Open Space Advisory Committee

The Camden County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee was appointed by the Camden County Board of Chosen Commissioners for purposes of providing guidance regarding implementation of the Trust Fund and the principles of Open Space preservation that it represents. This diverse committee consists of:

  • Four mayors of municipalities within the county (with equal representation of both major political parties)
  • Three representatives of local recreation offices or organizations
  • Three representatives of Camden County government, consisting of the Directors of the Department of Parks, the Division of Environmental Affairs, and the Division of Planning
  • One representative each from the Camden County Agricultural Development Board and the Camden County Board of Realtors
  • Four at-large representatives consisting of interested citizens not affiliated with any of the of the above groups (including a farm owner within the County)

The Committee meets on the last Thursday of every month at alternate locations in the County. The Committee has conducted an inventory of all existing open space in the County, as well as a guidance document to assist in evaluating properties for potential preservation action through use of the Trust Fund. As with all of our efforts, the Committee seeks public input regarding identification of open space, recommendations for preservation of specific sites, and suggestions pertaining to procedural issues. While notice is provided through various venues, you may join a mailing list for specific notice by Email or regular mail by contacting us at:

Camden County Open Space Advisory Committee
1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Janina.Nelson@camdencounty.com

 

Upcoming Meeting Information

 

JANUARY – OCTOBER 2024 MEETING INFO

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Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held at 6 PM on the last Thursday of the month. The Camden County Open Space Advisory Committee’s monthly meetings will have virtual access when held at County facilities.

January 25th: Camden County Public Works Department, 2311 Egg Harbor Road, Lindenwold

February 29th: Camden County Parks Department, 1301 Park Boulevard, Cherry Hill

March 28th: Camden County Public Works Department, 2311 Egg Harbor Road, Lindenwold

April 25th: Camden County Parks Department, 1301 Park Boulevard, Cherry Hill

May 30th: Camden County Public Works Department, 2311 Egg Harbor Road, Lindenwold

June 27th: Camden County Parks Department, 1301 Park Boulevard, Cherry Hill

July 25th: Camden County Public Works Department, 2311 Egg Harbor Road, Lindenwold

August 29th: Camden County Parks Department, 1301 Park Boulevard, Cherry Hill

September 26th: Camden County Public Works Department, 2311 Egg Harbor Road, Lindenwold

October 31st: Camden County Parks Department, 1301 Park Boulevard, Cherry Hill

November: NO MEETING

December 5th Camden County Parks Department, 1301 Park Boulevard, Cherry Hill

 

PLEASE NOTE: Meetings held outside of County buildings will not have virtual access.

 

Committee Members

Helen Garcia Arvin
Mayor Thomas Barbera, Borough of Laurel Springs
Mayor Edward G. Campbell, III, Borough of Gibbsboro
John Gentless
Gerald S. Greene
Gaetano Matro
Mayor Marie Lawrence, Township of Winslow
Eileen Lish
Adin Mickle
Christopher Mrozinski
Linda Musser
Gary Passanante
Jack Sworaski
Richard Zimmermann

 

Scott Traynor, Camden County Director of Parks
Janina Nelson, Program Coordinator