New Jersey Highlands Council
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The NJ Highlands Council is a regional planning agency tasked with implementing the 2004 Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act.
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Happy New Year!
We did some amazing work here at the Highlands Council in 2025 and we can't wait to continue protecting our region's natural resources in this new year! Cheers to 2026! 🥂
#Goodbye2025 #Hello2026 #HappyNewYear #NJHighlands
We did some amazing work here at the Highlands Council in 2025 and we can't wait to continue protecting our region's natural resources in this new year! Cheers to 2026! 🥂
#Goodbye2025 #Hello2026 #HappyNewYear #NJHighlands
January 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Happy New Year!
We did some amazing work here at the Highlands Council in 2025 and we can't wait to continue protecting our region's natural resources in this new year! Cheers to 2026! 🥂
#Goodbye2025 #Hello2026 #HappyNewYear #NJHighlands
We did some amazing work here at the Highlands Council in 2025 and we can't wait to continue protecting our region's natural resources in this new year! Cheers to 2026! 🥂
#Goodbye2025 #Hello2026 #HappyNewYear #NJHighlands
We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! 🎅
December 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! 🎅
The Festival of Lights has begun! Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!
December 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Festival of Lights has begun! Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!
🗣🗣The #njhighlandscouncil Monthly Report for November is now available!
Visit 🔗 the link in our bio 🔗 to read the report and learn how the Highlands Council has been protecting the #njhighlands region and its many natural and economic resources via thoughtful and careful planning.
Visit 🔗 the link in our bio 🔗 to read the report and learn how the Highlands Council has been protecting the #njhighlands region and its many natural and economic resources via thoughtful and careful planning.
December 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🗣🗣The #njhighlandscouncil Monthly Report for November is now available!
Visit 🔗 the link in our bio 🔗 to read the report and learn how the Highlands Council has been protecting the #njhighlands region and its many natural and economic resources via thoughtful and careful planning.
Visit 🔗 the link in our bio 🔗 to read the report and learn how the Highlands Council has been protecting the #njhighlands region and its many natural and economic resources via thoughtful and careful planning.
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Today, we came together at St. Therese of Lisieux Church in Cresskill to commemorate the life of one of New Jersey’s greatest champions, longtime Bergen County Surrogate Michael Dressler.
Michael was a dear friend and the best big brother Bergen County could ask for. He will be deeply missed.
Michael was a dear friend and the best big brother Bergen County could ask for. He will be deeply missed.
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Today, we came together at St. Therese of Lisieux Church in Cresskill to commemorate the life of one of New Jersey’s greatest champions, longtime Bergen County Surrogate Michael Dressler.
Michael was a dear friend and the best big brother Bergen County could ask for. He will be deeply missed.
Michael was a dear friend and the best big brother Bergen County could ask for. He will be deeply missed.
We here at the Highlands Council want to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂
#NJHighlandsCouncil #TurkeyDay
#NJHighlandsCouncil #TurkeyDay
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We here at the Highlands Council want to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂
#NJHighlandsCouncil #TurkeyDay
#NJHighlandsCouncil #TurkeyDay
The public meeting originally scheduled for December 11th has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 15th.
#NJHighlandsCouncil #publicmeeting
#NJHighlandsCouncil #publicmeeting
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The public meeting originally scheduled for December 11th has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 15th.
#NJHighlandsCouncil #publicmeeting
#NJHighlandsCouncil #publicmeeting
We are grateful for those who have served in our armed forces everyday. But today, we take dedicated time to honor you and thank you. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We are grateful for those who have served in our armed forces everyday. But today, we take dedicated time to honor you and thank you. #VeteransDay
Did you know that the NJ Highlands Council currently has only 10 of its statutorily required 15 members? The next Governor can change that. Click the 🔗link in our bio🔗 to find your polling location.
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Did you know that the NJ Highlands Council currently has only 10 of its statutorily required 15 members? The next Governor can change that. Click the 🔗link in our bio🔗 to find your polling location.
Happy Halloween from all of us here at the NJ Highlands Council!
October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Happy Halloween from all of us here at the NJ Highlands Council!
Friendly reminder! There will be a public Council meeting tonight at 4pm! It will be held at the Highlands Council office - 100 North Road, Chester, NJ. Meeting materials are available at the 🔗link in our bio!🔗
#njhighlandscouncil #njhighlands
#njhighlandscouncil #njhighlands
October 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Friendly reminder! There will be a public Council meeting tonight at 4pm! It will be held at the Highlands Council office - 100 North Road, Chester, NJ. Meeting materials are available at the 🔗link in our bio!🔗
#njhighlandscouncil #njhighlands
#njhighlandscouncil #njhighlands
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Autumn in New Jersey 🍂🍃🌿
What are your favorite NJ State Parks for leaf-peeping? 👀
📍This photo was taken at Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ.
