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this year’s Donald and Beverley Jones Memorial hike in hunterdon County was more than just a pleasant walk across scenic fields. the hike, photographed by patrick law, followed the route of a proposed pipeline that threatens preserved lands. read more on pages 10 and 11.
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honoring a legacy
A preserve is named for Maureen Ogden, a strong voice for the environment
seven Farms, 540 Acres
Preservation picks up pace in New Jersey’s Delaware Bayshore farm belt
Butterfly lover’s Gift
The late Cyril dos Passos made a generous gift to benefit conservation
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2014–2015
Trustees PRESIDENT
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Wendy Mager
Hon. Brendan T. Byrne
L. Keith Reed
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Catherine Bacon Winslow SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Catherine M. Cavanaugh Hon. Thomas H. Kean
Robert J. Wolfe TREASURER
Kenneth H. Klipstein, II SECRETARY
Robert W. Kent ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Penelope Ayers Cecilia Birge
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Bradley M. Campbell Theodore Chase, Jr. Jack R. Cimprich Rosina B. Dixon, M.D. Clement L. Fiori Chad Goerner Pamela P. Hirsch Michael S. Maglio Gordon A. Millspaugh, Jr. Maureen Ogden Kathryn Porter
Louise Currey Wilson
Michele S. Byers
Nancy Becker C. Austin Buck Christopher J. Daggett Susan L. Hullin Blair MacInnes Thomas J. Maher
A Victory for Open Space Election Day was a huge success for all who care about keeping New Jersey green. For the 14th time in 52 years, voters said YES to preserving New Jersey’s clean water,
Scott McVay
productive farmland, parks, natural lands and historic sites. Ballot Question 2 amended the
David F. Moore
state constitution to set aside a percentage of the corporate business tax for preservation
Mary W. Moore John Parker Ingrid W. Reed Jamie Kyte Sapoch Leslie Sauer
and was approved by an overwhelming 65 percent of Garden State voters. As the election results show, residents in the nation’s most densely populated state understand and appreciate the benefits of saving land.
Tama Matsuoka Wong
This sustainable funding measure comes not a moment too soon! Rising sea levels
Fran Raymond Price Samantha Rothman
Executive Director
Edward F. Babbott
John D. Hatch
Roger Byrom
From Our
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Michele S. Byers
and increasingly severe storms make protecting lands that mitigate floods all the more urgent. Watersheds that provide clean drinking water for millions of residents need to be safeguarded. Working farms with some of the world’s most fertile soils must be kept in agriculture to continue producing fresh, local foods. And New Jerseyans need places to
New Jersey Conservation Foundation is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve land and natural resources throughout New Jersey for the benefit of all.
play, exercise and experience the restorative power of nature - close to home. As the first state projected to be fully “built out” - with all land either preserved or developed - we must continue to add parks, preserve farms and forests, and invest in open spaces in our diverse communities to ensure a healthy environment for current and future generations. We are extremely grateful to you, our loyal supporters, for your generosity that
We protect strategic lands through acquisition and stewardship, promote strong land use policies, and forge partnerships to achieve conservation goals. Since 1960, we have worked to protect the state’s farmland, forests, parks, wetlands, water resources and special places. For membership information, please visit our website at www.njconservation.org or call us at 1-888-LANDSAVE. Our mailing address is 170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931.
makes our work possible. Thanks to you, this year New Jersey Conservation helped preserve nearly 950 acres of open space and farmland as of mid-November, with more to come by the end of the year. Best wishes to you and your family for a happy and healthy 2015!
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new Jersey Conservation Foundation was delighted to join the national park service, Wilderness inquiry and members of the Camden Collaborative initiative for a three-day “Canoemobile” on the Delaware river in Camden in early october. the Canoemobile, a traveling fleet of 24-foot voyageur canoes piloted by experienced captains, gave Camden residents an opportunity to explore the city’s waterways. new Jersey Conservation was on hand to answer questions about the open space ballot question and our initiative to improve Gateway park along the Cooper river. in photo at right, olivia Glenn, our south Jersey metro regional manager, poses with Canoemobile participants.
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the new information kiosk at the Maureen ogden preserve was unveiled during a ceremony on october 22.
