ast 25 years (since Ronalds presidency from 1980 toenvironmentalists haveuse of a 5% portion of the

aska coastline for oil explo-oduction, on grounds that its

ng by native species, especial-ntitled it to protection. The

n the Arctic National Wildlifeborders Canada’s Yukon

hich has protected its shareg grounds.b members in New Jerseythe opportunity to see pho-this pristine environment,touring Alaskans and Native

indigenous to the region.sey of Caribou Commons andWarren Smith, along with ourn Director Dennis SchvejdaChapter Chair Tina Schvejda,entations to 650 folks in dis-

esented by Congressmenrelinghuysen and Garrett.also two presentations in

w Jersey and one in nearbya. The slide show includede oil production area near, dramatically demonstratingtibility of oil production witht..ident Bush has rekindled thepen the area to the oil indus-time to remind our federal

f the folly of an energy poli-ourages more consumptiontion) to the essential neglecttion. There is more back-rmation and instruction onhould be reminding ourn at the following website:

w.alaskawild.org/ (Visit the

links section for many additional sites.)And visit our NJ Chapter alert website:http://alerts.sierraactivist.org/.

Dennis Schvejda, our Sierra Club “manin Washington,” reports that new legisla-tion (S. 261/H. R. 567) to permanently pro-tect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has22 Senate cosponsors and 112 Housecosponsors, including (from New Jersey)Senators Corzine and Lautenberg, andCongressmen Andrews, Holt, Menendez,Pallone, Payne, Saxton and Smith. The“missing” Congressmen are LoBiondo,Garrett, Ferguson, Pascrell, Rothman andFrelinghuysen. Some of these “missing”legislators received Club endorsement oftheir 2004 re-election campaigns:LoBiondo, Pascrell and Rothman. Thesethree have all opposed drilling the ANWRin the past. It is probably time to remindthem of our sentiments.

rra Club Rallies infense of Arcticfuge — Once Again In its earliest ever endorsement for

an open statewide seat here in NewJersey, the Sierra Club has voted to sup-port U.S. Senator Jon Corzine’s candida-cy for Governor.

Senator Corzine has demonstratednational leadership in protecting theenvironment. He would bring his integri-ty and leadership to the Statehouse.

Corzine skillfully moved the HighlandsStewardship Act through the Senate.This important initiative, signed into lawlast Fall, is bringing $110 million to pro-tect the Highlands region. He sponsoredthe “Save America’s Forest Act” — toprohibit clearcutting of forests and pro-tect our nation’swildlands — aswell as legisla-tion to establishheritage areasin NJ. He votedagainst energyprograms thatpollute, and hasprevented oildrilling both inAlaska and offour New Jerseycoast. He hassupported masstransit in NewJersey, and worked to reinstate theSuperfund program (for toxic cleanupsin NJ), and to strengthen the Clean AirAct, opposing the BushAdministration’s rollbacks. The Leagueof Conservation Voters awarded Sen.Corzine a three-year score of 94%, oneof its highest.

Corzine is committed to stoppingsprawl in NJ, to protecting our waterand air resources, to protecting ourcoast from over-development, to reform-

Jon Corzine Endorsefor GovernorBy Rich Isaac, Chapter Political Chair

ing government — givingvoice, and to working towimplementation of the Statelaw. He strongly supports ning programs, the use ofenergy, and protecting Newzens from exposure to toxicvery committed to making Nleader in efforts to reduce ging, and the Club looks forwing with him on an array of deal with this very critical is

AA CCall tto AArms –– aand LLegss!Before making our endor

sent issue-questionnaires to ed candidates, both Repu

Demingfor by andC oThesublonon Jof Corble respnonbee

by the Club. With so much especially need our grassromake sure we have a friStatehouse next January. Wemuch appreciate volunteetheir time, not to mention thlegs and hearts, to help distClub campaign literature anand to do “tabling” to distribson charts at various eveninterested in helping out, fone afternoon or morning onplease contact Richard Isaac716-0297, or risaacx@aol.com

Chapter Exelection resu

The Oct-Dec issue of thisincluded a Chapter ballot ftion of four (of the nine) atbers of our New Jersey Committee (ExCom). Abolots were cast. The followalphabetical order) wereelected for two-year terms:

George DDenzer •• KKen JJohansonLee SSnyder •• BBonniee Tillery

When ddid yyoufirst bbecomeinterested iin ttheenv i ronmenta lmovement?

I think I’vealways had anappreciation forthe natural envi-ronment and aconcern for the

at share the planet with us

How did you first get interested inthe Sierra Club?

Interview with Ken Johanson,r Newly-elected Chapter Chair

My first forays into the environmentalmovement involved other organizations.I stuffed envelopes, performed trail main-tenance and even did some pro bonolegal work. However, there was some-thing missing. I found that while theseother organizations do fine work, they arelargely staff driven. Then I discovered theSierra Club. I attended a Group ExCommeeting and was pleased to find that vol-unteers were running the meeting. TheGroup Chair at the time asked me if I

What motivated you to assume a leadership role within the Chapter?

always felt a need to be actively involvedin the decision-making process, whetherat work or in my outside activities. TheSierra Club has provided me, as well asmany other like-minded volunteers, withthe opportunity to satisfy that need.

What ddo yyou hhope tto aachiieve aas CChairof tthe NNew JJersey CChapter?

I think my number one goal is not tobreak anything. Under the able leader-ship of Sunil Somalwar our past Chair

Tina and Dennis Schvejda accompany

Warren Smith, a Gwich’in native from Old Crow,

Alaska, at one of the presentations opposing oil

exploration in the Arctic Refuge.

L to R: Senator Corzine, Political Chair Rich Isaac,

Chapter Director Jeff Tittel, Highland Park Mayor Meryl

Frank, Congressman Frank Pallone, and Chapter Chair

Ken Johanson.

especially if they are associat-lands, are in the coastal area,Pinelands. If you believe you

r heard them, you can file ah DEP using the form at.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp/rprt-xisting threatened or endan-s are listed and described onbsite at http://www.nj.gov/despp.htm (pictures includ-ldlife officials can then act tond corroborate your observa-

mperative that you act quicklyon because by the time youroposed development, it iste to assemble the data andate officials that the wildlife

to kill threatened or endan-s, but destruction of habitate same effect. Protection ofur goal.can protect habitat, but it

mation that the species areMonmouth and Ocean coun-ht hear or see Pinelands treea bog turtle, northern pine

houldered hawk or swampally protected plant). In the, it might be a bald eagle,osprey or piping plover. Yourt your observations.e wetlands regulations (NJtive Code [NJAC] 7:7A-

requires a 150-foot buffer. That keepsconstruction away from the habitat, theplace where they live. Under the CoastalArea Protection Zone regulations, nodevelopment is permitted in the habitatarea (NJAC 7:7E-3.38). In the Pinelands,the regulations (1) provide a 300-footbuffer around all wetlands (NJAC 7:50-6.14), (2) require no irreversible impacton habitats critical to survival of localpopulations of threatened or endangeredspecies (NJAC 7:50-6.33), and (3) prohibitdisturbance to significant populations offish and wildlife, whether they be threat-ened or endangered (NJAC 7:50-6.34).

Fortunately the State already has someinformation integrated on its landscape-mapping database, which it uses to pro-tect habitat. That mapping is available tothe public on the I-MapNJ DEP website athttp://www.state.nj.us/dep/gis/newmap-ping.htm. Under the regulations, endan-gered and threatened species are pre-sumed to be present in the mapped habi-tat areas unless the developer proves thecontrary. NJAC 7:7A-2.4 (wetlands rules);NJAC 7:7E-3.38 (coastal rules).

Unfortunately, the State does not haveall the habitat information, and is notlikely to look in areas targeted by theState Plan for development. That iswhere you can provide the missing dataand protect the wildlife and the landthey depend on.

need to also reduce consumption ofthose same precious and finite resources.

Around the world, population issuesare in the news:

Earlier this year, China symbolically rec-ognized the birth of its 1.3 billionth citi-zen. Over 30 years ago, China realizedthat its economy could not support itsrapidly growing population and tookmeasures to reduce that growth. With thehelp of the United Nations PopulationFund (UNFPA), China has made voluntaryfamily planning a valuable tool in helpingstabilize its population -- which wouldhave been 300 million more if the issuehad not been addressed.

In the Philippines, a legislator intro-duced a bill to encourage couples to limitfamily size to two children; and a govern-ment campaign plans to educate two mil-lion couples on responsible parenthood.

Father Sean McDonagh, a missionaryand environmental expert, writes in hisbook, The Death of Life, that, “unless wereduce population growth and simplifyour lives, more than 11,000 species faceextinction over the next 50-100 years.”He calls on “the Catholic Church torevisit its teaching on birth control,” andsays, “political and economic decision-makers do not appreciate the extent towhich the insatiable demands of ourglobal economy are tearing apart theweb of life…”

In a good news/bad news report, theCatholic Church in Spain said it sup-ported use of condoms to prevent thespread of AIDS. However, fearing thatcondoms might be used for birth con-

relegated to the back pagespers, if reported at all. Buttims there is still a dailNormally, 60% of Indonesuse contraception; howevereverything and with livesthere is increased demandception as couples try to pnancy. Women do not want dren while living in refuWomen already pregnant (a15,000 in one province alonsupplied with medical care supplies by UNFPA to ensurUNFPA has relief efforts iaffected countries. To read the life-saving work they arto see how you can hwww.unfpa.org.

And, in New Jersey, we lobby for equality in contraerage. We want to see a bilrow exclusion clause that wmany women as possible. Aclause allows religious orga“opt out” if their primary pumoting their religious beliefnot include universities, hcharities who hire and servpopulation. To help with thtact me at blt44blt@verizophone at 609-259-6438.

To learn more about issues, go to www.sierraclulation/factsheets/ and read thsheets which incluEnvironmentalists Care AbPlanning in the U.S.,” and on Migration.”

We authorized intervention in the pro-posed merger of PSE&G and EXELON.The latter is the largest owner of nuclearpower plants in the US. By objecting tothe merger we would hope to be able toinfluence how “surplus” land, that wouldbe disposed of by PSE&G, could be pre-served as open space. (Jan)

We opposed the siting of cell-phonetowers along the ridge of the DelawareWater Gap National Recreational Area.(Jan)

We urged support for the activities ofthe Club’s Northeast RegionalCoordinating Committee (NERCC),which has formulated a work plan forconserving energy and producing it

more sustainably. (Jan)We endorsed Senator Jo

candidacy for Governor. (Aview with the Senator on 29

We opposed DEP-proGround Water Quality Standequate to protect the quState’s residents who consuwater obtained from wells. ter was sent to Leslie LedOffice of Legal Affairs, DEPof the letter, contact Kelly Mthe Chapter Office. (January)

* We took positions on thequestions on the Club’s Na(February; see the editoriathis Newsletter)

Resolutions adopted by ChapteExCom in January and Februar

unteer Job Opportunities,Regionally and Locallyteers are provided with training; the time involved is flexible, and is tai-e individual needs of volunteers. Finding out more about our volunteeras easy as picking up the telephone and calling our Group Effectiveness

ard Isaac at 973-716-0297, or e-mailing him at risaacx@aol.com.

STATE LLEVEL ((CHAPTER) OOPPORTUNITIES

Advertising EEditor - Maintain and increase the Sierran’s advertising base. Workk with a wide range of existing and potential advertisers.

Seniors PProgram CCoordinator - Revitalize the Seniors Section, possibly includingoutings and other events.

Highlands CCoordinator - Work with Chapter Conservation Chair and others onds-related issues.

