Press Releases

Sustainable Raritan Awards Announced at 10th Annual Conference – June 26, 2018
Accepting Nominations for 2018 Sustainable Raritan Awards – May 2, 2018
Rutgers Raritan River Consortium Funds Work in the Raritan River, Basin and Bay – November 28, 2017
Rutgers Raritan River Consortium Offering Mini-grants for Work in the Raritan River, Basin and Bay – October 10, 2017
Sustainable Raritan River Awards Announced at 9th Annual Conference – June 21, 2017
Sustainable Raritan River Initiative Accepting Awards Nominations – April 26, 2017
Rutgers Raritan River Consortium Awards Five Mini-grants for Work in the Raritan River, Basin and Bay – February 14, 2017
Sustainable Raritan River Collaborative Recognizes Eight Stewards of the Raritan River and Bay – July 13, 2016
Sustainable Raritan River Collaborative Recognizes Nine Stewards of the Raritan River and Bay – June 23, 2015

	September 2018
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2	3	4	5 Volunteer Monitoring Webinar: NOAA Sea Grant Coastal Monitoring Programs Volunteer Monitoring Webinar: NOAA Sea Grant Coastal Monitoring Programs Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: September 5, 2018 - 2:00 pm Description: WEBINAR: September 5th - Volunteer Monitoring: Spotlight on NOAA Sea Grant Coastal Monitoring Programs § Hosted by the National Water Quality Monitoring Council § Featuring a presentation by Kristen Grant, Maine Sea Grant; Monique Myers, California Sea Grant; Holly Rindge, USC Sea Grant; and Mandy Sartain, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant § ABSTRACT: Did you know that the national network of NOAA Sea Grant institutions has more than 80 citizen science programs underway in the coastal and Great Lake regions? This webinar will highlight the protocols, participants, and key findings associated with three unique Sea Grant projects: marine debris in Alabama; extreme tides in Southern California; and beach profiling in Maine. It will also provide an overview of Sea Grant’s vision for citizen science and opportunities to get involved. § The webinar will be offered on Wednesday, September 5th at 1:00 pm EDT (10:00 am PDT). Pre-registration is REQUIRED for this event. To register, please click here. More details... •	6 Master Gardener Program Orientation Master Gardener Program Orientation Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: September 6, 2018 - 9:30 pm Description: Friendly Reminder! Master Gardener Program Orientation Thursday, Sept. 6, 6:30 pm or Friday, Sept. 7, 9:30 am Have you considered becoming a Master Gardener? We offer both daytime and evening classes. Come to these sessions to learn more about the program. The first classes are September 13 (Evening) and 14 (day). The class is open to all New Jersey residents. $425 tuition fee, covers books and materials. To RSVP or for more information call 732-398-5278. More details... •	7 Master Gardener Program Orientation Master Gardener Program Orientation Starts: 9:30 am Ends: September 7, 2018 - 11:30 am Description: Friendly Reminder! Master Gardener Program Orientation Thursday, Sept. 6, 6:30 pm or Friday, Sept. 7, 9:30 am Have you considered becoming a Master Gardener? We offer both daytime and evening classes. Come to these sessions to learn more about the program. The first classes are September 13 (Evening) and 14 (day). The class is open to all New Jersey residents. $425 tuition fee, covers books and materials. To RSVP or for more information call 732-398-5278. More details... Deadline - ANJEC Environmental Achievement Awards Nominations Deadline - ANJEC Environmental Achievement Awards Nominations Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 7, 2018 - 11:59 pm Description: he ANJEC Environmental Achievement Award program recognizes exceptional projects carried out by environmental commissions and groups. Projects begun after 1/1/16 and completed by 8/31/18 are eligible for nomination for a 2018 award. ANJEC grant projects are not eligible for this award. The awards will be presented on Friday, October 12th, at the ANJEC Environmental Congress. Nomination Deadline is September 7. Read more about it here: http://www.anjec.org/pdfs/EnvironmentalAchievementAwardApp2018.pdf More details... • •	8 Rain Barrel Workshop Rain Barrel Workshop Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 8, 2018 - 12:00 pm Description: Join The Watershed Institute and the Franklin Township Environmental Commission for a workshop about rainwater harvesting! Come learn about water quality in NJ, watershed protection, and 'river-friendly' actions you can implement at home. In addition to building a rain barrel, attendees will be given instructions for installation, care, and appropriate uses. For more information and to register: http://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2396058&orgkey=3916&ReturnURL=/app/calendar/month/3916/2018-09-01,2018-10-07/-1/0/ $35 registration fee includes refreshments and all construction materials. Fee only applies to barrel, so you may bring guests to help you build. Contact E-mail: tmerkel@thewatershed.orgCost: $35.00 per Registration (rain barrel) More details... NJ Wild Outdoor Expo NJ Wild Outdoor Expo Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 8, 2018 - 5:00 pm Description: New Jersey WILD Outdoor Expo September 8 & 9, 2018 10 am - 5 pm Rain or Shine Wild Expo Flyer For online mapping directions and GPS navigation systems, use: 299 East Colliers Mill Road New Egypt, NJ 08533 The New Jersey WILD Outdoor Expo celebrates the state's bountiful natural resources and rich outdoor heritage. The event is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily