mary Penney, George & Joan Denzer

Honors & AwardsJane Tousman**, Tina Schvejda, Bonnie Tillery, Bob Johnson, Lee Snyder, Sunil Somalwar

Legislative CommitteeKen Johanson**, Dave Mattek, Joe Leist, Kelly McNicholas, Carolyn Freeman, Jeff Tittel, Dennis Schvejda

Litigation Oversight CommitteeKen Johanson**, Sunil Somalwar, Ruth Prince, Carolyn Freeman

Group/Section VitalityRich Isaac**, Laura Lynch, Jane Tousman,Steve Ember

Facilities (office, meeting sites)George Denzer**, Joan Denzer, Bob Johnson, Joyce White, Ed Pfeiffer, Bonnie Tillery, Kelly McNicholas

Inner City Outings CoordinatorAnne Dyjak**, Joy Booth (see Group News pages)

* Indicates Chapter-wide elected ExCom members.** Indicates committee chair or co-chair

Issue CoordinatorsATV IssuesFred Akers (856) [email protected] Box 395, Newtonville, NJ 08346-0395

Clean AirBob Campbell (908) [email protected] Shadyside Av, Summit NJ 07901-2111

Bill Green (908) [email protected] Roger Av, Cranford NJ 07016-2715

Delaware River DredgingGina Carola (856) [email protected] Elberne Av, Westville NJ 08093-1715

Environmental JusticeZoe Kellman (201) [email protected]

Forestry IssuesNancy Carringer (732) [email protected]

Hackensack MeadowlandsHugh Carola (201) [email protected] Maple Av, Hackensack NJ 07601-4502

Bill Sheehan (201) [email protected] Riverkeeper231 Main St, Hackensack NJ 07601

Highlands CommitteeTo Be Announced

Marine IssuesTina Schvejda (see main leader list)

Passaic River BasinRich Isaac (see main leader list)

PinelandsLee Snyder (856) [email protected] Laiason: Mike Gallaway [email protected]

PopulationBonnie Tillery (see main leader list)

RecyclingTo Be Announced

Sierra Student CoalitionDan Rosen (201) [email protected]

SprawlJane Tousman (see main leader list)

Tiger ConservationSunil Somalwar (see main leader list)

Transportation (see main leader list)Bob Johnson

GrazingDave Mattek (609) [email protected] 1/2 Park Av, Pennington NJ 08534-2313

The Jersey Sierran: April-June 2004

Visit our Website at http://NJSierra.org

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OUTINGS(Continued from page 11)

THE JERSEY SIERRAN

JUN 27 (Sun) Singles Wissahickon Gorge. 8 miles at a moderate pace over hills. Hike the Gorge in late springwith its spectacular views. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social after hike. Meet at 8:30 am in rearparking lot Hilton Hotel, Rte 70 Cherry Hill, to carpool/caravan. Or meet at 9:30 am at Valley Green parkinglot in park. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 856-697-3870 evenings. [email protected] (W)

FUTURE OUTINGS – ADVANCE NOTICE JUL 4 (Sun) Manasquan River Reservoir, Monmouth County (Special Interest: Birds). Enjoy an easy 5-mile cir-cular hike on one of the largest reservoirs in the area. We may observe waterfowl. Bring drinks, snacks, birdbooks and binoculars. Hiking shoes are not required. Great hike for families. Meet at 9am at the mainentrance to the reservoir on Windeller Rd. take GSP to Exit 98. Head west on I-195 to Exit 28 (Rte 9). Gonorth on Rte 9, take the first right onto Windeller Road. Continue to the main entrance, which is 1.5 miles onyour left. Meet in the parking area at the far left toward the back. Bad weather, including high heat index,cancels. Confirmation/questions please call. Leader: Mike Verange, 908-902-0718 or mjverange @aol.com (JS)

JUL 10 (Sat) Esopus July Release (NY). Come paddle this often neglected lower section of river with manyplayful Class 2 rapids, possibly the upper section as well. Prior Class 1+ or higher experience required. Sendstamped, self-addressed envelope (or email) two weeks prior with whitewater experience listed. No boatrentals available. Leader: Gail Neffinger, 207 Lexow Ave., Nyack, NY 10960, or email [email protected] that release date may not be firm! (ACOC)

JUL 17 (Sat) Minnewaska State Park. 12-mile moderate paced hike along Mossy Brook Trail to waterfall, out toLake Awosting (optional swim) and back along Hamilton Carriage way with beautiful views. Optional dinnerstop in New Paltz. May be combined with June 18 hike for weekend trip. Heavy rain cancels. Hikers mustpre-register. Group limited to 12 people. Bring hiking boots, lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Leader: EllenBlumenkrantz, [email protected], 201-784-8417 (N)

JUL 17 (Sat) Nissequogue River (LI). Canoe the Greenbelt! We go thru salt, fresh, and intertidal wetlands witha naturalist to point out the numerous waterfowl and other birds. Canoe and kayak rentals available. Easy trip.Suitable for beginners. Accessible by train. Send SASE to leader: Lenore Swenson, 60 E 9th St. #529, NY NY10003 or email co-leader Bobbie Josepher at [email protected]; no calls please (ACOC)

JUL 18 (Sun) Mohonk Rock Rift. Crevices and the labyrinth will challenge us with some rock scrambling andthe lemon squeeze. We’ll also hike along some carriageways to Eagle Cliff for some great views, and walkthrough the formal gardens. This is a full day outing with optional dinner stop in New Paltz. $7 - $10 entrancefee. May be combined with June 17 Minnewaska hike for weekend trip. Heavy rain cancels. Hikers must pre-register. Group limited to 12 people. Bring hiking boots, lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Leader: EllenBlumenkrantz, [email protected], 201-784-8417 (N)

JUL 18 (Sun) Delaware River (NJ). Canoe the beautiful Water Gap area. Some prior white water experiencesuggested in each boat. Rentals available. For information send self-addressed stamped envelope to Leaders:Ira Grindlinger, 179 Lakeshore Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436; 201-599-0099 or email [email protected] (ACOC)

JUL 24 (Sat) Harriman State Park. 9:15 am start – 16-mile hike. Take advantage of the long daylight hours forthis all day hike. The pace will be moderate, but steady with lunch and snack breaks. Optional swim, so bringyour suit & towel. Optional stop after hike at Kinchleys for great thin crust pizza/beer. Heavy rain cancels.Hikers must pre-register. Group limited to 12 people. Bring hiking boots, lunch, snacks and plenty ofwater. Leader: Ellen Blumenkrantz, [email protected], 201-784-8417 (N)

JUL 25 (Sun) Cedar Creek (NJ). Gentle stream in NJ Pine Barrens. Nice scenery. Excellent for new and experi-enced paddlers. Canoe rentals available. Car pooling available. Respond by May 24. Please send SASE or emailto Leader: Norman Blumenstein, 23 Wellington Court, Sayreville NJ 08872, 732-613-4668 before 10pm, oremail [email protected] (ACOC)

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