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The Natural Lands Network (NLN) is a network of organizations that are committed to preserve open space, farmland and natural resources. The network's mission is to balance decisions regarding land use, to highlight preservation, and to emphasize the environmental aspects of development.

The NLN was initiated in 1998 and our network has grown to include members from 120 different organizations as well as municipal boards and committees from the 26 municipalities in our watershed and beyond.

Please Join Us! NLN membership and benefits are FREE and open to all local citizen organizations and groups including land trust organizations, members of municipal councils, boards and committees.

Current Issues & Meeting Announcements

• New Jersey's Environmental Agenda (09/07/2006) Participate in a lively discussion and question and answer session on Governor Corzine's environmental initiatives for water, growth, wildlife, and open space.
• For more information, view agenda.
• To attend, please fill out registration form.
• The Association's Citizen's Guides including the new Caring for Backyard Buffers and a summary of the Speaking Out Guide - Power of Public Participation
•  Making Sense of Stormwater Rules - New Stormwater Rules Primer available.
• Current Local Initiatives
• Please use the dropdown on the top right for more options including the NLN Archives

The Benefits of NLN Membership

• Attend our six annual workshops with opportunities to share ideas, garner support and work with communities across town boundaries.
• Receive a monthly newsletter addressing innovative planning and environmental topics.
• Join our email listserve to exchange notices and information daily!
• Review our research on local, regional and statewide environmental policies.
• Obtain Citizen's Guides on environmental issues, policies, laws, regulations, and much more.
• Receive skilled support on your local planning or environmental concerns.