Politics & Government
South Mountain Reservation Part of Green Acres Initiative
Money to be spent on parks and open space acquisition.
Union County will get $1.3 million for open space acquistion while Millburn will get $250,000 for South Mountain Reservation preservation under the “Green Acres” legislation approved by the governor earlier this week.
Assembly Republican Conference Leader Jon Bramnick (R-Union, Somerset, Morris, Essex) announced this week a list of local preservation and conservation projects that are funded by legislation he co-sponsored in the Assembly. A package of three bills, known as the "Green Acres" legislation, was approved by Governor Christie on Wednesday.
"Open space initiatives help sustain our state's $40 billion outdoor tourism industry by giving our residents and visitors places to fish, swim, boat, hunt and hike," Bramnick said.
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"Although New Jersey is one of the most densely populated states, the legislation Gov. Christie signed today sends a strong message that we are committed to preserving our state's natural resources whether it's a mountaintop in Essex County, a small park in Union County or farmland in Somerset County," Bramnick said Thursday.
The three bills appropriate $157 million for projects in all of the state's 21 counties, including $5.6 million for projects in the 21st District. A full list of projects funded in the 21st District follows:
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Summit - Briant Park: $275,000
New Providence - Open Space Acquisition: $450,000
Millburn - South Mountain Reservation: $275,000
Warren Township - Planning Incentive: $450,000
Harding Land Trust - Open Spaces & Natural Places: $260,000
Somerset County - Open Space Acquisition: $900,000
Union County - Open Space Acquisition: $1,350,000
Morris County - Planning Incentive: $1,125,000
The Land Conservancy (Morris), Priority Areas Acquisition: $550,000
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