New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council

There are 15 municipalities in Hunterdon County located in the Highlands region and 12 are working with the Highlands Council to help implement the Highlands Regional Master Plan (RMP) at the local level. In addition, the county has been an active partner with the Council since 2021. This page contains more information about the county in relation to the Highlands region.

Quick Facts

Area 128,910 acres/201.42 mi2
Preservation Area 64,925 acres
Planning Area 63,985 acres
RMP Conformance Status Fully conforming, whole county.
Liaison Maryjude Haddock-Weiler 
Hunterdon County official website

Work Funded by the Highlands Council

Please contact the county directly for the most recent versions of planning and regulatory documents. Please contact the Highlands Council liaison listed above for information about Hunterdon County’s work with the Council.

  • Home Based Business Initiative – 2022

Municipalities in the Highlands region