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04/17/2024

Hope Township will be hosting their annual Green Fair Saturday April 27th, 2024 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Stop by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition table to learn how we are advocating for clean water and air and responsible land development in northwestern New Jersey!

Hope Township will be hosting their annual Green Fair NEXT Saturday April 27th, 2024 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Stop by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition table to...

02/07/2024

Click to learn about upcoming New Jersey Highlands Council public meetings. One agenda item is related to updating the Highlands Regional Master Plan (RMP) to consider environmental impacts when warehouse applications are being considered in the region.

The New Jersey Highlands Council has released proposed amendments to the Highlands Regional Master Plan for public comments. Proposed amendments...

01/31/2024

Timber Harvest Threats: How Logging Endangers Warren County's Rural Charm -

Residents of Warren County remember the three major Delaware River floods that occurred within a year and a half in 2005 and 2006. The alarming frequency sparked concern, leading many to point fingers at reservoirs like Merrill Creek. These reservoirs are designed to regulate water levels in the riv...

01/30/2024

Read all about it! How does commercial logging activities, like those going on at Merrill Creek Reservoir in Warren County NJ, increase the threat of flooding.

Residents of Warren County remember the three major Delaware River floods that occurred within a year and a half in 2005 and 2006. The alarming frequency sparked concern, leading many to point fingers at reservoirs like Merrill Creek. These reservoirs are designed to regulate water levels in the riv...

11/03/2023

Representatives for the Jaindl Land Co. announced at Wednesday night’s [November 1st 2023] White Township Planning Board meeting that they are abandoning plans to build 1.8 million-square-foot and 800,000-square-foot warehouses, and negotiating to sell the land to [the State of] New Jersey.

Team SRRP congratulates CSFD for their YEARS of hard work and determination facing down a very well financed land developer. It is exciting that the parcel of land may very well be preserved as farmland, under the proposed conditions of sale to the state of New Jersey.

Congratulations!

10/14/2023

Pohatcong Native Arboretum native tree and shrub planting

Washington Township invites you to a wonderful day of tree and shrub planting. Let’s make a lasting impact on our local environment! 🌱

🗓 When: Saturday, October 21
⏰ Time: 9AM - 1PM
📍 Where: Pohatcong Native Arboretum

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:

1️⃣ Make a Lasting Impact: Plant native trees and shrubs to boost local biodiversity and improve our air quality.
2️⃣ Meet New People: Meet neighbors, make new friends, and be part of a positive change.
3️⃣ Enjoy the Great Outdoors: What better way to spend a morning than in the natural beauty of the Pohatcong Native Arboretum?

💌 RSVP: Email [email protected] to let us know you’re coming.

We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

09/11/2023

Join us at the Festival in the (Washington) Borough, one of Warren County's premier outdoor celebrations! As you indulge in vibrant music across three stages, explore diverse vendors, and enjoy local shopping and delightful food, remember to make a special stop at our shared tent with the New Jersey Highlands Coalition.

We're excited to meet you and share our passion! Discover how we're making strides in preserving New Jersey's beautiful public lands and championing clean water and air for our community. Let's celebrate together and champion a brighter, greener future for all. We can't wait to see you there!

08/14/2023

🌳🌍 Natural forests are vital in carbon storage, outperforming plantations. Afforestation and proforestation, using mixed species, can mitigate emissions.

But caution! Tree planting is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Protecting existing forests is key.

Let's be wise in our approach to a greener future. 🌍🌳

The severe consequences of human disruptions to the global carbon cycle have prompted intense interest in strategies to reduce atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Because growing forests capture CO2 in their biomass and soils, large-scale tree planting efforts have been advertised as a viable way to cou...

08/04/2023

Hi all, Washington Township, Warren County NJ is organizing a trail maintenance day

-> Pohatcong Creek Natural Area
-> this Saturday, August 5th, from 9 AM to 11 AM!
-> 54 Mine Hill Rd, Washington, NJ 07882 (Parking is available at the Pohatcong Native Arboretum lot)
-> what to bring: water, gloves, small gardening tools (shears, loppers), bug spray

Due to the recent flash flooding, the trails have suffered some damage. Many of the walking boards (for the wet areas) and one bridge have been washed out of place, sometimes as much as 100 feet downstream. Luckily, they are mostly intact and only need to be moved back into place, but for this, our trails need your help!

Additionally, if time permits, some small connector trails connect the high school to the trail. These have become overgrown and desperately need maintenance (brush clearing).

Volunteer effort is essential in keeping the trails open for all to enjoy. We hope that you can join us, and we will greatly appreciate your help!

07/23/2023

Hey there, fellow outdoors lovers! One of our SRRP team members discovered this week that commercial logging is occurring at Merrill Creek Reservoir in Warren County NJ. It stinks when you go hiking to enjoy green pastures and try to get away from it all, only to find yourself confronted by heavy machinery cutting down trees and scarring hiking trails. Isn't that escape the reason you go hiking in the first place?

The logging at Merrill Creek is similar to what we faced at Roaring Rock Park in 2021. And logging is not just about losing trees. It leads to soil erosion, which can mess up the land and our waterways, which we depend on for recreating (fishing) and clean drinking water.

Now, you might be thinking, "But Merrill Creek is private land. The landowners can do what they want with it, right?" Well, it's not that simple. These are our natural spaces, and we all have a stake in them. Plus, some of these logging activities are being kept hush-hush, which is a red flag.

So, what can we do? First off, we need to spread the word about this issue. Then, we must push our lawmakers and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to enforce and strengthen laws protecting our forests.

Our forests are more than just timber. They're home to wildlife, they give us clean air, they help ensure our clean water supply, and they're our escape to nature. Let's stand up for them and ensure they're here for our kids and grandkids to enjoy.

06/18/2023

Happy Father's Day! How are you spending your day, dads?

06/12/2023

🌳Join Team SRRP at the Sustainably Green Music & Arts Festival on June 17th, 2023, for a day of eco-friendly fun! From music, crafts, and kids' activities, to shopping and dining, there's something for everyone.

🌍Don't forget to bring your recyclables for on-site electronic recycling, paper shredding, and clothing donation. Get your groove on with the Praise Dancers and learn about the future of transport at the Electric Vehicle Displ​ay.

🌿Make sure to visit our booth to learn about our efforts to preserve New Jersey's public forests and how you can help support this mission.

💚Hope to see you there!