LSP For All Executive Director Arnold Stovell’s Statement On NJDEP’s Announced Plan Regarding Liberty State Park

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Liberty State Park For All Executive Director Arnold Stovell issued the following statement today regarding the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) announced plans regarding the Interior portion of Liberty State Park:

“LSPFA is happy to see the DEP finally taking the crucial first steps necessary to remediate Liberty State Park. We are hopeful that a true dialogue recognizing residents, and not a predetermined plan, will be implemented to be inclusive and mindful of local needs. We expect full participation with the DEP, not just as an audience but at the podium. Expertise from community members of color, and diverse voices beyond legacy contributors, is imperative to true success in meeting LSP’s potential and creating a Liberty State Park for all.”

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