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2017

May 17, 2017 - Pinelands Summer Short Course: 1st ever to be held July 27, 2017

April, 7, 2017 - Pinelands Commission opens new round of land conservation funding: New effort targets properties damaged by off-road vehicle use

January 12, 2017 - Pinelands Short Course to feature 38 educational presentations: 28th annual event to be held on March 11, 2017

2016

January 19, 2016 - Pinelands Short Course to feature 32 educational presentations: 27th annual event to be held on March 12, 2016

2014 & 2015

2015

May 4, 2015 - Pinelands Commission launches new, greatly enhanced website

January 13, 2015 - Pinelands Short Course to feature 35 educational presentations: 26th annual event to be held on March 14, 2015

2014

October 10, 2014 -Pinelands Commission Issues 4th In-depth Report on the Implementation of the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan

January 28, 2014 - Pinelands Short Course to feature new venue, 36 educational presentations: 25th annual event to be held at The Richard Stockton College on March 8th

2013 & 2012

2013

October 11, 2013 - Pinelands Commission certifies South Toms River Borough’s Master Plan: All 53 Pinelands Area municipalities now conform with Pinelands rules

August 13, 2013 - The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey to host 25th annual Pinelands Short Course

January 16, 2013 - Twenty-fourth annual Pinelands Short Course to feature 33 educational presentations

2012

December 20, 2012 - Joseph DiBello, of Ardmore, Pa., sworn in as the new federal representative on the New Jersey Pinelands Commission

November 23, 2012 - Pinelands Commission provides funds to help permanently preserve 200-acre parcel next to Camp Ockanickon in Medford and Shamong

July 16, 2012 - New Jersey Pinelands Commission launches review of the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan

July 16, 2012 - Press Advisory: Raptors & Reptiles education program, July 19, 2012

January 19, 2012 - 23rd annual Pinelands Short Course to feature 18 new educational presentations, including four field trips

January 13, 2012 - Richard H. Prickett, a Pemberton Township Councilman and retired science teacher, joins Pinelands Commission

2011

November 10, 2011 - Pinelands Commission receives federal grant to study pond ecology: Research to assess land-use impacts, prioritize ponds for increased protection

October 21, 2011 - Pinelands Commission, Wharton State Forest and local students test water quality, learn about Pinelands protection during World Water Monitoring Day event October

October 14, 2011 - Pinelands Commission adopts rules to encourage the environmentallyappropriate siting of solar energy facilities in the Pinelands

September 06, 2011 - Gov. Chris Christie appoints Mark S. Lohbauer of Pennsauken as the new Chairman of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission

July 08, 2011 - Three new gubernatorial appointees join New Jersey Pinelands Commission

June 23, 2011 - Pinelands Commission issues new report that highlights successful efforts to preserve and protect the Pinelands

June 14, 2011 - Pinelands Commission implements new public comment procedures

February 10. 2011 - Pinelands Commission advances proposal to encourage the environmentallyappropriate siting of solar energy facilities in the Pinelands

January 31, 2011 - 22nd annual Pinelands Short Course to feature 21 new educational presentations, including four field trips

2010

December 10, 2010 - Robert W. McIntosh, Jr., steps down after 15 years of service as the federal appointee on the New Jersey Pinelands Commission

November 30, 2010 - New Jersey Pinelands Commission appoints Nancy B. Wittenberg of Toms River as its new Executive Director

November 12, 2010 - Pinelands Commission approves plans to install solar energy generating facilities on the capped landfill at the Stafford Business Park

October 21, 2010 - Pinelands Commission, Wharton State Forest and local students test water quality, learn about Pinelands protection during World Water Monitoring Day event

September 8, 2010 - New Jersey Pinelands Commission begins search for new Executive Director

August 13, 2010 - John C. Stokes, Executive Director of the Pinelands Commission, to retire after more than 30 years of service with the Pinelands panel

August 4, 2010 - Edward McGlinchey, a longtime resident and official of Winslow Township, appointed as Camden County's representative on the Pinelands Commission

July 9, 2010 - Pinelands Commission approves agreements to provide for efficient, yet rigorous reviews of certain development applications proposed by counties

July 8, 2010 - Pinelands Commission issues new report that highlights successful efforts to preserve and protect the Pinelands in Fiscal Year 2010

June 3, 2010 - Pinelands Commission announces lineup for its fourth annual "Pinelands Speaker Series" Educational programs offered to the public at the Richard J. Sullivan Center

May 14, 2010 - Pinelands Commission details new practices aimed at better protecting native vegetation, including rare species, along roadsides in the Pinelands

May 07, 2010 - Norman F. Tomasello, the Acting Chairman and a 14-year member of the Pinelands Commission, steps down

February 02, 2010 - Pinelands Commission approves $1.9 million expenditure to preserve 1,612 acres in Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May and Ocean counties

January 15, 2010 - Camden County resident joins New Jersey Pinelands Commission as new gubernatorial appointee

January 13, 2010 - 21st annual Pinelands Short Course to feature 27 new educational presentations, including two all-day bus tours of the Pinelands

2009

December 11, 2009 - Pinelands Commission approves measure to establish new management standards for advanced wastewater treatment systems in the Pinelands

December 11, 2009 - Pinelands Commission OKs agreement to eliminate source of pollution, improve water quality in Winslow Township, Camden County

November 13, 2009 - Pinelands Commission to help municipalities with costs to implement clustering rules