Energy Issues CCoordinatoor - Work with Chapter Conservation Chair and otherse energy-related issues.

Marine Issues CCoordinator - Work with Chapter Conservation Chair and otherse marine-related issues.

LOCAL ((GROUP) OOPPORTUNITIES

North Jersey GGroup ((Passaic && mmost oof BBergen CCounties): Fundraising Chair, HikeLeaders, Coordinators for conservation issues such as air quality, brown-gy, environmental justice, global warming, hazardous waste, recycling,tation.

Raritan Valley GGroup ((Raritan && SSomerset CCoounties): Conservation Co-Chair,air, and Co-Membership Chair.

Shore Group ((Monmouth && OOcean CCounties): Programs Coordinator, Coordinatorsconservation issues (marine, wetlands, sprawl, toxics, recycling, etc.)

West Jersey GGroup ((Burlington, CCamden aand GGlouucester CCounties): ProgramsWaste Coordinator, Energy Issues Coordinator, Solid Waste/Recycling

r, Sprawl/Open Space Coordinator.

across to young people, that we find waysto attract new volunteer activists, that westrengthen our financial base and that wereach out to our Congressional delegationand provide them with the support theyneed to resist the Bush onslaught.

Do yyou ffeel ooptimistic aabout ttheffuture?

INTERVIEW(Continued from page 1)

ings in these troubling timesdo believe that with the hJeff, Ruth Prince, our new Cchair, Laura Lynch, our CChair, Rich Isaac, our Politicall our other volunteer and sthe New Jersey Chapter oClub will continue to mah

Employment Opportunity Part time Project Assistant:Bergen Save the Watershed Action Network (Bergen SWAN),

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ar at this time the nationalClub elects a third of its 15-r Board of Directors (BoD).e ballot, which is mailed toMarch, are referenda ques-

b policies, submitted as mem-

-member New Jerseyommittee (ExCom) consid-February meeting, whetherndorse positions on thise referenda questions, ase candidates themselves,

whom were selected by aominating Committee, andom petitioned for places on

remember that last year theed national notoriety for aquestion on whether the

d oppose immigration intoStates — on environmentalo last year the “Nominatingcandidates were challenged

nce of petition candidatesppose both immigration andfishing. A record number ofted, and both the restrictivehe petition candidates werefeated. (Incidentally, only(2000) of the Club’s New

bers voted.) another referendum questionion has been put on the bal-

our political and economic institutions tocontinue to welcome immigrants. And,providing we accomplish smart growthand encourage responsible parenting,there should continue to be room forimmigrants. (Indeed, overpopulation is aWORLD-WIDE problem, not just anAmerican problem.)

ExCom also urged a NO vote onBylaws Change Question #1, whichwould maintain spaces on the BoD bal-lot for write-in candidates. Our reasonis that the chance that a write-in candi-date would win is small (it would takeabout 50,000 votes), but that any candi-date who could acquire that manywrite-in votes would probably deserveto win.

On Bylaws Change Question #2,which would impose at least one year ofClub membership on any candidate forthe BoD, our ExCom was again unani-mous in endorsing a YES vote, in thehope of limiting single-issue challengers.

ExCom was also offered the chanceto endorse specific candidates for theBoD, but decided not to do so. Notmany of them are known to any of uspersonally, so your judgments based onthe candidates’ ballot statements willprobably be as good as ours. I wouldlike to recommend my “all-purpose”method of deciding on candidates: I

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So how can you help? Firnot already a Sierra Club methe application form on the this newsletter and send in Size does matter. The more have here in New Jersey, thetive we can be.

The second thing you caninvolved. Standing up to theistration promises to be qlenge. Help us out in any wSign up for our activist alersend messages to your electtatives letting them know habout important environmSend letters to the editor onewspaper. Attend Group Sierra Club meetings. Let yand neighbors know that yothe environment and that them for their support.

And of course there’s alwacial element. As I’m fond of tive activism costs money. Snot already contributed Jersey Chapter, please consus a check, made payable to– New Jersey Chapter,” iamount you can afford. Yassured that your contribuput to good use.

I have mentioned a few thdo to help make a differenthat if you give the matter syou can come up with othefour years will not be easchoice do we have? We canthe mind-numbing vacuousnconsumed so many of our and focus all of our attentionon the latest exploits of Doand Paris Hilton, or we canging away at the things that rIt’s not a difficult decision.

to hunker down and get to work. But let me personalize the message a

bit. This past January I took over as Chairof the New Jersey Chapter of the SierraClub. The good news is that the NewJersey Chapter is strong and vibrant. Thebad news is that Bush won the election.

I feel honored that the ChapterExecutive Committee chose me to serveas Chair and I look forward to workingwith this incredible group of dedicatedactivists. But at times I am also a bit over-whelmed by the enormity of the chal-lenge that we all face. The next four yearsare going to be very difficult for all of us.

But it’s not going to be a cake-walk forBush either. He’s made some decisionsand done some things that are bound tocome home to roost. The only questionis when. And the 48 percent of us whodid not vote for him are not going tomake it particularly easy for him whenthey do.

So what does all this have to do withthe New Jersey Chapter of the SierraClub? The New Jersey Chapter is in mymind the most visible and most effectiveenvironmental organization in the Stateof New Jersey. And, while many of ourefforts are directed at state and localissues, we also play an important role atthe national level. We have cultivated anexcellent relationship with most mem-bers of our congressional delegation,both Democrat and Republican, andover the years have been very successfulin garnering support from our friends inCongress on key environmental initia-tives. Now, more than ever, it isabsolutely crucial that we continue ourefforts in this area.

It is also important that we reach outto our fellow citizens here in New Jerseyand let them know just how the Bushadministration is destroying our naturalenvironment. Remember, John Kerry

mber 8-11, 2005, the Sierraold it first large-scale conven-

Sierra SSummit 22005, in Sant will bring together 3,000

nd activists from all over theether with top-notch keynote

We’ll have 60+ educationalsessions, an exhibition hallundreds of the latest outdoornd “green” ideas, productsogies, and an opportunity tohe Sierra Club’s work. All ofp energize and inspire us foread. It will be a time to cele-plishments that show us just

we can do together!

e National Sierra Club Meets tocide its FutureOpportunity to Participate as a Sierra Summit Delegate

process. Group and Chapter leaders andactivists have always had input into ourconservation priorities (and will againeven if they do not attend the conven-tion). But the Summit process will giveactivists much more than input. It willbe a chance for Summit Delegates tohelp decide what we should be workingon as the largest grassroots environmen-tal organization in the United States.

All interested, active Club membersand leaders are encouraged to put theirname forward to be a Summit delegate.Reduced rates for convention registra-tion and hotel rooms will be available toSummit delegates, and there will be spe-

Strategic Direction Setting Process:

these four areas:1. The environmental issues deserving

the greatest commitment Club-wide (i.e.nationwide)

2. The best ways to build involvementand support for our issues in local com-munities

3. The best Club-wide strategies forapproaching our conservation work

4. The internal capabilities we need tofocus on and strengthen in order to suc-cessfully address our environmentalchallenges

Chapter and Group ExComs will beasked to provide group responses to the

information and opinions withAt the Summit, delegates w

to discuss and determine tmental issues that we have commitment to work on Clcan advance nationwide ovfive years. The ConservationCommittee and the Board will act on the results to buinationwide campaigns.

How tto BBecome aa DDelegatee:* One delegate will be ele

Chapter ExCom or members* One senior volunteer le

appointed by the Chapter Ex

May of 2000. Since then ouras grown to over 10,000om all 50 states. I’ve askednding 1,100,000 e-mails!) onand our membership has

by sending almost 470,000ublic officials! We have anrecord of getting the word

who will make a difference.some of the issues we’veg on this year. If you are not

k member, please visitnetwork.org/SierraClubNJ/jsign-up today!

(1) Support FFull FFunding ffor ttheHighlands Conservation AAct!

http ://act ionnetwork.org/cam-paign/hcafunding/

nd: After many years ofe (federal) Highlandsn Act was signed into lawer. While the Act authorizesillion per year over the nextland conservation, we won’tunless funding is appropriat-end, Rep. Sue Kelly is seek-es to a letter requesting full0 million) for the Highlandsn Act in FY 2006.

the Sierran goes to press,folks have responded to thisigible member of the NJ dele-

PT Rep. Ferguson has signedelinghuysen and Rothman dors to appropriators, since theyCommittee.)

(2) Support NNJ FFamily PPlanninghttp ://act ionnetwork.org/cam-

paign/njplanning4/

d: The Sierra Club supportsamily planning because auman population placesemands on our open spacemental resources, particular-e most densely populatedontraceptive Equity bill, A-heduled for a vote in thesembly Appropriationson Monday, February 28.

cost of medications such as Viagra, butdo not cover family planning pills anddevices. The Contraceptive Equity billwill resolve this inequity.

Status: The scheduled Feb. 26 votewas postponed. 643 NJ Action Networkmembers sent 8,359 letters toCommittee members prior to the sched-uled vote. If you haven’t already done so,please visit the website to find out moreabout the issue and to send your mes-sage to members of the AssemblyAppropriations Committee.

(3) RRepeal FFast TTrack CCosponsorsNeeded!

http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/repealfasttrack/

Background: The biggest issue of envi-ronmental concern in New Jersey hasbeen the passage of Fast Track, state leg-islation that will roll back thirty years ofenvironmental protections while gaggingthe public from participating in develop-ment decisions affecting their communi-ties. Over 50 NJ environmental organiza-tions have formed the Save New JerseyCoalition to fight for a repeal.

Status: Over 50 members of the NJLegislature have signed on as cospon-sors. The Save NJ Coalition continues tohold press conferences, and public meet-ings throughout the state. 760 folks haveresponded to this alert so far.

((4) ““Sprawl bby tthe SSea” BBill bbefore NNJAssembly CCommittee

http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/cafra/Background: On February 14, the state

Assembly Agriculture and NaturalResources Committee considered A-3742, sponsored by Jeff Van Drew (D-Cape May). This bill would overturn adecision by DEP Commissioner BradCampbell to do away with poorlydesigned growth centers along the NJcoast. Environmentalists and others con-cerned about the coast, smart growthand preventing overdevelopment attend-ed this hearing in force.

Status: 900 individuals responded to

(5) Speak Out for CITGO Petty’s IslandWildlife Preserve Donation!

ht tp ://act ionnetwork .org/campaign/pettysisland2/

nity hasn t given up! CITGO is now offering to give a conservation easement onthe island to the federal government inpartnership with one or more privateland trusts for FREE and to clean up ALLcontamination to government environ-mental standards. CITGO is also offeringto donate $2 million to a land trust tomanage and conserve the island.Taxpayers will not be liable for any envi-ronmental clean up costs. Almost 900activists responded to our first Petty’sIsland alert. We have made progresstowards our preservation goal, and weneed you to speak out again!

Status: Quite a bit has happened.Pennsauken has authorized condemnationof Petty’s Island and other industrial prop-erties in its redevelopment zone. Thetownship must now conduct an appraisalof the island and make an offer to CITGO.The company would then have 14 days toaccept, reject or request negotiationstoward a different sales price. A lack ofresponse is considered a rejection. Thetownship would then file suit to acquirethe land through condemnation.

CITGO has not given up trying todonate the island to the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service as a refuge. CITGO isalso considering a federal suit, perhapsover enforcement of laws designed toprotect bald eagles.

The environmental community contin-ues to work together. The fight’s notover, but our options are dwindling. It’sbeen disappointing that not one electedofficial has emerged as a champion ofPetty’s Island preservation.

