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I am in the middle of moving to Jefferson. I am pretty sure my neighbors hunt in the park that abutts my back yard. I am setting up a tree stand to pick them off, or at least the game they flush into my yard. Geocachers are welcome and besides, the paitnballs won't really be lethal. Anxiously awaiting my first bear encounter in my yard... and my wifes reaction.

I can't wait to try out your caches. I have just started my move to your backyard. Closing was on Friday. With all the prep work and the big move on Saturday the 17th, I won't get to them before you pull them, but I anxiously await the next free day. Mahwah was getting boring, hopefully there is a trail or two in Jefferson that I can try.

Congratulations! I wish I could have been there, but the wife had me packing. Something about priorities and a new house... I was like "WHATEVER", and she was all like "WELL YOU KNOW I WILL JUST THROUGH ALL OF YOUR STUFF OUT", and I was like "BUT IT'S REALLY NICE OUT", and she was like "I'LL BUY YOU ICE CREAM WHEN WE ARE DONE", and I was like "OK, AVROAIR WHO?" Congratulations anyway!

Very Very Cool!!!! I didn't know they were canibals.

Congratulations!

I think the Mrs. BMSquared may even attend this one. With any luck, Team Bam Bam may send representatives as well.

0.42 I guess that really proves I have nothing to say.

DEP, LOCAL & NONPROFIT PARTNERS PRESERVE HIGHLANDS TRACT (05/90) TRENTON -- Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Bradley M. Campbell today announced the preservation of the 525-acre Koehler property in Rockaway Township, Morris County. The protection of this Highlands Preservation Area property will conserve water resources, threatened and endangered species habitat and scenic views. The Morris County Open Space Trust, the Morris Land Conservancy, the Rockaway Township Open Space Trust and the Trust for Public Land (TPL) also contributed to the purchase. "Protecting our drinking water and open space remains among the State of New Jersey's highest priorities," said Acting Governor Richard J. Codey. "The preservation of the Koehler property complements DEP's preservation of the nearby Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area and reinforces our commitment to work with local and nonprofit partners to protect open space in the Highlands Preservation Area," said Commissioner Campbell. The Koehler tract is heavily wooded and provides critical habitat for threatened and endangered species including the bobcat, barred owl, bald eagle, Indiana bat, red-shouldered hawk and wood turtle. Preservation of the Koehler property protects the Split Rock Reservoir watershed, which supplies drinking water to more than three million New Jersey residents. The property is adjacent to the Split Rock Reservoir and contains a tributary of the Beaver Brook, which serves as the headwaters for the Rockaway River. The property also includes Category One-designated streams and associated wetlands. "This is the kind of preservation project that Morris County is proud to be part of -- bringing together a generous, visionary landowner; a strongly conservation-minded town; two exceptional land organizations; plus the State of New Jersey and the federal government," said Morris County Freeholder Director Jack Shrier. "With Morris County's contribution of $2 million, one-third of the total, we are delighted we could make this a reality." DEP will manage the property as an addition to the adjacent 3,100-acre Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area. The Koehler property contains two miles of the 40-mile Farny Highlands Trail Network, a regional trail system connecting state, county and municipal parks in the area. "The Koehler Estate property is a vital missing link in our long-term plan to preserve a connected series of open spaces in the northern Morris County region known as the Farny Highlands," said Morris Land Conservancy Executive Director David Epstein. "It is exciting to complete this project with the Koehler family which helped us design the original preservation plans for this region nearly 15 years ago." "The Trust for Public Land has worked for more than two decades to protect the watersheds of the Highlands. "We are pleased to have played a role in preserving this land with the state, adding to the more than 29,000 Highlands acres we have protected to date," said TPL New Jersey Director Terrence Nolan. DEP purchased the $6.12 million Koehler property in partnership with Morris County Open Space Trust, the Morris Land Conservancy, the Rockaway Township Open Space Trust and the Trust for Public Land (TPL). The DEP Green Acres program contributed $3.4 million in state acquisition funds and nonprofit grants to the Morris Land Conservancy and TPL. The Morris County Open Space Trust contributed $2 million, the Rockaway Township Open Space Trust contributed $600,000 and TPL contributed $120,000. The Federal Forest Legacy fund is expected to reimburse DEP $1 million for the purchase of the property. "The Koehler property and the entire Highlands region sit at the center of the most densely populated area of the country," said Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen. "The purchase of the Koehler tract is a major victory for preserving pristine land, and it further demonstrates our commitment to taking every step necessary to protect open space in the Highlands." The New Jersey Highlands is a 1,000 square mile area in the Northwest part of the state, stretching from Phillipsburg in the Southwest to Ringwood in the Northeast. It lies within portions of seven counties and 87 municipalities. Sixty-four percent of New Jersey residents, about 5.4 million people, receive their water from the Highlands. Those residents live in 292 municipalities in 16 counties. "Rockaway Township is proud to be a part of a large group that has worked very hard for the past decade to preserve a 525-acre portion of the Koehler land," said Rockaway Township Mayor Louis S. Sceusi. The DEP Green Acres Program purchases land to protect environmentally sensitive open space, water resources and other significant natural and historical open space. Land acquired becomes part of the statewide system of parks and forest, wildlife management areas and natural areas. In 2005, the Green Acres Program has preserved over 11,188 acres of open space. To date, Green Acres has protected over 569,000 acres of open space and provided funding to develop hundreds of parks statewide. The statewide system of preserved open space and farmland totals almost 1.3 million acres. ### Related Links: NJDEP Green Acres http://www.nj.gov/dep/greenacres/

