Leave the Leaves! | thewatershed.org
A River-Friendly tip: Mowing your leaves helps replenish the soil!| thewatershed.org
Did you know that many companies provide a corporate matching gift to The Watershed Institute as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization? Employer matches are an effortless way to double your impact. Check below to see if your donations can go twice as far to support the mission of The Watershed Institute! Together we can help keep water […] The post Your Donation Can Go Twice As Far appeared first on thewatershed.org.| thewatershed.org
A River-Friendly tip: Mowing your leaves helps replenish the soil!| thewatershed.org
Keeping water clean, safe and healthy is the heart of our mission. We work to protect and restore our water and natural environment in central New Jersey through conservation, advocacy, science, and education.| thewatershed.org
The Watershed Institute Celebrated 50 Years of Watershed Fest Annual Fundraiser Marks Half a Century of Community Support for Clean Water and a Healthy Environment — proving saving the environment can be fun The Watershed Institute celebrated the 50th Watershed Fest, its premier annual fundraising event supporting clean water and a healthy environment for New […] The post The Watershed Institute Celebrated 50 Years of Watershed Fest appeared first on thewatershed.org.| thewatershed.org
The Murphy Administration has issued a statewide Drought Watch strongly urging residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water as a result of prolonged below-average precipitation that is stressing water supplies. The issuance of the Drought Watch comes less than three months after the lifting of a statewide Drought Warning. “The Governor’s drought declaration is a […] The post Governor Declares Statewide Drought Watch appeared first on thewatershed.org.| thewatershed.org
NJ Must Act Now on Stronger Flood Rules The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched new programs to raise awareness about climate impacts like flooding, drought, and extreme heat. These are important steps—but awareness alone will not protect our communities. The DEP has promised to adopt the NJPACT REAL rules, which will […] The post NJ Must take REAL Action NOW appeared first on thewatershed.org.| thewatershed.org
The Murphy Administration today kicked off NJ Climate Week by highlighting its work to make the state more resilient to growing climate impacts while also presenting the fifth Our Water’s Worth It award to The Watershed Institute for improving regional stormwater management.| thewatershed.org
The comment period on the revised NJPACT REAL rules will end on Friday, September 19. The current version was weakened this summer. And we’ll keep pushing for stronger protections. These rules aren’t perfect — but we need the Governor to adopt them now, before more people are put at risk. Add your voice: The post Comment period for revised REAL rules ends Friday, September 19 appeared first on thewatershed.org.| thewatershed.org
Last night the Hillsborough Planning Board denied a massive warehouse proposal that would have destroyed wetlands, filled in a stream, and worsened flooding in the Royce Brook watershed. Over three years and 25 hearings, the public stood strong in opposition. The Watershed Institute proudly joined Local Citizens Against Traffic, Stop Warehouses and Trucking, the Sourland […]| thewatershed.org
At first glance, mussels may not seem like environmental superheroes. But these small, unassuming freshwater animals are natural water filters—each adult mussel can filter between 8 and 15 gallons of water a day. By pulling in water and consuming tiny particles, they remove pollutants, algae, bacteria, and even cyanobacteria, the microorganisms responsible for harmful algal […] The post Mussels at Work: A New Experiment in Wargo Pond appeared first on thewatershed.org.| thewatershed.org
The Watershed Institute brought to life a free and interactive World Water Day event on March 22 for families and environmental enthusiasts. The celebration was filled with hands-on activities, outdoor experiences, exhibits, and information about glaciers. The event featured a variety of activities and exhibits from Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, PolyGone Systems, Princeton High Meadows […]| thewatershed.org
