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2008 Media Coverage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • South Plainfield Observer, December 12, 2008: Edison Wetlands to propose new truck route

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Home News Tribune, December 6, 2008: National Lead cleanup plan grossly flawed, by EWA’s Robert Spiegel and Baykeeper’s Greg Remaud

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • WCTC Radio Central Jersey, November 13, 2008: Edison Wetlands holds rally against Raritan River pollution

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • WMBC News, November 12, 2008: Environmental group rallies against Raritan River chemical seep

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • The Tidal Exchange, Autumn 2008: Victories for habitat in the harbor estuary

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Courier News, September 9, 2008: South Plainfield truck route panel to continue meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Courier News, September 6, 2008: Officials acted prudently to preserve Dismal Swamp

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Courier News, September 4, 2008: Panel proposes new South Plainfield truck route

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Courier News, August 23, 2008: The beauty of the Diz easily could make you dizzy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Courier News Editorial, August 18, 2008: Truck route alternative a Dismal problem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Courier News, July 28, 2008: Citizens have influence in how state fights toxic conditions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·         Courier News, June 22, 2008: Preserving Dismal Swamp better than paving it over, by EWA’s Robert Spiegel 

·         MyCentralJersey.com, June 22, 2008: Preserving Dismal Swamp better than paving it over, by EWA’s Robert Spiegel 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • South Plainfield Observer, June 20, 2008: Ad hoc truck route group seeks funding

 

 

·         WCTC Radio Central Jersey 1450 AM, June 19, 2008: County Freeholders to discuss preserving Adams Farm. Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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·         Home News Tribune, April 18, 2008: Edison Wetlands Association seventh annual Earth Day celebration   

 

·         South Plainfield Observer, April 18, 2008: Residents speak out against Boulevard trucks   

·         Courier News, April 18, 2008: Edison Wetlands Association seventh annual Earth Day celebration   

 

 

 

·         WCTC Radio Central Jersey 1450 AM, April 17, 2008: Toxic Avenger to make guest appearance at Earth Day Celebration. Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel 

·         East Brunswick Sentinel Editorial, April 17, 2008: Real issue is cleanup of site to residential standards   

·         Home News Tribune, April 17, 2008: Higher cleanup standards preferred   

·         Courier News, April 17, 2008: Higher cleanup standards preferred   

·         Restoring Rivers, April 17, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s blighted waters   

 

 

 

·         Edison Sentinel, April 16, 2008: Toxic Avenger to make appearance on Earth Day   

·         Wetland Breaking News, April 16, 2008: New Jersey planning for a Dismal future   

·         The Criterion News, April 16, 2008: Community Calendar: Edison Wetlands Association 2008 Earth Day celebration   

·         Star Ledger, April 13, 2008: Alarm raised over building’s runoff; Edison preserve compromised by red silt 

·         Home News Tribune, April 13, 2008: Meeting today on Edison redevelopment   

·         Star Ledger, April 13, 2008: Meet ‘Toxie’ on Earth Day 

·         Jamaica Bay Forum, April 13, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s blighted waters   

·         Courier News, April 13, 2008: Meeting today on Edison redevelopment   

 

 

 

 

 

·         Star Ledger, April 10, 2008: South Plainfield puts disputed traffic plan back on table; Project would cut through Dismal Swamp 

·         Audubon News, April 10, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s blighted waters   

·         Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance, April 10, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s blighted waters   

·         East Brunswick Sentinel, April 10, 2008: Redevelopment can benefit economic interests, restore waterfront   

·         Waterwire.net, April 10, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s blighted waters   

·         Wired New York, April 10, 2008: Island retreats for wading birds   

·         Going Coastal, April 8, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s Blighted Waters   

·         The Gotham Gazette, April 7, 2008: Issue of the Week: Reclaiming New York’s Blighted Waters, by EWA’s David Wheeler   

·         The Gotham Gazette Slide Show, April 7, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s Blighted Waters   

·         Courier News Editorial, April 7, 2008: Save and promote the Dismal Swamp   

·         Environmental Health News, April 7, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s blighted waters 

·         Home News Tribune, April 7, 2008: Planning for a Dismal future; Wetlands group seeks to save swamp   

·         Bronx Environmental News, April 7, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s blighted waters   

·         Technorati, April 7, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s blighted waters   

·         Courier News, April 7, 2008: Nature can be a partner in redevelopment along Raritan River   

·         Manomet Nature Report, April 7, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s blighted waters 

·         Courier News, April 7, 2008: Central Jersey Focus: Group seeks to save Dismal Swamp   

·         State Wetlands Program News, April 7, 2008: Planning for a Dismal future 