Maureen Ogden Preserve
photo by Cassidy Marturana
Maureen ogden and former Governor thomas Kean were the first “visitors� to sign the log for the newly-completed trail at the preserve.
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Honoring a Legacy
the first earth Day in April 1970 was an awakening for many, sparking a commitment to protect land and nature. Maureen ogden – who would become one of the strongest
environmental voices in the new Jersey Assembly – was one of those people. In the months leading up to the first Earth Day, Maureen was a new volunteer at the Hartshorne Arboretum in Short Hills, providing educational programs for visiting schoolchildren. But she hadn’t studied science in college, and the kids asked questions she couldn’t answer. She enlisted the arboretum staff to give her a “crash course” in biology and ecology.
“By the time Earth Day came in 1970, I was ready to be an environmentalist,” she recalled. It was the start of a long career in environmental activism and public service that included 14 years in the state Assembly and the chairmanship of the Garden State Preservation Trust. Maureen is also a longtime New Jersey Conservation Foundation trustee.
In October, New Jersey Conservation honored Maureen for her contributions to the environment with the dedication of a 228-acre preserve in Long Valley. The Maureen Ogden Preserve dedication was attended by more than 50 of Maureen’s friends, family members and colleagues, including former Governor Thomas Kean, Assemblyman Anthony Bucco and former and current New
event photos by sandy stuart perry
Maureen ogden, center, celebrates the preserve dedication with, from left, nJ Keep it Green Chairman tom Gilbert, Assemblyman Anthony Bucco, former Governor thomas Kean and new Jersey Conservation Foundation executive Director Michele Byers.
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Jersey Conservation Foundation Executive Directors David F. Moore and Michele S. Byers.
‘Champion and hero’
Governor Kean lauded Maureen as “a champion and a hero” for environmental causes. He said her leadership was especially evident when she fought successfully for passage of the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act in the 1980s. “When she has a cause, she will go through a wall to get that cause done,” he said. “She was the best leader we all could have in the state Legislature because she never gave up.” The Maureen Ogden Preserve sits high atop the Schooley’s Mountain ridge and consists of mature forest crossed by meandering streams. The forest provides vital habitat for many forest bird species, including scarlet tanagers, red-eyed vireos, barred owls and red-shouldered hawks. The pristine streams flow into the South Branch of the Raritan River, which supplies drinking water to 1.5 million New Jersey residents.
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leaving a lasting legacy is a tricky business, but if anyone has done it, Maureen ogden has been the one. not only was she the power behind new Jersey’s open space preservation efforts, her extraordinary environmental leadership has embraced all facets of our shared environment.” – ForMer Governor Christine toDD WhitMAn
Maureen ogden thanks friends and supporters.
“No one place or preserve will ever fully honor and recognize Maureen’s impact and legacy, but this beautiful land with its richly forested wetlands is now dedicated in her name,” declared Michele. “Please enjoy your visit and think of Maureen Ogden, without whom this forested wetland and thousands of acres like it, would not be fully preserved.” Assemblyman Bucco presented Maureen with a resolution from the state Assembly and Senate, honoring her for her environmental achievements. “It passed unanimously in both houses, so you must be doing something right,” he joked.
‘An incredible uphill Climb’
Maureen vividly remembers introducing the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act in 1982 and shepherding it through nearly five years of resistance and revisions. “It was an incredible uphill climb,” she recalled. “I had to work on it constantly. It finally passed after 56 versions. I think it was and still is the strongest protection for freshwater wetlands in the country.” She’s also proud of her record of open space preservation in the Assembly. “I sponsored four bond issues that amounted to more than a billion dollars … which really amazed me because I’m a fiscal conservative,” she said. After leaving the Assembly in 1996, Maureen was appointed by Governor Christine Todd Whitman to chair the
Governor’s Council on New Jersey Outdoors, which studied the state’s needs and recommended spending $200 million a year for 10 years with the goal of saving a million acres.
