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Residents urge Pinelands Commission to block large data‑center and water‑intensive projects near Monroe
Summary
Multiple residents and conservation groups told the commission that a proposed redevelopment in Monroe Township (Hexa Builders) and later data‑center uses threaten wetlands, rare species habitat and regional water supplies; speakers cited beaver‑created wetlands and a proposed 1.4 million gallons/day withdrawal as grounds for denial or heightened review.
A string of public commenters at the Pinelands Commission’s PNI meeting urged the commission to apply CMP protections and closely scrutinize redevelopment proposals in Monroe and Jackson townships, saying a recent redevelopment amendment that added data‑center uses and a proposed 1,400,000‑gallons‑per‑day withdrawal could harm wetlands, wildlife corridors and long‑term water availability.
"The Pinelands is not merely land. It is a living inheritance and we are its temporary stewards," said Mark Visotsky, a Monroe Township resident, in public comment. He described wildlife he and…
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