Hillsborough Opinion

Celebrating 20 Years of the Highlands Protection

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation  Twenty years ago, New Jersey made a critical investment in the future by passing the New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act (Highlands Act).   Gov. James McGreevey...

Beneficial insects raised to protect nature and crops

Photo Courtesy of Allan Hopkins Alfalfa Weevil by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation This time of year, with a summer's worth...

Fall is a good time to visit New Jersey’s high points!

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Mountains, cliffs, ridges, and rises…anyplace that can be climbed or offers a vista can...

Finding peace and rejuvenation through mindful birding

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Birding is generally a low-key activity, but it can have competitive aspects. Many birders keep...

Help the State Get REAL in the Face of Climate Change

By Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director for New Jersey Conservation Foundation There are many bragging rights that come with living...

Stones that tell stories  

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If you've never been to an indigenous ceremonial stone landscape, think of it as an outdoor church. But don't expect...

Endangered, but not always protected

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Swamp pink, in the lily family, has stunning good looks and a spot on both the federal threatened species list and...

Jersey Fresh, on another level

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation      Swing by the Summit or Jersey City farmers markets later this month and, in addition to...

Recognizing local efforts to conserve water – starting with lawns!

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation  The grass may be greener in the other fella's yard, as the saying goes, but that neighbor is likely wasting...

Coastal resilience: It’s past time to take action!

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation For the climate conscious among us, concerns about the coastline in this state we're in ramp up...

Painting New Jersey’s streets green

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation The canopy of trees in this state we're in is not evenly distributed – the proof is...

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