‘not a Frivolous thing’
Maureen considers preserving open space, parks and farmland well worth the cost. “Open space is not a frivolous thing. Trees and bushes convert carbon dioxide into oxygen that allows us to breathe, and preserving open space protects our water supply as well.” Businesses won’t move to or stay in New Jersey, she added, without a healthy environment to attract quality workers. Maureen was the first chair of the Garden State Preservation Trust. She also served as commissioner of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, member of the Legacy Council of the NJ Highlands Coalition and chair of the Conservation Committee of New Jersey Garden Clubs. Prior to running for Assembly, she served as mayor, Township Committee member, and Environmental Commission member in Millburn.
to learn more about the Maureen ogden preserve and download a trail map, go to www.njconservation.org/ preserves.htm.
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seven farms, 540 acres, preserved in Delaware Bayshore
the late Ben sorbello loved his
43-acre vegetable farm and roadside stand in pilesgrove township, salem County, which he ran with the help of his wife and seven children.
For a time, he was the third largest pepper grower in new Jersey, and
was known locally for his u-pick strawberries.
“He absolutely loved what he did,” recalled daughter Rosemary Poliski. “He loved waking up every morning and working on the farm.” The Sorbello property will forever remain farmland, thanks to his adult children’s decision to permanently preserve it. New Jersey Conservation Foundation bought the development rights to the farm this past summer, using grants from the State Agriculture Development Committee and U.S. Department of
In a tribute to their father, the children of the late Ben Sorbello decided to permanently preserve the Salem County vegetable farm he loved.
Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Ben and Mary Sorbello’s six surviving children will continue to own it, with future uses restricted to agriculture. “We’re excited,” said Rosemary. “It’s so nice to see this farm preserved.” The Sorbello property was one of seven farms in the Delaware Bay Watershed of Salem and Cumberland counties that were permanently preserved this past summer by New Jersey Conservation Foundation and its partners. Altogether, the farms add up to 540 acres and consist mostly of “prime” and “statewide” soils, the top-rated soils for agricultural productivity, capable of growing a broad variety of crops.
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The 59-acre Joyce farm in Upper Pittsgrove, Salem County, which produces hay, grain and containergrown nursery crops.
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The 108-acre Adamucci farm in the Dutch Neck section of Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, a diverse mix of peach orchards, vegetable fields and fields for livestock. The 125-acre Tark farm in Quinton Township, Salem County, which produces hay and grains. The 64-acre Fox farm in Quinton Township, Salem County, which produces corn and hay and also provides pastures for horses. The 25-acre Blew farm in the Dutch Neck section of Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, which produces soybeans and includes a tributary of the Cohansey River. The 116-acre Robinson farm in Mannington Township, Salem County, located along the banks of the Fenwick Creek.
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Members and volunteers, our precious resources
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Anne Gaus, Muriel Foster and Holly Muller: the “Three Musketeers” for the last time at a volunteer appreciation lunch last summer.
We at new Jersey Conservation Foundation are extremely fortunate to have a great group of volunteers. these multi-talented folks dug in on a variety of projects this past year – everything from database management to blazing trails in the woods to helping out at events. One of our steadiest membervolunteers is Anne Gaus of Bernardsville, a member since 1992. Every Thursday for the past decade, she has volunteered at our main office at Bamboo Brook. “Because I’m really interested and concerned about the environment, I try to do all I can in my personal life to be ‘green,’” explained Anne. “I’m proud to contribute to New Jersey Conservation Foundation, and I volunteer to increase my impact. I hope my help at mundane tasks saves time and effort for a staff member, so he or she can do the important work of saving land. I thank New Jersey Conservation Foundation for helping keep New Jersey from being paved from end to end.”
For many years, Anne and fellow volunteers Muriel Foster and Holly Muller were known as the “Three Musketeers,” coming in together every week. Muriel moved to Massachusetts this past summer, but Anne and Holly can still be counted on to lend a hand on any and all tasks.
volunteers Wanted!
Since 1960, New Jersey Conservation Foundation has protected more than 125,000 acres across New Jersey. From the Highlands to the Pine Barrens to the Delaware Bayshore, we find creative ways to save precious open spaces and habitats. We create preserves and trails, build partnerships and advocate for wildlife and nature.
Whether it’s farmland, woodland or wetland, New Jersey Conservation Foundation works hard to protect open spaces in your towns, cities and the places you love to visit. But we can’t do it alone. We need the help of members and volunteers! As a private, non-for-profit organization, we rely on donations from members and help from volunteers who care about preserving New Jersey’s previous land and resources for future generations. For more information on donating and volunteering, visit www.njconservation.org.
