Lawrence Ledger Opinion

‘We need both natural lands and playgrounds, sports fields’

In calling for the "preservation" of "half" of New Jersey's land (https://centraljersey.com/2024/05/06/an-urgent-call-to-preserve-half-of-new-jerseys-land/), Jay Watson and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation are misleading your readers. What they're including as "preserved land"...

An ‘ode’ to New Jersey’s dragonflies and damselflies

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If you're near a pond, stream, or marsh on a...

Depression and suicide risk can intensify in spring and summer

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Intense symptoms for individuals with depression are commonly associated with the winter...

An urgent call to preserve half of New Jersey’s land

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey is not only the nation's most densely populated...

Explore D&R Canal State Park during 50th celebration!

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation It's hard to imagine a world in which the fastest...

Lawrence Ledger Opinion

SOLUTIONS: Global Devastation

By Huck Fairman Our region has certainly seen greater than average heat, some powerful downpours, and even several tornadoes. But as most of us know,...

SOLUTIONS: Solar Power Breakthrough

By Huck Fairman A recent online piece announced what sounds like a significant solar power breakthrough. Until now solar power has had some drawbacks, but...

The State We’re In: Pine Barrens natural landscape will rebound from Wharton wildfire

By Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Fueled by high winds and dry conditions, New Jersey’s largest wildfire in 15 years swept through...

The State We’re In: Helping New Jersey towns tackle warehouse sprawl

By Tom Gilbert, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation According to an old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Similarly, one...

The State We’re In: The mystery of the wild ginger

By Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation When outside exploring nature, many people are drawn to the animal kingdom. Animals have observable behaviors,...

SOLUTIONS: Reptiles survival

By Huck Fairman As many recognize, humans are changing the natural world, and by doing so are threatening its very survival. A recent report, again on the...

SOLUTIONS: Coming together on CO2

By Huck Fairman As a recent Sierra Club magazine article reminded us, CO2 is an essential ingredient in our atmosphere and biosphere. It flows into...

The State We’re In: Underfunded, understaffed state parks need a ‘friend’

By Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation From High Point State Park at the "top" of the state to Cape May Point State...

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