INSIDE THE INELAND FEBRUARY/MARCH 2005PA Report by the Pinelands Preservation AllianceSVOLUME 12, NUMBER 3

T HREATENED & ENDANGERED S PECIES P OLICY N EEDS O VERHAUL Problem 1: It is impossible for Commission development review staff to protect T&E habitats on land slated for development, if they're unaware such habitats exist. Correspondence between the Commission and developers indicates that the Commission has been relying, at least in part, on documents from the NJ Natural Heritage Program and the state's Endangered and Nongame Species Program when it generates its target list—the list of rare species that the developer must search for as part

Photo: PPA of the development application process. But databases simply yield Bog Asphodel (State Status: Endangered; Globally Rare) along the Mullica River an inadequate picture of what may be by Russell Juelg At the same time, the Commission is "out there." explicitly required by its regulations The Pinelands' many threatened and First, T&E populations have to be and sound policy to deny any devel- endangered (T&E) species of plants noticed by someone before they have opment proposal "unless it is a chance of getting into a database. and animals are one of the region's designed to avoid irreversible adverse Even species such as Pine Barrens most important environmental assets. impacts on habitats that are critical to Treefrogs, which regularly provide They represent one of the principal the survival of any local populations" audible evidence of their presence, go reasons we protect the surviving natu- of any T&E wildlife species (CMP undetected unless someone who cares ral places here. PPA and the Pinelands 7:50-6.33). Similar language applies about them happens to be at the right Commission agree that comprehen- to the protected plant species. The place at the right time. The Pinelands sive protection of T&E species habi- Commission and the Department of is big, and hardly any of it has been tats will never be accomplished on a Environmental Protection have strug- thoroughly surveyed for all T&E site-by-site basis. Protection depends, gled to make these rules work in a plants and animals. ultimately, on long-term sub-regional consistent, effective manner across Secondly, those populations that are planning—that is, reviewing the the Pinelands National Reserve. noticed have to get reported, and even Management Area designations PPA's review of development applica- people who care about rare flora and ("zoning") in important natural areas tions, and consultation with local biolo- fauna often fail to report what they that are not already well-protected, gists, turns up a set of problems, and see or hear. Some people aren't aware and changing the Plan if necessary. prompts us to recommend some reforms. continued on page three

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by Traci Connaughton

The Pinelands Preservation Alliance is very We at PPA are not only excited about these new devel- lucky to be surrounded by many giving indi- opments, but also grateful for Mr. Kellogg's generosity. viduals. Because of the generosity of our It is gifts like these that change the capacity and future donors, we are able to keep working for the of our organization—making us much more capable of Pinelands and all who cherish it. protecting the Pinelands. To find out how to help us meet We are pleased to report that PPA was recently present- this exciting day in, day out challenge, please contact ed with an exciting challenge: Peter Kellogg of Short Traci Connaughton at (609) 859-8860 x21. Hills, NJ will donate $100,000 to our endowment if, and only if, PPA can win an additional $100,000 in new sup- port from other donors who give $1,000 or more annual- ly. To win this challenge, PPA will have to raise the addi- tional $100,000 in support by December 2006. This will be a difficult challenge for PPA, but if we can meet it, PPA will emerge a much stronger, more secure organiza- tion. To succeed, we need help from all those who believe in the Pinelands and are able to donate at this level. If you or anyone you know might be able to participate, please get in touch! Snow covered hummocks in the Pinelands

16TH ANNUAL PPA PRESENTATIONS I NSIDE THE P INELANDS Published six times a year by the PINELANDS SHORT COURSE Upcoming The Pine Barrens film PINELANDS PRESERVATION ALLIANCE Saturday, March 5 and discussion programs include: Executive Editor: Carleton Montgomery 8:30 am - 2:50 pm February 16 (7pm) - Bridgeton Editor: Burlington County College, Parker Mike Hunninghake Center, Pemberton Public Library PPA Staff: Featuring 19 presentations, includ- February 23 (7pm) - Mullica Hill Richard Bizub, Diana Byrd, Debbie Casperson, Traci Connaughton, Russ ing 2 field trips. New presentations Library Juelg, Theresa Lettman and Jaclyn Rhoads include “Pinelands Photography” Addressing & Mailing: and “The Revolutionary War in the March 21 (7pm) - Voorhees Public PPA Volunteers Pinelands”. Library Distributed to: PPA members and volunteers, Go to: Please contact PPA at 609 859-8860 state legislators, Pinelands municipalities, elected officials, planning boards, and www.state.nj.us/pinelands/short- selected officials. course05.pdf for more information or to schedule a Our newsletter is available online at: for an agenda and registration form. presentation in your community. www.pinelandsalliance.org

