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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
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.
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
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.
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!
North Jersey Resource Conservation and Development Council
Organizational Address:
1100 Black River Road
Far Hills, NJ 07931
Phone & Fax:
908.441.9191
Get Involved
Volunteer!
Many of our projects require a lot of hands to get the job done. Volunteer with us and help your community through conservation. Have an expertise? As a non-profit organization, North Jersey RC&D is always looking for help with computers, public relations, accounting, and other general concerns.
Download and complete our volunteer sign-up form here and send it to Grace Messinger or fill out the form online here!
Questions or concerns? Give us a call at: 908-441-9191.
Have a project in mind?
Do you know of a project in your community that North Jersey RC&D may be able to help with? Let us know! We are always looking for better ways to help the community.
Types of Assistance Provided:
- Technical – Project Coordination – Grant Search & Grant Writing
- Planning – Locating Project Partners – Project Facilitation
- Obtaining In-Kind Donations for Project
To suggest a project, complete this form and email it to North Jersey RC&D.
Having trouble? Please contact North Jersey RC&D to get a document mailed to you. Note: In the subject line please put “Project Ideas Document Request”. Thanks!
Donate Today!
North Jersey RC&D is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. All projects and programs are funded through grants and donations. If you are interested in making a donation to North Jersey RC&D, please contact Grace Messinger. You can also mail your checks to:
North Jersey RC&D
1100 Black River Road
Far Hills, NJ 07931
908-441-9191
Thank you for considering making a donation to North Jersey RC&D!