If you haven’t already, visit our Petty’sIsland Photo Gallery:

http://sierraactivist.org/gallery/pettys(6) OOppose OOil && GGas DDrilling OOff tthe

New JJersey CCoast!http://actionnnetwork.org/SierraClub

N J / n o t i c e - dd e s c r i p t i o n . t c l ?newsletter_id=2956803

Background: Rep. Pallone asked the NJCongressional Delegation to sign onto a

(7) KKeep AArctic RRefuge DDrrilling Out ofthe BBudget!

http://actionnetwork.org//campaign/arcticrefuge_budget/3bxuug4hhjik773

Background: (See the storthis Newsletter.) Once agaadministration is attemptinannual budget process to advchange in law that has beopposed by the American peing for a budgetary provisdrilling in the Arctic NatioRefuge, the Bush administratto avoid a filibuster in the gets can’t be blocked byWe’ve defeated this tactic before, but this year the Setoo close to call!

Status: Almost 900 folks hed to the Action Alert, se4,000 messages to elected ovote in the Senate will be clthe time to send a message ted officials. Then follow-upcalls (for contact info, visiraactivist.org/contactoffWrite a letter to the editorraactivist.org/ write.php. Askfamily to speak out. It’s renever.

(8) TTell YYour RRepresentaative to KeepSewage OOut oof OOur WWaters!

http://actionnetwork.orgg/SierraClubNN J / n o t i c e - dd e s c r i pp t i o n . t c l ?newsletter_id=3026813

Background: The federreleased a draft guidanceallow inadequately treated sdischarged into waterways wThis practice leads to beaalgal blooms, and increased ipfisteria, giardia and hepbreaks. These are just a fewthat result from the dangerou“blending” sewage.Three the House of RepresentaShaw (R-FL), Stupak (D-MI)(D-NJ), urged their colleagu

(Continu

tabilization. In recent years,narrowed as linkages becameund specific issues, but thereten a lack of shared vision inany complex issues. That isart, to a fundamental defect innd group thinking character-ure to recognize when a sim-approach to a given problemand when it is necessary tolex problems with a broader,ems approach.rowing threat of devastatingue to emerging or re-emerg-ns is a good example (I amw only to naturally-occurringnot those intentionally initiat-

rubrics of biological warfaresm). Emerging and re-emerg-

ns are those that are entirelys HIV/AIDS) or become ram-w geographic area or reap-

ven area after many years of(diphtheria in the ex-Soviet

a good example).er approach to those potential-ng epidemics is to conductsurveillance, hopefully detectc early, obtain proper patientanalyze the specimens, deter-ure of the infecting organism,opefully, treat the cases andpread. Immunization is a parton pattern. That, in essence, ision aside) picking up thehe event has occurred. If weprevent a horde of HIV/AIDScs in the coming decades andit will require a systemsamining all the linked societalt provide the milieu in whichd re-emerging infections arised then finding leverage points

m that can modify the entireby reducing the risk.he critical variables that willhe frequency and severity ofd re-emerging infection epi-listed in the accompanyingnd away the most important,ing, variables are populationglobal warming.role of population increasechange can be illustrated in

and less hospitable. Additionally, mosquitoes tend to be more active, eat morevoraciously, and bite more frequently athigher temperatures. As the mosquitoesmove into warmer, for them previouslyless hospitable geographic areas, and aspopulation increases in that area, theyencounter larger numbers of non-immune hosts resulting in increasingnumbers of new cases of malaria withresultant consequences both for healthand the local economy.

Perhaps, the most telling synergism ofpopulation growth and global warmingrelates to refugees and internally-dis-placed persons. At present, there areperhaps 40 million persons eitherrefugees outside their own countries orinternally displaced. By 2050, as popula-tion grows from 6 billion to 8.5 to 9 bil-lion, if there is a small increase in globaltemperature (1 to 2 degrees centigrade)causing worldwide flooding anddrought, the combination of populationgrowth and climate change could resultin as many as 200 to 500 million refugeesand internally displaced persons, a mas-sive number likely to exceed the copingcapacity of the global society.

And, of course, population increaseexacerbates global warming for a varietyof reasons - increased energy needs,more automobiles, more fossil fuel use,more cattle and other sources ofmethane, more rain forest destructionwith carbon dioxide release and reducedcarbon dioxide sequestration capacity. Aglobal temperature rise together with theinevitable population increase also pro-motes emerging infections by increasingurbanization with accompanying unhy-gienic slums that are ideal incubators foremerging and re-emerging infections.

The poverty and malnutrition thatexist today are likely to be accentuatedby the disruptions created by global cli-mate change and, even if the percentageof economically deprived and under-nourished remains the same or falls, pop-ulation increases will result in larger totalnumbers of poor, inadequately nour-ished individuals, often living in urbanslums, who can act as the starting pointfor severe epidemics.

change and population size increases.That combination is a recipe for warfareas crowding and competition for naturalresources impacts existing ethnic, reli-gious, and tribal antagonisms and createsnew adversaries.

I use this example of emerging and re-emerging infections to emphasize theessential point, namely that we, all of us,must approach complex problems in asystems context. Actually, the first stepis to consider whether the problem canbe solved or ameliorated using simplelinear thinking. Many problems willrespond to simpler approaches, but themore complex the problem, the morelikely a systems approach is needed. Forexample, we are now attempting tocope with terrorism and the inevitabilityof more terrorism. The simplistic think-ing is, in essence: find the terrorists;eliminate or neutralize them; and, hope-fully, the threat of terrorism will dimin-ish. That kind of simplistic, and unfortu-nately ineffective, thinking is the currentpractice by the United StatesAdministration and the military.Obviously, terrorism is much more com-plex than that and requires a systemsapproach. Step 2 is to draw a systemsdiagram such as that depicted for emerg-ing and re-emerging infections, includeas many variables that relate to the prob-lem as possible, link the variables by uni-directional or bidirectional arrows andinclude leverage points where the sys-tem can be modified beneficially. It isalways surprising to me how muchdrawing the diagram changes the way Ithink about a given problem.

It is really quite simple. If we do notutilize the appropriate thinking pattern,we are not likely to be able to solve orameliorate the major problems facing usat local, national, or international levels.Putting complex problems in a systemsperspective does not, of course, guaran-tee success in solving or mitigatingthem. But, it can help to avoid stupidactions and promote sensible policiesand programs. Systems thinking would,at the very least, make clear the utter stu-pidity of rejecting a Kyoto Accord orreducing family planning funds insteadof increasing them by, perhaps, five-fold.A systems approach to energy needs inthe coming decades might get our think-ing-challenged politicians to spend$10 billion a year less on military domi-nance and devote that money to devel-oping environmentally friendly sourcesof energy (wind, solar, ocean, etc). Weshould be using a systems approach to alot of problems - substance abuse forexample, or a woman’s right to choose,or the growing scientific ability tomarkedly prolong life spans.

There are real consequences to think-ing in simplistic fashion about complexproblems. If we do not recognize that, ifwe do not approach our major prob-lems, when appropriate, in a systemscontext, we will not be able to solvesome of the major problems facing ourglobal society and, in the end, that soci-ety will not thrive More than that if one

schools, when simplistic linesatisfactory and when a systeis required. We must insist oable to create systems diagrability to think in systems shforced at every level of the edtem. Absent this modest changcational system, that system to be dysfunctional, not propeople with the essential thinneeded if they are to participain solving major problems faety and to assume leadership r

The notion that the futureal society depends on changwe think and how we teachto think may appear to hyperbole, but given the methe concept surely, at thedeserves thoughtful consider

(Dr. Louria is ProfChairman Emeritus of the of Preventive MediCommunity Health at the UMedicine & Dentistry of New

Healthy Trends--as percethe Bush AdministrationContributed by Ben Isaac

RELATEDNESS OF SOME MAJOR VARIABLES IN EMERGING

AND RE-EMERGING INFECTIONS

Population growth

urbanization Rain Forest destruction

er of older personsMore Cattle

More Autos

Energy Needs

Conflict (warfare)

Resource depletion

Economic stress

Poverty

Malnutrition

Emerging and re-emerging infections

Global warming

Dam building

irrigation

Refugees

Vector redistribution

and/or activity

O OU G OU ( COU )Northwest JJersey GGroup: Hunterdon, Sussex & WarrenNorth Jersey GGroup: Passaic & most of BergenEssex County GGroup: EssexHudson-MMeadowlands GGroup: Hudson & SE BergenLoantaka GGroup: Morris & UnionCentral JJersey GGroup: MercerRaritan VValley GGroup: Somerset & MiddlesexJersey Shore GGroup: Monmouth & OceanWest Jersey GGroup: Gloucester, Camden & BurlingtonSouth Jersey GGroup: Atlantic,Cape May,Cumberland & Salem

designations are approximate: members are welcome to participate in

whichever Group(s) they find convenient

est Jersey Group(Sussex,Warren aand HHunterdon CCounties; nnote tthat tthe fformer HHunterdon

County Group hhas mmerged iinto tthe NNorthwest JJersey GGroup)

OFFICERS:Chair: Dennis Miranda 973-209-1814 dmmg@earthlink.netSpecial Events CChair: Pat Mangino 862-432-7552 pmangino@aol.comMembership CChair: Susan Rotter 973-347-8849 rotterls@mindspring.comTreasurer: Charles Kopp 973-770-7718 ccgkp@aol.com Political Chair: Arnold Kushnick 908-788-5637 arnkush@aol.comGroup Delegateto Chapter: Ruth Prince 908-284-9103 ruthp2@patmedia.net

GENERAL MEETINGS: The Northwest Group meets at 7pm on the LAST TUESDAY ofat the Hackettstown Community Center, 294 Main Street, Hackettstown,We feature guest speakers, plan hiking trips and address conservation

more information, please call Dennis Miranda.

ACTIVITIES: We are vigorously opposed to the expansion of a sewer service area innship for Mountain Creek Ski Resort — that would result in the degrada-

pristine Black Creek Marshes, home to half a dozen NJ Endangered andSpecies.

g Boro, the Northwest Group mobilized the residents to oppose a 200-pment in the Highlands for 700 new adult housing units. Attending theard meetings, representatives of the Northwest Group managed to havepeople show up in opposition as well. The application was postponedsed issues that violated the Boro’s land use ordinances.

ersey Group(Passaic and BBergen CCounties, aapproximately)

OFFICERS:Group Chair: Betsy Kohn 201-461-4534 BetsyKohn@aol.comVice Chair: Mike Herson 201-262-9472 mikeherson@hotmail.comConservation CChairs: Tom Thompson 201-848-1080 etrans743@aol.com

Mike Herson 201-262-9472 mikeherson@hotmail.comMembership CChair: Ellen Friedman efrie2003@yahoo.comOutings Chair: Ellen Blumenkrantz eblumenkrantz@hotmail.comPolitical Chair:: John Kashwick 201-660-8820 jkashwick@optonline.netPolitical Alternate: Greg Tondi 201-935-7162 gregt75@yahoo.comPublications CChair: Emily Stoecker 201-265-5889 EmilyStoecker@earthlink.netSecretary: Barbara Quigley blvquigley@yahoo.com Treasurer: Linda Booth 551-486-3280Wildlife: John Mikalonis 201-930-7804 mikalonisj@yahoo.com

EXECUTIVE CCOMMITTEE//CONSERVATION MMEETINGS: Held at least four times a yearquarter). For the date and location, please contact Betsy or Mike (see above).