2 17 Pemberton Road • Southampton, NJ 08088 • Phone 609.859.8860 • Fax 609.859.8804 • www.pinelandsalliance.org T&E SPECIES P OLICY N EEDS O VERHAUL continued from cover page of the need to report seeing a Bobcat, a Cooper's Hawk, or Problem 3. The Commission and DEP still don't have sur- a Pine Snake, or they may not know the proper process to vey protocols—methodologies for determining presence follow. or absence—for all the T&E species of the Pinelands. PPA continues to insist that survey methods need to be spelled Thirdly, rare species that do get reported don't necessarily out for every T&E species in order to increase the chance get entered into an official state database, because state biol- of getting reliable reports from developers. ogists do not accept all reports. A citizen report about Little Ladies'-tresses, for example, may lack details essential to Problem 4. The Commission and DEP biologists and plan- ners still don't have clear, objective guidelines on how to convince a biologist that the person made a correct ID. protect critical habitats for each T&E species. In order for Fourthly, even when a sighting results in an accepted reliable survey work and critical habitat mapping to be report, data entry can be significantly delayed. Large num- useful, we must know what impacts are acceptable and bers of accepted rare plant reports remain un-digitized, what impacts are not. Only then can developments be due to resource shortages at the state's Heritage Program. properly located, scaled, designed, and built. Only reports of the most critically imperiled species (usu- Problem 5. Advance planning and zoning is the best, but ally ranked S1 or SH) get processed. not the perfect tool for protecting T&E species. Broad What's the solution? The target T&E species lists should scale review of landscape integrity and sub-regional plan- be habitat-generated, not database-generated. Every ning will not capture all the T&E critical habitats that exist development proposed in a natural area, regardless of size, in developable areas. As with the original CMP, we make decisions today based on what we know today, and our has potential to adversely impact populations of T&E knowledge is never complete or perfect. In addition, all species. In every case, the Commission needs to generate private land in the Pinelands is vulnerable to development, a comprehensive list of T&E species that may be expect- so even in the zones most protected by the CMP the ed in the respective habitats, rather than rely on inadequate Commission has to protect T&E habitat when those small- prior evidence. er development applications come in. Landscape integrity The Commission should require the developer to list all study and sub-regional planning are extremely valuable, the vegetation communities that are liable to be affected but they should be done in addition to, not instead of rig- by a proposed development, and then generate a list of all orous individual project review. potential T&E species that use these habitats. Heritage and PPA believes the Commission and DEP are obligated to other reports and mapping should be merely supplemen- protect all populations of all T&E species threatened by tary. Next, the Commission should make sure truly reli- any development proposals anywhere in the Pinelands able surveys are conducted. National Reserve. We look forward to an ongoing dialog This approach would be practical with a simple database. with the public, the Commission, and DEP on ways we The database would hold the names of all the vegetation can improve development review and other policies communities known to occur in the Pinelands, and the directed to this goal. names of every legally protected species that may have For more information, contact Russell Juelg at 609 859-8860 x23. critical habitat within the Pinelands. The species names would be linked to any vegetation communities upon ETTERS TO THE DITOR which they are dependent. LLETTERS TO THE EEDITOR We would like to hear from you! Please send your Problem 2. The Commission tends to take what little data it may gather, and negotiate with the developer over comments about articles found in this issue of Inside the whether to look for more, or whether to change the devel- Pinelands to: opment plan. Rarely if ever does the Commission actually PPA, 17 Pemberton Road, map the “habitats critical to the survival” of local T&E Southampton, NJ 08088, Attn: Editor species before it begins negotiating. Instead, PPA advo- or cates that critical habitats be mapped before dickering with the developer. [email protected]