the weekend after Labor Day each year at the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in Jackson Township, Ocean County. Admission is free as are most activities. Some activities are available for a minium charge. The event takes place rain or shine. The WILD Outdoor Expo is hosted by the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife, Division of Parks and Forestry, the State Forestry Services and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey. The event also has several sponsors, and exhibitors and vendors from the field of outdoor recreation will be on site. Food vendors will also participate; you are welcome to bring and enjoy your own in the picnic tent. Please leave pets at home - only dogs participating in events and service dogs are permitted on the grounds. The Expo helps people connect with the natural world by providing a unique blend of conservation information, education and hands-on opportunities to learn outdoor skills and activities. Numerous environmental and conservation exhibits, demonstrations and seminars are planned for the weekend. Visitors can learn about, and try, a wide array of activities including fishing, hiking, shooting sports, kayaking, camping skills, rock climbing, wildlife watching and much more. More Information More details... Sourland Spectacular Sourland Spectacular Starts: 7:00 am Ends: September 8, 2018 - 3:00 pm Description: Sourland Spectacular Save the date: September 8th! A gorgeous rural ride on paved roads through the Sourland Mountain region. Visit www.sourlandspectacular.com for more information. end time is approximate Proceeds will benefit the Sourland Conservancy, a non-profit organization working to protect the ecological integrity, historical resources and special character of the Sourland Mountain region. More details... River Trips - South Branch River Trips - South Branch Starts: 8:15 am Ends: September 8, 2018 - 3:30 pm Description: Offered by Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation 908-782-1158 or parks@co.hunderdon.nj.us http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/parks.htm RIVER TRIPS Time: 8:15 AM to about 3:30 PM Location: Arboretum Ages: 8 through adult Cost: $35 per person Your leaders will fit you with a lifejacket and paddle, and then drive to the river, where they will discuss maneuvering techniques and canoe safety. Our leaders will guide you down the river. We paddle for about two hours, stop for lunch, and paddle for about two more hours. We are flexible with our time, which depends in part on natural forces, such as the river’s water level and whether or not there is a breeze. Our aim is to return to the Arboretum by 3:30 PM, give or take an hour. Saturday, April 28 - South Branch Sunday, May 6 - Delaware: Kingwood to Bull’s Island Saturday, May 26 - Delaware: Phillipsburg to Riegelsville Sunday, June 10 - Delaware: Martins Creek to Phillipsburg Saturday, June 23 - Delaware: Phillipsburg to Riegelsville Saturday, July 7 - South Branch Saturday, July 21 - Delaware: Martins Creek to Phillipsburg Saturday, August 4 - Delaware: Phillipsburg to Riegelsville Sunday, August 19 - Delaware: Kingwood to Bull’s Island Saturday, September 8 - South Branch Sunday, September 23 - Delaware: Phillipsburg to Riegelsville Saturday, October 13 - Delaware: Kingwood to Bull’s Island Saturday, October 27 - Leaders’ Choice PLEASE NOTE: Due to water levels or other circumstances beyond our control, it may be necessary to pick an alternative river. Leaders may make this change at any time in order to provide a safe and fun experience. More details... • • • •
9 Gran Fondo NJ Gran Fondo NJ Starts: 7:00 am Ends: September 9, 2018 - 4:00 pm Description: Come to test yourself in the 2018 Gran Fondo New jersey - GFNJ, rated #1 Gran Fondo in the East Coast. A choice of 5 spectacular routes is avilable: 107 miles, 75 miles, 62 miles, 42 miles, and 18 miles. Our 62-mile Medio Fondo Route was selected by the editors of Bicycling Magazine as one of "The 50 Best Rides in America." GFNJ 2018 offers Chip-timing on the key climbs of Gran, Medio and Piccolo Routes KoM, QoM, Him/Her and Age Group Awards and Presentation Ceremony Finisher's Medal Downtown Morristown 3 Speedwell Avenue Morristown, NJ 07960 Gran Fondo NJ was established in 2011 with the goal of putting on the best cycling event in the US in a socially conscious manner. In 2018 Gran Fondo NJ was named the #2 Gran Fondo in the US by Gran Fondo Guide - our forth year in a row among the top Three Gran Fondos in the USA. Over the first 7 years, the event and its participants have raised over $1,100,000 for both Local and National Charitable Organizations. The event is held the first Sunday after Labor Day (September 9th in 2018) and offers over-the-top rest stops on its routes of 107, 75, 62, 42 and 18 miles. On the four longer routes there are timed hill climbs on the toughest climbs on the routes for those looking to test their climbing legs and try and earn one of our coveted KoM/QoM jerseys. More details... NJ Wild Outdoor Expo NJ Wild Outdoor Expo Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 9, 2018 - 5:00 pm Description: New Jersey WILD Outdoor Expo September 8 & 9, 2018 10 am - 5 pm Rain or Shine Wild Expo Flyer For online mapping directions and GPS navigation systems, use: 299 East Colliers Mill Road New Egypt, NJ 08533 The New Jersey WILD Outdoor Expo celebrates the state's bountiful natural resources and rich outdoor heritage. The event is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily the weekend after Labor Day each year at the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in Jackson Township, Ocean