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Explore the stories below to learn about threats to the water supply and how individuals, organizations and towns are working to protect water.

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Pardon the Gain in Rain, with a Rain Garden! : A Vineland rain garden 1 year later

The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society (VHAS) of South Jersey installed a rain garden named the “Mary Treat Memorial Garden” in November of 2023. The project was led by Randi […]

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Video: Rain Garden Tour of South Jersey 2023

Video tour of rain gardens in South Jersey

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MS4 Permits: Municipalities Working Together for Watershed Improvement

The Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program covers permits that authorize stormwater discharges from municipalities, public complexes, and highway agencies from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4)

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Clean Water = Good Wine

A Collaboration for Clean Water by Julianne Donnini, Owner & Wine Maker at Auburn Road Vineyards. My name is Julianne Donnini and along with my husband we own Auburn Road […]

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Agriculture and Conservation: How New Jersey Audubon and Cassaday Farms are Working to Create the Best of Both Worlds.

By: Alyssa Bright, Agriculture Stewardship Technician, New Jersey Audubon April 2023 Farmers across the Garden State are gearing up for another busy season this spring and summer. It is almost […]

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Protecting Delaware Bay from Polluted Stormwater

Protecting water quality in the Delaware Bay begins many miles upstream in cities, on farms and suburban communities where we are at work to slow the flow of polluted stormwater.

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Ernie Davis, Davis Lawns and Landscapes

Excavation Contractor Helps Lay the Groundwork for a Growing Green Infrastructure Industry

By Michelle Peal, NJLCV & Lucia Ruggiero, American Littoral Society Ernie Davis, third-generation owner of Davis Lawns and Landscapes, is at the forefront of a new green infrastructure movement in […]

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Water Champions Wildwood High School First Day Lesson

Water Champions Connect Freshwater Conservation with Caring for the Coast

Conserving water at home has been a pillar of environmental responsibility for a very long time, but how does that relate to coastal conservation? Ask the students who participated in […]

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Rain Gardens for the Cohansey River at Indian Avenue School in Bridgeton

After being mulched and planted, the rain gardens at Bridgeton’s Indian Avenue School are now working to improve water quality in the Cohansey River and the Delaware Bay. The American […]

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Restoration Corps Summer 2021 in Photos

A photo journal of the 2021 Restoration Corps interns

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Bring On The Rain: SNJ Today Article

SNJ Today article about our partnership with Rossi Elementary School

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Land Preservation leads to important preservation opportunity

NJ Conservation Foundation and partners preserve old cranberry bog to protect Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer

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Landscape Makeover: Interview with a Homeowner

Interview with participants in the South Jersey Landscape Makeover Program

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Spotlight on the SJ Landscape Makeover Program

The Burlington County Times spotlights our Landscape Makeover Program

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Farmers Protect Soil in Order to Protect Water

Conservationists are working with farmers throughout southern New Jersey to implement soil conservation practices that protect rivers and streams.

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Rain Barrels: Your Personal Water Capture & Reuse System

Rain barrels can help you save water outdoors and prevent stormwater runoff

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How to make a rain barrel video

Learn how to make a rain barrel

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Water Quality Monitoring in the Delaware River Watershed

Local nonprofits work together to monitor water quality

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Backyard Water Conservation

Join Zach as he takes us on a tour of the water conservation practices in his own yard

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Honoring 50 Years of Environmental Activism with 50 New Rain Gardens

April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.  On April 22, 1970 over 20 million people took part in Earth Day to advocate for a clean environment and […]

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Rain Barrel Painting Competition in Vineland Schools

Teaching Vineland students about rain barrels for a competition

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Water & Wildlife

A riparian buffer planting in Vineland brings out the wildlife

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Saving a Turtle, Protecting the Aquifer

Conservationists are working with landowners in South Jersey to protect the endangered Bog Turtle, while also protecting critical wetlands and the aquifer.

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Vacant Lot to Stormwater Park: A Tale of Green Urban Renewal

A new pocket park in Bridgeton that also manages stormwater takes shape.

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Giampietro Park Riparian Buffer Tree Planting

Tree Planting at Giampietro Park in Vineland

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Upper Deerfield Adopts Model “Riparian Zone” Ordinance

Ordinance creates stream buffers to reduce pollution and flooding.

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A Rain Barrel Brings Bridgeton Together to Protect Water

American Littoral Society teams up with Bridgeton schools and government to protect water.

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