GENERAL MEETINGS: Held once a month (except in July, August and December) atollows:

Apr 12 (Tues): At Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, 443 Van Nostrand Avenue,- “Trees!” - a presentation by Pamela Tappen of NJ DEP’s Communitygram about the benefits of trees and responsibilities of municipal shadesions. With tips on tree health, habitat, placement, rescue, replacement,

es; and how to establish a commission

May 12 (Thurs):

Jun 9 (Thurs):

STERLING FOREST:

CRITICAL HABITAT CAMPAIGN:

HELP CONSERVE THE HACKENSACK AND RAMAPO RIVER WATERSHEDS:

TO RECEIVE E MAIL NOTICES OF ISSUES, EVENTS AND MEETINGS:

(Hudson CCounty aand ssouthern BBergen CCounty: LLyndhurst, RRutherfordd, East

Rutherford, CCarlstadt, RRidgefield, EEdgewater, CCliffside PPark aand FFairvview)

OFFICERS:Chair: Louise Taylor 201-674-8949 l.g.taylor@erols.cVice-CChr, TTreasurer: Charlotte Ermoian 201-224-4553 c.ermoian@att.neConservation CChair: Mike Selender 201-451-5411 mike_selender@miSecretary: Connie Ftera 201-869-7950 cftera@earthlink.Political CChair: Melissa McCarthy 201-230-8365 mc.mel@verizonPublicity: Betty Leung 201-224-3542 leung-ibet@msn.cParks: Rosemary Arena 201-861-6222 rosemaryarena@cExCom MMembers: Gil Hawkins 201-944-5799 gilc3d2@aol.com

Donald Kopczynski 201-224-2641 Littlechops03@n

NEWS: The Hudson-Meadowlands Group is recovering from “growth paactive volunteers to operate the Sierra Club, people interested both in(environmentally responsible development of the Hoboken waterfront arof Liberty State Park, motivations for using public transport, local parks, Missues, etc.), and people interested in the larger regional and statewidcussed at monthly Chapter ExCom meetings and pursued by our Issue CHudson (and southern Bergen) County always presents interesting politendorsement issues.

Issue PPriorities ffor 22005:1) Closing of Indian Point/Oyster Creek (held informational meeting Sept

Kyle Rabin)2) Regional transportation issues (held informational meeting July 15, 200

Souder from Senator Corzine’s Office)3) Preserving urban parkland (held informational meeting June, 2004 whi

in the formation of a committee which has had one meeting: Point perpotential parks designated as our 2004-5 priorities:a) Hoboken Park: Leah Healey, former head of Hudson River Walkway

Conservancyb) Guttenberg Park: Renee Pollani c) North Bergen Park: Gil Hawkins (New Jersey Fisherman’s Associatio

our ExCom, et al) with Connie Ftera (our ExCom) currently doing rd) Edgewater Park—Grand Cove Marina

4) Edgewater Master Plan Revision5) Replacing the “Superfund Site” sign on toxic land in Edgewater: Tina M

(our ExCom)

Essex County Group“web ssite: hhttp://NJSierra.org/NJS_Groups/Essex. We are also accessible Chapter web site.

OFFICERS:Chair: Janine Schaeffer 973-432-2043 janinesch@prodVice-cchair: Dave Ogens 973-226-0748 bandit29@aol.cConservation: Michel Cuillerier 973-736-0913 schatzidog@earPolitical: Chris Weis 973-224-0474 CWeis11@cs.coMedia: Open Position!Outings/Parks: Dave Ogens 973-226-7107 bandit29@aol.cOpen SSpace: Michel Cuillerier 973-736-0913 schatzidog@earSecretary-Treasuurer: Lori Tanner 973-857-0519 LJensen@montcFundraising: Open Position!EventCoordinator: Maria K. de Wakefield 973-736-0913 schatzidog@earMembership: Camille Gutmore 973-667-2203 cgutmore@hotmEnergyConservation: Mike Minaides 973-470-0793 msminaides@hoWest OOrange: Sally Malanga 973-736-7397 sally@eccobellaGIS/Maps: Billi Schloss 973-467-8154 billi_s@yahoo.c

ACTIVITIES: Working to preserve wetlands in the Hatfield Swamp in the Basin and remaining forested areas in Essex County, continuing to ensure thCounty Park and Open Space Trust Fund is implemented in a fair and consistaddressing environmental justice (EJ) issues. Working to bring an energy aCounty through the D.O.E.’s ReBuild America Program and to establish a costudy the feasibility of expanding the current light-rail project in Newark.

EXECUTIVE CCOMMITTEE MMEETINGS:Please contact Janine (see above) for dates and locations.

GENERAL MEETINGS:

April 14, 7 pm, Pequannock River Watershed in jeopardy

sday, March 31st, at 4pm, a press conference will be held in front ofPrep School’s Gates — on Northfield Avenue, West Orange, followed atslide presentation to the general public at the West Orange PublicMount Pleasant Avenue, just behind the City Hall). The featured speak-

Bruce Kershner, forest ecologist, author and national authority on oldests.is Seton Hall Preparatory School’s plan to clear cut an area of 22 acresns an old growth forest of trees ranging in age from 150 – 240 years, 33pecies of trees and the historic remains of the estate of George BrintonCivil War general, candidate for President and Governor of New Jersey,). The site would be cleared to add more parking lots, bleachers, base-ennis courts and practice fields to an existing athletic facility. 20 of 40 acres were clear-cut in 1999 after Seton Hall Prep was givenoard approval over the objections of the neighborhood. The secondear cutting has been stalled while Headmaster Msgr. Michael E. Kellyemainder of the money necessary to complete the Edward D. and Helenhletic Complex.elly has been presented with alternative plans which would avoidthe old growth trees in favor of a living outdoor classroom with ball

egically placed in an area presently used as a dump site for the treeshase one of the project. “Some of these trees witnessed the birth of ourthis the example for stewardship of a living historic monument youect from an educational institution?” asks Bruce Kershner, who in 2002ht in, by local environmental groups, to do a survey of the estate when itd that Seton Hall Prep had not provided the legally mandated environ-act statement.ernor George Brinton McClellan Estate remains the only unprotectedgered old growth forest site within the New Jersey Metropolitan area.controversy and debate are expected. For more information contactke: 973-723-1642.

May 12, 7 pm, Verona Boathouse: Sustainable EEnergy—past, ppresent aand ffuture. Jeffthe Loantaka Sierra Group will present a program on Sustainable Energy.

m will trace humanities’ use of energy from pre-historic to modern oil-mes as well as examine possible futures. How does the interaction of poli-economics and life style produce our world? Jeff is a retired environmen-

eacher and summer adjunct at Kean University. For more information con-Clarke, 973-723-1642.

Education, hhistory aand eenvironmentcollide iin WWest OOrange. NNoted aauthorityto speak tto ppreserve hhisstoric mmonuments.

a Group(Morris and UUnion CCounties, aapproximately)

WEBSITE: tp://Loantaka.NJSierra.org

OFFICERS:Group Co Chairs: Chris Mills 973-377-1742 ChrisMills@sierraactivist.org

and Paul Sanderson 908-233-2414 paulmsanderson@aol.com Treasurer: Joyce White 908-272-4478 joyce00201@yahoo.comSecretary: Sonya Kaloyanides 973-275-0288 skaloyanides@yahoo.comConservation CChair:Morris County: Chris Mills 973-377-1742 ChrisMills@sierraactivist.orgUnion County: Eric Hausker 732-669-0719 hauskerr@aol.com

Political Chair: Meiling Chin chinmeiling@yahoo.comPrograms: Steve Yafet 908-354-2537 yafet@erols.comEducation Coord: Jeff Huppert 973-263-0344 jeffhup@optonline.netFundraising CChair: Eric Hausker 732-669-0719 hauskerh@aol.comOutings Chair: Joyce White 908-272-4478 joyce00201@yahoo.comOutreach & EEvents: Bob Johnson 908-598-0656 robert.johnson@njsierra.orgPublicity Chair: Wynn Johanson 908-464-0442 johansons@comcast.netMembership: Doug Williams 973-263-8404 doog@optonline.netAir Quality Coord: Bob Campbell 908-273-5720 wrobc_sc@earthlink.netWebmaster: Melissa GossGreenbrook: Bob Muska 908-665-2296 rmuska@erols.com

our activities, go to: http://loantaka.njsierra.org

mailing list send a blank email to:

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

GENERAL MEETINGS:

MEETING SCHEDULE:Apr 13: The Environment and Health—Making theConnection

May 111: Susan Kraham of the Environmental LLaw CClinic oof RRutgers UUniversityThe Clinic advocates on behalf of national, state and local environmental oto put a stop to ongoing pollution, to demand environmentally strong reprotect local coastal resources and critical watershed areas, to halt envdegrading development and to improve the capability of environmental anty groups concerned about their health and the environment to voice thto businesses, environmental regulatory agencies, elected officials and cThe Clinic is a vital partner with the New Jersey Chapter of the Sierrshould be a most enlightening evening.

Jun 88: Jeff Huppert of our own Loantaka Group presents a program ArticWildlife RRefuge, which is threatened by oil exploration and and developrogram will connect the fate of the Artic Wildlife Refuge to critical decismakes about energy policy. Caught in the balance is the culture of tIndians and the survival of migratory wildlife in this fragile ecosystem.

Activitiees: (Look on our website for more information.)The Loantaka Group is working with concerned citizens and local environnizations to protect open space and wildlife habitat in Morris and Union Cto safeguard the water resources on which we all depend. We are also orunteers to help maintain and improve trails in the Morris and Union Systems. In addition, the Group is actively involved in State-wide initiativair quality, transportation, and environmental legislation. Volunteers arecome. Call Paul (908-233-2414), Chris (973-377-1742) or Bob Johnson (9for more information.

On Saturday, April 23, the Loantaka Group will meet at Lewis Morris Park and otherwise remove invasive species of plants that line our adopted trai

The Loantaka Group of the NJ Sierra Club will be running a road litter Sunday, May 15. Volunteers will assemble at the Pyramid Mountain NatuArea parking lot on Boonton Avenue, Rte. 511(between Boonton and Rteand will be de-littering Boonton Avenue north to Fayson Lakes. Bring yourwe will bring jugs of water to replenish your supply. Participants should pown lunches, which we will eat when we gather at the Pyramid Mou(before we tour the facilities). A hike to Tripod Rock will take place foenough energy. Only heavy rain will cancel.

Saturday, MMay 221: We visit the Schiff Nature Preserve, 1-4 pm. First, a bridescribing the history and mission of the Preserve; then a “Natural Historby Mr. and Mrs. Bisignano. Located at 339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham

Central Jersey Group(Mercer CCounty, pparts oof SSomerset aand MMiddlesex)

OFFICERS:Chair: Laura Lynch 609-882-4642 Laura@SierraactiVice CChair: Lisa Ridge 732-658-6440 lisaridge@optonTreasurer: Bill Wowk 609-587-0502 bwowk@aol.comConservation CChair: Rocky Swingle 609-587-7568 rockyswingle@oMembership CChair: Tim Ridge 732-658-6440 timridge@optonPrograms CCommittee: Ken Mayberg 609-443-9138 kjmayberg@aol.c

and Lisa Ridge 732-658-6440 lisaridge@optonPublicity CCoordinator: Janet Black jblack8084@aol.Political CCommittee: Tom Zolandz 908-874-4194 earthsounds@yaOutings CChair: Ken Mayberg 609-443-9138 kjmayberg@aol.cOutreach CCoordinator: Harold Rapp 609-671-0435 HalRapp@aol.coForest IIssuesCoordiinator: Nancy Carringer 732-438-8688 ncarringer@yaho

WEBSITES: To get the most up-to-date information and news on our issuties, visit www.sierraactivist.org/getbusy.