County. Admission is free as are most activities. Some activities are available for a minium charge. The event takes place rain or shine. The WILD Outdoor Expo is hosted by the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife, Division of Parks and Forestry, the State Forestry Services and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey. The event also has several sponsors, and exhibitors and vendors from the field of outdoor recreation will be on site. Food vendors will also participate; you are welcome to bring and enjoy your own in the picnic tent. Please leave pets at home - only dogs participating in events and service dogs are permitted on the grounds. The Expo helps people connect with the natural world by providing a unique blend of conservation information, education and hands-on opportunities to learn outdoor skills and activities. Numerous environmental and conservation exhibits, demonstrations and seminars are planned for the weekend. Visitors can learn about, and try, a wide array of activities including fishing, hiking, shooting sports, kayaking, camping skills, rock climbing, wildlife watching and much more. More Information More details... Peddle for RHA Peddle for RHA Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 9, 2018 - 11:59 pm Description: Peddle For RHA Sunday, September 9 Team RHA is taking part in the Gran Fondo NJ bike ride with a goal to raise $10,000 toward our mission protecting water in our rivers, our streams and our homes. Ride, donate or fundraise with us! More details... • • •	10	11 Jeff Skelding - Central Jersey Trout Unlimited Jeff Skelding - Central Jersey Trout Unlimited Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: September 11, 2018 - 9:30 pm Description: Join Central Jersey Trout Unlimited on September 11, 2018 for Jeff Skelding, who will give a talk entitled, Keeping the Upper Delaware River Cold, Wet and Wild visit www.cjtu.org for more information. Meeting Location American Legion Hall 137 New Market Road Dunellen, NJ Meetings starts at 7:30 PM Non Members are always welcome! More details... •	12	13 Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Meeting Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Meeting Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: September 13, 2018 - 10:00 pm Location: Hall Place, Hall Pl, Keyport, NJ 07735, USA Description: Monthly Meeting of the Bayshore Regional Watershed Council The watershed council is an all-volunteer organization. Since 2000, we have been dedicated to improving water quality and restoring wildlife habitat along Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay. Please consider joining the watershed council. Membership is always free. We depend on the time and generosity of volunteers for everything we do. Join us for a watershed meeting. Meetings are always informal and a great way to learn about your watershed. We meet the second Thursday of every month at 7:30pm inside Keyport Borough Hall located on Front Street. Draft Agenda Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Thursday, September 13, 2018 8:00pm Borough Hall, Keyport, NJ MAIN AGENDA ITEMS 1) HSC TAGGING & Monitoring Activities in 2018 2) Stone Road Meadows 3) Proposed Williams Natural Gas Pipeline in Raritan Bay 4) Save Coastal Wildlife non-profit 5) Clean up Dates & Locations in Fall 2018 6) Development in Atlantic Highlands & Middletown 7) Seine the Bay Day Volunteers 8) Updates around the watershed ITEMS NOT TO FORGET 1) Establishment of Keansburg Env. Commission: petition 2) Keansburg Open Space Issues 3) Conaskonck Point Preservation Access 4) Dredge Material Mgmt. & Monmouth County/Phase II of Bayshore DMMP 5) Against LNG & Fracking/ For Sustainable Energy Policy 6) Progress on Watershed Outreach table 7) Oyster Restoration VOLUNTEER PROJECTS a) Spring Horseshoe Crab Monitoring b) Osprey Nest Monitoring & Installation c) Harbor Heron Monitoring d) Green Map for Bayshore e) Storm Drain marking f) Summer & Fall Seining Survey g) Outreach table & Display www.restoreraritanbay.org More details... •	14 Citizen Science Symposium Citizen Science Symposium Starts: 8:30 am Ends: September 14, 2018 - 3:30 pm Description: *Citizen Science Symposium* Gathering Data, Increasing Engagement Date: Friday, September 14, 2018; 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Location: The Watershed Center in Pennington, NJ Fee: $25 (includes lunch) This symposium will explore how members of the environmental community have used and developed citizen science programs to better understand our environment and engage the public. It will examine use of technology, data integrity, engaging school children, and more thorough presentations, panels sessions, and open discussions. Keynote speaker: Mary Ellen Hannibal, award winning author of Citizen Science: Searching for Heroes and Hope in an Age of Extinction. Registration and Details Contact E-mail: education@thewatershed.org Cost: $25.00 per Participant Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received more than 72 hours in advance are eligible for a refund. More details... •	15 Sandy Paws 2018 Dog Walk Fur Clean Water Sandy Paws 2018 Dog Walk Fur Clean Water Starts: 10:30 am Ends: September 15, 2018 - 12:30 pm Description: Your Dog Can Be a Hero for the Ocean! Registration at 9:30 Walk at 10:30 am PAWticipate in Clean Ocean Action's Sandy Paws, Dog Walk FUR Clean Water to support clean beaches for pets and people. Visit COASandyPaws.org to register your pup and start fundraising today! The dog who raises the most funds will be awarded the coveted title of "Top Dog" and will be featured on next year's post card. Sandy Paws 2018 Dog Walk Fur Clean Water on September 15th registration is live! Straighten your collars and hold on tight to your leashes! Clean Ocean Action’s 4th annual Sandy Paws Walk Fur Clean Water is September 15th and registration is LIVE! Join us in Asbury Park for a day of wagging tails, new fur-iends, and fighting for clean water! We hope to see you and your furry friend in attendance! Register Today! End time approximate More details... 