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The Meadowlands

One of Congressman Rothman's top priorities has been protecting and preserving the last parcels of open space left in the Hackensack Meadowlands. He believes the remaining wetlands in the Meadowlands - home to hundreds of species of fish, birds, and other wildlife, should be protected and eventually turned into an environmental park for all to enjoy.

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2006

May 1, 2006- With Open Space at a Premium, Rothman Announces Funds to Continue His Work to Save 8,400 Acres in the Meadowlands

March 9, 2006- Rothman Honored for His Work to Preserve and Protect the Hackensack Meadowlands

February 14, 2006- Congressman Rothman Discusses Efforts to Preserve and Clean-Up the Hackensack Meadowlands with the Army Corps of Engineers

January 3, 2006- Rothman Publishes Op-Ed: "Meadowlands Environmental Park is Moving Forward"

2005

June 14, 2005- Congressman Rothman Receives 2004 National Great Blue Heron Award Rothman Recognized for His Efforts to Preserve the Hackensack Meadowlands

May 24, 2005- Rep. Rothman Secures More Than $2.4 Million for Meadowlands Environmental Park Study and Cleanup

2004

December 2, 2004- Rothman Secures $1.43 million From Congress for Meadowlands Environmental Park

June 25, 2004- House Overwhelmingly Passes Rothman Request to Fund Meadowlands Environmental Park; $1.2 Million Allocated For Environmental Study and Restoration of 8,400 Undeveloped Acres

June 17, 2004- House Approves Rothman's Request of $180,000 for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to Continue Study of Hackensack Meadowlands; Funds Will Help Determine Best Ways to Clean-up and Turn the 8,400 Undeveloped Meadowlands Acres into Congressman's Vision for an Environmental Park

January 8, 2004- Rothman Praises New Jersey Meadowlands Commission's Adoption Of New Master Plan To Protect Wetlands; Says Organization Is True Partner In Efforts To Create An 8,400 Acre Meadowlands Environmental Park

2003

November 18, 2003- Rothman Secures $900,000 From Congress For Meadowlands Environmental Study, Remediation; Uses Position On House Appropriations Committee To Bring Money Back To New Jersey

October 27, 2003- Rothman Receives "Friend Of The Hackensack River" Award For Efforts To Create A Meadowlands Environmental Park; Hackensack Riverkeeper Honors Congressman At Annual Dinner

October 10, 2003- Rothman Outlines Plan For Environmental Park At Hackensack Meadowlands Symposium; Shares Vision For 8,400 Acre Eco-Park With Wetlands Experts

July 15, 2003- Rothman Gets $1 Million For Meadowlands Environmental Study, Remediation; House Appropriations Committee Approves Funds Ten Times Current Level For U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

June 24, 2003 - Rothman Facilitates Meeting Between National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration & New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Two Agencies Discuss Rothman's Plan For A Meadowlands Environmental Park

May 30, 2003 - Rothman Submits Public Comments On New Jersey Meadowlands Commission's Draft Master Plan; Says Organization Supports His Vision Of An 8,400 Acre Meadowlands Environmental Park

April 23, 2003 - Rothman Secures Funding Partnership Agreement From New Jersey Meadowlands Commission To Purchase 1,000 Undeveloped Acres; State Commits $3 Million To Match $3 Million Congressman Secured For Environmental Park

February 14, 2003 - Rothman’s Proposed Meadowlands Environmental Park Picks Up Steam As Congress Approves $3.28 Million; Congressman Secures $3 Million For Land Acquisition, $280,000 For Study On How To Save The Wetlands

February 12, 2003 - Rothman Statement On Selection Of Mills Proposal For Arena Site Redevelopment

January 27, 2003 - Rothman’s Plan For Meadowlands Environmental Park Takes Giant Step Forward; Study That Congressman Got Congress To Authorize Is Set To Begin

2002

September 25, 2002- Rothman Gets House Panel To Authorize $35 Million For Meadowlands; Measure OKs Funds Seven Times the Current Level for Land Acquisition and Remediation

September 23, 2002- Rothman Celebrates Opening of Hackensack Riverkeeper’s New Headquarters

July 24, 2002 - Creating An Environmental Park In The Meadowlands (Op-Ed)

July 21, 2002 - Rothman, Corzine Explore Hackensack Meadowlands; Officials Take Canoe Ride to Visit Site of Congressman's Proposed Environmental Park

July 18, 2002 - Rothman Gets House To Approve New Funds For Meadowlands Environmental Study; House Approves $180,000 for U.S. Fish and Wildlife to Serve as Environmental Counselors

2001

November 14, 2001 - Another Victory in Battle to Save Meadowlands; Rothman secures $1.2 million for land acquisition

November 1, 2001 - House Approves Rothman Measure to Preserve Meadowlands; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct restoration study

June 27, 2001 - Rothman Wins Round in Effort to Preserve Hackensack Meadowlands; Passes amendment to include Meadowlands in Corps of Engineers' restoration study

June 6, 2001 - Rothman Announces Progress at Hackensack Preservation 'Summit'

April 11, 2001 - Rothman to Push for Federal Help to Preserve Meadowlands

Additional Information

Timeline of Congressman Steve Rothman’s Efforts to Preserve the Hackensack Meadowlands

Other Resources

• Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute (MERI)
• New Jersey Meadowlands Commission
• Hackensack Meadowlands Partnership