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Trenton – The State of New Jersey announced today that budget cuts will result in the closure of popular parks and recreational areas throughout the state just in time for the busy summer season. These cuts will severely reduce recreational opportunities for our residents, resulting in a decline in overall quality of life in New Jersey as well as harm to our economy. These closures come just after voters approved ballot question #3 last November, sending a clear message to our leaders that investing in open space, parks, farmland and historic sites is a priority even during fiscally challenging times. The Keep It Green Campaign, a coalition of over 100 organizations from throughout the state (including MCAS), urge state leaders to listen to New Jersey residents and restore funding for the NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Parks & Forestry and Fish & Wildlife in the budget. The devastating impact of these cuts and decades of similar cuts also highlight the need for stable funding to ensure that protected lands are well-maintained and accessible and to continue acquiring threatened lands through the renewal of the Garden State Preservation Trust this year. Click here to read the release. Camp Out at the Capitol Nine state parks are slated for closure due to cuts in the Governor’s budget. Camping, fishing, swimming and kids programs threatened. For more information on the rally, please click here.
We need to resolve our budget issues in other ways – not by closing our parks!
Rally
at the Trenton State House
Show your State Leaders you care, wear your outdoor gear and bring your own signs. Families welcome! If you have specific questions, please contact Becca Glenn, Sierra Club at 609-656-7612. For more information on how you can help, click here.
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