On Tuesday, March 12, 2002 Great Swamp Watershed Association will host an evening about volunteer opportunities. According to Julia Somers, Executive Director of the Watershed Association, the program will take place from 7-9 p.m. at the Madison Public Library.

Somers also said "there’s an enormous range of volunteer opportunities at the Watershed Association including outdoor activities like monitoring water quality of local streams and working at our conservation area, which is a 23 acre wooded site in Harding Township and is used to promote ecological restoration and education. For those who prefer the great indoors, we need volunteers to assist the staff with demonstrations of our watershed model, writing grants proposals, and working in our office at 36 Main Street, Madison."

"We appreciate whatever time volunteers have to give us and hope that you will come meet us on March 12. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the staff and hear about the ways you can volunteer," continued Somers. "I’m looking forward to seeing you there."

If you can’t make it on March 12, but would like information about volunteering, please call Jan Malay at 973.966.1900.

Great Swamp Watershed Association was created in 1981 to protect the Great Swamp watershed basin. Celebrating its 20^th Anniversary as a non-profit organization, the Watershed Association relies solely on membership and contributions to protect the continued health of our watershed’s area. If you’re not already a member, become one today. For more information, call (973) 966-1900, or visit their website at www.greatswamp.org.

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