Successful Rain Garden Demonstration Project in Somerville

In October, staff from NJWSA, Rutgers Water Resources Program, and the Leadership Somerset Class of 2014 installed three rain gardens at the Carol Pager Sports Complex / Exchange Field in Somerville. The Leadership Somerset Program Fellows spearheaded this effort, which was supported and assisted by Somerset County Parks Commission, Somerville Borough, Somerville Environmental Commission, Somerville Recreation Commission, and Somerville Department of Public Works. The rain gardens collect water from Green Street, keeping polluted water from the road out of the Peters Brook. The Program Fellows held an unveiling event on November 17^th. Visit the Leadership Somerset Rain Garden page for photos and updates on the rain gardens! Thank you to all of the partners that made this demonstration project a success!

Photo: Leadership Somerset Class of 2014 at the Rain Garden installation site at the Carol Pager Sports Complex / Exchange Field in Somerville.

	April 2018
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1	2	3	4 National Walking Day National Walking Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: April 4, 2018 - 11:59 pm Description: The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day. The American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk. Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to work, and at some point in the day, you are encouraged to take a 30-minute walk. HOW TO OBSERVE: Take thirty minutes out of your day to go for a walk and use #NationalWalkingDay to post on social media. So.... go take a walk on a Raritan River trail! For more information: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-walking-day-first-wednesday-in-april/?subscribe=success#522 More details... •	5	6	7
8	9	10 NJ Trout Streams and Fish Stories w/Agust Gudmundsson - CJTU Meeting NJ Trout Streams and Fish Stories w/Agust Gudmundsson - CJTU Meeting Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: April 10, 2018 - 9:30 pm Description: April 10 – Agust Gudmundsson NJ Trout Streams and Fish Stories – Part 2 New Jersey Fish & Game Council and NJ TU State Council member, Agust will pick up where he left off from last year’s popular talk on local streams and fish stories. One you don’t want to miss. www.cjtu.org American Legion Hall 137 New Market Road Dunellen, NJ Meeting starts at 7:30 PM - Non Members are always welcome! More details... •	11 NJ Invasive Species Strike Team Annual Conference NJ Invasive Species Strike Team Annual Conference Starts: 9:00 am Ends: April 11, 2018 - 3:30 pm Description: New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team 10th Annual Conference April 11, 2018 9:00 AM-3:30 PM Duke Farms Coach Barn Registration $69 The Deadline to Register is Friday, April 6th Walk-in Registration Available We are pleased to host our 10th annual New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team Conference, widely considered the most comprehensive state-wide forum on invasive species and continues to evolve to address new and emerging issues. In recent years the conference has typically involved over 130 participants from all over New Jersey, representing academia, industry, government agencies, NGOs, the general public and other stakeholders involved in the issues. Many are seeking opportunities for cooperation and collaboration to address invasive species from a state-wide perspective. Sessions and presentations include the review of accumulated scientific knowledge; Panel Discussions Invasive Species Threats to Rare Species Conservation Panel-Marilyn Kitchell, Great Swamp National Wildlife Preserves, Evan Madlinger, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jared Rosenbaum, Wild Ridge Plants, Wendy Walsh, US Fish & Wildlife Service and Brian Zarate, Endangered and Nongame Species Program Emerging Invasive Species Threats Panel- Heather Desko, NJ Water Supply Authority, Chris Doyle, Solitude Lake Management, Mark Mayer, NJ Department of Agriculture and Rosa Yoo, NJ Forest Service Individual Presenters New York State’s Invasive Species Management System- Linda Rohleder, NY Lower Hudson PRISM Rare Bird Conservation- Sharon Petzinger, Endangered and Nongame Species Program Past and Present Invasive Plant Cover in Central NJ Forests- Jay Kelly, Raritan Valley Community College Wild Foraging of Invasive Plants- Tama Matsuoka Wong, Meadows and More Herbicide Application Techniques- Mike Bellaus and Mike Parke, Duke Farms Or Wild Foraging Demonstration-Tama Matsuoka Wong, Meadows and More Volunteer Awards We’ll also be honoring four outstanding volunteers that have worked many hundreds of hours to protect New Jersey’s natural heritage! Continuing Education Credits As in previous years we are seeking continued education credits from; Rutgers Master Gardener Program, New Jersey Pesticide Control Program and NJ Urban and Community