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The DEP Exempted Logging From The Highlands Act Protections – Regulatory Petition Filed To Revoke That Exemption

Forestry on public lands is NOT exempt from the Highlands Act This is a perfect illustration of how the fine print of the regulations can kill you. Back in February, I wrote to criticize the Murphy DEP’s political pressure on … Continue reading

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The Murphy DEP’s New “Natural Resource Restoration Advisory Council” Is A Sham

Council Lacks Legislative Authorization Advisory Role Can Not Reform DEP’s Broken NRD Program Is It Window Dressing, Gaslighting, Or Lipstick On A Pig? At a time when people and the Democratic Party are resisting the consolidation and abuse of unilateral … Continue reading

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Murphy DEP Commissioner’s Order Seeking Members For A Natural Resource Restoration Advisory Council Highlights Failure By The Legislature To Enact Enforceable Natural Resource Damage Standards

DEP Order Emphasizes “Collaboration” With Polluters And Will Produce More Voluntary Pennies On The Dollar NRD Settlements DEP Order Is Non-Binding And Does Not Resolve Legal Vulnerabilities “There’s this wink and a nod going on where the DEP is saying, … Continue reading

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Days Of Winters Past

Cold In Philly Today – Thinking of Warming Times Sonoran desert, just outside Ajo, Arizona (December, 2020) Bouy

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Were The Founders “Woke”? – “Toleration Statue”

We went out to the Blue Bell Park area of Wissahickon Park for a walk today and I was surprised to see this awesome statue on the top of a rock outcropping along the trail. I’ve walked this trail many … Continue reading

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