Volunteer Opportunities at Great Swamp Watershed Association
Local area Boy Scouts under the supervision of Eagle Scout candidate Greg Maines cleared a path, constructed and placed this boardwalk through a wet section of the GSWA Conservation and Restoration Area. This increases our trail length and opens new portions of the site to visitors.
If you are interested in getting actively involved in efforts to protect and preserve the watershed, GSWA has a number of volunteer opportunities.
- The Education and Outreach Committee is recruiting volunteers who would be interested in assisting the staff with in-classroom presentations using our Terrene Institute Watershed Model. The staff has developed an excellent watershed demonstration which they have taken on the road to a number of watershed schools this year, but we need volunteers to help us reach more schools next year. Call Hazel England at 973-538-3500 x20 (e-mail hazele@greatswamp.org).
- Our Local Issues Committee could always use more eyes and ears. Anyone who would be willing to either follow development issues in their local newspaper or attend their local planning board or board of adjustment meetings and report back on pertinent issues is welcome. We especially need help from Morristown, Mendham Borough, and Mendham Township. Contact Joan Fischer at 973-538-3500 x13 (e-mail jfischer@greatswamp.org).
- We are always looking for a person with an interest in grant writing to assist our Development Director in writing all-important grant proposals. Contact Debra Dolan at 973-538-3500 x21 (e-mail ddolan@greatswamp.org).
- For those who like to get their feet wet, GSWA has an ongoing stream monitoring program. We are measuring water volume, collecting and identifying macro invertebrate samples, and collecting water quality samples following storm events. Stream Team members meet monthly and new members are always welcome. We pair new volunteers with veterans so you can benefit from their training and experience. Contact Kelley Curran at 973-538-3500 x16 (e-mail kcurran@greatswamp.org).
- For those interested in outdoor volunteer opportunities we periodically organize work days at GSWA's 51-acre conservation land area in Harding Township, or along the trails of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. We need help removing invasive plant species, maintaining or clearing trails, and enhancing wildlife habitat. Contact Hazel England at 973-538-3500 x20 (e-mail hazele@greatswamp.org).
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