I plan on being there at this point. Since the camp is less than 2 miles from my residence, I may have a hard time selling the overnight to the wife.

Ugh, that was so bad I am forced to report you to the proper authorities. "People who make puns are like wanton boys that put coppers on the railroad tracks. They amuse themselves and other children, but their little trick may upset a freight train of conversation for the sake of a battered witticism." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes

Area codes Thought we were up to seven area codes? 201 608 609 732 856 908 & 973? Maybe more by tomorow... Ah, yes, but this is the North New Jersey group. Area codes 973, 201, and 908 cover that region. we start to draw the line in the 732 area. Since 551 is only cell phones etc. that doens't really count. Of course, I had nothing to do with the design. I am just trying to justify the limited listing. I really like the design and if you can put me down for pi, that would be great OK?

I agree with you. They are common in the area. Does anyone know, is the black rat and the black racer the same snake?

at 41 lattitude, this is in Ridgewood, NJ. I know the area well. I can help on Monday or Tuesday, but at the moment, I have lent out my GPS. I should have it back on Monday. If anyone can help them before then, just let me know.

You ever think about pulling the rancid meat out of your pockets? My god, they've got engines now!

Subject: DEP NEWS: IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2005 Contact: Karen Hershey (609) 984-1795 DEP ANNOUNCES PROGRAM TO MANAGE BEAR COMPLAINTS Town of West Milford to Receive 200K to Purchase Bear Resistant Garbage Cans (05/79) TRENTON -New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Bradley M. Campbell today presented West Milford Township, Passaic County with a $200,000 grant to purchase bear resistant garbage cans and help minimize bear problems throughout the state. Township officials plan to acquire the cans in the fall, a time when bear nuisance complaints in West Milford are at their highest. "One of the best ways to discourage nuisance bears is by storing garbage properly," said Commissioner Bradley M. Campbell. "These bear resistant cans will not only help reduce bear garbage problems in West Milford, it will also provide useful data regarding the effectiveness of using bear resistant garbage cans to keep bears in their natural habitat-away from residential neighborhoods." "These cans will help us better manage our bear problems and improve the quality of life for West Milford residents," said West Milford Township Mayor Joseph Di Donato. Cans will be distributed to every household free of charge in six West Milford neighborhoods where bear incidents have been particularly high in recent years. The remainder of the funding will go toward subsidizing the purchase of cans for the entire municipality. Residents will be able to purchase bear resistant garbage cans for a nominal fee. "Public education and responsible garbage management are among the many important tools we need to employ in the comprehensive management of our black bear population in New Jersey," said Martin Mchugh, Director of DEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife. "This pilot project will help evaluate the benefits of community wide education and garbage management." The Department will compare bear nuisance data in the test communities with data gathered from "control" communities, that is, communities that are not saturated with bear resistant garbage cans. Before and after surveys will allow DEP to evaluate the effectiveness of the cans as part of a comprehensive strategy for minimizing bear-human interactions in towns and communities throughout New Jersey. The pilot program also includes an educational component to inform West Milford residents about how to live in bear country. Important facts about black bear behavior, habitat needs and ways of avoiding conflict will be distributed to residents in town mailings. Joining the Commissioner at today's event were Councilman Joseph Elcavage, Township Administrator Richard Kunze and other Town officials. In 2003 and 2004, there were 198 bear damage and nuisance complaints reported in West Milford. To date, DEP has trained more than 600 law enforcement personnel from towns and public agencies in bear response protocol and techniques. To learn more about New Jersey's black bears, visit DEP's Web site at: www.njfishandwildlife.com.

