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Hitting the Streams With the Watershed Academy

A dozen high school students learned about stream health, habitat and human impacts.

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An Inspiring Birthday Celebration

A minister, celebrating her 80th birthday, challenges her friends to help her do 80 hours of ...

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Harmful Algal Blooms Impact Local Lakes

Rosedale Lake was closed recreation this week due to the growth of blue-green algae.

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Watershed Nature Camp and High School Academy Begin!

Counselors and instructors have been scheming and prepping for Opening Day of the first week ...

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Wargo Pond Closure

While Wargo Pond is closed indefinitely for some repairs to the spillway system, all of ...

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Clean Water, Stewardship and Environmental Education Interns Join Watershed

Seven interns have joined The Watershed Institute as interns this summer and will do field ...

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Watershed Butterfly Festival August 3rd

Tickets are now FREE to Members!

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Watershed Butterfly Festival

Put on your wings and join us on the Watershed Reserve, August 3 for a full day of family fun with games & activities, food, drinks and live music – NOW FREE FOR WATERSHED MEMBERS…

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Watershed Academy for High School Students

Watershed Science & Stewardship Academy

Weeklong environmental studies for high school students. Get a taste of the science and engineering principles at the core of environmental careers and related college majors…

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Organic Farm Shares Available!

Buy Fresh, Buy Local

Honey Brook Organic Farm on the Watershed Reserve sells fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers that connects families with where their food is grown. The farm also educates people about local, sustainable practices. Purchase a CSA share this season!

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What’s Your Water Iq?

What’s Your Water-IQ?

We invite you to examine your relationship with water. Every drop counts! Learn or brush up on basic facts about water, including where your drinking water comes from and how we can better protect water.

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Resources For Watershed Professionals

Resources for Watersheds

Watershed Resource Services promote the health and resiliency of New Jersey’s watersheds by strengthening, connecting, and mobilizing watershed organizations. We assist both small and large nonprofits in their efforts to protect local watersheds through our small grants program, one-on-one technical assistance, our workshop series, and more!

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Are You River-friendly?

Are you River-Friendly?

Becoming River-Friendly is easy. Simply fill out the survey, which outlines actions you can take at home to protect…

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Volunteer for Clean Water

Your time and investment in clean water gives us the power to accomplish great things. From measuring water quality to teaching classes, we connect passionate people with important work in our Watershed.

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