Protect our parks, open space, and clean water: Vote ‘NO’ on New Jersey Ballot Question 2

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By Scott Olson November 2, 2014

On Tuesday, I’m voting to protect our parks, historic sites and open space. I’m voting to maintain protections of our drinking water and precious natural resources. I’m voting ‘NO’ on New Jersey’s Open Space Preservation Funding Amendment, Public Question Number 2, and I’m urging […]

Musconetcong Watershed Association’s Annual “Meet the River” – July 26, 2014, Byram Township

Join us for the 7th annual environmental education event for children (and adults!), to be presented by the Musconetcong Watershed Association on Saturday, July 26, 2014.

Byram Township’s Riverside Park. Photo by Beth Styler Barry. (Click to enlarge)

Come out and get your feet wet! Byram “Meet the River”

Date: Saturday, July 26, […]

Happy 9th Anniversary, NJ Highlands Act

To celebrate, the NJ Sierra Club has issued their annual report card on the Highlands, and it’s not looking too good. Here’s their press release:

For Immediate Release August 9, 2013 Contact Jeff Tittel, 609-656-7612

NJ Sierra Club Highlands Report Card F Grade Weakenings and Rollbacks Continue Under Gov. Christie and Current Council

This weekend […]

Musconetcong Watershed Association’s Annual “Meet the River” – July 27, 2013, Byram Township

Join us for the 6th annual environmental education event for children (and adults!), to be presented by the Musconetcong Watershed Association on Saturday, July 27, 2013.

Musconetcong River at Byram Riverside Park. Photo by Beth Styler Barry (Click to enlarge)

Come out and get your feet wet! Byram “Meet the River”

Date: Saturday, […]

Remembering Ella Filippone

“…the river is a toxic disgrace that needs to be cleaned up. ‘It’s government at its worst,’ she said.” — New York Times, July 12, 2009

Ella Filippone(1935-2013)

I’m going to get right to the point here. That’s how Ella would have wanted it.

Ella Filippone was one tough broad, not afraid to […]

“Like water off a duck’s back…”

Musconetcong Watershed Association’s 5th ‘Annual Meet the River’ in Byram Township!

An environmental education experience for children (and adults!), to be presented by the Musconetcong Watershed Association on Saturday, August 4, 2012.

Musconetcong River at Byram Riverside Park. Photo by Beth Styler Barry

Come out and get your feet wet!

Date: Saturday, August 4, 2012 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Place: Byram Township’s […]

Do you live in New Jersey and drink water?

If so, this video is something you should watch. Now. If you don’t live in New Jersey (or don’t drink water) watch it anyway.

From our friends at the New Jersey Highlands Coalition. I can’t say it enough: Everybody benefits from clean water!