About the Highlands

The New Jersey Highlands are part of the great sweep of the Appalachians that stretch from Maine to Georgia. New Jersey’s Highlands stretch about 60 miles across the northwest of the state encompassing portions of seven counties — Bergen, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren. The passage of the 2004 Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act was a tremendous milestone for the long term protection of New Jersey’s valuable public trust resources in the Highlands region, including the drinking water resources that 70% of the State’s population depends on.

Advocating for a Sustainable Future

The New Jersey Highlands Coalition advocates for sustainable development that aligns with our mission to preserve and protect the region's natural and cultural resources. Today the Coalition represents the voices, visions, and interests of more than 100 member organizations committed to clean water, open space, recreation, and environmental justice for future generations.

Learn more about us at: njhighlandscoalition.org