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GAINING GROUND New Jersey Conservation Foundation and its partners permanently
preserved nearly
950 acres
throughout the state as of
mid-November 2014. We preserved
family farms that produce local foods, and natural areas that safeguard
clean drinking water, provide wildlife habitat and offer scenic beauty and outdoor recreation.
THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERS FOR HELPING TO PRESERVE THESE LANDS!
It’s easy to join New Jersey Conservation Foundation Become online – visit our website at www.njconservation.org/donate.htm
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Photo by Sandy Stuart Perry
PennEast Pipeline:
A New Threat to Preserved Lands The annual Donald and Beverley Jones Memorial Hike on Nov. 2 was no ordinary autumn stroll across the countryside.
A four-mile string of tiny orange flags marked the walk, showing one small section of the proposed PennEast natural gas pipeline route through Hunterdon and Mercer counties. While the views of the bucolic farms and woods were spectacular, the flags served as a sobering reminder of changes that could come to thousands of acres of preserved land.
In October, PennEast Pipeline Co. LLC filed a preliminary application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to build a 36-inch underground pipeline to carry natural gas extracted by the fracking industry in Pennsylvania. The pipeline would run 108 miles, from a distribution center near Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to a point north of Trenton. Holland, Alexandria, Kingwood, Delaware and West Amwell townships in Hunterdon County would be directly impacted, as would Hopewell Township in Mercer County.
The proposed pipeline route would fragment forests, segment preserved farms, compact soils, and put wildlife habitat at risk. It would cross drinking water supply waterways, including the Wickecheoke Creek and its tributaries. PennEast is seeking rights-of-way through hundreds of properties in the two counties, and FERC approval would allow the company to use eminent domain to condemn and take the land. Forest within the right-of-way – which would be 100 feet wide - would be cleared and could not be replanted. During
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signs of the times in the stockton area show local sentiment against the proposed penneast pipeline.
and Union counties. This pipeline would carry North Dakotan Bakken shale oil, considered one of the most combustible types of oil in the world. In the Pine Barrens, a 22-mile pipeline that would run through Atlantic, Cumberland and Cape May counties was voted down last winter by the New Jersey Pinelands Commission. However, a possible new voting majority could reverse the decision. to read more about penneast and other energy infrastructure proposals across the state, go to the new Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org/ currentissues.htm.
proposed penneast pipeline
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construction, the area of disturbance would be about 400 feet wide. Hundreds of landowners in the affected towns attended public information meetings throughout the fall, and governing bodies are passing resolutions opposing the pipeline. New Jersey Conservation is working with partners at the local, state and federal level on strategies to defend preserved lands from this new pipeline proposal. PennEast is not the only pipeline project threatening preserved lands in New Jersey. The proposed Pilgrim Pipeline would run from Albany, N.Y. to Linden, N.J., passing through drinking water supply watersheds and numerous preserved lands in Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex
PIPELINE LENGTH:
108 miles long, 87 percent in
Delaware river Watershed TRANSPORTING:
1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas NJ ROUTE TARGETS:
preserved open space and farmland WOULD GO THROUGH:
6 towns in hunterdon and Mercer counties RIGHT OF WAY WIDTH:
100 feet
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A butterfly lover’s gift the late Cyril Franklin dos passos
was a butterfly expert, a stamp collector, a lover of nature and
the outdoors, and a cousin of the
renowned writer John dos passos.
Trained as an attorney, he retired from his family law firm at age 40 to pursue lepidoptery, the study of butterflies and moths. He became a research associate in the Department of Entomology at the American Museum of Natural History, and amassed the largest collection of butterflies in the United States outside that museum. His first wife, Viola, was an avid collector of moths; the couple housed their specimens on second floor of their Mendham Township “chateau.” Dos Passos, who passed away three months shy of his 100th birthday in 1986, was also extraordinarily generous.
