Science Program

The goal of the Commission science program is to provide scientific information that may be used to develop and evaluate Commission environmental policies and programs. The science program is managed by the Commission Science Office, which comprises a small, versatile team of scientists who possess expertise in ecology and other scientific disciplines.  Studies completed by staff scientists (Reports and Publications) address a wide range of environmental topics, including Pinelands water quality, hydrology, watershed and landscape assessments, aquatic and wetland ecology, wetland identification and delineation, resource management, and wastewater technology.

Current Research and Monitoring:

• Environmental Monitoring
• Microorganism Study
• Joint Corn Snake Study

Completed Projects: 

• Natural and Created Wetland Study
• Kirkwood-Cohansey Project
• Right-of-way Plan
• Ecological-integrity Assessment
• Watershed Studies
• Impoundment Study
• Cranberry Study
• Rattlesnake Study