Welcome to Skylands Guardian
Protecting the Skylands region's environment from present and future threats.
Past Half-Century Threat
Ringwood Mines Superfund Site
For over 50 years, residents of Upper Ringwood have lived through an environmental nightmare created by the waste from Ford Motor Company. The EPA's final solution is not a solution, it is a continuation of a Silent Genocide.
Near-Future Threat
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Compressor Station in West Milford
After sneaking through FERC with 4 sectional approvals for one pipeline, the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company is looking to add a compressor station to feed New York's demand for fracked gas. This sits just upgradient of a reservoir system serving over 3 million NJ residents.
Invasive Species Threat
The Emerald Ash Borer Beetle
The Emerald Ash Borer Beetle is eating its way through the ash trees in New Jersey. This invasive pest is now well established in Ringwood and beyond. There is little that can be done to save the forest, but homeowners can look into treatments for individual trees and lots.
Invasive Species Threat
Spotted Lanternfly
The Spotted Lanternfly has been confirmed in Ringwood and reported to the state. While it does not necessarily harm the trees itself, it secrets a sweet resin that attracted other nuisance insects. If can get to nuisance levels in population. Learn more by clicking below.
Compliance Threat and Nuisance
Braen Quarry
Braen operates a quarry in Ringwood. It is the one that shakes your house if you live near it. Braen has been asked by the Borough to install monitoring wells and their compliance is difficult, requiring multiple special meetings of the council.