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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
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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
Links
Heritage Conservancy
Heritage Conservancy is an accredited, not-for-profit conservation organization that specializes in open space preservation, planning for sustainable communities, natural resource protection, property stewardship, historic preservation, adaptive reuse of existing structures, wildlife habitat restoration and biodiversity.
Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
www.HeritageConservancy.org
Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance
The Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance has three main goals. First, to preserve, protect, and enhance the county’s scenic beauty, and its environmental and historic resources. Second, to provide for the permanent preservation of farmland and to support and foster agricultural viability. And finally, to promote the conservation and appropriate management of woodlands and open space.
111 Mine Street
Flemington, NJ 08822
www.htla.org
New Jersey Water Supply Authority – River Friendly Program
The River Friendly Program provides an opportunity for landowners to become local stewards, to showcase positive environmental actions they have already taken and to work with NJWSA to implement new practices.
74 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
www.raritanbasin.org/riverfriendly.html
The Rodale Institute
The Rodale Institute is a nonprofit dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach.
611 Siegfriedale Road
Kutztown, PA 19530
www.rodaleinstitute.org
Rutgers Equine Science Center
The Rutgers Equine Science Center is dedicated to better horse care through research and education to advance the well-being and performance of horses and the equine industry.
57 U.S. Highway 1
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8554
(848)932-9419
esc.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Water Resources Program
Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) helps the diverse population of New Jersey adapt to a rapidly changing society and improve their lives through an educational process that uses science-based knowledge. The goal of the Water Resources Program is to provide solutions for many of the water quality and quantity issues facing New Jersey.
Department of Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
water.rutgers.edu/main.htm
South Branch Watershed Association
The South Branch Watershed Association protects and enhances the water resources of the South Branch of the Raritan River and its watershed by means of community participation, local leadership, and innovation, in order to improve the health of the human and natural environments.
41 Lilac Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-782-0422
www.sbwa.org
Xerces Society
The Xerces Society is a nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat.
4828 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97215
855-232-6639
www.xerces.org
North Jersey RC&D Supporters
The Ship Inn
Restaurant and Brewery
61 Bridge Street
Milford, New Jersey 08848
(908)995-0188
www.britishbrewpub.com
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