He and his second wife, Maria Amalia, gave their 91-acre Mendham estate to New Jersey Conservation Foundation. In the 1980s, we subdivided the property and sold 75 wooded acres with a pond to Mendham Township at half its market value for park purposes. The main house on the remaining acreage continued to be occupied by Maria Amalia dos Passos under the terms of a legal provision known as a “life estate.” Mrs. dos Passos recently decided to relinquish this life estate and move back to her native Portugal. The dos Passos house will be sold and the proceeds used as Cyril dos Passos would have wanted – to fund the preservation of natural lands in New Jersey, places where butterflies and moths can thrive. We deeply appreciate Mr. and Mrs. dos Passos’ generosity and foresight.
Photo of Cyril dos Passos courtesy of The Journal of the Lepidopterists’ Society.
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Barn Dance 2014
First there was the Barnes Collection, the famous philadelphia exhibit of priceless paintings. then there was the “Barn Collection,” our artworkthemed barn dance held in october. the event, graciously hosted by Jeffrey Faigle in his Delaware township barn, raised funds to support our land preservation efforts in the Wickecheoke Creek region of hunterdon County and beyond. thank you to all who came out to enjoy music and masterpieces in support of a great cause!
LEFT: Rosalind Westlake and Steve Smotrich embrace the art masterpiece theme by re-enacting Grant Wood’s painting, “American Gothic.”
photos by sandy stuart perry
ABOVE: Shhhh! Marilyn Cummings enjoys her appetizers during a close encounter with Jacqueline Evans’ mysterious mural.
Gathering for cocktails in the barn are, from left, Tina Borden, Andrea Mergentine, Doug Borden, Scott Bacon, Ken Hyman, Sven Helmer and Rachel Finkle.
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Conservation lessons: From south Korea
to new Jersey
“nature is something we should protect… our children should be able to inherit it,” says Myeong-Kyoo Cheong, a visitor to the united states from south Korea.
For Myeong, learning how to protect nature by preserving land is the goal of his yearlong internship at New Jersey Conservation Foundation, which began in August. The father of three comes from Jin-hae, a small city near the southern coast of South Korea. Since 2003, he has worked in South Korea’s Ministry of Environment, focusing on issues such as tap-water management, waste recycling, and cooperation in international environmental affairs in Northeast Asia. Myeong won a two-year fellowship from the South Korean government to study abroad. He spent the first year working toward a master’s degree in public policy from the Woodrow Wilson School of Princeton University. It was at Princeton that Myeong-Kyoo learned about New Jersey Conservation Foundation. “I think I can learn a lot about what people are doing to protect the environment… especially in land preservation,” he said. “I also think I will learn a lot about government policy involving land conservation. I want to learn about as many environmental policies as possible.” While interning at New Jersey Conservation, Myeong is a member of our policy team. This fall, he spent considerable time researching the federal Affordable Care Act to determine ways New Jersey Conservation can work with hospitals to promote wellness and healthy lifestyles in the communities they serve. He will also be working on a project to create a shared vision of land preservation priorities throughout the state. The project is a partnership with the Nature Conservancy and Rowan University.
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“We are honored that Myeong chose New Jersey Conservation Foundation to learn the business of land conservation. We are pleased to be sharing the benefits of preserved land globally,” said Laura Szwak, New Jersey Conservation’s director of outreach and education. During his stay in the United States, Myeong is living in Hillsborough with his
Myeong-Kyoo Cheong and Meg Barnes, our Babbott Fund intern, get ready for a staff hike. Stay tuned for more on Meg in an upcoming issue!
wife and three children: 7-year-old daughter Mo-Bin, 4-year-old son Dang-Geum, and infant daughter Eleanor. In November, they enjoyed a quintessentially American family experience – a trip to Disney World. Myeong will be working with New Jersey Conservation Foundation for a year, returning to South Korea next July.
