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By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation A spectacular supermoon will reach peak visibility across the Northern Hemisphere this Tuesday, October 7th. During the celestial event, which occurs a few times a year, the moon will be at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, causing it to appear larger and brighter… The post Moonlit mysteries of New Jersey’s wildlife appeared first on New Jersey Conservation Foundation.| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Autumn has arrived in the Garden State. The shortening of days and cooler temperatures signal the harvest season – a period of abundance and hard work before the relative quiet of winter. Though many of us think of fall as a time when leaves turn and…| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation This state we’re in has some of the most beautiful rivers in the country, including several that are federally recognized under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. From endangered fish like the Atlantic sturgeon to the iconic bald eagle, New Jersey’s rivers are essential to… The post Celebrate New Jersey’s Wild and Scenic rivers! appeared first on New Jersey Conservation Foundation.| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Shouldn’t a clean and healthy environment be a guaranteed right, as essential as the right to free speech or voting? That’s the idea behind the Green Amendment – a proposed addition to New Jersey’s state constitution that would guarantee every resident the right to pure water,…| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Deer are pretty much everywhere in New Jersey. At first glance, their abundance might seem harmless, even welcome. But their numbers are fueling a complex and urgent ecological crisis that threatens our native forests and wildlife, as well as public health and safety. In many places… The post New Jersey’s deer dilemma appeared first on New Jersey Conservation Foundation.| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey may be one of the smallest states in the nation, but our natural heritage is anything but modest. Tucked between two bustling metropolitan areas is a landscape teeming with life – human and otherwise – a fact that’s echoed in our official state symbols.… The post Symbols of the Garden State appeared first on New Jersey Conservation Foundation.| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Have you ever spotted a striking bird with a bright orange-red bill and a loud, laughing call on the beach? That’s the American oystercatcher! A captivating shorebird native to New Jersey, the species was declining for years, but now it seems the population could be making…| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation When we imagine local food, we might picture sun-ripened Jersey tomatoes or a table of produce at the weekend farmers market. But what about the bread for our sandwiches, the oats in our granola, or the flour in our Sunday morning pancakes? Grains are the foundation… The post The “Good Grain” movement appeared first on New Jersey Conservation Foundation.| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Photo (c) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, NOAA Research Permit # 594-1759 New Jersey’s marine mammals are in the crosshairs. Already struggling under multiple assaults, they are facing another blow. Recent federal budget cuts and rule changes promise to dismantle critical protections, endangering ocean ecosystems…| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Summer in New Jersey is a magical time: young birds take their first flight, flowers bloom in profusion, and fireflies light up the evening after long days. It’s a time when we’re outside more, and many of us like to include our pets. They’re like family,… The post Pets and wildlife shouldn’t mix appeared first on New Jersey Conservation Foundation.| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Of the hundreds of fantastic outdoor places to visit in New Jersey, some of the prettiest are the state’s waterfalls. This state we’re in is a watery peninsula, surrounded on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and on the other by the Delaware River and Delaware…| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Forming one of New Jersey’s longest borders, the Delaware River has connected people and places for thousands of years. From Indigenous settlements and Revolutionary War battles to the rise of American industry, the river has been central to New Jersey’s story. The Delaware River Heritage Trail…| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Looking to beat the summer heat? How about splashing around in creeks hunting for fossils? Fossiling is a hands-on, watery adventure perfect for friends and families looking to explore nature, get a little messy, and discover ancient treasures together. It turns out this state we’re in…| New Jersey Conservation Foundation