November 13, 2009 - Pinelands Commission approves new rules regarding forest management in the Pinelands

October 22, 2009 - Four environmentally-sensitive properties in the Pinelands permanently preserved with money from the Pinelands Conservation Fund

October 15, 2009 - Pinelands Commission, Wharton State Forest and local students test water quality, learn about Pinelands resource protection during World Water Monitoring Day event

October 9, 2009 - Pinelands Commission approves two amendments to Pinelands Plan: Changes will strengthen protection of Pinelands resources

August 14, 2009 - Pinelands Commission directs the use of more than $5 million addition to the Pinelands Conservation Fund: New funds allocated for land preservation, conservation planning, research and community design

August 14, 2009 - Pinelands Commission to provide $100,000 to help design a community wastewater treatment system in Buena Vista Township

August 28, 2009 - 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." Sept. 12th event aims to promote benefits of "going native"

July 22, 2009 - 700-acre property in the Pinelands in Atlantic County permanently preserved with money from the Pinelands Conservation Fund

July 10, 2009 - Judith Y. Link of Atlantic County joins New Jersey Pinelands Commission as a new gubernatorial representative

May 22, 2009 - Pinelands Commission announces lineup for its third annual "Pinelands Speaker Series" Free educational programs offered to the public at the Richard J. Sullivan Center

May 07, 2009 - Two environmentally-sensitive properties in Atlantic County permanently preserved with money from the Pinelands Conservation Fund

April 29, 2009 - Pinelands Commission employee wins environmental studies award from the University of Pennsylvania

April 17, 2009 - Pinelands Commission moves forward with four proposed changes to the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan - Amendments will strengthen protection of Pinelands resources

March 20, 2009 - Pinelands Commission to focus on 11 changes to Pinelands Map

Febraury 13, 2009 - Commission responds to ruling by the State Ethics Commission

January 30, 2009 - New Jersey Pinelands Commission approves $2.1 million expenditure to preserve more than 600 acres in Camden and Ocean counties Money to be disbursed from the Pinelands Conservation Fund

January 16, 2009 - Pinelands Commission approves measure to require clustering of residential development in Pinelands-designated Forest and Rural Development Areas

January 08, 2009 - 20th annual Pinelands Short Course to feature 24 new educational presentations, including first-ever all-day tour of the Pinelands

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

November 12, 2007 - Pinelands Commission authorizes agreement to extend public sanitary sewer service to the Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and eliminate failing wastewater treatment plant onsite

November 12, 2007 - Pinelands Commission approves ordinance that significantly reduces residential zoning capacity in Jackson Township

October 31, 2007 - Pinelands Commission to discuss link between septic systems and clean water during series of special meetings

October 18, 2007 - Pinelands Commission, Wharton State Forest and local students test water quality, learn about Pinelands resource protection during World Water Monitoring Day event

October 12, 2007 - Daniel M. Kennedy joins New Jersey Pinelands Commission as Burlington County’s new representative

September 28, 2007 - Pinelands Commission approves nearly $4 million expenditure to preserve more than 3,200 acres in Atlantic, Burlington and Ocean counties

September 14, 2007 - Pinelands Commission signs off on five amendments to the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan

May 31, 2007 - Pinelands Commission’s Executive Director signs off on agreement to end direct discharge of treated wastewater into Pinelands stream

April 26, 2007 - Pinelands Commission to offer free educational programs during new “Pinelands Speaker Series” at the Richard J. Sullivan Center

April 13, 2007 - Commission Approves Agreement to End Discharge of Treated Wastewater into Pinelands Stream Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Amongst The New Jersey Pinelands Commission, The Buena Borough Municipal Utilities Authority And The Township Of Buena Vista

April 04, 2007 - Federal judge signs order permanently barring construction of proposed solid waste transfer facility in the Pinelands

March 06, 2007 - Pinelands Municipal Council Elects Officers, Buena Vista Township Mayor once again chosen to lead mayors’ group

February 02, 2007 - Pinelands Commission awarded $82,500 grant from the William Penn Foundation; Funds will be used to mplement Natural Resource Protection Plan in southern Medford and Evesham

January 08, 2007 -15 new presentations highlight 18th annual Pinelands Short Course

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 Park Memorandum 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 townships Southern 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

September 09, 2005 - Pinelands Commission signs off on an ordinance expanding wildlife buffers in the Toms River corridor in Jackson Township

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

June 14, 2005 - Construction of proposed trash transfer station in the Pinelands halted - Matter pending in federal court

April 21, 2005 - Commission Approves Plan for $13 Million Conservation Fund - Money to be used for planning, research, and open space preservation Click here to view the Pinelands Conservation Fund Plan.

April 15, 2005 - Commission Approves Zoning Changes in Jackson's Toms River Basin - Amendments implement key recommendations of the Toms River Corridor Task Force

April 6, 2005 - Pinelands Municipal Council Elects Officers - Woodbine Mayor Pikolycky to continue leading mayors' group

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, 2003 & 2002

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

October 22, 2002 - Executive Director Orders Review of Sanctuary Approvals - Action taken to protect pine snake population

October 7, 2002 - Seminar Offered on Residential Wastewater Treatment Systems - Two-day program will address new program to strengthen protection of Pinelands water

July 17, 2002 - Atlantic County, Pinelands Commission Working Together to Support Regional Planning Efforts

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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