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HITS! The past year coming year, we will be installing Fast Track Permit Act: Acting was filled with a vari- native plant and historical demon- faster than the speed of light, the ety of positive news stration gardens, a visitors center and New Jersey legislature passed the and events concerning other programs to raise public aware- worst environmental law in living the Pinelands: ness about the Pinelands and the memory. The Fast Track Permit law work of PPA and its friends and will allow developers in designated Highlands Protection: Last summer allies. "growth areas”—making up about New Jersey adopted the Highlands 1/3 of the state—to buy their way Water Protection and Planning Act, Toms River Corridor Plan: The into an expedited permit review only the second regional land use Pinelands Commission took a bold process under which government planning law in New Jersey, after the new step by sponsoring the creation agencies have to act on permits with- Pinelands Protection Act of 1979. of a new conservation plan for the in 40 days—regardless of their size, Like the Pinelands Act, the land along the Toms River in Jackson complexity or impacts—or the per- Highlands Act draws a boundary and Manchester Townships. PPA mits will be automatically granted by around a core area that will be pro- participated in a process that looked operation of law. The statute has tected from intensive development, at the area's excellent natural many other bad features as well. The while permitting growth in a broader resources, then redrew the state's environmental community is planning area around the core. This Comprehensive Management Plan to fighting for repeal, and numerous move is not only great for the better protect those resources. legislators have now sponsored a bill Highlands, but should strengthen our Manchester and Jackson are current- to do just that. Pinelands efforts and help make ly in the process of adopting those environmentally-based development changes into their local ordinances. controls more the norm than the Jackson residents have been particu- exception in New Jersey. larly active and successful in sup- porting these changes.

Special Pinelands Plants Course: PPA created the first intensive train- ing course dedicated to the Pinelands' rare, threatened and endangered

plants for government and nonprofit Photo: Howard Boyd staff, environmental professionals and interested lay-persons. Led by Northern Pine Snake (State Status: Threatened) botanist Ted Gordon, the program Sanctuary Pine Snake Settlement: consisted of 10 all-day classes In a reprise of its 2000 settlement Schwalbea americana, American Chaffseed, S1, G2, state and federally listed as endangered. New between April and October. Due to over endangered Timber Jersey's sites have shrunk from twelve to a single the rave reviews of participants, PPA Rattlesnakes with the developer of spot in the Pinelands. Drawing by Elayne Leighton. is organizing another course this year the "Sanctuary" in Evesham, the PPA's Move: PPA moved into its to be led by plant experts Bill Olson Pinelands Commission adopted a new headquarters at the Bishop and Wayne Ferren. similar bad settlement to, literally, Farmstead and its 18th Century brick clear the way for destruction of habi- farmhouse. The move gives us sore- MISSES! The past year also brought with it tat of the threatened Pine Snake—a ly needed office and meeting spaces, some setbacks and some supposedly protected species which and much, much more. Over the obstacles to our mission: continued on next page

4 17 Pemberton Road • Southampton, NJ 08088 • Phone 609.859.8860 • Fax 609.859.8804 • www.pinelandsalliance.org 2004: THE Y EAR IN R EVIEW continued from previous page the developer failed to identify in any Forest Area, greatly reducing the of its environmental reports to the type and intensity of development 2005 SPECIAL Commission. Like the rattlesnake allowed in this ecologically rich area. P INELANDS P LANTS settlement, the new Pine Snake set- While we expect the Commission to C OURSE tlement approves development of adopt both amendments in the next C snake habitat, and does so without few months, this cannot be consid- Wayne Ferren and William any scientific survey or analysis of ered a "hit" until the Commission Olson are the instructors for the snake population's needs. PPA actually does so. the second Special Pinelands and New Jersey Audubon Society are Plants Course. The course con- challenging the settlement in court. Statewide T&E Regulations: The sists of 12 full-day Saturday Department of Environmental sessions beginning April 16 Heritage Minerals Settlement: The Protection has been sitting on inno- and ending October 1. Cost is state of New Jersey finalized a settle- vative new rules that would, for the $350. With workshops, lec- ment of the long-standing Heritage first time, require developers to pro- tures and fieldwork, this prom- Minerals issue to allow construction tect threatened and endangered ani- ises to be a remarkable survey of up to 1,450 housing units on about mal habitats throughout the state. of the rare flora of the 900 acres of land in Manchester These rules would buttress the Pinelands. Class is restricted to Township. The settlement allows Pinelands Commission's existing 20 students. Call Russell at construction of far more houses than PPA (ext. 23). the Pinelands Comprehensive regulations for the Pinelands Area. Management Plan or local zoning Political concerns seem to have kept the Department from issuing and allow. But because this site is in the P INELANDS C OMMISSION coastal zone, it is under the control of adopting the rules, but we are told it M EETINGS the Department of Environmental will finally propose the rules for M Protection, not the Pinelands adoption in the next couple of Thursday, February 10, 7:00pm Commission. On the positive side, months. If the Department carries Friday, March 11, 9:30am the developer agreed to give (that is, through and makes these rules a real- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC not sell) several thousand acres of ity, it will be a great environmental Pine Barrens habitat to the state as success for 2005. CALL (609) 894-7300 FOR compensation. INFORMATION WAIT & SEE: B UMPER S TICKER CMP Proposed Amendments on Plants C ONTEST and Oyster Creek watershed: The Submit your idea for the new Pinelands Commission proposed, but Pinelands Bumper Sticker. has not yet adopted, two excellent changes to the CMP. One would A “Special Prize” will be awarded to expand the list of rare plant species the winning entry. that are protected from development. Please see our web site for details: The other would change about 4,300 www.pinelandsalliance.org acres in the Oyster Creek watershed Photo: PPA from Rural Development Area to Timber Rattlesnake (State Status: Endangered)

