Prospertown Lake Observation

[Ike8120]

I had to go to the base this past Sunday figured I would stopped by the lake and check it. First off there were a number of people fishing without licenses and secondly the amount of trash left be behind was disgusting. There wasn't even a garbage can , not that people would use them.

[RWole]

Unfortunately this happens too often. N.J. conservation patrols are simply next to nothing. There should be more patrols and stiffer fines.

[AndyS]

Write them an e mail.

https://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/contactform.htm

[Ike8120]

Thanks for the link we will see what happens.

Response from DEP:

All our WMAs (and state parks and forests) are "carry in-carry out"
facilities and trash and recycling receptacles are not provided - we don't have the resources to afford and maintain them on all the properties we manage. It's unfortunate a few unethical people impact so many others.

I forwarded your message to our law office. Should you observe a violation report it directly to the office at 609-259-2120 or the 24/7 DEP Action Line at 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337) . PT

Paul Tarlowe, Wildlife Education Specialist NJ Div. of Fish and Wildlife
605 Pequest Rd.
Oxford, NJ 07863
908-637-4125 x114
njfishandwildlife@dep.nj.gov
www.njfishandwildlife.com
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