Robert Blanchard, President of the Great Swamp Watershed Association, recently welcomed Maersk to the Corporate Council through which companies collaborate with the Watershed Association on projects both in the workplace and in area communities. 

Maersk has joined forces with other local businesses Atlantic Mutual, Briarpatch, Honeywell, Integrated Communications,  Kings Super Markets, Pharmacia Corporation, PSEG, Schering-Plough, Wyeth, and the Watershed Association.   According to Mr. Blanchard, “Enlisting the support of area companies offers advantages to us all.  The Watershed Association will provide opportunities for guidance and advice to companies on managing their properties in environmentally friendly ways and provide environmental programs for their employees and families.  The businesses offer the Watershed Association support through a variety of ways including financial resources, providing volunteers, and promoting activities through their websites and other company resources.  We will also develop joint public awareness promotions, like “Do the Swamp Thing,” which is now in its third year.

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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