18th Annual Water Wheels Bicycle Tour of the Lawrence Brook Watershed 18th Annual Water Wheels Bicycle Tour of the Lawrence Brook Watershed Starts: 9:00 am Ends: September 15, 2018 - 3:00 pm Description: Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership 18th Annual Water Wheels Bicycle Tour of the Lawrence Brook Watershed Saturday, September 15th. This is a 26 mile ride around the natural and historic features of our watershed and will start at 9AM from the LBWP HQ at 85 Washington Avenue, Milltown, with registration from 8:30AM. For more information contact Alan Godber at agodber@turbousa.com end time approximate More details... • •
16 Open Paddle Clinton Open Paddle Clinton Starts: 9:00 am Ends: September 16, 2018 - 2:00 pm Description: Open Paddle Clinton with the Raritan Headwaters Association September 16th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Spend an hour paddling on gentle waters in our fleet of kayaks! These free events are great for beginners and include instruction for brand-new paddlers. Sunday from 9 to 2. Registration is required in advance! More details... Seine the Bay Day - Bayshore Watershed Council Seine the Bay Day - Bayshore Watershed Council Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 16, 2018 - 2:30 pm Description: For the past several years, the Bayshore Watershed Council has been conducting a seining survey of Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay at the beginning and the end of each summer season to find out what species swim in the estuary. With the help of many volunteers we pull a 50-foot-long net with buoys on top and weights on the bottom to see what swims or walks along the shallow edge of the bay. All fishes, crabs, and other aquatic creatures are identified, cataloged, and returned to the water. In addition to seining, water temperature, salinity, and turbidity information are documented by volunteers at each site. It’s great fun for all! Seine the Bay Day will take place on the following two dates: Saturday, June 16, 2018 10:00am to 2:30pm Sunday, September 16, 2018 10:00am to 2:30pm More Information: http://www.restoreraritanbay.org/seine-the-bay-day.html More details... Wildlife Ambassadors Demonstration - Kingston Greenways Assn. Wildlife Ambassadors Demonstration - Kingston Greenways Assn. Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: September 16, 2018 - 4:00 pm Description: WILDLIFE AMBASSADORS DEMONSTRATION Sunday, September 16th, 2018 at 2 PM Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park Headquarters, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston Come meet the animal ambassadors from the Mercer County Wildlife Center. The Center is a state and federally licensed facility that cares for injured, ill and displaced native wildlife. This program will feature animals from the Center that for various reasons are not releasable back into the wild. These animals travel to schools and community events throughout the year, acting as ambassadors for their wild counterparts. For more information visit: www.kingstongreenways.org This event is free and open to the public. Learn more about the Wildlife Center at Wildlife Center Friends More details... • • •	17 Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership Meeting Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership Meeting Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 17, 2018 - 12:00 pm Description: Please note that our July, August and October meetings are CANCELLED to allow time in the field for water quality testing and work with summer camp and school groups. September 17, 10-noon: LRWP monthly meeting at Middlesex County Office of Planning. 75 Bayard Street - 5th floor large conference room/New Brunswick, NJ 08901 More details... 10th Annual Gray Cup - Land Conservancy of NJ 10th Annual Gray Cup - Land Conservancy of NJ Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 17, 2018 - 8:00 pm Description: Join us for the 10th Annual Gray Cup Monday, September 17 Play an amazing round of golf at one of New Jersey’s premier courses and enjoy a sumptuous cocktail hour and gourmet dinner featuring an exclusive Silent Auction that includes elite golf and travel packages. This is an event not to be missed! Your participation in The Gray Cup helps The Land Conservancy of New Jersey fulfill our mission to preserve and protect New Jersey’s critical land and vital water resources. INVITATION & REGISTRATION FORM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10:00 am Registration Begins 11:00 am Buffet Lunch in the clubhouse Noon Shotgun start 5 pm Cocktails & Buffet Dinner Reception 6 pm Brief Remarks and Awards Presentation Silent Auction throughout the day in the clubhouse * Casual attire throughout the day and evening Contact Danielle Wolfrum at dwolfrum@tlc-nj.org or 973-541-1010 x25 for more information. The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is privileged to host The 10th Annual Gray Cup Invitational Golf Classic named in honor of Gray Rogers for his many years of outstanding service. Gray served for ten years on The Land Conservancy’s Board of Trustees including three years as Chairman of the Board. During his tenure, Gray