Pine Barrens Discovery Day Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Wertheim

Pine Barrens Discovery Day Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Wertheim

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New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (NYWIMA)

New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (NYWIMA)

Registration open for two Fire Academies in 2026: November 14-20 and December 5-11

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Celebrating 32 years of protecting a unique ecosystem for current and future generatio

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Celebrating 33 years of protecting water resources and a unique ecosystem for current and future generations

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Family

EXPLORING NATURE

Hike a trail in the Central Pine Barrens

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Educational Programs

Educational Programs

Connecting youth and adults to the natural environment of the Pine Barrens

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Recreational Opportunities

Recreational Opportunities

Enjoy Long Island's largest natural area

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Our Mission

To manage land use within the Central Pine Barrens to protect its vital groundwater and surface water and the region's vast and significant natural, agricultural, historical, cultural and recreational resources for current and future Long Island residents.

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Seasonal Spotlight - Late Summer 2026

Swans at Wertheim

Bridge over Carmans at Wertheim

Blueberry in dpp

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Carmans ta Wertheim

Ppine in dpp

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Featured Publication

2025 Commission Annual Report

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Celebrating 30 years of the Long Island Pine Barrens Protection Act

 

Barrens to Bay Camp Monarch Butterflies

 

Celebrating 30 Years of the Law Enforcement Council
protecting the Central Pine Barrens

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