Looks a lot like this guy. and the still shot here

If it was coming towards you like that, you may want to report it to the rangers. Bears that have lost their fear of humans, and bears that are openly agressive may require action on the ranger's part. This is a potentially serious issue for other hikers in the area.

All of which will be on Stayfloopy's way to work, so kiss your FTFs good bye.

Ditto. Lets get cracking on an exclusive website where no lawnguyland folks allowed!

This discussion is just begging for the input of Team Bam Bam. Where is he when we need him?

DEP ADVANCES PRESERVATION AND PARKS PARTNERSHIPS DEP Recommends $148.5 Million for Local and Nonprofit Acquisition and Park Improvements (05/72) TRENTON - The Garden State Preservation Trust today approved the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Green Acres Program's latest round of funding recommendations for open space acquisitions and park development projects. The funding package, which now moves to the Legislature for approval, recommends the dedication of $148.5 million to local governments and nonprofit organizations for open space acquisition and park development. "Protected open space and attractive recreational facilities in cities, suburbs, and rural communities help to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors and create an environment where people want to live and work," said Commissioner Bradley M. Campbell. The $148.5 million allocation recommendation for Green Acres projects includes: · $83.2 million for municipal and county land acquisition projects. Funds are recommended for Urban Aid Acquisition, Planning Incentive Acquisition, Site-Specific Incentive Acquisition, and Standard Acquisition projects. · $38.5 million for the development of 71 local parks and recreational facilities. Specifically, DEP recommends the allocation of $25.6 million in grants and loans for 38 development projects in Urban Aid municipalities or sponsored by Densely Populated Counties across New Jersey. Grants and loans for 18 development projects in Densely or Highly Populated Municipalities, or sponsored by Highly Populated Counties, are recommended for a total of $8.2 million. An additional $4.5 million in loans is advised for 15 park development projects in non-urban communities. · $16 million for acquisition projects by 32 nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations can receive 50% matching grant funding for land acquisition statewide. · $10.8 million for 35 recreational development projects by nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations can receive 50% matching grant funding for recreational development projects in Urban Aid, Densely or Highly Populated Municipalities, or Densely Populated Counties. DEP's funding recommendations reflect the State of New Jersey's commitment to protect the Highlands region. This package includes $36.6 million for acquisition projects in the Highlands-$26.8 million for local acquisition projects and $9.8 million for nonprofit acquisition projects. The proposed land acquisition projects would be made possible by the second expenditure of funds made available via voter approval of Public Question #1 in November 2003. Each municipality and nonprofit organization acquiring land in the Highlands will receive an additional $175,000 in funding for those purchases, while counties will receive an additional $250,000 for purchases in the Highlands. The DEP Green Acres Program recommends the allocation of funds for land acquisition in rural, urban and suburban communities throughout New Jersey. Funding for park development is recommended for the creation of new parks and to upgrade existing recreation and conservation resources. The Garden State Preservation Trust reviews funding proposal packages submitted by DEP's Green Acres program, the State Agriculture Development Committee and the New Jersey Historic Trust. It then recommends them to the Legislature for passage. The Governor retains final approval over all packages. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Green Acres Program was created in 1961 to meet New Jersey's growing recreation and conservation needs. Together with public and private partners, Green Acres has protected more than 568,191 acres of open space and provided hundreds of outdoor recreational facilities in communities around the State. The total acres of protected open s pace and farmland across the State has exceeded 1.2 million acres. ### Related Links · NJDEP Green Acres http://www.nj.gov/dep/greenacres · Green Acres Press Packet

I'll vote with Buzzard Boy! I agree! I agree with Buzzard Boy also, but does anyone know it that is taken by another state?

It has been a week. If we don't hear back from Cache Ninja in one more week, or get responses tot he contrary, let's archive it and we'll get another one out there.

Looks like a view in Yosemite of "Half Dome" I believe "Half Dome" would be off to the left. I am only going from an Ansel Adams print from one of those mall picture places. EDIT: Learning to spell Yosemite

How about a magnetic nano cache up in the rigging on the bridge?