TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Environmentalists say flooding caused by Superstorm Sandy has highlighted the need to continue to buy open space.
They say some flood-prone properties should be bought from homeowners and preserved as wetlands.
New Jersey lawmakers are considering ways to replenish the state's open space preservation fund, which is broke.
Options include dedicating $200 million a year from sales taxes to open space, imposing a water-user fee or borrowing.
Proponents have long sought a permanent or pay-as-you-go funding source.
The Keep It Green coalition of environmental groups favors dedicating 2.5 percent of sales tax revenue.
The Sierra Club prefers a water-use surcharge. The group says the state can't afford more borrowing and the sales tax levy has been decreasing and could be needed to help pay for transportation projects.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:42:18 GMT
Omar Morales feels lucky to be here for his son Joshua's 10th birthday on Monday. Morales was one of the passengers on board a USAir flight that made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty.
Omar Morales feels lucky to be here for his son Joshua's 10th birthday on Monday. Morales was one of the passengers on board a USAir flight that made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:05:15 GMT
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:14:35 GMT
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
