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“My name is ____, and I am a resident of Essex County, NJ.  I am calling to say I oppose any State funding being released to Essex County that will be used to destroy more of South Mountain Reservation, such as the building of a 'conservation Pavillion.'  Thank you."

Each Essex County Township has an Environmental Commission of some sort that meets monthly.

Attend meetings to urge the Committee to draft a resolution recommending to your Town Council that there should be no more zoo expansion into South Mountain Reservation.

Each Essex County Township has a Town Council or Committee that meets  at least twice a month.

Attend meetings and ask your elected leaders to introduce a resolution that says your township opposes any more zoo expansion into South Mountain Reservation.

It's important that Mr. DiVincenzo hears from each Essex County taxpayer, including students, business owners, and senior citizens. (Not just from his campaign contributors and the docents at the Turtle Back Zoo!)

No appointment? Just stop in!

It's as easy as "click 'n send."  Let your Freeholders, Assemblyman McKeon, and Senators Jasey & Codey know where you stand: NO AMPHITHEATER!

We have a simple potion goal: Reach 15,000 signatures.  We are currently just over 12,000, so we need your help!  Please sign it, share it, and post it on social media.  

(We'd ask the giraffes to do it, but they're busy eating leaves for money.)

All contributions to the Coalition to Save South Mountain Reservation are processed through our non-profit partner, Our Green West Orange.  Every dollar collected is used for protecting South Mountain Reservation.  We are all residents and volunteers with a passion for the environment, safety, ethical development, youth education, financial transparency, & honest environmental practices.

Essex County Public Information Director, Anthony Puglisi, shared that he is listening to what the public wants.  We at the Coalition feel that perhaps Mr. Puglisi needs to hear from every Essex County resident regarding this (at least) $10.1 million animal entertainment stage.