Other Local Citizens Groups Active in Protecting the Rural Character and Quality of Life in Sussex County

Citizens for Responsible Development at Ross' Corner
CRDRC is a non-profit citizens group that represents a large group of residents who are against a proposed factory outlet mall at Ross’ Corner. Their purpose is to facilitate communications with the residents of the area concerning the proposed outlet mall and its potential undesirable impacts; to provide a means for residents to express their opposition to the mall; and to work positively with Township, County, and State and other bodies to assure there is responsible development at Ross’ Corner in order to help preserve the rural, open character of Frankford Township.

ByramCARES (formerly North Byram Concerned Citizens)
Our neighbors from across the north section of Byram Township: Amity & Lee Hill Roads, Autumn Hill, Cranberry Lake, Dorchester Manor, Forest Lakes, Forest West, Forest South, Lake Mohawk, Mohawk Ridge, Mohawk View, and Tomahawk Lake. And they're rapidly expanding all across Byram Township! What do they believe? Through open and honest communication, they encourage civic, social, economic, and environmental responsibility, for the betterment of their community. They believe that in order for a government of the people to function properly, it needs the participation of the people.

Save Hopatcong
Hopatcong residents from all walks of life, their purpose is to educate Hopatcong residents about the pending 183 million dollar 662 unit senior housing project being considered by their town's planning board in a pristine and environmentally sensitive area near the Byram Township border. They have reviewed impact studies done by the builder, attended planning board meetings, talked to State and Federal environmental groups and soil and water conservation departments.

Concerned Citizens Against Quarry
Grinnell Enterprises, a local sand and gravel company, is proposing to expand quarry operations into the scenic residential Lake Grinnell neighborhood area. “Concerned Citizens Against Quarry” is a community based group formed to stop the expansion and opposes any activities that threaten the lake community and environment. “Concerned Citizens Against Quarry” consists of Sparta residents, taxpayers, homeowners and environmentalists who are concerned that the long-term mining operation will have significant repercussions on the neighborhood community, lake habitat, wildlife, and undeveloped shoreline. The environmental impacts include dust, increased traffic, noise, aesthetic degradation, surface and groundwater contamination, as well as wetlands encroachment.