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2009
2008
- December 05, 2008 - Commission asks Governor to extend deadline for Pinelands towns to submit affordable housing plans
- November 14, 2008 - Pinelands Commission approves agreement that authorizes widening the Garden State Parkway
- November 12, 2008 - John Bunnell of Tabernacle Appointed as the Commission's new Chief Scientist
- October 16, 2008 - Pinelands Commission, Wharton State Forest and local students test water quality, learn about Pinelands resource protection during World Water Monitoring Day event
- October 03, 2008 - Pinelands Commission Executive Director schedules public hearing on proposed agreement that would authorize widening the Garden State Parkway
- September 12, 2008 - Pinelands Commission approves increased fees to review development applications
- August 29, 2008 - Pinelands-Friendly Yard & Garden Fair to feature sale of native Pinelands plants, nature walks and seminars by Mike McGrath of WHYY’s “You Bet Your Garden.”
- August 26, 2008 - Remarks on the passing of former Pinelands Commission member Thomas B. Darlington
- August 01, 2008 - Environmentally-sensitive property in Medford Township permanently preserved with money from the Pinelands Conservation Fund
- July 11, 2008 - Pinelands Commission advances proposal to require clustering of residential development in Pinelands-designated Forest and Rural Development Areas
- June 13, 2008 - Robert Jackson of Cape May County joins the Pinelands Commission as a new gubernatorial representative
- June 02, 2008 - Pinelands Commission announces lineup for its second annual “Pinelands Speaker Series” Free educational programs offered to the public at the Richard J. Sullivan Center
- May 30, 2008 - Pinelands Commission approves $867,666 expenditure to preserve 450 acres in Atlantic, Burlington, Gloucester and Ocean counties Money to be disbursed from the Pinelands Conservation Fund
- May 9, 2008 - State unveils new brochure highlighting the treasures of the Pinelands National Reserve of southern New Jersey
- April 11, 2008 - Pinelands Commission advances proposal to increase fees for reviewing development applications
- March 12, 2008 - Pinelands Municipal Council Elects Officers
- March 10, 2008 - New Pinelands National Reserve road signs posted along roadways throughout the reserve
- February 28, 2008 - New Jersey Pinelands Commission, New Jersey Forest Fire Service to launch new wildfire safety project in Barnegat and Stafford townships
- February 04, 2008 - Comments on the passage of Franklin E. Parker, who served as the first Chairman of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission
- January 11, 2008 - Pinelands communities are outperforming the economy in the non-Pinelands area of southern New Jersey
- January 11, 2008 - Commission approves ordinance that establishes redevelopment plan for historic complex in Hamilton Township
- January 02, 2008 -Twenty new presentations to highlight 19th Annual Pinelands Short Course
2007
2006
- September 13, 2006 - Conference and Banquet to Highlight Regional Planning and Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Pinelands Protection
- August 31, 2006 - Southern Pinelands Natural Heritage Trail receives $200,000 grant
- July 14, 2006 - Pinelands Commission approves agreement allowing closure of landfills and redevelopment at Stafford Business ParkMemorandum of Agreement (MOA)Executive Director’s Report on Stafford Business Park MOA
- July 14, 2006 - Pinelands Commission endorses natural resource protection plan for southern Medford and Evesham townshipsSouthern Evesham-Medford Conservation Planning Project
- June 09, 2006 - Pinelands Commission certifies changes to Berkeley Township’s master plan
- June 09, 2006 - Pinelands Commission approves Hammonton’s plans to demolish its existing municipal building and build a new municipal complex
- May 09, 2006 - Pinelands Commission’s Executive Director schedules public hearing on proposed agreement regarding redevelopment of the Stafford Business Park
- March 13, 2006 - Pinelands Municipal Council Elects Officers
- January 17, 2006 - Nine new presentations highlight 17th annual Pinelands Short Course
2005
- December 15, 2005 - Longtime member of the Pinelands Commission steps down
- December 15, 2005 - Pinelands Commission releases annual report charting economic health of Pinelands communities
- November 14, 2005 - Pinelands Commission agrees to hire U.S. Geological Survey to study infiltration at wastewater facility in Hammonton
- October 27, 2005 - New Southern Pinelands Natural Heritage Trail receives official designation as State Scenic Byway
- October 18, 2005 -Students test water quality in Pinelands as part of global water monitoring day
- September 09, 2005 - Pinelands Commission moving forward with proposed changes to the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan
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- July 08, 2005 - Pinelands Commission deems proposed sand mine in Woodland Township to be an abandoned use of land
- June 28, 2005 - Pinelands Commission and New Jersey Department of Education give school districts a list of guidelines to help ensure proper planning of school construction projects
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- January 10, 2005 - 16th Annual Pinelands Short Course Set for Saturday, March 5th -2005 event offering ten exciting new topics - Click here to view the Pinelands Short Course brochure.
