Dozens of “influencer” support letters were submitted to Camden County Open Space in 2014, a sampling of which follows. While CCOS cannot presently consider direct-funding the Whitman Woods Project (only because intended steward North American Land Trust is headquartered outside of Camden County,) the letters’ sentiments resonate today. Each author uniquely sets forth compelling reasons for conserving “Whitman Woods” in perpetuity. Of special note is environmental consultant Joseph Arsenault’s highly illuminating letter.
Alphabetical Index of Authors:
Joe Arsenault, Environmental Consultant & NJ Plant Specialist
John Cecil, New Jersey Audubon Vice President of Stewardship Adjunct
Darcy Cummings, Professor/Whitman Scholar
Patty Elkis, Deputy Director Delaware Valley Planning Commission
Angel Fuentes, former New Jersey Assemblyman, 5th District
Rob Hagen, Former Laurel Springs Mayor
Sharon Harris, Fine Art Photographer
Chris Jage, former New Jersey Conservation Foundation Assistant Director
Ed Molinari, Real Estate Appraiser & Consultant
Mary Anne Morgan, Sterling High School Art Department Head, Retired
Christine Nolan, South Jersey Land & Water Trust Executive Director
Ricki Sablove, Rowan University Professor
Lloyd Shaw, Naturalist & New Jersey Audubon Field Guide
Rebecca Tait, Artist & Educator
Robert Taylor, Troop 54 Scoutmaster
Stanley Wrigley, Wrigley’s Tree Service Founder