Tag: Michele S. Byers
Preserve New Jersey’s Historic Landscapes
By Michele S. Byers
Calling New Jersey “the Crossroads of the American Revolution” isn’t just hype. Our state’s location between the British stronghold in New...
Want Lower Taxes? Recycle More!
By Michele S. Byers
If you’re concerned about our high cost of living – read on! There’s one simple thing we can all do to...
Jersey Shore’s Second Season
By Michele S. Byers
Labor Day usually means the end of the beach season at the Jersey Shore – our state’s 130-mile coastline, not the...
Back to Nature School
By Michele S. Byers
For most students and teachers, “back to school” means desks, books and computers. But at one New Jersey school, woods, fields,...
‘Dirty’ Case Ends in Victory for Preserved Farmland
By Michele S. Byers
When the state Attorney General holds a news conference to announce an important court ruling, it generally means dirty business like...
Celebrate Appalachian Trail’s 75th Birthday with a Hike
By Michele S. Byers
The Appalachian Trail, the granddaddy of American hiking trails, turned 75 on Aug. 14. Unlike many people, you can honestly say...
The Plight of the Ancient Horseshoe Crab
By Michele S. Byers
It’s fitting that a sculpture of the horseshoe crab, which will become part of an artificial reef off the coast of...
Helping Bats, Nature’s Original Bug Zappers
By Michele S. Byers
Four summers ago, if you went outside at dusk, you were likely rewarded with the fascinating sight of bats diving and...
Barnegat Bay Needs Pollution Reduction Diet
By Michele S. Byers
Barnegat Bay needs a diet!
No, it’s not obese, but it’s fed far too many nutrients. These nutrients, mostly nitrogen and phosphorus,...
Food for Thought on Sustainable Living
By Michele S. Byers
It’s easy to understand the frustrations expressed by a friend who was pondering our planet’s environmental challenges.
“I have to admit, many...