had a remarkable impact on the organization. He chaired the Preserve Now – Protect Forever Comprehensive Campaign, which raised more than $3 million. Under his leadership The Land Conservancy grew from a regional land trust to a state leader in open space preservation culminating in the name change of our organization from Morris Land Conservancy to The Land Conservancy of New Jersey in September 2008. Gray was a founder of the investment management firm W.P. Stewart & Co. Inc. in New York City where he worked for 25 years before retiring in early 2000. Gray has always had a passion for the outdoors and the natural world. Dedicated conservationists and long time supporters, Gray and his wife Mollie (a retired teacher) established The Land Conservancy’s Rogers Family Scholarship in 2006 to provide scholarships to deserving college students from New Jersey pursuing careers in an environmental field. Since then, 11 scholarships totaling $70,000 have been awarded! More details... • •	18 HEP's Citizen Advisory Committee HEP's Citizen Advisory Committee Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 18, 2018 - 1:00 pm Description: Save the dates for the 2018 NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP) meetings! All meetings are open to the public; call-in is available using 866-266-8084 PIN 44373. March 20th, 2018 from 10 AM - 1 PM, with coffee and networking beginning at 9:30. Held at the North Jersey Transportation Authority Office at 1 Newark Center, 17th Floor. RSVP here and add it to your calendar here. Agenda and meeting materials will be available in the coming weeks. June 4th, 2018 from 10 AM - 1 PM with coffee and networking beginning at 9:30. Held at the Hudson River Foundation office. RSVP here and add it to your calendar here. September 18th 10 AM – 1 PM with coffee and networking at 9:30. Held at the North Jersey Transportation Authority Office at 1 Newark Center, 17th Floor. RSVP here and add it to your calendar here. December 6th from 1 - 4 PM with coffee and networking beginning at 12:30 PM. Held at the Hudson River Foundation Office. RSVP here and add it to your calendar here. More details... World Water Monitoring Day at Boyd Park World Water Monitoring Day at Boyd Park Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: September 18, 2018 - 8:00 pm Description: World Water Monitoring Day at Boyd Park September 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm On Tuesday September 18, from 6:30-8 PM, join the LRWP, New Brunswick Environmental Commission and Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agent Michele Bakacs as we celebrate World Water Monitoring Day with a water quality monitoring demonstration at the New Brunswick Landing in New Brunswick’s Boyd Park. Michele will guide us through monitoring of dissolved oxygen, temperature, phosphorus, turbidity, nutrients and nitrogen. World Water Monitoring Day, established in 2003, is a global initiative designed inspire people around the world to test their local water quality and encourage action to protect water. Driving Directions: From Route 1 : • Take Route 18 North • Pass through the first light at Paulus Boulevard • STAY TO THE RIGHT after this light Follow signs towards New Brunswick Exits/Route 27 • Continue through two (2) traffic lights (DO NOT TURN AT THE SIGN FOR BOYD PARK) • Pass under New Street • Make the first right into the New Brunswick Landing – ENTRANCE IS BEFORE THE EXIT FOR ROUTE 27 NORTH/HIGHLAND PARK From New Jersey Turnpike: • Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 9 (New Brunswick) • Follow directions for Route 1 More details... Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership Members Meeting Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership Members Meeting Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: September 18, 2018 - 9:30 pm Description: Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership Members Meeting All are welcome! Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 18th at 7:30PM, at the Milltown Senior Center as normal. Mr. Johnny Quispe, Grad. Student at Rutgers University will give us a talk about his current research. For more information, contact Alan Godber, agodber@turbousa.com More details... • • •	19 Delaware Township Well Test Sample Return Date Delaware Township Well Test Sample Return Date Starts: 7:00 am Ends: September 19, 2018 - 9:00 am Description: Drop off location - Delaware Township Municipal Building Raritan Headwaters Association - Community Well Testing Visit the Community Well Testing page for a complete schedule of well test events and types of test offered. Individuals residing outside of specified municipalities may participate in posted well test events. Residency is not required. Well test kits may also be obtained at the Flemington and Bedminster RHA offices at any time. All testing is done by a state certified laboratory. Please call the well testing office at 908-234-1852 ext. 401 to request a kit or for more information. *This schedule will be updated as dates and times are confirmed. For program details, visit: https://www.raritanheadwaters.org/protect/well-testing/community-well-testing/ For more information about our Community Well Test program, please contact us via email at welltesting@raritanheadwaters.org or by calling (908) 234-1852 ext. 401. More details... Green Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Workshop Green Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Workshop Starts: 8:30 am Ends: September 19, 2018 - 12:00 pm Description: Green Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Come and Find Out How to Get Your Sustainable Jersey Points September 19, 2018 - 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Duke Farms – Farm Barn/Orientation Center 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 REGISTER - September 19 at Duke Farms This course will review the Sustainable Jersey green infrastructure actions. If your municipality is struggling with localize flooding or unhealthy waterways, you must come to this workshop. There are 35 points available for green infrastructure planning and another 45 points available for green infrastructure implementation. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program has already completed green infrastructure plans for over 140 Sustainable Jersey municipalities. Come find out if you are one of them and how you can adopt these plans for Sustainable Jersey points. If a plan is not already developed for your municipality, we will share with you how to get one done. Event Type: Trainings and Workshops Event Category: Sustainable Jersey Events and Trainings Contact Maureen Jones Sustainable Jersey 609-771-2855 jonesm@tcnj.edu More details... • •	20	21	22 Conaskunk Point Beach/Wetlands Public Clean-up Conaskunk Point Beach/Wetlands Public Clean-up Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 22, 2018 - 12:00 pm Description: Below are dates and times for public clean ups and Horseshoe Crab monitoring activities in 2018. Please mark these dates on your 2018 calendar and join us. The watershed council depends on volunteer time and energy for everything we do! More dates to more events in 2018 will follow soon. For more information: http://www.restoreraritanbay.org/ Public Clean ups More details about each clean up will be sent separately as the date for the event gets closer. 1) Saturday, March 24, 2018 10am - 12pm Comptons Creek Port Monmouth section of Middletown Township, NJ 2) Sunday, May 20, 2018 10am -12pm Riverside Gardens Aberdeen Township 3) Saturday, September 22, 2018 10am - 12pm Conaskunk Point Beach/Wetlands Union Beach 4) Sunday, November 18, 2018 10am - 12pm Bayside Beach along Sandy Hook Bay Sandy Hook National Recreation Area More details... Public Lands Day - Volunteer Public Lands Day - Volunteer Starts: 8:30 am Ends: September 22, 2018 - 12:30 pm Description: PUBLIC LANDS DAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Public Lands Day Trail Building Many hands make light of the work…volunteers make it happen. Date: Saturday, September 22 Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Location: Westcott Preserve Ages: 12 & up (children must be accompanied by an adult) Cost: free! This year Public Lands Day will be at the Westcott Preserve which was the first Hunterdon County park, donated in 1966. We will be working to repair trails and water bars. We will provide a continental breakfast and lunch after the event. Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes. Bring any safety gear you want. Gloves and safety glasses will be provided. Westcott Preserve, 70 Raven Rock-Rosemont Rd, Stockton, NJ 08559. For more information: http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/parks.htm Hunterdon Parks & Recreation \| County Arboretum, 1020 Highway 31, Lebanon, NJ 08833 More details... Matawan Creek Kayak Tour Matawan Creek Kayak Tour Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: September 22, 2018 - 7:00 pm Description: Register for guided kayak tours at www.nynjbaykeeper.org. Questions? Heather@nynjbaykeeper.org or 732.888.9870 More details... • • •
23	24 Clinton Township Well Test Sample Return Clinton Township Well Test Sample Return Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 24, 2018 - 9:30 am Description: Drop off location - MSI Plumbing Raritan Headwaters Association - Community Well Testing Visit the Community Well Testing page for a complete schedule of well test events and types of test offered. Individuals residing outside of specified municipalities may participate in posted well test events. Residency is not required. Well test kits may also be obtained at the Flemington and Bedminster RHA offices at any time. All testing is done by a state certified laboratory. Please call the well testing office at 908-234-1852 ext. 401 to request a kit or for more information. *This schedule will be updated as dates and times are confirmed. For program details, visit: https://www.raritanheadwaters.org/protect/well-testing/community-well-testing/ For more information about our Community Well Test program, please contact us via email at welltesting@raritanheadwaters.org or by calling (908) 234-1852 ext. 401. More details... Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority Meeting Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority Meeting Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: September 24, 2018 - 9:30 pm Location: 290 River Road, Princeton, NJ Description: Authority Board Meeting Schedule A RESOLUTION SETTING REGULAR MEETING DATES FOR THE STONY BROOK REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT Resolution No. 2015-78 BE IT RESOLVED by the Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority: That the regular meeting day of the Authority be held on the fourth Monday of each month, except in November, when it will be held on the second Monday, and June and December when the meeting will be held on the third Monday of the month. http://www.sbrsa.com/ More details... Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: September 24, 2018 - 9:30 pm Location: 50 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, USA Description: Meetings of the Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority are held the fourth Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the Authority conference room located in the Administrative Office. Open session meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and there is an opportunity for public participation. Anyone from the public wishing to be heard should arrive promptly for the start of a meeting as the public participation portion is early on the agenda. http://srvsa.org/ More details... • • •	25 Frenchtown Borough Well Test Sample Return Frenchtown Borough Well Test Sample Return Starts: 7:00 am Ends: September 25, 2018 - 10:00 am Description: Drop off location - Frenchtown Borough Hall Raritan Headwaters Association - Community Well Testing Visit the Community Well Testing page for a complete schedule of well test events and types of test offered. Individuals residing outside of specified municipalities may participate in posted well test events. Residency is not required. Well test kits may also be obtained at the Flemington and Bedminster RHA offices at any time. All testing is done by a state certified laboratory. Please call the well testing office at 908-234-1852 ext. 401 to request a kit or for more information. *This schedule will be updated as dates and times are confirmed. For program details, visit: https://www.raritanheadwaters.org/protect/well-testing/community-well-testing/ For more information about our Community Well Test program, please contact us via email at welltesting@raritanheadwaters.org or by calling (908) 234-1852 ext. 401. More details... 2018 Heroes of the Harbor 2018 Heroes of the Harbor Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: September 25, 2018 - 10:00 pm Description: Please join us at our 2018 Heroes of the Harbor gala on Tuesday, September 25 at The Lighthouse Pier 61. This annual event begins with a majestic urban flotilla of boats parading down the harbor and ends with a celebration of the extraordinary visionaries who protect, transform, and revitalize our harbor and waterfront. This year we are thrilled to bring out the boats for Michael Phillips, the visionary developer who created Chelsea Market, Industry City, and other adaptive reuse properties around the country; Cynthia Rosenzweig, NASA climatologist and pioneer behind the study of climate risks, adaptation, and mitigation; and Steven Smith, the transformative force behind a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous South Bronx. Reserve your place today to celebrate our extraordinary honorees for their contributions to making our harbor and waterfront an exceptional place to live, work, and play. For more information or to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroes-of-the-harbor-2018-tickets-45700475352 More details... • •	26 Kingwood Township Well Test Sample Return Kingwood Township Well Test Sample Return Starts: 7:00 am Ends: September 26, 2018 - 10:00 am Description: Drop off location - Kingwood Township Municipal Building Raritan Headwaters Association - Community Well Testing Visit the Community Well Testing page for a complete schedule of well test events and types of test offered. Individuals residing outside of specified municipalities may participate in posted well test events. Residency is not required. Well test kits may also be obtained at the Flemington and Bedminster RHA offices at any time. All testing is done by a state certified laboratory. Please call the well testing office at 908-234-1852 ext. 401 to request a kit or for more information. *This schedule will be updated as dates and times are confirmed. For program details, visit: https://www.raritanheadwaters.org/protect/well-testing/community-well-testing/ For more information about our Community Well Test program, please contact us via email at welltesting@raritanheadwaters.org or by calling (908) 234-1852 ext. 401. More details... Green Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Workshop Green Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Workshop Starts: 8:30 am Ends: September 26, 2018 - 12:00 pm Description: Green Infrastructure Planning and Implementation September 26, 2018 - 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Wheaten Art Center – Event Center 1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ 08332 Come and Find Out How to Get Your Sustainable Jersey Points REGISTER - September 26 at Wheaten Art Center This course will review the Sustainable Jersey green infrastructure actions. If your municipality is struggling with localize flooding or unhealthy waterways, you must come to this workshop. There are 35 points available for green infrastructure planning and another 45 points available for green infrastructure implementation. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program has already completed green infrastructure plans for over 140 Sustainable Jersey municipalities. Come find out if you are one of them and how you can adopt these plans for Sustainable Jersey points. If a plan is not already developed for your municipality, we will share with you how to get one done. Event Type: Trainings and Workshops Event Category: Sustainable Jersey Events and Trainings Contact Maureen Jones Sustainable Jersey 609-771-2855 jonesm@tcnj.edu More details... RMRFCC Meeting RMRFCC Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: September 26, 2018 - 9:00 pm Location: TBD Description: The Raritan & Millstone Rivers Flood Control Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm at various municipal buildings, unless otherwise noted. The purpose of the Commission shall be to foster the design, construction and long-term mitigation for the effective flood control measures for the prevention and alleviation