EXECUTIVE CCOMMITTEE MMEETINGS:Meetings are generally held on the FIRST THURSDAY of the month at 7:3contact Laura Lynch (above) for the location, which may vary. These mopen to all Sierra Club members.

GENERALMEETINGS:We meet on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month at 7:30 pm at tBranch of the Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville 0our website for a map. Our meetings are free and open to all members anpublic. We always share information about our involvement in local, stateconservation issues, and suggest ways in which everyone can get involved.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:Apr 13: Wind energy – a renewable technology

May 11: The True Cost of Food

Jun 8: It’s a party! Or is it a picnic? It’s both.

SERVICE OUTING:Apr 10: trail maintenance day

Q y g pp , p y gh/snacks, head protection. Feel free to bring a friend! Check our websites or contact Dennis Schvejda at 973-427-6863.

E MAIL NOTICES: If you’d like to receive those last minute reminders of meetings orase send your e-mail address to Tim Ridge (above). If you’d like to receiveplease send your e-mail address to Laura Lynch (above).

Valley Group(Middlesex aand SSomerset CCounties, aapproximately)

WEBSITE: ww.njsierra.org/~njrar/

OFFICERS AND CCONTACTS:Chair: Sandi Lowich 732-247-5760 Abstract46@aol.com

44 Chestnut St, Milltown NJ 08850-1140Membership: Sunil Somalwar 732-572-7721 svsomalwar@sierraactivist.org Conservation CChair: Jane Tousman 908-561-5504 jdtous@aol.com Outings: Dave O’Leary 732-572-2059 DaveOL@earthlink.netPolitical Chair: Open position!Programs: Sandi Lowich abstract46@aol.comPublicity: Pat Affrunti PAffr79085@aol.comSecretary: Open position!Treasurer &Webmaster: Don McBride 732-560-0369 dtmcbride@yahoo.com

ISSUES: are fighting development along streams, wetlands, flood plains and steepre pro-farmland preservation. Group members are involved in local issues,questions for concerned citizens regarding development and

reviewing all township/regional land use master plans in our area. Thisrking to protect threatened and endangered species in these areas. Helplopers from buying sub-standard lots and obtaining permits and variancesnew homes.

Calling All Volunteers: The Raritan Valley Group welcomes you to our activities.he positions of political chair and secretary are open. If you are interestedopen position, contact Sandi Lowich, the Group Chair.

GENERAL MEETINGS: Held at 7:30 pm on the THIRD WEDNESDAY of the monthJuly and August. Meetings are held at the Unitarian Society of New176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Take the Ryders Lane exit off Rte 1

t Brunswick. Make a left turn at the first four-way intersection onto Ticese church is the second driveway on the right. The public is invited ands are served. For further directions and information, visit our website.

PROGRAM SCHEEDULE:Apr 20: Fast TTrack: Kelly McNicholas, Program Coordinator of the Sierra Club, NJ

l give a comprehensive presentation on New Jersey Fast Track legislationdevelopers fast-tract access to the 1.5 million acres of the state. Explorehis will have on the environment.

May 18: Organic GGardening: Michael Azzara of the Northeast Organic Farmingwill discuss chemical-free gardening practices, and where in New Jerseyorganic farms and markets.

Jun 15: Plainsboro PPreserve: Plainsboro Preserve Sanctuary Program Coordinator Taraiscuss the book “Wild Journeys,” and the Plainsboro Preserve with its hik-0-acre McCormick Lake, and wildlife habitat. Discover this hidden gemdlesex County. (Rescheduled from January)

Executive Committtee MMeetings: Held at 7pm on the FIRST THURSDAY of every otherpt for July and August. Currently, meetings are held at the Bound BrookChurch, 409 Mountain Ave. in Bound Brook. All Sierra Club members areend. Please contact us first.

Shore Group (Monmouth and OOcean CCounties, aapproximately)

Web Site: http://njsierra.org/~njshore/

OFFICERS:Group Chair: Dennis Anderson 732-888-3158 dennisaza@aol.com

612 Second St., Union Beach, NJ 07735Vice Chair: Open pposition!

Secretary:Conservation:Monmouth Co:Ocean County: Open position!

Ocean CountySection Chair: Open position!

Webmaster:Treasurer:Political Chair:Outings Chair:Membership:Program Chair:

GENERAL MEETINGS:

Apr 25: “Fast Track” Explained

May 23: Green Night

Jun 77: To Be Announced. Check our website, at http://njsierra.org/~njsmeeting date approaches to find our topic and speaker.

Pre-MMeeting WWalks –– AApril 225, MMay 223, JJune 227: Warm up those hiking shoconcrete and field path around West Long Branch’s scenic Franklin Lake. between 6:15 & 6:45 pm at the gazebo on the west side of Locust Ave.south of Broadway. Walk clockwise, then repeat counter-clockwise; youdifferent camera-ready views of this waterfowl-decorated lake in only Meet after the walk at the gazebo for coffee, cookies, or bring a bag monthly meeting is just 10 minutes away afterwards!

EXECUTIVE CCOMMITTEE MMEETINGS:The Group’s Executive Committee meets monthly at members’ homes.come to attend. For more information, please call Dennis Anderson at 732

West Jersey Group(Camden, GGloucester aand BBurlington CCounties, aapproximately)

Web ssite: uusers.snip.net/~ginacee/home.htm

OFFICERS:Group CChair: Gina Carola 856-848-8831 ginacee@snip.nVice-CChair: Wayne Zanni 856-728-4507 wzanni@earthliSecretary: Becky Payne 856-488-5510 beckyp@snip.neTreasurer: Trish Clements 856-768-5639 patri321@comcPublicity CChair: Bud Kaliss 856-428-8071 budkaliss@earthPolitical CChair: Wayne Zanni 856-728-4507 wzanni@earthliPinelands RRepp: Lee Snyder pinelands1@hotGreenwaysCoordinators: Frank and Ellen Zinni

Conservation CChair: Stacey Ayala thunderwolfgalaxyMembership CChair: Mike Brown 856-547-9221 eyebrown@snipFundraising CChair: Reiss Tiffany 856-829-6405 r-ctiffany@comcPrograms CChair: Open pposition

Outings CChair: Open pposition

Innner CCity OOutings: Need vvolunteers!

GENERAL MMEETINGS: are held at 7:30 pm on the SECOND TUESDAY of eathe Unitarian Church, 401 N. Kings Highway (Rte. 41), Cherry Hill (located 70 and the convergence of Rtes. 38 and 73, just north of a traffic light at ChaHandicap accessible parking and entrance in rear of building.

Apr 112: Mike Hogan will present Natural WWonders oof tthe PPinelands aand NNJJ Shore

May 110: To be announced. Please check the website and local newspaper

Jun 114: Mike Hogan will present The RRebirth oof tthe BBig TTimber CCreek.

South Jersey Group(Atlantic, CCape MMay, CCumberland aand SSalem CCounties, aapproximatelly)

OFFICERS:Group, OOutings CChair:Tom Boghosian 609-272-9005 boghosia@atlanticVice-CChair: Sally Nunn 609-704-1790 nunsal@comcast.nConservation CChair: Fred Akers 856-697-3479 akers@gowebwayPolitical CChair Dick Colby 609-965-4453 dick.colby@stocktMembership CChair: Gary Roman 609-625-3438Secretary/Treasurer: Julie Akers 856-697-3479 akers@gowebway

The central conservation issue, for which the Group was founded in the 197to be protection of the Great Egg Harbor Wild & Scenic River, and continuethe energies of those few officers who remain active — both within the Siein two other organizations that have “spun off” from the South Jersey Groupour local members seem interested in the meetings we’ve scheduled in years, and many of them have been cancelled for lack of interest. For the pcontinue to be listed in this Newsletter, and offer a point of contact for ClubSouth Jersey who want help with local issues. If you have topics (and placings, please let the officers know about them. Please contact the officer(sadvance of each meeting, if you wish to attend; otherwise we’ll cancel. We weral comments from Club members in South Jersey.

Current IIssues: Club officers and staff have been following closely the se

Relevant Meetings:March 22 (Tues):Great Egg Harbor Wild and Scenic River

Apr 20 (Wed): 7pm:

May 11 (Wed): 6:30pm:

May 24 (Tues): 7pm:

Jun 15 (Wed): 77pm: Great Egg Harbor River Council: Comprehensive Management Planon meeting. Contact Fred Akers, 856-697-6114. Warren Fox Nature Center.

Section(A new chapter-wwide sspecial iinterest ssection ooffering hhikes/cleanups, ssocial

gatherings, mmovies, mmeetings, eetc.)

hopes to promote Senior participation in letter writing campaigns, ins, and in increasing membership in a dynamic group component of the NJFor further information, contact Nancy Carringer (ncarringer@yahoo.com)aac (risaacx@aol.com).

Section(A chapter wide sspecial iinterest ssection ooffering hhikes/cleanups, ssocial

gatherings, mmovies, mmeetings, eetc.)

! The NJ Singles Section was specifically created to offer a variety of singles-ori-es to NJ Sierra Club members and those who would like to know more about us.a local group; we are a statewide additional “layer” of Club involvement.welcome to attend our events. Come out and meet fellow Club members andare about the environment. We can only offer as many activities as we have vol-n them – if you have the slightest urge to get involved, please give in to it!

Webpage address: hhttp://singles.njsierra.orgemail:singles@njsierra.org (mention “Sierra Club” in your subject line)

Phone announcements: ((9973) 3364--77573Press 1 for: Final Friday Film Fest (last Friday of each month)Press 2 for: Ron Pate’s upcoming hikePress 3 for: 2nd Monday monthly meetingPress 4 for: 3rd Tuesday of the month dinner in MontclairPress 7 for: Joyce Haddad’s outingsPress 8 for: Singles Dance-and-a-Movie or Volleyball

BEST ay to be notified of upcoming events is to join our listserv by visitinghttp://lists.njsierra.org/listinfo.cgi/nj-ssierra-ssingles-aannouncements-nnjsierra.org (long,

events, including those planned after publication, will be sent to yourox. If you prefer not to receive email, you may view all messages whichent to the listserv by going to http://lists.njsierra.org/pipermail/nj-sierra-uncements-njsierra.org/.

OFFICERS:Chair: Bob Johnson robert.johnson@comcast.netOutings Chairs: Joyce Haddad jkhaddad@juno.com

Dave Ogens Bandit29@aol.comConservation CChair: Mary Walsh blehlwalsh@hotmail.comTreasurer: Joyce White joycemwhite@att.netWebpage designer: Open pposition Contact us! We need you!.Social Chair: Adriana Allegri aallegri@aol.comPrograms: Diana Eichholz MistyAngel2003@yahoo.com Publicity: Lynn Forrest lvf77@msn.com Membership: Anna Abenante anabal@juno.com

Volunteer Opportunities: We need volunteers in all areas of the state to run events.eeded for the positions of: hike leaders, Conservation Chair, Fundraisingairs, and members of all committees, including social event planners forPlease attend an executive committee meeting or email any of the officersterested. You may co-chair any position with a friend, if desired. We’rep you learn the ropes.

GENERAL MEETINGS:gathering, introduction to club issues and activities, and letter writing.

ONDAY of each month starting at 7pm with optional pizza, at the ChathamMain St). Guest speakers at each meeting at 7:30pm. $5 donation at door

equired for pizza only) to joycemwhite@att.net or 973-364-7573, ext. 3, byy before. (Please leave name and specify plain or veggie-topping pizza.)RSVP required) if you’re not having pizza.

Our meetingss wwill bbe oon tthe ffollowing ddates: April 11 (guest speaker on the Schiffrve), May 9 (guest speaker Paul Smith from Duke Gardens Park), and Junein our listserv to find out more details as the dates near.