Forestry Program. Sponsors and Exhibitors The New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team is seeking event sponsors and exhibitors. Sponsor benefits include free registration and screen recognition on our digital program. Limited exhibitor space is available and includes a table, chair and digital screen listing. Please contact Lisa Jordan, Strike Team Development Director for more information. Ljordan@fohvos.org and 609-730-1560. FAQs How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please EMAIL or call 609-730-1560 any questions about the conference. The contact link below goes to Duke Farms, not the Strike Team. Can I receive an invoice for my order so my employer can process payment? Yes, please EMAIL the New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team with Conference Invoice as the subject line. Where is this event held? This event will be held at the Duke Farms Coach Barn NOT the Orientation Center. Use this address to navigate to the Coach Barn: 80 Rte 206 South, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Have questions about 2018 New Jersey Invasive Species Conference? Contact Duke Farms More details... •	12 What’s in Your Water? Establishing a Drinking Water Testing Program in Your Community What’s in Your Water? Establishing a Drinking Water Testing Program in Your Community Starts: 3:30 pm Ends: April 12, 2018 - 5:00 pm Description: What’s in Your Water? Establishing a Drinking Water Testing Program in Your Community Mara Tippett, RHA April 12, 3:30-5pm Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve, Bedminster, NJ CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Description: Safe Drinking Water Programs are an essential environmental public health service. While commercial water companies are required by law to test customers’ water, owners of private wells are on their own. Regular monitoring is critically important to ensuring a safe water supply. Local efforts to provide community-supported testing programs help prevent exposure to drinking water contaminants by making the testing process convenient and affordable. Learn about successful programs currently offered throughout the country and how to establish a testing program in your town. An overview of common drinking water contaminants, associated health risks and recommended treatments will also be covered. More details... Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Meeting Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Meeting Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: April 12, 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. www.restoreraritanbay.org More details... • •	13	14 Citizen Science Day Citizen Science Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: April 14, 2018 - 11:59 pm Description: The Citizen Science Association, with support from SciStarter, is pleased to promote – and inspire sites to host – events in celebration of Citizen Science Day. Citizen Science Day is an annual event to celebrate and promote all things citizen science: amazing discoveries, incredible volunteers, hardworking practitioners, inspiring projects, and anything else citizen science-related! Citizen Science Day 2018 will be celebrated on April 14th. Events will be held around that time period. In 2016, the first year of Citizen Science Day celebrations, activities kicked off with a major celebration at the USA National Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, DC. A series of citizen science “open houses” and activities followed, organized locally by science centers, museums, libraries, universities and schools, and federal agencies around the US and beyond. The celebrations culminated with the 2016 US National Parks Bioblitz, May 20-21. Interested in hosting a 2018 Citizen Science Day event? See the sections below for resources, ideas, and examples for Citizen Science Day events! There are thousands of ways to celebrate citizen science from tweets to festivals, from showing videos to hosting data collecting events, from hosting a webinar to holding a workshop, and so many things in between! Find the celebration that’s right for you! If you decide to hold an event, please add it to SciStarter’s calendar and map so that it can be promoted widely and participants can find it. Promote Citizen Science Day & associated events \| Ideas & resources for in-person events \| Ideas & resources for online event For more information: http://citizenscience.org/events/citizen-science-day/ More details... Clean-up of Donaldson Park in Highland Park Clean-up of Donaldson Park in Highland Park Starts: 9:00 am Ends: April 14, 2018 - 12:00 pm Description: Clean-up of Donaldson Park (Highland Park) - Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership April 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The LRWP is teaming up with Raritan Headwaters Association, Highland Park High School Environmental Club, Highland Park Environmental Commission, Highland Park Environment and Ecology Group and others for an Earth Day clean-up of the floodplain. WHAT: a clean-up of Donaldson Park and the Highland Park Conservation Zone on Saturday April 14 from 9 AM to noon. WHERE: Parking is available in the Highland Park Department of Public Works parking lot at the end of South 5th Avenue (444 Valentine Street). We will kick-off the clean-up at the kiosk at the entrance to the Conservation Zone near the DPW lot. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Gloves and bags will be provided! * For more information contact Heather hfenyk@lowerraritanwatershed.org * More details... Raritan Headwaters Stream Cleanup Raritan Headwaters Stream Cleanup Starts: 9:00 am Ends: April 14, 2018 - 12:00 pm Description: Stream Cleanup Saturday, April 14, 2018 Each spring RHA organizes clean up programs to protect water quality and promote public stewardship of local streams and rivers. This year’s stream cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 9 am until noon at multiple locations around the watershed in Hunterdon, Somerset, and Morris Counties. How to Register in 3 Easy Steps Visit our interactive map below to find a stream cleanup site close to where you live or click on the link below the map to see a list of all the sites and view them in a larger map. Note down your preferred site number. REGISTER HERE. If you want to register more than 15 people, please contact Angela Gorczyca directly. Register by March 1st to be guaranteed a stream cleanup t-shirt. Register by March 26th to be guaranteed your stream cleanup supplies. If you sign up after the 26th, please bring your own gloves and bags. On the registration page, select your site by clicking on “View Item.” Fill in your personal information and checkout of your shopping cart to complete your registration. What to Bring You are encouraged to bring your own reusable water bottle and trash pickers. Raritan Headwaters will provide trash bags, gloves, water and snacks! If you register after March 26th, please come prepared with your own gloves and trash bags. What to Wear This event is rain or shine, so dress accordingly. No one is required to get into the stream. If you choose to pick up litter on land wear a hat, sturdy boots or shoes, and long-sleeved shirts and pants for tick protection. Stream depth varies across our stream cleanup sites and changes with the weather so if you plan on getting in the stream come prepared with rubber boots or waders. Logistics On the morning of the cleanup, you will be greeted by your Site Coordinator at the designated meeting location. The Site Coordinator will: have you sign-in; provide you with your trash bags, gloves, water, and snacks; and orient you to the site and explain the area to be cleaned up. When the stream cleanup is over, please bring your trash bags to the designated drop off location. Kids are welcome to participate in this service project, but please keep a close eye on your children throughout the event because their safety is paramount. Data Collection This year Raritan Headwaters is asking you to collect data on the number of plastic bags and bottles you pick up. Data sheets will be provided. Social Media On the day of the event, please submit pictures and videos on Facebook to RHA’s Stream Cleanup Group Page. Use #CleanStreams, #rivercleanup, #RHAstreamcleanup, #conservationinaction. Tag friends and post to Instagram. Twitter users please mention @RaritanHWaters. < MORE INFORMATION ABOUT STREAM CLEANUP More details... Pond Paddles: A Good First Trip! Pond Paddles: A Good First Trip! Starts: 9:00 am Ends: April 14, 2018 - 11:00 am Description: POND PADDLES: A GOOD FIRST TRIP! 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 Session A: Saturday, April 14, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Clinton Pond Session B: Saturday, April 14, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Clinton Pond Session C: Sunday, April 15, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Teetertown Session D: Sunday, April 15, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Teetertown Ages: 8 through adult Cost: $20 Saturday paddles meet at the Clinton Town parking lot off Halstead Street & Water Street. Paddle around the scenic “Clinton Pond,” past the lily pads, under the road bridge, past the historic Red Mill, up to the spillway of the Spruce Run Reservoir, and back. Sunday paddles meet at the stone house at Teetertown Preserve, 30 Pleasant Grove Road, Port Murray (the middle entrance). We will drive together to the big pond at Teetertown. Both are great for children ages 8 and up (with an adult), senior citizens, beginners, folks with special needs (please inform us in advance), or those with a hankering to take a leisurely paddle and commune with nature. More details... Pond Paddles: A Good First Trip! Pond Paddles: A Good First Trip! Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: April 14, 2018 - 2:00 pm Description: POND PADDLES: A GOOD FIRST TRIP! 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 Session A: Saturday, April 14, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Clinton Pond Session B: Saturday, April 14, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Clinton Pond Session C: Sunday, April 15, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Teetertown Session D: Sunday, April 15, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Teetertown Ages: 8 through adult Cost: $20 Saturday paddles meet at the Clinton Town parking lot off Halstead Street & Water Street. Paddle around the scenic “Clinton Pond,” past the lily pads, under the road bridge, past the historic Red Mill, up to the spillway of the Spruce Run Reservoir, and back. Sunday paddles meet at the stone house at Teetertown Preserve, 30 Pleasant Grove Road, Port Murray (the middle entrance). We will drive together to the big pond at Teetertown. Both are great for children ages 8 and up (with an adult), senior citizens, beginners, folks with special needs (please inform us in advance), or those with a hankering to take a leisurely paddle and commune with nature. More details... • • • • •
15 Pond Paddles: A Good First Trip! Pond Paddles: A Good First Trip! Starts: 9:00 am Ends: April 15, 2018 - 11:00 am Description: POND PADDLES: A GOOD FIRST TRIP! 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 Session A: Saturday, April 14, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Clinton Pond Session B: Saturday, April 14, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Clinton Pond Session C: Sunday, April 15, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Teetertown Session D: Sunday, April 15, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Teetertown Ages: 8 through adult Cost: $20 Saturday paddles meet at the Clinton Town parking lot off Halstead Street & Water Street. Paddle around the scenic “Clinton Pond,” past the lily pads, under the road bridge, past the historic Red Mill, up to the spillway of the Spruce Run Reservoir, and back. Sunday paddles meet at the stone house at Teetertown Preserve, 30 Pleasant Grove Road, Port Murray (the middle entrance). We will drive together to the big pond at Teetertown. Both are great for children ages 8 and up (with an adult), senior citizens, beginners, folks with special needs (please inform us in advance), or those with a hankering to take a leisurely paddle and commune with nature. More details... Pond Paddles: A Good First Trip! Pond Paddles: A Good First Trip! Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: April 15, 2018 - 2:00 pm Description: POND PADDLES: A GOOD FIRST TRIP! 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 Session A: Saturday, April 14, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Clinton Pond Session B: Saturday, April 14, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Clinton Pond Session C: Sunday, April 15, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Teetertown Session D: Sunday, April 15, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Teetertown Ages: 8 through adult Cost: $20 Saturday paddles meet at the Clinton Town parking lot off Halstead Street & Water Street. Paddle around the scenic “Clinton Pond,” past the lily pads, under the road bridge, past the historic Red Mill, up to the spillway of the Spruce Run Reservoir, and back. Sunday paddles meet at the stone house at Teetertown Preserve, 30 Pleasant Grove Road, Port Murray (the middle entrance). We will drive together to the big pond at Teetertown. Both are great for children ages 8 and up (with an adult), senior citizens, beginners, folks with special needs (please inform us in advance), or those with a hankering to take a leisurely paddle and commune with nature. More details... • •	16	17	18 Earth Day Celebration Earth Day Celebration Starts: 2:30 pm Ends: April 18, 2018 - 8:00 pm Description: EVENT: 18th EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Saturday, April 21, 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Echo Hill Park, all ages, free! Pre-registration is not required. Hunterdon County Division of Parks & Recreation Visit our website Please be aware that names and addresses of county-held mailing lists are subject to disclosure pursuant to the NJ Open Public Records Act. More details... Rain Barrel Workshop Rain Barrel Workshop Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: April 18, 2018 - 9:00 pm Description: Join the Raritan Headwaters Association to learn about stormwater management in your yard and build your own rain barrel to bring home! Learn the importance of these barrels in saving water, and how to use them effectively. During the workshop, participants have the option to build and take home a rain barrel for $40, or just attend