Apparently the Vernon Township Council isn't getting the message. The Council passed a rezoning ordinance for Hamburg Mountain that negates many environmental requirements including the township's steep slope ordinance. The rezoning is intended to facilitate a massive resort complex proposed for this site. Our concern is for impacts on the Pequannock from wastewater, stormwater, increased groundwater withdrawal and reduced groundwater recharge since the site encompasses the Pequannock River headwaters. The New Jersey Conservation Foundation is considering litigation to appeal the ordinance, an action we intend to support.
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