of flooding within the basins of the Raritan and Millstone Rivers, State of New Jersey through actions in the following priority areas: Communication / Education Legislation Policy http://www.rmrfcc.org/ More details... • • •	27 Highlands Council Meeting Highlands Council Meeting Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: September 27, 2018 - 6:00 pm Description: Highlands Council Meeting Calendar Dates for 2018 Highlands Council and Highlands Development Credit Bank Board meetings are listed below. All meetings listed on this page are open to the public. Meeting materials, including agendas, will be posted in advance of meetings whenever possible. Please note that all meetings are held at the Highlands Council Offices, 100 North Road, Chester, NJ. Public Notice: 2018 Highlands Council Meeting Schedule (pdf) Public Notice: 2018 Highlands Development Credit Bank Schedule (pdf) Highlands Council Meetings Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. January 18 - cancelled February 15 March 15 April 19 May 17 June 21 July 19 August 16 September 27 October 18 December 6 More details... •	28 ANJEE Autumn Conference: Imagine a World Outdoors ANJEE Autumn Conference: Imagine a World Outdoors Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 28, 2018 - 4:30 pm Description: ANJEE Autumn Conference: Imagine a World Outdoors Overview The Alliance for NJ Environmental Education (ANJEE) is excited to present our second annual Autumn Conference: a day full of programs for educators at Duke Farms, a model of environmental stewardship that inspires visitors to become informed stewards of the land. All outdoors. Zero PowerPoint. Maximum inspiration. We will feature a variety of outdoor sessions designed to educate and inspire. More info TBA. ANJEE members receive 10% off all ticket types; become a member today! Early Bird Attendee $50 Registration completed before June 15, 2018. Regular Attendee $60 Registration completed after June 15, 2018. Presenter $35 Anytime. Exhibitors $75 Fee includes one table and one attendee; additional exhibitors must register as attendees. To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anjee-autumn-conference-imagine-a-world-outdoors-tickets-41967375550 More details... •	29 Monroe Township's Green Fair Monroe Township's Green Fair Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 29, 2018 - 3:00 pm Description: Monroe Township Green Fair This year Monroe Township's Green Fair is located at the Monroe Township High School, sponsored by The Monroe Township Environmental Commission and Monroe Township Library co-sponsor this event to educate the community about healthy and sustainable living as well as how to become responsible environmental stewards. Check out exhibits on green and sustainable living products, recycled/upcycled creations, organic food, environmental and wildlife protection programs, and environmentally friendly products. There are children's activities, free flu shots and wellness checks. Outside, visit the EnviroMobile, shredding truck, freecycling booth, locally grown farm table, and bike exchange. To obtain a vendor / sponsor application, log on to the Monroe Township Environmental Commission facebook page or call Environmental Commission Secretary, Kathy Budge at 732.521.4400 extension 130 for more information. https://www.visitnj.org/nj-events/monroe-township-green-fair-2018 More details... •
30 Raritan River Festival Raritan River Festival Starts: 11:00 am Ends: September 30, 2018 - 5:30 pm Description: Raritan River Festival - Boyd Park, New Brunswick, NJ Cardboard Canoe Races... Duck Drop... and much more! Enjoy a celebration of our local environment and community featuring live music, vendors, the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market, activities for children, cardboard canoe races and much more. The day will culminate with The Beez Foundation’s annual Rubber Duck Drop into the Raritan River, with prizes for the winners Organizer: New Brunswick Cultural Center More information: https://www.newbrunswickarts.org/event/39th-raritan-river-festival-and-rubber-duck-race/ More details... Farm to Table Dinner - Hunterdon Land Trust Farm to Table Dinner - Hunterdon Land Trust Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: September 30, 2018 - 9:00 pm Description: For more information or to register, visit www.hunterdonlandtrust.org or email info@hunterdonlandtrust.org 2018 Farm to Table Dinner to benefit Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance Join us as HLT honors former executive director Margaret Waldock with the Treasure Hunterdon Award. We will also recognize the achievements of Meg Metz and Beryl Doyle. Hunterdon Land Trust sponsors are: Basil Bandwagon Natural Market and Matt's Red Rooster Grill. More details... New Jersey One Water Awards - Submission Deadline New Jersey One Water Awards - Submission Deadline Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 30, 2018 - 11:59 pm Description: New Jersey One Water Awards Honoring Sustainable Solutions to New Jersey's Water Challenges The New Jersey One Water Awards were developed to honor initiatives that exemplify the principles of the One Water approach: sustainable, integrated, and inclusive water resource management practices. One Water is the belief that all water - stormwater, drinking water, wastewater - has value that can be unlocked to solve the state's water challenges. Learn more about the One Water concept here. Review the Eligibility and Guidelines for 2018. Nominations are due by September 30. Questions? Contact Brian Caycho. More details... • • •

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