New Jersey’s Highlands region is recognized as a landscape of national significance by the federal government and as special resource areaî by the New Jersey State Plan.
Water and Sewer
Protecting the Highlands
Thursday, November 14th, 2002Sprawl and Drought
Wednesday, September 25th, 2002Sprawl threatens water quality as rain runoff from roads and parking lots carries pollutants into streams, rivers and the ocean. Sprawl also reduces our water supplies. As roads, parking lots, driveways and roofs replace meadows and forests, rain water can no longer seep into the ground and replenish our aquifers. Instead, it is swept away by gutters and sewer systems.
A Step Away from Cleaner Water
Thursday, January 10th, 2002In addition to preserving land, New Jersey needs new rules that steer development away from open areas we depend on for clean water.
Real Winter Warmth?
Tuesday, December 11th, 2001The way we use our land in New Jersey is changing our climate, and in turn, could dramatically change our economy and way of life.
State Needs New Water Rules Tied To Growth
Thursday, July 12th, 2001The State could and should move more aggressively to adopt new rules that limit development and sewer expansion in environmentally sensitive areas, and encourage growth in the areas designated for growth by the State Plan.