2004
- December 15, 2004 - Deadline Extended on Public Comment Period for Rule Change
- December 10, 2004 - Florio Announces Dodge Grant to Support Smart-Growth Planning Project in Egg Harbor Township -Commission also approves Egg Harbor Township open space ordinance
- November 12, 2004 - Commission Approves Ocean Acres Ordinance, Authorizes Sanctuary Agreement -Measures will protect endangered Pine Snakes at two Pinelands housing developments
- October 29, 2004 - Commission to Weigh Agreement on Sanctuary - Public Information Session to be held on November 9 in Evesham - Click here to view the summary of the proposed agreement.
- September 10, 2004 - Commission to Receive DEP Funds to Develop Model Stormwater Ordinance -Also approves agricultural re-zoning in Buena Vista
- August 13, 2004 - Commission Authorizes Electric Transmission Line Agreement
- August 13, 2004 - Commission Authorizes Change to Pinelands Land Capability Map
- August 13, 2004 - Commission Moves to Strengthen Protection of Rare Plants -Proposal will expand number of Pinelands-protected plants
- June 21, 2004 - Housing Task Force Kickoff Meeting
- June 11, 2004 - Commission launches special conservation effort in Evesham, Medford Townships -William Penn Foundation grant to help protect rare plants and animals
- May 14, 2004 - Commission Approves Heritage Minerals Settlement - Agreement will protect nearly 6,500 acres
- April 8, 2004 - Commission authorizes settlement agreement for Ocean Acres - Conservation Plan will protect rare species in Barnegat Township subdivision
- March 12, 2004 - Witt, Slavin Join Pinelands Commission - Panel gains Gloucester and Burlington Representatives
- March 5, 2004 - Pinelands Commission gives go-ahead on gas line application
- March 5, 2004 - Pinelands Commission weighing local conservation plan - Special task force develops innovative plan for Toms River Basin
- February 13, 2004 - Florio launches Pinelands forestry policy review - Advisory committee set up to review Pinelands forestry policies
- February 5, 2004 - Hamilton, Winslow Townships to Present Smart Growth Plans Strategies developed to address problems in designated growth communities
- January 16, 2004 - Pinelands Commission Authorizes Agreement for Atlantic City Airport
- January 15, 2004 - Commission, Burlington County College Team Up for 2004 Short Course -15th Annual Short Course offers 16 diverse Pinelands topics
- January 7, 2004 - New Program Permanently Preserves 21 Pinelands Farms in 2003
2003
- December 18, 2003 - Pinelands Commission Approves Changes to Cell and PCS Tower Plans
- November 7, 2003 - Pinelands Commission to create task force on growth area housing
- November 7, 2003 - Pinelands Commission Releases 2003 Economic Data on CD-ROM - Annual report tracks economic health of Pinelands communities
- October 30, 2003 - Pinelands Commission to hold public forum on fee proposal
- October 9, 2003 - Pinelands Commission approves Kirkwood-Cohansey Work Plan
- September 30, 2003 - Public hearing set for Kirkwood-Cohansey research plan
- July 22, 2003 - Pinelands Habitats: Home, Sweet Home–A Professional Development Workshop
- July 11, 2003 - Commission Concludes CMP Review: Issues Recommendations Strategies and initiatives established following intensive, 18-month review of the CMP
- June 4, 2003 - Commission Implements Reorganization Plan - Staff changes, streamlining measures in place
- May 23, 2003 - Commission Releases Rancocas Study Report - Commission's second major study of Pinelands watershed resources & health
- April 15, 2003 - Pinelands Commission to Sponsor Free Landscaping Workshop - Will feature demonstrations on how to landscape with native Pinelands plants
