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Greetings Highlands Supporter,
Here is our Fall Newsletter with updates on some of our initiatives and details about upcoming events. In particular I would like to draw your attention to our Annual Meeting on October 16th at which we will be honoring Mayor Michael Soriano of Parsippany - Troy Hills among other champions for the New Jersey Highlands.
Also, I would like to highlight two upcoming forums on the Science of HABs (Harmful Algal Blooms) in Mountain Lakes (Oct. 8th) and West Milford (Oct 9th). Though opportunities to recreate in our lakes are behind us this year, we cannot back off our effort to understand what caused the HABs and discuss strategies to prevent such events reoccurring.
We hope to see many of you at some of these events,
Warmly,
Julia Somers
In the News:
- Governor announces nominations to the Highlands Council (Tom Johnson, NJ Spotlight)
- Core Values in the New Jersey Highlands (Elliott Ruga, Skylands Visitor)
- Nature's Splendor The Highlands Coalition's Juried Art Exhibit (Morris Museum)
- Man who made 7-story waste pile refuses to clean it up (Michael Sol Warren, NJ.com)
The Highlands Coalition Annual Meeting will take place on October 16th, 3PM at the Oldwick Firehouse.
This is an opportunity for us to share our progress on protecting the Highlands, and celebrate our members achievments over the year.
Keynote speakers will include NJ DEP Commisioner Catherine McCabe, Lisa Plevin, Executive Director NJ Highlands Council, and Edward Lloyd, Esq., Chair of the Eastern Environmental Law Center.
Light refreshment and drinks will be served.
Address: 163 Oldwick Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08858
Please RSVP to Julia Somers
if you plan to attend.
HAB Science Public Forums
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition together with the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, ANJEC and the New Jersey Coalition of Lake Associations are hosting two public forums for New Jersey residents to better understand the causes of harmful algal blooms (HABs) and how they affect our lakes and reservoirs.
Our panel includes New Jersey's leading scientific experts on aquatic ecology, lake management and stormwater infrastructure. They will answer your questions about the cause of HABs and discuss different strategies to prevent them in the future.
October 8, 7:30 pm at the Mountain Lakes High School
96 Powerville Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
October 9, 7:30 pm at the Almond Branch Church and Resource Center
184 Marshall Hill Road, West Milford, NJ 07480
Highlands 2019 Fall Car Rally
The Fall Car Rally is a family friendly event that features splendid fall scenery and historic and natural points of interest in the NJ Highlands.
Registration & Rally 101 is at 10 AM at Rath's Butcher & Delicatessen. The finish line is Long Valley Pub & Brewery for prize announcements.
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Norvin Green State Forest
October 19th, 10 AM
Moderate 5.5 Miles
A variation of last years outing to Norvin Green. This forest features some of the best fall foliage colors in New Jersey and splendid views from the top of Wyanokie Point.
Norvin Green Trailhead parking lot
Otter Hole parking Lot, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
Ramapo Valley County Reservation
November 2nd, 10 AM
Easy/Moderate 4-5 Miles
A very pretty hike featuring views of the NYC skyline, Ramapo Valley, as well as waterfalls and other interesting natural features.
Ramapo Valley Reservation Trailhead Parking lot
608 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Special Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Ramble & Picnic
Hacklebarney State Park. November 30th, 10 AM
This is an easy loop of 3 - 4 miles along the Black River in Hacklebarney State Park. The walk features stunning views of the river and surrounding forest. Following the hike we will share a picnic of pie and cider. Please feel free to channel your baking expertise and bring something along to share.
Anyone is welcome to join the hike, or just come for the picnic following the hike.
We will meet at the Trailhead for Hacklebarney Hiking Trails
119 Hacklebarney Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Please RSVP to zac@njhighlandscoalition.org
or on the Facebook Event pages.
Reminder: Our Highlands Hikes are open to everyone and all ability levels.
We recommend wearing appropriate shoes and clothing, and bringing plenty of water.
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition
We represent a diverse network of organizations - small and large, local, regional, statewide and national - and individuals with the common goal to protect, enhance and restore the New Jersey Highlands and to preserve the quality and quantity of drinking water for the 6.2 million people who depend on Highlands water.
Contributions from supporters such as you are New Jersey Highlands Coalition’s largest source of funding and ensure that the Coalition has the resources to continue to be your voice speaking up for the NJ Highlands in the future.