What are your favorite NJ State Parks for leaf-peeping? 👀
📍This photo was taken at Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ.
October 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Autumn in New Jersey 🍂🍃🌿
What are your favorite NJ State Parks for leaf-peeping? 👀
📍This photo was taken at Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ.
What are your favorite NJ State Parks for leaf-peeping? 👀
📍This photo was taken at Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ.
Very proud to be a sponsor of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation Lake Loop Challenge coming up this Sunday, October 5th! Choose your challenge: bike, hike, or paddle!
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September 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Very proud to be a sponsor of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation Lake Loop Challenge coming up this Sunday, October 5th! Choose your challenge: bike, hike, or paddle!
As the sun sets on Summer 2025, we here at the Highlands Council wanted to wish you a happy and restful Labor Day!
September 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As the sun sets on Summer 2025, we here at the Highlands Council wanted to wish you a happy and restful Labor Day!
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NJ’s Coast: Much More than the Shore! 🌊
In New Jersey, our waters connect us. Whether you live near a creek, river, or bay, you’re part of the MyCoast community.
In New Jersey, our waters connect us. Whether you live near a creek, river, or bay, you’re part of the MyCoast community.
August 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
NJ’s Coast: Much More than the Shore! 🌊
In New Jersey, our waters connect us. Whether you live near a creek, river, or bay, you’re part of the MyCoast community.
In New Jersey, our waters connect us. Whether you live near a creek, river, or bay, you’re part of the MyCoast community.
The best way to stay safe in a flood is to minimize or avoid one in the first place. The Highlands Council provides municipalities with counties with grant funding and expertise to support stormwater management and other planning that can help.
📢Today marks the launch of the state’s first-ever Flood Safety Week to urge New Jerseyans and local governments to take steps to become more aware of and better prepared for flood risks that are increasing due to climate change. 🌎
🔗News release at bit.ly/45QJFEV (1/4)
🔗News release at bit.ly/45QJFEV (1/4)
August 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The best way to stay safe in a flood is to minimize or avoid one in the first place. The Highlands Council provides municipalities with counties with grant funding and expertise to support stormwater management and other planning that can help.
Hey! The #njhighlandscouncil Monthly Report for July is now available! Visit the 🔗link in our bio!🔗
August 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Hey! The #njhighlandscouncil Monthly Report for July is now available! Visit the 🔗link in our bio!🔗
The NJ Highlands Council public meeting originally scheduled for August 21st has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 18th.
#njhighlands #councilmeeting
#njhighlands #councilmeeting
August 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The NJ Highlands Council public meeting originally scheduled for August 21st has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 18th.
#njhighlands #councilmeeting
#njhighlands #councilmeeting
REMINDER! There will be a public Council meeting this evening at 4pm. It will be held at the Highlands Council office - 100 North Road, Chester, NJ. Meeting materials are available at the 🔗link in our bio!🔗
July 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
REMINDER! There will be a public Council meeting this evening at 4pm. It will be held at the Highlands Council office - 100 North Road, Chester, NJ. Meeting materials are available at the 🔗link in our bio!🔗
Did you know the #njhighlandscouncil Monthly Report for June is now available?? Visit the 🔗link in our bio!🔗
July 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Did you know the #njhighlandscouncil Monthly Report for June is now available?? Visit the 🔗link in our bio!🔗
Love the outdoors? We want to hear from you!
Take our quick survey to help improve open space & recreation in the NJ Highlands. Link in our bio!
Take our quick survey to help improve open space & recreation in the NJ Highlands. Link in our bio!
June 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Love the outdoors? We want to hear from you!
Take our quick survey to help improve open space & recreation in the NJ Highlands. Link in our bio!
Take our quick survey to help improve open space & recreation in the NJ Highlands. Link in our bio!
Just a reminder! There will be a public Council meeting this evening at 4pm. It will be held at the Highlands Council office - 100 North Road, Chester, NJ. Meeting materials are available at the 🔗link in our bio!🔗
June 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Just a reminder! There will be a public Council meeting this evening at 4pm. It will be held at the Highlands Council office - 100 North Road, Chester, NJ. Meeting materials are available at the 🔗link in our bio!🔗
🗣🗣The #njhighlandscouncil Monthly Report for May is now available! Visit the 🔗link in our bio🔗 to read it!
June 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🗣🗣The #njhighlandscouncil Monthly Report for May is now available! Visit the 🔗link in our bio🔗 to read it!
The Highlands Council is accepting public comments regarding Roxbury Township's Petition for Plan Conformance. Visit the Roxbury Township page of the Highlands Council website to review the public notice and the staff review of Roxbury's petition 🔗 link in bio🔗.
May 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The Highlands Council is accepting public comments regarding Roxbury Township's Petition for Plan Conformance. Visit the Roxbury Township page of the Highlands Council website to review the public notice and the staff review of Roxbury's petition 🔗 link in bio🔗.
May 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM