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ForkRaising: A Fruitful Benefit for North Jersey RC&D

North Jersey RC&D would like to invite you to the second forkraising event on May 4, 2013 at Back to Nature Home and Garden Center in Basking Ridge.

For more information about the event please take a look at the event flyer.

You can also fill out the order form and either mail it to:

North Jersey RC&D
1100 Black River Road
Far Hills, NJ 07931

Or, save the filled out form to your computer and email to gmessinger@northjerseyrcd.org

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NJRC&D Front Page News

North Jersey RC&D is currently working on securing funding for a project that will help improve water quality in the Lopatcong Creek while simultaneously protecting further deterioration of the Morris Canal. To read more about this project in the local news follow this link.

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Agricultural Water Enhancement Program Deadline Extended

Agricultural producers and land owners who have an interest in an agricultural operation predominantly located within one of three designated sub-watersheds of the Raritan River basin can apply for technical and financial assistance to implement farm practices that improve water quality. Application must be received by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) by April 19, 2013, to be eligible for current funding.

To find out if you are within one of the three sub-watersheds you can click here.

To better determine if AWEP funding is available to you in your specific watershed please visit the links below:
Spruce Run/Mulhockaway Watershed
Neshanic Watershed
Long Valley/South Branch Raritan Watershed

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National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils Intern Search

The National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils is seeking a Future Farmer of America High School Graduate or Alumni for a summer internship. If you or someone you know would be interested in this position you can get more information downloading the full internship announcement.

Internship Announcement

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Back to Nature Fund Update

North Jersey RC&D and Back to Nature want to help you create the perfect backyard habitat! Each month throughout the year North Jersey RC&D and Back to Nature will provide tips to help you improve your outdoor spaces. If you would like to receive these monthly tips through email please sign up above for our newsletter!

Otherwise you can visit this portion of our website each month to get a new tip!

Monthly Tip: January 2013
October 2012

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NJRC&D 2011 Annual Report

To read/download the North Jersey RC&D Annual Report click here!

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