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
We welcomed more than 2,350 people to our 25th Annual Butterfly Festival on Aug 2, a family fun celebration to share the wonders of nature! Adults and children learned about watersheds and the need to protect our rivers, lakes, and streams through educational hands-on exhibits. Food and drink were available for sale, including a water truck provided […] The post 25th Annual Watershed Butterfly Festival Attracts a Crowd appeared first on thewatershed.org.| thewatershed.org
See Live Stream Photo Gallery Sign the Petition Organization Announces Digital Ad Campaign & Website Ahead of NJDEP August Deadline for NJPACT REAL Rule Adoption Trenton, NJ, July 8, 2025 – At an event this morning at South Riverwalk Park in Trenton along the Delaware River, elected officials and environmental organizations called for the full […] The post Coalition Announces Final Push to Adopt NJPACT REAL Coastal Flooding Rules & Ad Campaign Targeting Action by Gov. Murphy appeared firs...| thewatershed.org
A groundbreaking step forward in regional environmental stewardship has been taken as Hopewell Township joins Lawrence, Pennington, and Princeton in a commitment to develop a regional watershed plan for Stony Brook. The Stony Brook starts in the Amwells, in Hunterdon County, and flows through the four partner municipalities in Mercer County. Portions of these towns […] The post Groundbreaking Regional Collaboration Launched to Protect Stony Brook Watershed appeared first on thewatershed...| thewatershed.org
Pennington, NJ – May 29, 2025 – The Watershed Institute announced today that it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grant, that will enable it to expand the reach of its StreamWatch Schools Program by providing training, lesson plans and classroom support to more teachers across the state, empowering them to use water quality […] The post The Watershed Institute Awarded American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grant a...| thewatershed.org
Climate disasters in NJ are getting worse – but the federal government is stepping away. From wildfires scorching 20,000 acres, a 6-month-long drought, to deadly flooding and historic storms, New Jersey is already feeling the effects of climate change. Yet the federal government is pulling back. Under current federal administration policies, FEMA is denying aid […] The post Urgent Action Alert appeared first on thewatershed.org.| thewatershed.org
The Watershed Institute is very pleased to announce the appointment of Margaret L. Kelly as the organization’s new Senior Director of Advancement, effective May 1, 2025. Ms. Kelly brings nearly two decades of exemplary experience in fundraising, donor relations, strategic planning, marketing, and leadership across both independent schools and nonprofit organizations. “We are thrilled to […] The post Watershed Welcomes Margaret Kelly appeared first on thewatershed.org.| thewatershed.org
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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
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
New Jersey’s wetlands, lakes, and streams are among the most important and environmentally valuable areas in our state. Yet, they are also some of the most threatened areas in New Jersey, owing to the constant pressures of development and sprawl. For example, since the pre-developed era, New Jersey has lost forty-five percent of its wetlands […]| thewatershed.org
