Great Swamp Watershed Association

#WaterWednesday: How Well Do You Know The Wonders of the Great Swamp and Passaic Region? Let’s Find Out! After the answer is revealed, learn more about this wonder at: https://bit.ly/3PzLuyj #GSWANJ #PassaicRiver #MorrisCounty #MorrisCountyNJ

🌱 BIG NEWS! The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) is thrilled to welcome Bill Kibler as our new Executive Director! With over 25 years of expertise in conservation and policy, Bill is ready to be a champion for the Great Swamp and Passaic River watershed communities. 🌎💧 "Bill has a stellar reputation in the environmental non-profit community," said David Naidu, GSWA Board Chair. "His expertise in policy, conservation, and management will be instrumental in guiding the organization into the future." A special thanks to Sally Rubin for her incredible 17 years of service. “Sally Rubin leaves a lasting legacy of significant accomplishments such as preserving 155 acres within Great Swamp watershed,” said Naidu. “We thank her for her service for GSWA and wish her well in her future endeavors.” Read the full story➡️: https://lnkd.in/e5Y6sVMf. #GSWANJ #WaterIsLife #ProtectOurPlanet #SustainabilityMatters

HURRY, Northern NJ Public School Teachers! Spots are filling up fast for the Climate Change & Water Quality Workshop on January 18th, from 9 AM to 12 PM! Empower your students to tackle climate change with education rooted in science and local ecosystems—all while earning professional development (PD) hours and a stipend! What You’ll Get: Engaging lesson plans Hands-on activities PD hours & a stipend Brought to you by GSWA and the NJDOE’s Climate Change Learning Collaborative (CCLC). Spots are limited—secure yours today at https://lnkd.in/e-hF33ay. For more information about the CCLC program, visit https://lnkd.in/eTJF6fGv #ClimateChangeEducation #ClimateEd #NJTeachers #NJEducators #ProfessionalDevelopment

Get ready to grow your green thumb and save the planet! Our 2025 Native Plant Sale is almost here! 🌼 Important Dates to Remember: - Four exciting Zoom webinars are coming soon to help you plant like a pro! 👉 Online Plant Sale: April 1 – April 18 👉 Plant Order Pickup: May 3 Native plants = thriving pollinators + a healthier Earth. Ready to make an impact? 💚 ➡️ Find more details here: https://lnkd.in/eXb79S4S Let’s grow together! 🌿 #PlantforPollinators #GSWAPlantSale #NJNativePlants #NativePlants #GardeningwithNativePlants #EcoWarrior #PlantPower #GoGreen

A big round of applause for these amazing environmental advocates! This honor is truly well-deserved, recognizing their outstanding collaboration throughout the Garden State. We are particularly thankful to David Robinson for his dedicated board service to our organization. https://lnkd.in/eHFT-RRT

We had a wonderful year of stewardship at our Conservation Management Area, capped off with a thank-you brunch to honor our dedicated GSWA volunteers. These volunteers make it possible for us to continue our work throughout the year and to host larger corporate groups. GSWA staff members Hazel England, Sandra LaVigne, and Ginger Van Ryzin gathered with longtime volunteers Steve Gruber, Jack Caffrey, Russ Furnari, Dennis Yi, and Theo Caffrey. While another valued regular, Sandy Desmedt, was unable to attend, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for the countless hours you contributed this year. Interested in joining our stewardship efforts? We'd love to have you on board! Reach out to GvanRyzin@greatswamp.org and become part of our 2025 team!

There's still time to jump on board! As 2024 draws to a close, your year-end gift to GSWA will help us continue our vital work protecting the Great Swamp watershed and the Passaic River region. Every drop counts. Your tax-deductible donation today, no matter the size, helps us ensure: - Clean water for our communities and the wildlife that depends on it. - Engaging educational programs that inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. - Healthy and thriving habitats for our diverse array of wildlife. This is your chance to remain a champion for the environment! greatswamp.org/donate

✨ Ready to make an impact? At GSWA, volunteers are the driving force behind our mission! Whether it’s NJ stream sampling💧, maintaining trails at our CMA💪, writing ecological blog posts, or even just stuffing envelopes, every action helps us keep our local water and land thriving.🌿 Sign up for volunteer alerts today, and together, let’s build a greener future! 👉 Join here: https://lnkd.in/duJ-sfvS #VolunteerNJ #NewJersey #JerseyStrong #VolunteersMakeADifference #CelebrateVolunteerism #ProtectOurWaters

New Jersey is still under a drought warning despite recent precipitation. Water Conservation Guidance from the NJDEP & GSWA: 🌟 Let your lawn rest—Let it go dormant for the season! 🌟 Sweep sidewalks with a broom, not a hose. 🌟 Fix leaky faucets and pipes. 🌟 Upgrade showerhead and faucets to low-flow versions and install faucet aerators. 🌟 Winterize and shut off outdoor irrigation systems. 🌟 Wash cars at a commercial car wash that recycles water. 💧 Conserve water! Every drop helps! 💧 #SaveWater #DroughtAwareness #NewJersey