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Since 1994, PPA has been a convenience of ESNJ's workplace giv- Lois Morris has Left member organization, and ing programs, raising over $1.2 million New Jersey proud to be affiliated with, statewide since the organization was Earth Share of New Jersey founded. Lois Morris, friend of the Pinelands (ESNJ). In 2004 ESNJ, the According to Paula, the workplace-giv- and PPA, has left New Jersey and work place giving choice for the envi- ing environment is changing dramati- moved back to her hometown state of Indiana. She is going to be missed! ronmental community, celebrated ten cally as more and more corporations years of success with its move to a per- expand their choice. In fact, a 2002 Lois moved to Whiting, Manchester manent office it can call its own, as survey of 100 companies representing Twp. in 1975 and knew nothing about well as a number of other landmark more than 5 million employees, 40 per- the area or the Pinelands. To her back accomplishments. cent said they had broadened their cam- then it was just a place she went In early 2004, ESNJ hired its first per- paigns beyond United Way-affiliated through on her way to the shore from manent full-time executive director, charities. North Jersey, where she lived and worked. Paula Aldarelli. Paula has been instru- ESNJ organizations range from local mental in moving the group forward, chapters of national organizations, such adding several new workplace giving as the Clean Water Fund for New Jersey, campaigns since the start of the year, The Nature Conservancy and Surfriders and spearheading their move to their Association, to homegrown organiza- new home in Trenton. tions, such as the Pinelands Preservation "Our organization has grown tremen- Alliance, the American Littoral Society, dously since its inception in 1994," and the Wetlands Institute. says ESNJ Executive Director Paula The generosity of ESNJ donors have Aldarelli. "People in our state have a helped this diverse group of conserva- growing resolve to protect and preserve tion organizations preserve NJ's natural our beautiful state and their voices are beauty and ensure its environmental Credit: Nancy Noe being heard. With legislators rallying heritage for future generations. ESNJ After moving in she taught herself around environmental issues—such as groups work to protect, preserve and preservation of the Pinelands and about the plants and animals of the restore valuable land, watersheds, river area. In 1986 she started what was Highlands and continued efforts to corridors, coastlines and wildlife habi- called the "Crestwood Stroll" to teach improve the quality of our lakes, tat. The impact of their work directly others. She became a member of the streams, rivers and oceans—New affects the cleanliness of the air we Crestwood Garden Club and reported Jerseyans need to continue supporting breathe, the water we drink and the monthly to the members by way of the organizations that ensure our best land we enjoy. her Nature Notes and monitored their interests are met." yearly bluebird trail. To learn more about what ESNJ does or ESNJ, a coalition of 56 environmental how you can add an environmental giv- When PPA began in 1989 she became nonprofits, partners with businesses, ing option to your workplace giving cam- a volunteer doing wild flower walks, communities and individuals to pro- paign, contact them at (609) 989-1160. slide presentations and talks about vide opportunities for employees to the Pinelands and it's protection. help preserve NJ's natural heritage with Wherever she went and whatever she financial support and volunteerism. did was intended to teach the local residents about the woodlands around Founded in 1994 as the Environmental them and what they needed to do to Fund for New Jersey, ESNJ has dra- protect and enjoy them. matically increased its fundraising capacity in the last 10 years. We've In the fall of 2004 she made the deci- sion that it was time to leave New gone from raising $48,000 in year one Jersey and move back home to to more than $223,000 in pledges dur- Indiana. The folks in Bloomington ing 2003 to protect our state's natural will now have to learn to "keep their resources. A growing number of New noses clean," as she often said, when Jerseyans have taken advantage of the Credit: Nancy Noe Lois is around! Lois Morris