·         Home News Tribune, April 7, 2008: Nature can be partner in redevelopment along Raritan River   

·         Frogma Blogspot, April 7, 2008: Great article about revitalized NY waters   

·         Courier News, April 7, 2008: Planning for a Dismal future; Wetlands group seeks to save swamp   

·         Little Birdie News, April 7, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s blighted waters…Cormorants, Snowy Egrets, Glossy Ibis, Great Blue Herons et al… 

·         Silobreaker News, April 7, 2008: Planning for a Dismal future   

·         Waterkeeper News, April 6, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s Blighted Waters   

·         Sea Turtle News, April 6, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s Blighted Waters   

·         Basinkeeper News, April 6, 2008: Reclaiming New York’s Blighted Waters   

·         The Suburban, April 3, 2008: Redevelopment can benefit economic interests, restore waterfront   

·         Suburban Trends, April 2, 2008: Ringwood report on mines is made public   

·         Metuchen Environmental Commission News, April 2008: 2007 Annual Report 

·         Manhattan Institute Newsletter, April 2008: Reclaiming New York’s blighted waters 

·         East Brunswick Sentinel, March 27, 2008: Old ferry being removed from Turnpike landscape   

·         The Suburban, March 27, 2008: Old ferry being removed from Turnpike landscape   

·         WGHT Radio North Jersey 1500, March 27, 2008: Ringwood residents demand say in Superfund cleanup. Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel   

·         North Brunswick Sentinel, March 27, 2008: Old ferry being removed from Turnpike landscape   

·         Bergen Record, March 27, 2008: Residents want more EPA input, with EWA’s Richard Chapin 

·         Staten Island Advance, March 21, 2008: Ferryboat Mary Murray to leave its riverside home   

·         Staten Island Advance Photo Gallery, March 21, 2008: The Mary Murray through the years   

·         Home News Tribune, March 21, 2008: Old ferry sinking into area history   

·         Courier News, March 21, 2008: Old ferry sinking into area history 

·         Asbury Park Press, March 20, 2008: Stranded ferry to be dismantled   

·         Home News Tribune, March 20, 2008: Stranded ferry to be dismantled   

·         Courier News, March 20, 2008: Stranded ferry to be dismantled 

·         Star Ledger, March 14, 2008: EPA targets a ‘heavy hitter’ in Sayreville; Agency prepares to remove soil from Superfund site on Horseshoe Road 

·         Courier News, March 14, 2008: Government agencies underestimate cancer risks, by EWA’s Robert Spiegel 

·         Bergen Record Editorial, March 14, 2008: A Kennedy visits a paradise lost  

·         East Brunswick Sentinel Opinion, March 13, 2008: Milltown Redevelopment chairman Zeriro responds to comments  

·         Suburban Trends, March 12, 2008: Lautenberg pays respects to memorial at Ford site 

·         Bergen Record Video, March 11, 2008: Kennedy tours Ford cleanup. Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel 

·         Bergen Record, March 11, 2008: RFK Jr. adds heft to Ford fight  

·         WMBC News, March 10, 2008: Kennedy and Lautenberg tour Ringwood Superfund site. Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel 

·         WGHT Radio North Jersey 1500, March 10, 2008: Kennedy tours Ford Superfund site in Ringwood. Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel  

·         Courier News, March 8, 2008: Truck route foe won’t join panel 

·         Home News Tribune, March 8, 2008: Truck route foe won’t join panel   

·         Courier News Editorial, March 8, 2008: Truck route panel needs all the help it can get 

·         Home News Tribune, March 7, 2008: Edison arsenal cleanup advancing 

·         Courier News, March 7, 2008: Environmentalist turns down role in new truck plan    

·         Home News Tribune, March 7, 2008: Environmentalist turns down role in new truck plan 

·         Courier News, March 7, 2008: Edison arsenal cleanup advancing   

·         Home News Tribune, March 6, 2008: Milltown airs cleanup effort  

·         Courier News, March 6, 2008: EPA holding town session on Sayreville Superfund site   

·         Home News Tribune, March 6, 2008: EPA holding town session on Sayreville Superfund site   

·         Courier News, March 6, 2008: Milltown airs cleanup effort 

·         Edison Sentinel, March 5, 2008: Goldin wants all to get aboard train station project  

·         Rachel’s Precaution Reporter, March 5, 2008: Public urged to lead on environmental safety 

·         Courier News, March 5, 2008: Update on Ford Avenue cleanup and redevelopment 

·         Home News Tribune, March 5, 2008: Update on Ford Avenue cleanup and redevelopment   

·         WMBC News, March 4, 2008: Environmental conference raises issue of PCBs in schools  

