The State We’re In

March 30, 2023

The State We’re In by Tom Gilbert; Stronger rules needed to protect NJ’s public lands

By Tom Gilbert – New Jersey is the most urbanized and densely-populated state, which is why residents need a top-notch open space preservation program. With the […]
December 30, 2021

Green Acres ‘in it for the people’ for 60 years

The State We’re In by Michele S. Byers, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation.Depending on your age you may think of the 1960’s silly comedy “Green […]
August 2, 2021

Nature’s fireworks: the Perseid meteor shower

The State We’re In by Michele S. Byers – Long before fireworks were invented, our ancient ancestors watched the night sky for entertainment and inspiration. They […]
May 7, 2021

Regenerating native forests to fight climate change

The State We’re In by Michele S. Byers, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation In the effort to slow climate change, forests are a powerful ally. […]
November 20, 2020

What’s valuable about New Jersey’s forests?

The State We’re In by Michele S. Byers, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation In the not-so-distant past, the value of forests was based on the […]
August 23, 2020

Grow crops, not solar panels, on NJ’s best farmland

The State We’re In column by Michele S. Byers, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If there’s any doubt that New Jersey is the Garden State, […]
August 18, 2020

Finally! Landmark funding for more parks in NJ’s great outdoors

The State We’re In by Michele S. Byers, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Between Tropical Storm Isaias knocking out power to much of New Jersey […]
June 18, 2020

Looking back: 60 years of conservation

It’s hard to imagine New Jersey without its strong environmental bent and legacy.  Over the past few decades, New Jersey has passed landmark regional planning laws, […]
June 11, 2020

New Jersey keeps its nickname

The State We’re In by Michele S. Byers, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation