November 15, 2013
Pinelands Preservation Alliance

Pinelands Commission Meeting 

Friday, Nov. 22nd at 9:30 am
 

 

Thank you for all your support in opposing the gas pipeline proposed in New Jersey's Pinelands.  It means so much to our staff, trustees and volunteers to see so many people taking action on behalf of the Pinelands! 

There were many new and eloquent voices at November 8th Pinelands Commission meeting.  24 people spoke and let the Commission know that we expect them to defend the Pinelands by denying this project.

Your Next Chance to Speak to the Commission:

Sub-Committee Meeting, November 22nd

The meeting starts at 9:30 am and is held at their office on 15 Springfield Road, Pemberton NJ.  You are allowed to share comments about the Pipeline issue during the General Public Comments part of the agenda.

 

Here is a link to the agenda for the meeting.

 

Here is a link for directions to the Commission's offices.

 

Please help us continue to pressure the Commission to make the right decision by attending this meeting.  If you have a green Protect the Pinelands/Stop the Pipeline t-shirt please wear it.  If you have already attended a meeting or taken action in some other way - Thank You!!

What Happens Next?

  • It is likely that in a few weeks an MOA will be posted on the Commission's website (www.state.nj.us/pinelands).  An MOA is a draft agreement that would essentially waive the regulations that prohibit this project.  
  • A public hearing will be held.  This is your last chance to tell the Commissioners they should say NO to the pipeline.  After the public hearing you are no longer allowed to talk about this project at a Commission meeting or submit comments for the record.   Note: Commissioners are not required to attend the public hearing.
  • The full Pinelands Commission must vote to approve or deny the MOA for this project. 

 

We will keep you informed.  Thank you again!

 

Thank you,

Carleton Montgomery
Carleton Montgomery
Executive Director
Pinelands Preservation Alliance
17 Pemberton Road, Southampton, NJ  08088
Email: ppa@pinelandsalliance.org
Ph: 609 859-8860
www.pinelandsalliance.org    
Check out the 2013 State of the Pinelands Report.  Just released!

HELP support our work opposing the Pipeline and protecting the Pinelands by making a charitable gift to PPA on #GivingTuesday, December 3, 2013.  


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