·         Bergen Record, March 4, 2008: Public urged to lead on environmental safety  

·         WCTC Radio Central Jersey 1450 AM, March 3, 2008: Milltown public meeting to spotlight toxic cleanup and water contamination. Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel 

·         Courier News Editorial, March 1, 2008: Hits and Misses – Don’t keep enemies close       

·         The Greenways News, March 2008: Ecotours of Edison, Spring 2008   

·         Home News Tribune, February 29, 2008: Truck-route group aims to please    

·         Courier News, February 29, 2008: Truck-route panel sees long road ahead     

·         Home News Tribune, February 29, 2008: Truck-route panel sees long road ahead  

·         Courier News, February 29, 2008: Truck-route group aims to please     

·         Bergen Record, February 28, 2008: Finally, way clear for Ford updates   

·         East Brunswick Sentinel, February 28, 2008: EPA, DEP reps expected to meet with Milltowners       

·         Milltown Voice, February 28, 2008: EPA, DEP reps expected to meet with Milltowners       

·         WGHT Radio North Jersey 1500, February 28, 2008: Ringwood Superfund advisory group moving forward with U.S. EPA. Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel.    

·         Edison Sentinel, February 27, 2008: Planning board approves 50,000-sq.-ft. warehouse     

·         Courier News, February 24, 2008: Swamp is paradise for bird watchers    

·         South Plainfield Observer, February 22, 2008: Council blocks New Market extension  

·         Home News Tribune, February 17, 2008: Public bird watching in Dismal Swamp Conservation Area   

·         The Atom Tabloid & Citizen-Gazette, February 15, 2008: National Lead site offers chance for development and preservation, by EWA’s Robert Spiegel and NY/NJ Baykeeper’s Greg Remaud   

·         BirdSource, February 15, 2008: Great Backyard Bird Count in Northern Middlesex County   

·         North Brunswick Sentinel, February 14, 2008: Parents should demand remediation, by EWA’s Robert Spiegel 

·         Bird Watchers News India, February 14, 2008: Great Backyard Bird Counts 

·         My Wild Bird News, February 14, 2008: Great Backyard Bird Counts in New Jersey  

·         Bird Watching News, February 14, 2008: 2008 Great Backyard Bird Counts 

·         Edison Sentinel, February 13, 2008: EWA to host bird count at conservation area 

·         New Jersey Environmental Lobby News, Jan-Mar 2008: NJEL will honor Mayor Meryl Frank  

·         Rutgers Daily Targum Editorial, February 11, 2008: Oil and injustice for all 

·         Observadores de Aves Suministros de Noticias, February 9, 2008: Observadores de aves contar Febrero 18   

·         Rutgers Daily Targum, February 7, 2008: Environmental group fights to clean up contamination  

·         Asbestos Database News, February 6, 2008: Environmental group files suit against owners of New Jersey chemical plant 

·         Home News Tribune, February 6, 2008: Bird watchers count Feb. 18   

·         Middletown Independent, February 6, 2008: Grants fund land use and preservation initiatives 

·         Asbestos.com News, February 6, 2008: Environmental group files suit against owners of New Jersey chemical plant  

·         Home News Tribune, February 5, 2008: Group hosts bird count  

·         NY/NJ Baykeeper Estuarian, Winter 2008: Turning lead into gold: Sayreville ties up National Lead site 

·         WGHT Radio North Jersey 1500, January 30, 2008: Ringwood cleanup needs stronger USEPA action.  Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel  

·         Edison Sentinel, January 30, 2008: Eco-group brings suit against chemical companies; Alleges companies responsible for polluting river   

·         WGHT Radio North Jersey 1500, January 29, 2008: Edison Wetlands at U.S.EPA meeting tonight. Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel.  

·         Home News Tribune, January 28, 2008: South Plainfield panel seeks new truck route  

·         Courier News, January 28, 2008: Borough starts anew on truck route 

·         WCTC Radio Central Jersey 1450 AM, January 28, 2008: Edison Wetlands works to protect and restore the Raritan River. Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel    

·         Yahoo Japan, January 28, 2008: At some Superfund sites, toxic legacies linger 

·         Benzene News, January 28, 2008: EWA files suit claiming toxic pollution  

·         Home News Tribune, January 28, 2008: Borough starts anew on truck route  

·         News 12 New Jersey, January 26, 2008: Environmental watchdog sues to protect Raritan River 

·         Organic Consumers News, January 26, 2008: At some Superfund sites, toxic legacies linger 

·         Star Ledger, January 25, 2008: Wetlands group files lawsuit over pollution   

