Coalition to Protect
Black Bears in NJ
We would like to acknowledge the support and commitment of each of the following coalition member groups in our unified efforts to protect black bears. If you represent an organization that would like to be part of this dynamic coalition, please call our Bear Hotline at (973) 315-3219 to sign up.
Member Organizations
Americas Tree Friends,
Tree Central USA
Animal Alliance of Canada
Animal Birth Control
Animal Life Savers, Palisades Park
Animal Protection Institute
The Animal Spirit
Animal Welfare Federation
of NJ
Animals Need You
Association of Veterinarians for
Animal Rights
Atlantic County Humane Society
Bloomingdale Animal Shelter Society
Center for Animal Protection
Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of Canada Geese
Coalition For Animals
Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting
Compassion For Camden
Dawn of a New Dream
Doris Day Animal League
Elsa's Ark
The Fund for Animals
God's Creatures Ministry
HART (Homeless Animal Rescue Team, Inc)
Honor and Non-Violence
Hudson County Animal League
Humane Education Committee
Humane Society of the United States
Hunterdon Humane Animal Shelter
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Last Chance for Animals
Lawyers in Defense of Animals - NJ
Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter
The Mountain Preservation Society
New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance
Noah's Ark
People For Animals
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge
Save The Animals Rescue Team
Spay, Neuter, and Protect Strays
Unexpected Wildlife Refuge
Viva!USA
Warren Hills Animal Society
World Society for the Protection of Animals
County and Local Government Support:
We would like to acknowledge those towns and environmental commissions that have supported the legislative effort to protect black bears and embraced nonviolent alternatives. When communities take a stand for safer, more humane treatment of wildlife as well as strongly encouraging peaceful coexistence and controlled development around vital habitat, we all win. If your local community is listed below, please thank them and remember them during elections.
Passaic County
Environmental Commissions
Vernon Environmental Commission
Blairstown Environmental Commission
Hardyston Environmental Commission
Towns
Andover
Bergenfield
Bloomingdale
Byram
Franklin (Warren County)
Emerson
Fredon
Hardwick
Hopatcong
Mahwah
Mt. Olive
Montville
Lafayette
Netcong
Ogdensberg
Oakland
Paramus
Pequannock
Phillipsburg
Randolph
Readington
Ringwood
Riverdale
Roseland
Tewksbury
Washington Borough