Directions to the CChatham Library: From I 287 take Rte 24 East to Exit 8 (Summit

PLANNING/EXCOM MEETINGS

SOCIAL DINNER:

SINGLES DINNER AND A MOVIE:

HIKES:

Sierra Student Coalition(a ssemi-aautonomous oorganization oof ccollege aand hhigh sschool sstudennts)

Website: wwww.ssc.org/njContact Tejal Kuray; 732-770-2142; tejal.kuray@ssc.org for information.

Inner City Outings Section(another CChapter-wwide sspecial iinterest aactivity)

OFFICERS:Chair(North/Central JJersey): Anne Dyjak 732-560-0953 Njicoutings@

Volunteer CCoordinator: Patti Lynch Njicoutings@Co-CChairs(South JJersey): Joy Booth 856-486-1574 joeboo@hot

and Jennifer Grenier 856-582-5512 Jennig1@yahand Maxine Vogt 856-779-9156 Mvogt1@jun

Inner City Outings is a community outreach program which provideadventures for inner city youth of NJ. Volunteer certified outings leaders ings on weekends, generally day trips on Saturdays.

NJ is currently served by two ICO groups, one in the northern/central regin the southern region/Camden area. If you would like to experience thintroducing NJ inner city youth to the wonders of nature, your involvemeaged and you are requested to contact us at the above email addresses. Tovisit our webpage at http://www.sierraclub.org/ico/newjersey/, or sendNJICOutings@aol.com.

The North/Central NJ Inner City OutingsSection (ICO) offers an all-day Introductionto ICO and volunteer training session onSaturday, April 16, at Harriman State Park(detailed directions and meeting time willbe provided to registrants). This sessionwill be an excellent opportunity to findout about the extensive program offeringsof ICO, learn how ICO operates, and meetSierra Club members who dedicate theirtime and love of the outdoors as ICO vol-unteers. ICO is a nation-wide communityoutreach program of the Sierra Clubwhose mission is to provide opportunitiesfor urban youth and adults to explore,enjoy and protect the natural world.

If you are looking to increase yourinvolvement with the Sierra Club, ICOcould be the perfect opportunity foryou. If you like working with peoplewho look to you for guidance and edu-cation, enjoy sharing your passion fornature, like providing a superb publicservice, or just think you might enjoybagels and coffee in good company,then the April 16th ICO event may beyour cup of tea. From 10am to 1pmexperienced ICO leaders will presentinformation on all aspects of planningand leading an ICO outing. In the after-noon, we will have an optional 2-3 hourhike. A subsequent session to be held incentral New Jersey is also in the plan-

Learn to Conduct InnerCity Outings — April 1by Martin Cohen

accustomed to giving of youbenefit of the communityprobably participated in toumental campaigns where thas not always been gratifyinthat environmentalists only worder to be able to fight agaiwith ICO the only battle is tyour own inertia. If you wcounter some of the angst environmentalist in these timmix in some ICO where theis instant and long-lasting.

If you are interested in gainsight into ICO please feel frus at NJICOutings@aol.comwebsite: http://www.sierico/newjersey/. If you areCounty or elsewhere in soJersey, please visit the Southwebsite: http://www.sierico/southjersey/.

To entice you, here are sofrom outing reports prepared

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APRIL 2005Apr 22 ((Sat) 88am: SSocial CCherry BBlossom HHike, WWashington, DDC. Hike among the beauty and Capitol’s cherry blossoms. Meet at Hilton Hotel, Rte. 70, Cherry Hill. We will have lunch atdinner in a restaurant in Baltimore. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 609-462-3593 eve. or pis1@cccnj.necold weather cancels hike.

Apr 33 ((Sun) 99am: SSocial HHike. WWells MMills PPark. 6 miles moderate pace. Hike trails with specAtlantic white cedar, pitch pine and oak trees. NP/NC. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgat Hilton Hotel,Rte.70 Cherry Hill, rear parking lot to carpool/caravan or meet at 10am in parkon Rte. 532, 3 miles east off Rte. 72 Waretown, Ocean Twp. Ocean Co. Leader: Paul Serdiueve. Or pis1@cccnj.net

Apr 33 ((Sun) 110am: SSingles HHike aat TTulip SSprings but all are welcome. Hike 7 miles at a modethe South Mountain Reservation and see some of the many highlights this 2000-acre track haing a 25-foot waterfall and a spectacular view of New York City and South Jersey. Children 1and dogs are welcome. Bring water, lunch and wear hiking boots. Meet 10am in the Tulip Spjust off Cherry Lane that runs between Northfield Avenue and South Orange Avenue in Soufee will be charged to nonmembers. All participants must sign a liability waiver. Rain CancelsOgens: Banditelm64@comcast.net, Ron Pate, Walter Goldenbaum (E)

Apr 99 ((Sat) 44:45pm SSocial SSunset HHike aand SStar GGaze. 6 miles at moderate pace. Hike betwewe watch the sun set over the pines. We come back to our social and then meet with Astronomical Society to view the night stars. NP/NC. Bring picnic type food to share, blankon. Meet at the northern parking lot Batsto Village, Rte. 542, 8 miles east of Hammonton, BPaul Serdiuk 609-462-3593 eve. or Pis1@cccnj.net

Apr 99 ((Sat) 111am: DD&R CCanal TTowpath-RRocky HHill tto KKingston. Enjoy an easy 4-mile spring hiketowpath. We will walk from the Rocky Hill entrance to the towpath to Kingston Lock and ba518, Rocky Hill entrance to towpath. Steady rain cancels. Leader: Sandi Lowich, abstract46@ao

Apr 99 ((Sat) 99am: SSingles hhike iin LLower NNorvin GGreen SState PPark. We will start the circular hikeNorvin Green State Park at the Weiss Ecology Center parking lot. 8 miles at a moderate paboots, lunch, snacks and 2-3 quarts of water. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Inclement weatparticipants must sign a liability waiver. Hikers must pre-register to confirm the time and mthis hike. Optional stop after hike at a local restaurant for food and drinks. There is a $3 fee foLeader: David Thompson 201-315-3530 or e-mail dthompson8@earthlink.net (E)

Apr 110 ((Sun) 99:30am: SSocial WWalking TTour oof OOld CCity PPa. 4 miles moderate pace. Come wTown Phila. Learn about the Colonial High Life and other little known facts about the city ofA fee will be charged for the guide After tour we will have lunch at a local eatery NP/NC

Apr 16 (Sat) 10am: Mt. Tammany in the Delaware Water Gap.

Apr 10 (Sun) 10am: Assunkpink Wildlife Area: Roosevelt, NJ,

Apr 16 (Sat) 10am: Cleanup at Essex County Environmental Center.

Apr 17 (Sun) 10:30am: Colonial Park East Millstone

29 Hatfield Street, Caldwell, NJ 07003 Hudson-Meadowlands: VacantHunterdon: Susan Schirmer 908-996-7722 (H)Jersey Shore: Mike Verange 908-732-8364 (H)

1497 W Front St, Lincroft, NJ 07738 Loantaka: Joyce White 908-272-4478 (H)

joyce00201@yahoo.comNorth Jersey: Ellen Blumenkrantz 201-784-8417

eblumenkrantz@hotmail.comNorthwest Jersey: Pat Mangino, Pmangino@aol.comRaritan Valley: Steve Ember, sehiker@yahoo.comSouth Jersey: Tom Boghosian 609-272-9005 (H)

3722 Lehigh Ct., Mays Landing, NJ 08330West Jersey: Vacant

River Touring: Fred Tocce 908-453-2205 (H) Rd 1 Box 277, Washington, NJ 07882

Inner City Outings: Anne Dyjak 732-560-0953 (H) NJ-ICO, 17 Mt. Horeb Rd. Warren, NJ 07059

Chapter Outings: Ellen Blumenkrantz 201-784-8417eblumenkrantz@hotmail.com

Outing Leaders: Please send July-September 2005 write-ups to your Group Outings Coordinator before April 30. Ifyou are planning to lead an outing close to the beginning ofone of our quarterly publication periods, please submit it forthe previous Sierran, due to the occasional lag in mailing.Also, please send outing rosters or sign-up sheets to theChapter Office as soon as possible after each outing.

Note: If possible, leaders should send their trip descrip-tions to the Group Outings Coordinator instead of directlyto the Chapter Outings Coordinator. This is particularlyimportant for occasional leaders.

Group Outings Coordinators: Please submit your July-September trip write-ups by May 5.

NOTES ON OUTINGS: All Outings are open to Club mem-bers, guests and anyone interested in outings. Unless oth-erwise specified, the events are free and open to the pub-lic. ALL participants must sign liability waivers on ALL out-ings sponsored by Sierra Club. This is a new policy. Pleasecheck with the leader before bringing small children on anouting. A parent or other responsible adult must accompa-ny persons under 18. At their discretion, leaders may per-mit pets on outings if the event description specificallyincludes bringing pets.

Sierra Club outings are arranged by volunteer leaderswho are in charge of the trip and responsible for the safe-ty, welfare and enjoyment of all participants. Leadersdetermine qualifications to participate, adequacy of equip-

Please arrive early at the meeting placing can start on time. For day hikes, luna liter), extra clothing, rain gear, and ement should be carried in a small daypaeasy hikes, sturdy over-the-ankle shoebe worn. For most trips, you are expeown equipment. In some cases, it maoutdoor/camping suppliers -check thecall the trip leader. If the weather is qudate of the outing, you may assume thaunless the schedule indicates otherwise

Unless registration is required, suchtrips or river tours, or if you have a qouting, it is not necessary to contact the trip. Do not call to join a trip after line date. When phoning a leader, pleher requested calling times and call 3the outing. Please include a self-addenvelope (SASE) when writing to a letrips, Sierra Club members will be give

Watercraft trips let you experience thof our region, but water safety doesrequirements. The size and skill of each papriate to each river, so participation in eachdiscretion of the leader. We ask you to reweek in advance. Unless a phone nuplease send a SASE with an honest aspaddling experience, whether you need oyour phone number, and any questions ywill receive a description of the trip, with dircan rent a canoe, and what you will need trip leaders can arrange for partners to shwill be coming by yourself. Unless statecanoes are available, trips do not require skill or exceptional physical conditioning, pis not available, non-members may particible smokers are welcome.

If you are a Sierra Club member interean Outing Leader or have suggestionscontact your Group Outings Chair or theChair for assistance and further informGroup contributing each outing is givenwrite-up, as follows:

(C) Central Jersey (JS) - Je(L) - Loantaka (N) - Nor(NW) - Northwest Jersey (S) - Sou(W) - West Jersey (NJ) - NJ(H) - Hudson (RV) - R(IC) - Inner City Outings (RT) - R(E) - Essex County (ACOC)

Outings

For those who know theail is roughly from the Eveslet Sanctuary to the Weldonparticipate in the Chapter’srk day of 2005, meet at 10am,ril 10, at the Eves Mountainary parking area. Bring a bowrs, plenty of drinking water,

g days grow longer, ourrn toward outings into theyear, why not select a Sierraal activist outing?

activist outing? An intrigu-p that takes you to a specialeeds protection. And whileying a memorable outdoorin a scenic location, you’rew you can become a leaderaign to keep the area wildtivist outing? As a Sierra Clubu seek more than just travel:ur wildlands enjoyment withr the magnificent place youActivist trips make it easy ander you to defend America’s

e against the sinister attacks ofministration.he Sierra Club proudly pre-tional activist outings—fromember: choose from Maine,

ho, Alaska, or Utah.8: Protecting the Owyhee

ds of Nevada, Oregon, ande States and One Treasure.known desert uplands andcanyons boast spectacular

matic geology, and immense-ology. Hike, camp, travel bylore this breathtaking, incom-

e-open country. Leader: Craigice: $625. [05035A]

5: Rafting the Wild Rivers ofurney Through the Wrangell,nd Chugach Mountains.mighty Copper River, sur-

lofty peaks and massive glac-rld-class adventure. Float 150draw inspiration from thisderness. Enjoy time for hik-g, and wildlife viewing.age: 16. Leader: Cristina: $2,495. [05036A]4: Protecting Wild Nevada.reams, lush meadows, and

Chris Mills and Paul Sanderson (L to R) on the

Chapter’s first Trail Maintenance Day, last

September.

ional Activist Outings

and lunch/snacks. For more information,directions, etc, contact me:Dennis.Schvejda@SierraClub.org.