the workshop for free (donations will be accepted at the door). All participants will receive literature on rain barrels and rain gardens, and a pack of native plant seeds. To register: https://production.gobigriver.com/store/Item.seam;jsessionid=DFDBFC1E667AF9753D8EBECB54B93A4E?commerceCampaignFormId=3667&categoryId=187&orderableItemId=34186&clear=&cid=3294 For more information, contact Lauren Theis, ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org, or Erica Rosetti, americorps@raritanheadwaters.org. More details... • •	19 Highlands Council Meeting Highlands Council Meeting Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: April 19, 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... •	20	21 Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps Starts: 9:00 am Ends: April 21, 2018 - 12:00 pm Description: The Beach Sweeps will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Please note that these locations are tentative. COA will notify you if changes are made after you register. To Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf28R6z8hi1AnZpfbsNVrpOohsy5YFMvuLRtR25sAB_ZBf23g/viewform For more information, please contact Clean Ocean Action at outreach@cleanoceanaction.org or 732-872-0111. Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps: Saturday, April 21, 2018 Saturday, October 20, 2018 More information about COA Beach Sweeps can be found here More details... Dune Grass Planting - Sandy Hook Dune Grass Planting - Sandy Hook Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 21, 2018 - 12:00 pm Description: Dune Grass Planting, Sandy Hook, NJ American Littoral Society Sat Apr 21st 10:00am beachgrassbeachgrassplant South Maintenance Area, Sandy Hook, NJ, Hartshorne Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA On Saturday, April 21st, the American Littoral Society will be hosting a beach grass planting on Sandy Hook. Everyone is invited to help plant American beach grass on dunes in need of restoration from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The planting will take place near Lot B. The location is subject to change due to the possible chance of nesting migratory shorebirds. This volunteer event is open to the public and will also involve students who have been growing beachgrass plants in area schools through our Beach Grasses in Classes program. If possible, please bring a stick or shovel to help with planting. Event will be held rain or shine. Dress for the weather. Click here for more information or the American Littoral Society at 732-291-0055 or email info@littoralsociety.org. More details... • •
22 Earth Day Earth Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: April 22, 2018 - 11:59 pm Description: Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network,[1] and celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.[2] In 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco, peace activist John McConnell proposed a day to honor the Earth and the concept of peace, to first be celebrated on March 21, 1970, the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. This day of nature's equipoise was later sanctioned in a Proclamation written by McConnell and signed by Secretary General U Thant at the United Nations. A month later a separate Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. Nelson was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award in recognition of his work.[3] While this April 22 Earth Day was focused on the United States, an organization launched by Denis Hayes, who was the original national coordinator in 1970, took it international in 1990 and organized events in 141 nations.[4][5] Numerous communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on environmental issues. from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day More details... Earth Day Cleanup - Kingston Greenways Assn. Earth Day Cleanup - Kingston Greenways Assn. Starts: 9:00 am Ends: April 22, 2018 - 11:00 am Description: SAVE THE DATE! EARTH DAY CLEANUPS Saturday, April 22, 2018 Morning session: 9 to 11 AM, Laurel Avenue and vicinity of Rockingham Historic Site. Meet at Rockingham, 84 Laurel Avenue. Afternoon session: 2 to 4 PM, Mapleton Preserve, Cook Natural Area, areas adjacent to Mapleton, Division, Heathcote, and Ridge Roads. http://www.kingstongreenways.org/ More details... Raritan River Sojourn - Day 1 - North Branch Raritan River Sojourn - Day 1 - North Branch Starts: 11:00 am Ends: April 22, 2018 - 1:00 pm Description: April 22, 2018 at 11:00 am Free Join Raritan Headwaters. This paddle will take us 7 miles down the North Branch of the Raritan River, from Burnt Mills Road to the Confluence in Branchburg. To register: https://production.gobigriver.com/store/Item.seam?commerceCampaignFormId=3667&categoryId=187&orderableItemId=34010&clear=&cid=3379 More details... Earth Day Cleanups - Kingston Greenways Assn. Earth Day Cleanups - Kingston Greenways Assn. Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: April 22, 2018 - 3:00 pm Description: SAVE THE DATE! EARTH DAY CLEANUPS Saturday, April 22, 2018 Morning session: 9 to 11 AM, Laurel Avenue and vicinity of Rockingham Historic Site. Meet at Rockingham, 84 Laurel Avenue. Afternoon session: 2 to 4 PM, Mapleton Preserve, Cook Natural Area, areas adjacent to Mapleton, Division, Heathcote, and Ridge Roads. http://www.kingstongreenways.org/ More details... • • • •	23 Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: April 23, 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... Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority Meeting Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority Meeting Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: April 23, 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... • •	24	25 RMRFCC Meeting RMRFCC Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: April 25, 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... •	26	27	28 Canoeing on the South Branch River Canoeing on the South Branch River Starts: 8:15 am Ends: April 28, 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... Clean Water Action's 32nd Annual New Jersey Conference Clean Water Action's 32nd Annual New Jersey Conference Starts: 9:00 am Ends: April 28, 2018 - 5:00 pm Description: Saturday, April 28, 2018 - 9:00am to 6:00pm The Wardlaw-Hartridge School 1295 Inman Avenue Edison, NJ 08820 Share Don't miss Clean Water Action's 32nd Annual Conference featuring dynamic speakers, environmental workshops, women's leadership panel, as well as breakfast, lunch and a networking reception. Learn how you can make a difference and take action to protect clean water and the environment and create more resilient and healthy communities! RSVP or download the Clean Water Action Conference Brochure 2018. Registration $25 in advance per person and $35 at the door. $15 per student. Advance registration deadline April 13th. Register online here. You can also mail a check to Clean Water Action, 198 Brighton Ave, 2nd FL, Long Branch, NJ 07740. To register by phone, call 732-963-9714. More details... • •
29 River Rally 2018 River Rally 2018 Starts: 12:00 am Ends: May 2, 2018 - 11:59 pm Description: River Rally 2018 \| April 29 – May 2 \| Olympic Valley, CA Do you have an approach, new tool, or innovation that could help others achieve healthy rivers and engage communities in solving water problems? Please share your knowledge by submitting a workshop proposal for River Rally 2018! https://www.rivernetwork.org/events-learning/river-rally/about/program/ The workshop submission deadline is October 1st. That's only 15 days from today! Learn More and Submit Proposals Here River Rally 2018 Workshop Themes Reconnecting to Rivers Through Restoration and Recreation Mobilizing For Change Through Policy, Advocacy, and Civic Engagement Making Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Real Expanding Impact Through Science, Technology, and Monitoring Sustaining Strong Leaders, Organizations and Coalitions NEW! Workshop Format Options We are offering 90-minute and 25-minute workshop options this year. Would your workshop only be complete with a coordinated hands-on activity or site visit? You can submit a Field Trip Proposal as well! Choose the workshop length and format that best fits your content and objectives. 2018 River Heroes Awards Nomination Deadline: October 31, 2017 The River Heroes Awards are open to any individual who has gone to extraordinary lengths to protect our rivers, restore their health, safeguard access to clean water, or transform our understanding of the social context of water. River Heroes are nominated by peers, selected by peers, and will get to celebrate with their peers at River Rally 2018! To nominate someone for a 2018 River Hero Award: Read the 2018 River Heroes Nomination Guidelines. Go to the 2018 River Heroes Nomination Form. Fill out the nomination form, and upload (as one combined PDF): 1 nomination letter 3 letters of support* Click 'submit' at the bottom of the form. *Nomination forms missing any of these items will not be considered. More details... •	30

April 10 – Agust Gudmundsson

NJ Trout Streams and Fish Stories – Part 2

American Legion Hall137 New Market RoadDunellen, NJ

Meeting starts at 7:30 PM - Non Members are always welcome!

Clean-up of Donaldson Park (Highland Park) - Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership

April 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Stream Cleanup

Saturday, April 14, 2018

How to Register in 3 Easy Steps

What to Bring

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POND PADDLES: A GOOD FIRST TRIP!

POND PADDLES: A GOOD FIRST TRIP!

POND PADDLES: A GOOD FIRST TRIP!

POND PADDLES: A GOOD FIRST TRIP!

Dune Grass Planting, Sandy Hook, NJ

RIVER TRIPS

Registration

American Legion Hall
137 New Market Road
Dunellen, NJ