Upcoming opportunities for public to offer comments to Pinelands Commission on proposed changes to Comprehensive Management Plan, including changes to Black Run Watershed area in Evesham Township

This change would reduce the intensity of potential future development allowable by The Pinelands Commission in that area.

The proposal in full may be viewed on the Commission’s web page at: https://nj.gov/pinelands/cmp/amend/

The Pinelands Commission has the sole authority on the adoption of these changes to the CMP. Comments regarding changes to the CMP must be submitted directly to the Pinelands Commission in order for them to be considered. Comments made at local municipal meetings or communications to local municipal officials will not be considered by The Pinelands Commission.

The Pinelands Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed changes to the CMP during a meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 9:30 a.m., and written comments will be accepted until Aug. 15, 2025.

• To view the hearing live, log on to
https://www.youtube.com/live/MDXpTFQXsv4

The public can provide comment during the hearing by calling 1 (929) 205-6099 and using Meeting ID: 811 9816 1665

• Written testimony may be submitted by email (preferred) through the Commission’s web site at https://www.state.nj.us/pinelands/home/contact/public.shtml or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., via facsimile at (609) 894-7330 or sent directly to the Pinelands Commission office, P.O. Box 359, New Lisbon, New Jersey 08064 to the attention of Susan R. Grogan, Executive Director.