The Paulinskill River passes through the center of Knowlton on its way to the Delaware. Many of the Township s streams are classified as Trout Production Waters by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, indicating their high water quality and granting them maximum protection under the State s regulations. Current Issues Current environmental concerns in Knowlton include the control of residential sprawl, the conservation of open space, and farmland preservation. To help promote open-space preservation, residential lot size requirements throughout Knowlton have been upgraded to five acres with a cluster option. A proposed wastewater treatment plant for the Township s commercial zone is now under State review and is also a key concern.
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