6 17 Pemberton Road • Southampton, NJ 08088 • Phone 609.859.8860 • Fax 609.859.8804 • www.pinelandsalliance.org P INELANDS C ALENDAR OF E VENTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Hon. Brendan Byrne February & March 2005 Honorary Chair Former Governor, State of New Jersey NOTE: Names, addresses, and Take a guided tour and see the winter Saturday, February 26 phone numbers are provided here for home of the Tundra Swan. Learn all Moonlight Walk Howard P. Boyd frequently mentioned event spon- about these fascinating birds.$8. Trustee Emeritus 1-2 or 3-5 mile walk around the vil- Pinelands Author sors. Please contact the sponsor of Reservations required. 9am, 12 the event for full information and Noon. W. lage and bogs. 7pm. $5. Reservations Beryl Robichaud Collins, Ph.D. details of the event. required. W. Trustee Emeritus Saturday, March 5 Pinelands Author Albert Music Hall (AMH). 131 Wells Sunday, February 13 Mills Road, Waretown. Pinelands Short Course (see page David O. Johnson www.alberthall.org. Canoe/Kayak the Oswego River two of newsletter for detailed Trustee Emeritus Graphic Arts Consultant Outdoor Club of South Jersey (OCSJ). Enjoy an early Valentine’s Day pad- description) Call leaders to confirm trip. dle with homemade brownies to Canoe the Maurice River David F. Moore www.ocsj.org sweeten the trip. Meet at 10am at Chair Oswego Lake in Penn State Forest. Almond Road to Sherman Ave., Rt. Pinelands Preservation Alliance No rentals. Call to confirm. George 552. Meet at Almond Rd. & River. Leon M. Rosenson, Ph.D. (PPA). 17 Pemberton Rd., Vice Chair & Leona F., 609 259-3734. OCSJ. (Optional takeout: Union Lake, Retired, Liposome Company Southampton. 609-859-8860. Millville). Meeting time at 9:00 AM www.pinelandsalliance.org. 10% Constable Bridge Hike means that we shuttle at that time. Thomas B. Harvey discount on Pinelands Adventures 7 miles. Pickup: Wells Mills County Please arrive early to unload your Treasurer programs to PPA members. Pre-reg- Park, Waretown. Traveling to boat & gear. Contact: Hartley Tucker Attorney istration required for all PPA pro- Washington Township. 8:30am. - (856) 692-5403, Jack Bush (610) Timothy J. Byrne grams. 2:30pm. Note: Flat, some sand. 825-6897. SJCC. Secretary Adults $6.00 / Children $2.00 ages South Jersey Canoe Club (SJCC). Attorney 9-14 years. WMCP. http://www.geocities.com/southjers- Saturday, March 12 eycanoeclub, Email: southjerseyca- Tundra Swan Tour [email protected] Jersey Devil Hunt - see February 11. Robert E. Bruneau See February 12 for details. PPA. Outdoor Club of South Jersey Wells Mills County Park (WMCP). 905 Wells Mills Road, Waretown. Charles M. Chapin Saturday, February 19 Upper Raritan Watershed Association 609 971-3085. Saturday, March 19 Pakim Pond Hike Canoe Cedar Creek Sara deCelis Little Whitesbog (W). All events meet at Attorney the Whitesbog General Store. 7 miles. Pickup:Wells Mills County Dover Forge to Rt. 9. Meet near Historic Whitesbog, mile marker 13, Park, Waretown. Traveling to Whiting at intersection of Rts. 70 & Emile DeVito, Ph.D. Rt. 530, Pemberton Township. 609- Pemberton Township. 