- April 11, 2003 - Pinelands Commission Appoints John Stokes Executive Director - Brings 23-years of Pinelands planning and leadership experience to the job
- April 11, 2003 - Pinelands Commission Conditionally Approves Upper Township Re-Zoning - Action will reduce potential growth, strengthen protection of natural resources
- April 10, 2003 - Land Preservation Grants Awarded in Pinelands -The Nature Conservancy, Pinelands Commission and NJDEP award grants
- March 28, 2003 - Commission Executive Director Barbaccia Stepping Down
- March 7, 2003 - Pinelands Municipal Council Elects New Officers - Woodbine Mayor Pikolycky Chairing Mayors' Organization
- January 24, 2003 - Pinelands Commission Releases Economic Data - Annual report tracks economic health of Pinelands communities
- January 21, 2003 - On-Line Registration Available for March 1st Short Course
- January 6, 2003 -Appellate Court Affirms Commission Action on Sanctuary Rattlesnake Settlement
- January 3, 2003 -Mayor Pikolycky Leading Pinelands Mayors' Organization
2002
- December 17, 2002 -Hagaman Joins Pinelands Commission
- November 14, 2002 - DEP Signs $5.5 Million Agreement with the New Jersey Pinelands Commission: Assessing the Region's Water Supply Demands and Environmental Impacts
- November 8, 2002 - Governor Florio Takes the Helm at Pinelands Commission - Commission welcomes six new members
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October 22, 2002 - Executive Director Orders Review of Sanctuary Approvals - Action taken to protect pine snake population
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October 7, 2002 - Seminar Offered on Residential Wastewater Treatment Systems - Two-day program will address new program to strengthen protection of Pinelands water
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July 17, 2002 - Atlantic County, Pinelands Commission Working Together to Support Regional Planning Efforts
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June 28, 2002 - Pinelands Commission Discovers Pine Snake at Sanctuary Site - Threatened snake, eggs rescued from collapsed nest
- May 31, 2002 -Municipalities Recommended for Pinelands Excellence Program Consultant sought to help create livable communities
- May 10, 2002 - Pinelands Commission, Nature Conservancy Protecting Pinelands - First acquisitions approved under cooperative open space program
- May 10, 2002 - Pinelands Commission Approves Alternate Design Septic System Rules - Pilot program to require lower-polluting technologies will take effect in August
- May 9, 2002 - Pinelands Forum to Bring Key New Jersey Leaders Together - May 14 Panel to address critical issues and opportunities
- April 11, 2002 - Pinelands Growth Panel Discussion Set for April 24 - Public Forum to examine challenges faced by Regional Growth Communities
- March 8, 2002 - Pinelands Municipal Council Elects New Officers
- March 5, 2002 - Pinelands Panel Discussion Set for March 13
- February 20, 2002 - Pinelands Commission Supports Recall of Well Permit
- February 14, 2002 - Pinelands Commission Study of Mullica River Watershed Provides Comprehensive Data on Health of Resources
- February 14, 2002 - Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Grant to Aid Pinelands Growth Communities -Pinelands Commission to Promote Smart Growth Through New Program
- February 4, 2002 - Wealth of Pinelands Knowledge Available at 13th Annual Short Course - Largest Program Ever Planned for March 2nd
- January 18, 2002 - Pinelands Commission Issues 3rd Review of Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan.Click here to view the Third Progress Report on Plan Implementation, February, 2002 (3.8MB)
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