·         Asbury Park Press, January 25, 2008: Chemical lawsuit filed; Edison Wetlands Association claims toxic pollution 

·         ICIS News, January 25, 2008: U.S. group sues Akzo, Basell to clean up site  

·         Home News Tribune, January 25, 2008: Chemical lawsuit filed; Edison Wetlands Association claims toxic pollution  

·         Courthouse News, January 25, 2008: Toxic dumpers told to clean it up  

·         Rutgers Daily Targum, January 25, 2008: Environmental group fights to clean up contamination  

·         Personal Injury Law News, January 25, 2008: Chemical lawsuit filed   

·         Courthouse News, January 25, 2008: Dirty Akzo NJ 

·         Star Ledger, January 24, 2008: Edison Wetlands group sues company over Raritan pollution  

·         WCTC Radio Central Jersey 1450 AM, January 24, 2008: Edison Wetlands works to protect and restore the Raritan River. Call-in interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel   

·         The Suburban, January 24, 2008: Environmental groups object to NL proposal 

·         Atlantic Watch, January 24, 2008: Edison Wetlands group sues company over Raritan pollution 

·         Pollution.net, January 24, 2008: Environmental group fights to clean up contamination 

·         Personal Injury Law News, January 24, 2008: Environmental group fights to clean up contamination 

·         Paterson Online, January 24, 2008: Edison Wetlands group sues company over Raritan pollution   

·         WCTC Radio Central Jersey 1450 AM, January 24, 2008: Edison Wetlands and Eastern Environmental Law Center file lawsuit for Raritan River contamination. Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel  

·         Yahoo! Japan Graffiti Bridge, January 23, 2008: At Some Superfund Sites, Toxic Legacies Linger  

·         Home News Tribune, January 23, 2008: Friends of the Dismal Swamp meeting Thursday  

·         Suburban Trends, January 23, 2008: Watchdogs say Ford’s not up to job at hand in Ringwood 

·         Edison Sentinel, January 23, 2008: Friends of Dismal Swamp to meet Jan. 24 

·         WGHT Radio North Jersey 1500, January 21, 2008: Ringwood Case to Enter Court Tomorrow. Interview with EWA’s Robert Spiegel  

·         New York Times, January 20, 2008: At Some Superfund Sites, Toxic Legacies Linger   

·         Grassroots Netroots Alliance News, January 20, 2008: At Some Superfund Sites, Toxic Legacies Linger   

·         Star Ledger, January 18, 2008: Sayreville waterfront negotiation progresses   

·         Home News Tribune, January 18, 2008: County extends Sayreville’s IOU   

·         EBRU International Satellite TV, January 17, 2008: Dismal Swamp hosts Christmas Bird Count 

·         Home News Tribune, January 17, 2008: Wetlands Association cherishes a regional treasure   

·         Edison Sentinel, January 16, 2008: Friends of Dismal Swamp to meet Jan. 24   

·         Home News Tribune, January 10, 2008: Greener view of Brownfield project, by EWA’s Robert Spiegel and NY/NJ Baykeeper’s Greg Remaud  

·         The Atlanticville, January 10, 2008: Grants fund land use and preservation initiatives 

·         Courier News, January 10, 2008: Greener view of Brownfield project, by EWA’s Robert Spiegel and NY/NJ Baykeeper’s Greg Remaud 

·         The Suburban, January 10, 2008: Future of National Lead site will dictate quality of life, by EWA’s Robert Spiegel and Baykeeper’s Greg Remaud  

·         Edison Sentinel, January 9, 2008: Friends of Dismal Swamp to meet January 24 

·         Asbury Park Press, January 5, 2008: EPA wins $7 M in Imperial Oil ruling 

·         Home News Tribune, January 5, 2008: Flocks join bird count; Members of Edison Wetlands Association tally bird species at Dismal Swamp 

·         Courier News, January 5, 2008: Flocks join bird count; Members of Edison Wetlands Association tally bird species at Dismal Swamp 

·         World News Network, January 5, 2008: EPA wins $7M in Imperial Oil ruling 

·         Milltown Voice, January 4, 2008: Capping recommended for Ford Avenue soil; Some say plan is not enough to protect future residents 

·         Home News Tribune Editorial, January 3, 2008: Bird counters friends of conservation 

·         East Brunswick Sentinel, January 3, 2008: Capping recommended for Ford Avenue soil; Some say plan is not enough to protect future residents 

·         Species News, January 2, 2008: Flocks join bird count: Members of Edison Wetlands Association tally bird species at Dismal Swamp 

·         World News Network, January 2, 2008: Swamp’s winged species; Fans of the feathers flock together for the annual bird count 

 

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