11,000-foot snowy peaks in Nevada? Yes,you’ll drive across thislittle-known andless-traveled state to its eastern edge today hike in varied astounding wild areas.The Schell Creek Range and Mt. Moriahare just the start. Nevada has morepotential wilderness than any otherstate. Leaders: Cal and Letty French.Price: $595 [05101A]

July 17-23: Vision for the MaineWoods: restoring Valuable Wilderness.Maine activists are working to createwilderness areas in a once-primeval for-est now largely privately-owned. Learnmore about this major long-range cam-paign as you canoe four days on the idyl-lic west branch of the Penobscot River[once explored by Thoreau] and campone night at Lily Bay State Park. Canoesprovided. Leaders: Joan and Barry Saxe.Price $475. [05102A]

September 17-24: Utah’s Wild WestDesert. Virtually unknown compared toredrock country, western Utah offerscompelling Great Basin mountain rangesand endless, sweeping landscapes. Carcamping by van, explore on day hikesand one overnight backpack. Enjoyscenic peak climbs in the majestic DeepCreek and House Ranges, plus other wildranges. Leader: Vicky Hoover. Price$525. [05103A]

For more information, contact VickyHoover at (415) 977-5527 orvicky.hoover@sierraclub.org. Ask aboutpartial scholarships for applicants forwhom cost is a deterrent. Some Chaptersmay be able to help if you become anofficial Chapter representative. For a tripbrochure and application form, call theSierra Club Outing Department’s 24-hourvoicemail at (415) 977-5522, or visitwww.sierraclub.org/outings.

Supplied by Vicky Hoover, ActivistOuting Chair

hat calls on the EPA to aban-cy to expand sewage dump-nation’s waters. er 1,200 Network membersonded. A total of 128tives signed on -- in Newy Rep. EXCEPT Ferguson,

en and Garrett. Contact yourhank them for signing orppointment if they didn’t .

(9) Speak OOut TToday tto PProtectWetlands!

http://actionnetwork.org/SierraClubN J / n o t i c e d e s c r i p t i o n . t c l ?newsletter_id=2805804

ing the same type of wetland as wasdestroyed.

Please contact EPA and NOAA and letthem know you oppose issuance of the“Federal Guidance on the Use of Off-Siteand Out-of-Kind CompensatoryMitigation Under Section 404 of theClean Water Act.”

Status: Over 1,240 Network membersresponded. The administration has notmoved to implement these guidelines.We’ll keep you posted!

Resources...(1) Contact Public Officials

http://sierraactivist.org/contactofficials.php

(2) SierraActivist.org Forums

http://forums.sierraactivist.org/

ON NETWORKm page 4)

Apr 17 (Sun) 10:30am: Social Hike at Eagle Rock Reservation.

Apr 17 (Sun) 10am: Social Hike Manasquan Reservoir and Backyard BBQ.

Apr 23 (Sat) 9:30am: Social Bike Ride.

Apr 23 (Sat) 1pm: SSocial IIntroduction tto CCamping, MMap RReading, aand SSurvival TTechniques. Learn how to seta fire, and read a map. Several outfitters have been invited to bring sample tents and equip-. Seminars on other topics are planned. A great way to learn the how-to’s of camping andoutdoor skills. Contact leader to reserve a spot. Meet at open field next to shower house atState Park. Entrance at the junction of Rtes. 70 & 72 . Leader: Paul Serdiuk 609-462-3593 Eve.et

Apr 23 (Sat) 7:30pm: SSocial HHike,Campout aand CCampfire. 6-7 miles, moderate pace. Hike over roads and trailsat end. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social after hike. Overnite camping is avail-

call to reserve space. NP/NC. Meet at parking area opposite Group campsite area, Bryne Staterest off Rte. 72, 1 mile E. of jct. Rtes. 70 & 72. Leader: Paul Serdiuk, 609-462-3593, eve.,or

Apr 23 (Sat) 10am: CClean uup hhike && ppicnic: EEagle RRock RReservation. We will meet in parking lot by Highlawnl clean trails & road-sides of trash and stream beds of fallen logs and picnic afterwards. Leader:73-364-7573 ext. 2 for more details on picnic. Rain cancels. (E)

Apr 23 (Sat) 10:30am: SSocial HHike iin PPalisades IInterstate PPark. Join us for a strenuous 4-5 mile hike at a moder-enjoy the majestic views of the Palisades. Highlights include Peanut Leap Falls & the Giant

oots over the ankles are required and participants must be in good condition. Bring lunch ors of water. Meet before 10:30am at the State Line parking lot off Palisades Parkway. Take therth toward George Washington Bridge. When Turnpike divides, bear RIGHT. (spur that forksy in left lane, following signs for local NJ exits as you head toward the George Washingtonhru tollbooths. Take Exit 72 for Fort Lee/Palisades Parkway. At first light go left onto Fletchernto right lane & follow Fletcher Ave. for short distance and bear right onto Palisades Parkway.Line Lookout exit, just past Exit 2. Follow road a short distance to parking area near Lookoutat the snack bar. Leader: Joyce White at 908-272-4478 or e-mail joyce00201@yahoo.com. (L)

Apr 23 (Sat) 9am: BBrookdale CCommunity CCollege/Thompson PPark Moderate 6.5 mile hike that follows ther Reservoir. Please bring drinks and snacks. Hiking shoes are suggested. GSP Exit 109, headouth County Rte. 520 approx. 2 miles to Brookdale Community College make first right toMeet in the right back corner at 9am. Bad weather cancels. Confirmation/questions pleasee Verange, 908-902-0718 or mjverange @aol.com. (JS)

Apr 24 (Sun) 10am: CClean uup SSouth MMountain RReservation We will meet at Tulip Springs parking area off ofe will hike and clean as we go. Leaders Esther Kirk and Ron Pate. Rain cancels. 973-364-7573

Apr 24 (Sun) 9:45am: SSocial HHike - PPasadena TTile WWorks. 7-8 miles, moderate pace . Hike along sand roads astile work ruins. Possible history lesson to be given by local authority . NP/NC. Meet at parkingroup campsite area, Bryne State Forest, enter forest off Rte. 72, 1 mile E. of jct. Rtes 70 & 72.pe food to share at tailgate social after hike. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 609-462-3593 eve, or

Apr 30 (Sat) 10:15am: BBlauvelt PParks: PPiermont-SSouth NNyack. Strenuous 10 miles. Visit Rockland Cemetery, annd an abandoned National Guard rifle range. 2 quarts water. Hiking boots. Joint with AMC.Piermont NY. Meet in front of 450 Piermont Ave. (building with mural) by 10:15am. LP out.

bandoned RR. Leader John P. Jurasek 845-365-3618 (no calls past 10pm) orne.net (ACOC)

MAY 2005May 1 (Sun) 8:30am: SSocial FFlatwater KKayak TTraining. Learn how to handle a flatwater kayak or improve your

beginners. Call leader to reserve space. After lake training we will do the Wading River. Bringd to share at tailgate social after trip. NC/NP. Meet at Bel-Haven Canoes on Rte. 542, Atl Co, 12monton. Leader: Paul Serdiuk. 609-462-3593 eve. or pis1@cccnj.net

May 1 (Sun): Singles HHike aat PPyramid MMountain - but all are welcome. Hike 6-7 miles at a moderate pace andws, streams, and unusual rock formations like Tripod Rock; a 160-ton boulder perched atopders. Several overlooks with great views of NYC and the surrounding hills. Children 10 yearsgs are welcome. Bring water, lunch and wear hiking boots. Meet before 10am at the Pyramidr Center. Take I-80 West to I-287 North. Exit 45 Wootton St. First LEFT onto Wootton St. Gonto Boonton Ave (County Rd 511). Follow 4 miles and parking is on the LEFT. A $3 fee willonmembers. All participants must sign a liability waiver Rain cancels. Leaders: David Ogens.

omcast.net, Ron Pate, Walter Goldenbaum. 973-364-7573 #2 (E)

May 1 (Sun): Birding && BBoating oon tthe LLower RRamapo RRiver. Join us for 9 miles of leisurely paddling in theRamapo Hills from Mahwah to Oakland, NJ. Mostly class 1 with a few class 2 bends & chutes.g the paddling, we’ll also be looking for any interesting bird species the river may offer. (Noilable locally.) Leader: Ira Grindlinger, 179 Lake Shore Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436, 201-651-aol.com.

May 1 (Sun) 9:30am: BBulls IIsland tto FFrenchtown: About 10 miles one way, canal walk. Will involve half-hourate (+) pace. Flat. Meet at Parking lot, Rte. 29 next to Bull’s Island. Lunch in Frenchtown. Kenerg@aol.com 609-443-9138. Steady rain cancels.

May 7 (Sat) 10am: CCanoe TTrip oon tthe PPassaic RRiver. Canoe 4 hours at a moderate pace observing the wildlifeuty of the river. Bring water, lunch and comfortable clothes. Meet promptly at 10am at the old

Center at 621 Eagle Rock Ave in Roseland. It is 1/4 mile west of the intersection ofwy and Eagle Rock Ave in Roseland. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. A limited number of canoes

15 per seat ($18 for non-members). Older children are welcome and can sit in the middle. Allmust sign a liability waiver. Rain date Sunday. Leaders: David Ogens 973-226-0748omcast.net, Ken Shure, Ron Pate (E)

May 7 (Sat) 10am: SSchunemunk CCircular. Moderate 8 miles. Steep (1200 foot) initial climb will reward thestic views in all directions from the highest point in Orange County! A brief geology lesson ise. Bring hiking boots, lunch, 2 quarts of water. Joint with AMC. Meet at 10am in Mountainville2 North from the Harriman Exit of the NYS Thruway about 7 miles to Angola/Pleasant Hill

he Black Rock Fish and Game Club sign. Leader John P. Jurasek 845-365-3618 (no calls pastk@optonline.net (ACOC)

May 7 (Sat) 1pm: LLeonard JJ. BBuck GGarden-FFar HHills. Explore the pleasures of the arrival of spring in this 33-ghlights include lava flows, rare trees, and an extinct waterfall. Meet at the garden’s Laytonnter. Steady rain cancels. Leader: Sandi Lowich, abstract46@aol.com (RV)

May 7 (Sat) 10am: CClean-uup/Hike iin WWatchung RReservation. Please come out to help clean-up Watchungwill pick up light trash and then hike the hills & level terrain nearby as time permits. Hiking

red and participants should be prepared for moderate activity. Bring lunch or snack, refresh-vided as well as bags and gloves. Meet before 10am at the Trailside Nature Center parking lot.to Exit 43 (New Providence/Berkeley Heights). At light, turn right onto McMane Avenue.onto Glenside Ave. Drive about 1 mile or so and turn right onto Valley Road, then quick leftdence Road. Meet at Seeley’s Pond Picnic Area. OR Take I-78 East to exit 44, turn right at theide Avenue. Then follow directions above. Rain cancels. Leader:Joyce White, 908-272-4478 orm (L)

May 14 15 (Sat Sun) 10am: Social Hike & Bike Weekend Lehigh Gorge SP, Pa.