9:00am. - 539. Meeting time at 9:00 AM means New Jersey Conservation Foundation 893-4646, www.whitesbog.org. 2:00pm. Note: Flat, some sand. that we shuttle at that time. Please Adults $6.00 / Children $2.00 ages John Dighton, Ph.D. arrive early to unload your boat & Director, Rutgers Pinelands Field Station 9-14 years. WMCP. gear. Contact: George & Ginny Carty Sunday, February 6 Canoe the Great Egg Harbor River (732) 286-5116. SJCC. Michael Gallaway Sierra Club Basic Wilderness Survival Rt. 54 to Weymouth Forge. Meet at Songwriter’s Show In a single day, we'll cover the practi- Rt. 54 & Rt. 322 at the river. Meeting The songwriter’s will feature some Michael W. Huber time at 9:00 AM means that we shut- American Littoral Society cal skills needed in a survival situa- of their own compositions in a live tion. The hands-on nature of the tle at that time. Please arrive early to stage concert of homegrown country, Sam Huber course makes it both fun and memo- unload your boat & gear. Contact: folk and bluegrass music. Educator; Trustee, Open Space Institute rable. By the end of the day, you'll be Hartley Tucker (856) 692-5403, Jack Admission: $5 adults/$1 children Bush (610) 825-6897. SJCC. Samuel W. Lambert III able to acquire shelter, water, fire, and under 12. Show: 7:30-11:30pm. Chairman, Windham Foundation food. You'll also have a grasp on land Tundra Swan Tour Doors open 6:30pm. AMH. navigation with the compass and Janet N. Larson USGS topo map. Meet at Batona See February 12 for details. League of Women Voters of NJ Camp. 8am - 5pm. $35. PPA. Ongoing: Jennifer R. Lookabaugh 22nd Annual Ocean County Saturday, February 19- Sunday, March 5, 12, 19 Former Freeholder Director of Cumberland County Bluegrass Festival - Be prepared to February 20 Volunteer Shipboard Training Franklin E. Parker be entertained Pinelands-style while Wilderness Survival Overnight Advisor, Trust for Public Land listening to leading bluegrass bands Train to be a Volunteer on NJ's Tall from the tri-state area. Host: Heidi An excellent test for new skills. Ship the Schooner A. J. Meerwald. Richard J. Sullivan Olsen of WBJB 90.5 FM. Noon - Begins on Saturday at 8am, ends on Call to register: 856-785-2060 Proprietor, NJ First, Inc. 5pm. $8 adults/$1 children under 12. Sunday at 4pm. Build your shelter, Upcoming: James T. B. Tripp, Esq. AMH. purify water, forage for food, make General Counsel, fire, and make a solo trip cross-coun- Saturday, April 9 Environmental Defense Fund try with a map and compass. A Canoe the Nescochague River. Friday, February 11 course for those who really want to Robert K. Tucker, Ph.D. Meet at Rt. 206 & entrance to Jersey Devil Hunt - We start with an gain confidence as survivalists. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Paradise Lake Campground, 4 miles old-fashioned campfire (bring your (Prerequisite: Basic Wilderness south of Lake Atsion. meet at 9am. Gerard Vriens, Ph.D. hot dogs & marshmallows!) We calm Survival) $35. PPA. Retired Chemical Engineer our nerves with some good, old-time Contact: Dick Parsells (856) 881- music. Then, with a little ghostly 2846, Fred Keepfer (856) 881-7910. Nan Hunter Walnut OCSJ Pine Barrens Coalition light from the moon, we search the Sunday, February 20 woods, cautiously, for that most infa- If your organization is having an Annette Zimmermann Tundra Swan Tour mous denizen of the Pine Barrens. activity you would like to see listed Pinelands Resident Meet at Batona Camp. 7 - 10pm. See February 12 for details. $10. PPA. contact Inside the Pinelands, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton, NJ Carleton K. Montgomery Friday, February 25 08088; ph: 609-859-8860; e-mail Executive Director, Pinelands Preservation Alliance Saturday, February 12 Jersey Devil Hunt - see February 11. [email protected]. Next Tundra Swan Tour PPA. deadline: March 5, 2005.

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