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thank you! new Members Harry Agnostak, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ahrens Anthony and Barbara Basso David Berliner Karen Bonacorda Scott Buchheit and Pamela Perry Darlene Burgess Donald Calderon Gerri Calvin Dorothy Cassimatis Joseph Cirrinicione William Constantine Rick Dabagian Sally Donatiello Joseph Eustace Stewart Farber Hazel Forsythe Ellen Foster Paul Funk Sean Gough Richard and Melissa Gronda Claire Hothem Donelda Kalsch Ann and John Kosco Saran and Erdne Kuldinow David Leckie Charlotte Lippincott David Luber Joseph and Pamela Malone Terri Marotta Joan McCloskey Amol Naik Sylvia Owens Priscilla Palmadesso Marcus Porcelli Ronalad and Jacqueline Potter John H. Rassweiler, Ph.D. Margarita Rivas V. Douglas and Marlene Robinson Pamela Saporito Brian and Wendy Sayre Albert Schagen Eric Schnorr Stephen and Carol Schwirck William Simpson Francine and John Smith Don and Katherine Smythe Jerry Steiner John and Maryann Sterbinsky Chris Sullivan Kathleen Todd
New Jersey Conservation Foundation welcomes new members and gratefully acknowledges benefactors who made contributions
between July 1, 2014 and September 30, 2014. With your support, we will work hard to preserve and protect New Jersey's land.
Cornelius Van Ess Edward Van Savage Edith and Allan Vogt Kevin Walker Norman Webster John Wilks Barbara Wilson Donald Wissell Kevin Wright Barbara Young Doris Zahorenko
$500 and Above Donors Amy S. Green Environmental Consultants Stathis Andris Bacon Winslow Family Foundation Borden Perlman Salisbury & Kelly Mr. and Mrs. C. Austin Buck Roger Byrom Ms. Eleanor S. Campbell-Swank Mrs. Catherine A. M. Cavanaugh Ruth Charnes Jack and Ronnie Cimprich
Dr. Rosina B. and Mr. Richard Dixon Doggett Foundation Finkles Hardware The Gelfand Family Foundation, Inc. Norman J. Goldberg, Inc. Stephen C. Gruber Steve & Ellen Higgins Hopewell Valley Community Bank Susan and Tod Hullin James and Gretchen Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kellogg Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Klipstein, II Dan and Gail Kopp William Kurtz Dr. Robert Lewis Macy’s Wendy Mager and Eric Monberg Helen & William Mazer Foundation Stephen McDonnell and Jill Kearney Scott and Hella McVay MEL Chemicals Inc. Juliana and Christopher Merton Michalenko Farms Dave Newton Maureen Ogden John and Maja Parker Pheasant Hill Foundation Virginia and Robert Pierson
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Kathryn A. and James M. Porter PSEG Rago Arts & Auction Center L. Keith and Lisa Reed River Valley Realty The Rosemont Foundation Samantha Rothman and John Hankin Eric and Constance Silverman Mr. Paul W. Steinbeiser Stover Foundation Eric and Patsi Sumner Richard and Laura Szwak W. Bryce Thompson Foundation Mr. Michael J. White The Winslow Foundation Bob and Barbara Wolfe
Memorials William J. Mason, Jr. William Mason
Janet Robbins Nora E. J. Hayes
Antonio Spatafora Joann S. Ramos
Michele s. Byers, Executive Director
Alison Mitchell, Director of Policy
Mark Barrick, Information Technology/Office Manager
Marie newell, Project Coordinator, Acquisition
scott Breeman, Easement Steward
sandy stuart perry, Communications Manager
erica ArlĂŠs, Administrative Assistant, Land Acquistion & Stewardship Alix Bacon, Regional Manager, Western Piedmont sarah Carden, Membership Coordinator
stephanie Monahan, Development Assistant tim Morris, Director of Stewardship
tanya nolte, GIS Manager
lauren ramos, Development & Outreach Coordinator
Beth Davisson, Project Manager, Black River Greenway
Francis rapa, Regional Manager, Delaware Bay Watershed
Wilma Frey, Senior Policy Manager
olivia Glenn, Regional Manager, South Jersey Metro
Greg romano, Assistant Director & Director of Statewide Land Acquisition
Maria hauser, Personnel Manager/Executive Assistant
susan schmidt, Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
emile Devito, ph.D, Manager of Science & Stewardship Amy hansen, Policy Analyst steven Jack, Land Steward
Chris Jage, Assistant Director, South Jersey russell Juelg, Land Steward
William lynch, Events Coordinator
lisa MacCollum, Assistant Director of Land Acquisition
Karen richards, CpA, Director of Finance & Administration Gerard sauchelli, Land Steward Bill scullion, Land Steward
eileen swan, Policy Manager
laura szwak, Director of Outreach & Education
Kathleen Ward, Director of Development & Communications
ingrid vandegaer, Regional Manager, Highlands Region
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