May 14 (Sat) 9am: Singles hike in Ramapo Reservation.

May 14 (Sat): Beaver Brook Trail, Farny Highlands.

May 14 (Sat) 12noon: D&R Canal Towpath Millstone to Blackwells Mills.

May 15 (Sun) Social Hike at Eagle Rock Reservation.

May 21 (Sat) 9am: Social Mountain Bike Ride.

May 21 (Sat) 7:30pm: Social Moonlight Hike, Campfire & Campout.

May 222 ((Sun) 111am: DD&R CCanal TTowpath-WWeston tto EEast MMillstone. An easy 4-mile hike alongcanal towpath. Take Exit 7 from I-287, left on Weston Canal Road towards Manville approx.ing area is near the canal crossing. Steady rain cancels. Leader: Sandi Lowich, abstract46@aol.c

May 222 ((Sun) 99am: SSouthern AAllaire SState PPark (Special Interest: Geology) 4.5 mile moderanorthern fringes of the Pine Barrens. Bring drink and snack. Hiking shoes preferred. Meet at paved parking lot on the right, off Hospital Rd., in Wall Township. Take GPS to Exit 98, Allenwood Rd. At “T” intersection (Ramhorn Rd) turn right. Make next left (Hospital Rd.); thapproximately 1 mile on the right. Bad weather cancels. Confirmation/Questions: call Leade908-902-0718 or mjverange@aol.com (JS)

May 222 ((Sun) 110am: SSocial HHike aand FFire TTower TTour. 7 miles, moderate pace. Tour Cedar Brwith its spectacular views of the Pine Barrens, ocean and bay. We will hike a new trail in GrOcean Co. Meet at Fire Tower on Rte. 539, 4 mile N from Rte. 72 or 8 miles S from Rte. 70. Bfood to share at tailgate social after hike .NC/NP. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 609-462-3593 eve, or, p

May 227-330 ((Fri-MMon) 110am: SSocial OOutdoor MMemorial DDay WWeekend. Hike 7 spectacular watebike, campout in the deep woods at Ricketts Glen SP, Pa. Camping will be available Fri, Sat,leader by April 30 to reserve space. Call leader for carpool/ caravan information, or meet at office, Rte. 487, Exit 35 off I-80 PA Tnpk at 10am . NC/NP. Leader: Paul Serdiuk. 609pis1@cccnj.net

JUNE 2005Jun 44 ((Sat) 110:30am: SSocial HHike aat EEagle RRock RReservation. We will hike 4-5 miles at a modewater and snacks and wear hiking boots. Meet before 10:30am at the Highlawn Pavilion ParkRock Ave. in West Orange. Take I-280 to Prospect Ave (Exit 8B) head north, right turn onto left turn into reservation. A $3 fee will be charged to nonmembers. Well-behaved kids and doAll participants must sign a liability waiver. Rain cancels. Leader: Joyce Haddad. 973-364-7573

Jun 44 ((Sat) 110:30am: SSocial HHike iin JJenny JJump SState FForest. We will hike about 5 miles of hilat a moderate pace. Highlights include panoramic vistas of the Highlands. Hiking boots are prticipants should be in good condition. Bring lunch or snack & 2 quarts of water. Meet beforestate park office parking lot. Take I-80 West to Exit 12 (Rte. 521– Hope). From the off ramp521 (under I-80) for 1.2 miles. Turn left at the light in Hope (there is only one). Then take thon Great Meadows-Hope Road. Travel 2.4 miles to Fair View Road. Turn left on Far View Rmiles to the park office entrance on right (turn right at the Jenny Jump State Forest signLeader: Joyce White. 908-272-4478 or e-mail joyce00201@yahoo.com. (L)

Jun 44 ((Sat) 110am: WWurtsboro RRidge. Moderate pace, all day 10-11-mile hike on the Wurstbgreat views of the Catskills. Several ups & downs. Opt. dinner stop after the hike. Group Hikers must preregister. Joint with AMC. Leader: Ellen Blumenkrantz, 201-784-8417, eblumail.com.

Jun 44 ((Sat) 110am: CCold SSpring FFoundry. Easy 4 miles. We will visit the historic Cold Spring treated to a presentation by professional storyteller Jonathan Kruk who will thrill us with hiand mystery! Joint with AMC. Drivers at the foot of Main Street in Cold Spring NY by the ra10am. Leader: John P. Jurasek 845-365-3618 (no calls past 10pm) or Jurasek@optonline.net (A

Jun 44-55 ((Sat-SSun): WWilderness BBackpacking in the remote mountain lake regions of the Catskthis adventure we will pack into one of the more primitive lake areas of the Catskills. We maor more of the high peaks in the area from our camp some of which may not be accessible brequire navigational techniques using maps and compass. The trip should be an instructional backpackers. A camp where we can also swim in a wilderness setting by a mountain lake wModerate difficulty; not for beginners. For more details regarding transportation, equipment ancontact the leaders. This is a joint trip of the AMC, Sierra Cub and UCHC. Leader: Al Tatyrek, Maplewood, N. J. 07040. 973-763-2303 (no calls after 10pm). Coleader: Brant Collins 732-458-8

Jun 55 ((Sun) 110am: CCanoe TTrip oon tthe PPassaic RRiver. Canoe 4 hours at a moderate pace obserand natural beauty of the river. Bring water, lunch and comfortable clothes. Meet promptly atEnvironmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Ave in Roseland. It is 1/4 mile west of the intersectionPkwy and Eagle Rock Ave in Roseland. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. A limited number of canat $15 per seat ($18 for non-members). Older children are welcome and can sit in the middlemust sign a liability waiver. Rain date: Sunday. Leaders: David Ogens Banditelm64@comcast.net, Ken Shure, Ron Pate (E)

Jun 5 ((Sun) 99:30am: SSocial KKayak ttrip. Paddle the Oswego River, one of the most picturesqPines. Bring lunch and water with you. We will stop to explore and swim along the way. Limleader to reserve a space. Meet at Bel-Haven Canoe Rental Rte. 542, Greenbank, Burl. Co. Lead856-697-3870 or pis1@cccnj.net

Jun 55 ((Sun) 99:15am: IIsland PPond LLoop. Moderate pace, full day, 12-mile loop hike from LIsland Pond & back. Slight ups & downs. Bring lunch & lots of water. Group limit 12 people.register. Joint with AMC Leader: Ellen Blumenkrantz, 201-784-8417, eblumenkrantz@hotmail.c

Jun 55 (Sun) 110:30am: CChambersburg, TTrenton: 3 miles followed by lunch at Mexican eatery (ahomes built to house workers at the Roebling Steel Mill, this urban area is now home to a divulation. Meet at Columbus Park: Hamilton and Division St. near playground. Moderate (-) Kenberg@aol.com 609-443-9138. Steady rain cancels.

Jun 112 ((Sun) 88:30am: SSocial —— WWissahickon GGorge. 7 miles moderate pace over hills. Hike tspring with it’s spectacular views. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social after hike. rear parking lot Hilton Hotel, on Rte. 70 Cherry Hill to carpool/caravan. Or meet at 9:30amparking lot in park. Leader Paul Serdiuk. 609-462-3593 eve. or pis1@cccnj.net

Jun 112 ((Sun) NNoon: OOcean GGrove BBoardwalk. An easy 4-mile hike along the boardwalk and trow streets filled with Victorian-style houses, shops, and colorful Methodist camp tent-colonquaint seaside town. Lunch at a local cafe after. Gated entrance to Ocean Grove is off Rte. boardwalk at the end of Main Street. Steady rain cancels. Leader: Sandi Lowich, abstract46@ao

Jun 118 ((Sat) 110am: MMonument TTrail tto AA.T. HHighpoint, NNJ. This is a moderate hike of about 5-6monument in Highpoint, which offers some pretty views. Hiking boots a must. Bring lunchmight be able to swim at the Lake afterwards, so bring bathing suit just in case. Optional dinnat parking lot on your left just before the Ranger’s Station on Rte. 23 North at 10am.We will swith drivers who have park passes. Please contact Leslie McGlynn at 973-252-8122 or LSLconfirm hike.

Jun 118 ((Sat): CClayton PPark, UUpper FFreehold TTownship (Special Interest: History) Join us on a hike in one of Monmouth County Park System’s best kept secrets. Moderate elevation gains. Hrequired. Bring snack and drink. Meet at the Wawa store near the intersection of County Roain Upper Freehold Township. Bad weather cancels. Confirmation/Questions: call leader Mik902-0718 or mjverange @aol.com (JS)

Jun 118 ((Sat) 77:30pm: SSocial MMoonlight HHike. 6 miles, moderate pace. Hike under the Strawbewalk along old cranberry bogs and listen to the evening serenade. Bring snack type food to sgate social after the hike NC/NP Meet in parking lot at Whitesbog Village Burl Co From Rt

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Jun 19 (Sun) 9:30am: Social Kayak Trip.

Jun 25 (Sat) 9:15am: Tuxedo Circular.

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Jun 25 (Sat) 9:30am: Anthony Wayne Timp/Torne Loop.

Jun 26 (Sun) 9:15am: Ringwood State Park, Skyline Manor, NJ

Jun 26 (Sun) 8:30am: Social Hike.

good physical condition. Bring picnic-type food to share at tailgate social after hike. NP/NCHotel rear parking area, Rte. 70, Cherry Hill, to carpool/caravan. Leave at 8:30am sharp! Or parking lot in Stover by bridge at 9:30am. Leader Paul Serdiuk 609-462-3593 eve. or, pis1@ccc

JULY 2005July 44 ((Mon) MManasquan RRiver RReservoir, MMonmouth CCounty ( Special Interest: birds). Enjocircular hike on one of the largest reservoirs in the area. We may observe water-fowl. Bringbird books or binoculars. Hiking shoes are not required. This is a great family hike. Meet at entrance to the reservoir on Windeller Rd. Take the GSP to Exit 98. Head west on I-195 to Go north on Rte. 9. Make first right onto Windeller Rd. The main entrance is 1.5 miles on ythe parking area at the far left toward the back. Bad weather, including high heat Confirmation/questions please call leader: Mike Verange, 908-902-0718 or mjverange @aol.co

FUTURE TRIP:COSTA RRICA TTHANKSGIVING 22005 TTRIP: NNovember 118-228. $$1500. The rainforests, volcanothe Pacific Northwest. This will be an active trip, visiting several different parks in this beGreat birding, wildlife (monkeys) and beautiful beaches. Hike through the rain forest to wsprings, see white faced and howler monkeys, parrots, blue morpho butterflies, take a boashore island for a beach barbecue and snorkeling, walk across hanging bridges in the treetfood, accommodations, and the company of other Sierra Club members. Lodges include: tacr.com for our first 3 nights, www.hotelparadisocr.com for 1-2 nights and final 3-4 nights amar.com One more rainforest lodge still pending. $1500 trip price, based on double occupalocal transfers, local guides, all lodging, all 3 meals daily, all activities (zip lines or massages areand a donation to the Sierra Club. All participants must be able to walk 4-5 hours/day at a lemost days. There will be numerous stops on our walks for wildlife viewing, lunch, and takingLeader will help make flight arrangements which should cost about $500-$600 roundtrip fJFK. Contact Ellen Blumenkrantz 201-784-8417 or email: eblumenkrantz@hotmail.com for mo

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